Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) at ISBM University

If you are looking at Diploma in Business Administration (DBA), ISBM University in Chhattisgarh - Other runs it as a 1-year, full-time diploma course. Fees for the full course come to ₹18,900.

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.

ISBM University is a other institute, founded in 2016. This page brings together what is on record for this course at ISBM University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD 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 ISBM 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 UGD programmes at ISBM University as a group.

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

To be considered for Diploma in Business Administration (DBA), you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check ISBM 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 state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to ISBM University on its website (isbmuniversity.edu.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.

ISBM University runs 6 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Interior Designing (DID)
• Diploma in Nutrition
• Diploma in Yoga
• Diploma in Fashion Designing (DFD)
• Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

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

• Are you genuinely interested in how organisations run? You will spend 1 year on it.
• Can you manage ₹18,900 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does ISBM University compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Chhattisgarh - Other?