IIM Bangalore 3 Years BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship Admission 2024: Last Date Extended to July 29; Check Eligibility, Admission Process

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, one of the top three IIMs has launched undergraduate BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship programme of 3 years duration.  

The three year BBA programme at IIM Bangalore offers internship opportunities and practical projects. Young students who have passed class 12 can apply for admission. The classes for the first BBA batch 2024-27 will commence in September 2024. The BBA DBE programme will be delivered online. The application process for the programme is Open from June 15 to July 29, 2024.

Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIM Bangalore, said, “The programme has been structured in keeping with the education policy, and hence will have a flexible exit policy. The courses will be online and asynchronous; there will be recorded content to make them flexible as students will come from different streams. In terms of entrance, there will be a test. Overall, we will make it as engaging and interactive as possible.” As such the programme aims for the students to become entrepreneurs, or join digital enterprises or start-ups and boost their growth, or work in traditional businesses and help in their digital progress.

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Read below all about the key USPs of IIM Bangalore, IIMB BBA programme key Highlights,  BBA admission process 2024, Fees, and more

Table of Contents

1. IIM Bangalore: Key USPs
2. IIM Bangalore BBA DBE Program: Key Highlights
3. IIMB BBA Admissions 2024: Important Dates
4. IIM Bangalore BBA Fees for 2024-27 Batch
5. Scholarships & Financial Assistance for IIM Bangalore BBA Students
6. IIM Bangalore BBA 2024 Eligibility Criteria
7. IIM Bangalore BBA Application Process 2024
8. IIM Bangalore BBA Admission Criteria 2024:
9. IIM Bangalore BBA DBE Entrance Exam 2024: Key Details
10. IIM Bangalore DBE Entrance Exam 2024: Test Centres
11. IIM Bangalore BBA Curriculum

1. IIM Bangalore: Key USPs
IIM Bangalore is one of the top three B-Schools of India. It offers number of 2 Year MBA, 1 Year MBA; Executive and doctoral programmes. From the academic session, IIM Bangalore has also launched 3 year BBA DBE offered in Online mode to the young students. Key Highlights of IIM Bangalore are:

1.1 Top Ranked: IIM Bangalore is placed at #2 position among top 125 B-schools in India in the Ministry of HRD, Government of India NIRF Ranking 2023-Management. IIMB is placed # 1 in MBAUniverse.com B-school Rankings 2024. 

1.2 Accreditation: IIM Bangalore has International Accreditation by the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)

1.3 High Placements 2024: IIM Bangalore has registered highest average salary in its placements with a consistent strong and sustained 100% Placement Record. Multinational Corporations recognize IIM Bangalore as a source of talent for their Global Roles. Average Salary in Placement 2024 increased to Rs.35.92 LPA from Rs.35.31 LPA last year. Median Salary stood at Rs.32.50 LPA

1.4 International Exposure: IIM Bangalore has key partnerships and collaborations with Goldman Sachs for women entrepreneurship, with Michael and Susan Dell Foundation for incubation of non-profits, and with NITI Aayog for scaling up

1.5 Launch of International Centres: IIM Bangalore has launched an India-Japan Study Centre to promote understanding of Japan in India, and India in Japan through research, teaching and policy outreach efforts. An Israel Centre at IIM Bangalore has been set up to act as a hub for research on Indo-Israeli interactions in the fields of technology innovation, business strategy and history, government policies and culture, by uniting scholars, business community and students.

1.6 Centres of Excellence: IIM Bangalore has five centres of excellence that offer courses and conduct research on questions facing various sectors of industry. Besides, IIM Bangalore has set up three faculty recruiting centres – the Centre for Management Communication, the Centre for Public Policy, and the N S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning.

