Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Hons.) at NBU

If you are looking at Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Hons.), NBU in Siliguri runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate 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.

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/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. 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 (BBA Hons.) 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 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Hons.), 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.

NBU runs 4 BBA/BBM specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Bachelor in Business Administration
• Discontinued (Apr2023) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

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 NBU compare with other colleges offering BBA/BBM in and around Siliguri?