B.B.M. (Vocational) at College of Commerce, Art and Science

If you are looking at B.B.M. (Vocational), College of Commerce, Art and Science in Patna runs it as a 3-year, full-time postgraduate course.

At its core, the programme covers how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship.

College of Commerce, Art and Science is a public/government institute, founded in 1949. This page brings together what is on record for this course at College of Commerce, Art and Science — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most 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 how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship. Typical first jobs: management trainee, business development, sales, marketing or operations roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask College of Commerce, Art and Science for the current semester-wise plan.

College of Commerce, Art and Science has not published a fee for B.B.M. (Vocational) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for B.B.M. (Vocational), 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 College of Commerce, Art and Science'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 College of Commerce, Art and Science on its website (www.cocpatna.org) 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.

For B.B.M. (Vocational) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3 lakh a year.

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

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

• Are you genuinely interested in how organisations run? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does College of Commerce, Art and Science compare with other colleges offering BBM in and around Patna?