BBA (Shipping and Logistics Management) at Alagappa University

If you are looking at BBA (Shipping and Logistics Management), Alagappa University in Coimbatore runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹35,150 – ₹7.91 lakh (roughly ₹12,000 a year).

At its core, the programme covers operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management.

Alagappa University is a other institute, founded in 1985. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Alagappa University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most BBA/BBM programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management. Typical first jobs: operations, supply-chain or logistics roles. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Alagappa University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BBA/BBM programmes at Alagappa University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Alagappa University before you pay anything.

To be considered for BBA (Shipping and Logistics Management), you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET, IPMAT and a college's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Alagappa University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET, IPMAT and a college's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Alagappa University on its website (www.cmcmarine.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a median package of ₹3.5 lakh at Alagappa University. 295 of 216 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Alagappa University runs 6 BBA/BBM specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• BBA in Airline and Airport Management
• BBA in Airline and Airport Management
• BBA in Airlines and Airport Management
• BBA in Airport and Airline Management
• BBA in Airline and Airport Management

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in operations planning? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹35,150 – ₹7.91 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Alagappa University compare with other colleges offering BBA/BBM in and around Coimbatore?