Bachelor of Business Administration + Bachelor of Law (B.B.A L.L.B) at NBU

If you are looking at Bachelor of Business Administration + Bachelor of Law (B.B.A L.L.B), NBU in Siliguri runs it as a 5-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 134 seats a year.

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.

NBU is a other institute, founded in 1962. This page brings together what is on record for this course at NBU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most BBA LL.B. 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. 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 NBU for the current semester-wise plan.

NBU has not published a fee for Bachelor of Business Administration + Bachelor of Law (B.B.A L.L.B) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 5 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Bachelor of Business Administration + Bachelor of Law (B.B.A L.L.B), 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 NBU'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 NBU on its website (www.apcrgc.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.

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

• Are you genuinely interested in how organisations run? You will spend 5 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 NBU compare with other colleges offering BBA LL.B. in and around Siliguri?