2. IIM Bangalore BBA DBE Program: Key Highlights
IIM Bangalore 3 year BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship programme is unique and aims to promote entrepreneurship skills in the young students.  The IIMB DBE programme is meticulously designed to equip you with industry-ready skills and knowledge to thrive in this ever-evolving landscape of digital business and entrepreneurship. In the 3 years course of this programme, you will gain the expertise in the foundational concepts of business management and entrepreneurship. Key Programme highlights are:

2.1 Programme Flexibility & Exit Options

• The BBA-DBE Undergraduate Programme in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship is a three-year degree offered in an online mode that can be completed within a maximum of six academic years from the date of joining
• The students will have multiple exit options and could get a certificate, a diploma, or earn the Degree.
• Students who choose to exit the programme with a certificate or a diploma may be able to rejoin the programme to complete the degree.
• The courses will be delivered online while exams are held offline at different centres across India.
• This programme may be undertaken as a standalone primary degree or can be pursued along with any other educational programme that the student might be pursuing.

2.2 IIM Bangalore Alumni Status: On successful completion of the IIM Bangalore BBA programme, the student will get IIM Bangalore Alumni status 

2.3 Focus on Digital Future: The BBA at IIM Bangalore is strategically designed to blend digital technology, business management principles and an entrepreneurial mindset, laying a robust foundation for students aspiring to succeed in the ever evolving and competitive business landscape. The innovative curriculum will provide the skills needed in the digital future.

2.4 Creating Entrepreneurs: The BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship will empower students to be not just job seekers, but also innovative entrepreneurs. By fostering a culture of creativity as well as risk-taking and business acumen, the programme will nurture a new generation of leaders equipped to drive change and make a tangible impact in the business realm.

2.5 Networking and Collaboration: The programme facilitates networking opportunities for students through collaborative projects, local engagements and institutional events. Students can expand their horizons by fostering connections within the digital, business and entrepreneurial spheres, cultivate essential relationships, and unearth pathways to diverse career opportunities.

2.6 Free to Pursue Other Programme with Online Pedagogic Approach: The student can pursue other graduation/diploma course along with IIMB BBA programme as it is offered online. IIM Bangalore is renowned for its educational excellence, courses and initiatives relating to entrepreneurship, and leadership in offering Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). The newly launched BBA programme will be taught online and marks a significant milestone for the institution. Through interactive sessions, internship opportunities and practical projects, students will be immersed in a dynamic learning environment that simulates real-world challenges and helps hone vital skills for their future careers. 

2.7 Vision for India's future: The new programme, aligned to the vision for India's future, will cater to the progress across corporate enterprises, family businesses, and start-up ecosystems undergoing digital transformation. It will also address the educational challenges relating to providing accessible, industry-oriented, contemporary and quality educational programmes which will help boost India's Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education, democratizing education and making it inclusive. 

3. IIMB BBA Admissions 2024: Important Dates
IIM Bangalore Application for BBA admission 2024 has started. Important dates related to BBA admission activities at IIM Bangalore are as below:

4. IIM Bangalore BBA Fees for 2024-27 Batch
IIM Bangalore BBA fees for three years 2024-27 is given year wise as below:

5. Scholarships & Financial Assistance for IIM Bangalore BBA Students

• IIM Bangalore offers 25% fee waiver for the BBA students belonging to NC-OBC and EWS
• A 50% fee waiver for BBA students belonging to SC/ST and PwD. Is also offered
• IIM Bangalore also offers 50% fee waiver to the students whose family income is less than Rs. 5 lakhs p.a.

6. IIM Bangalore BBA 2024 Eligibility Criteria
IIM Bangalore BBA eligibility criteria for Admission 2024 are as follows:

• Indian National: The student should be Indian National
• Must have Passed Class 10: The student must have passed class 10 and should have certificate to this effect
• Performance in Class 12: The student must have scored a minimum of 60 % marks or equivalent CGPA in recognized board exams for general category & NC-OBC & EWS category candidates. For SC,ST & PwD candidates minimum 55% marks are required.
• Entrance Test: It is mandatory for the applicants to appear in computer based IIMB DBE Entrance Test (Undergraduate Entrance Test) at the designated centre.

7. IIM Bangalore BBA Application Process 2024
IIM Bangalore BBA Application for admission 2024-27 batch should be completed on the online admission application portal for the BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship Programme. Step by Step process how to apply for IIM Bangalore BBA 2024 and how to complete the application form is given below:

Step 1: Complete Registration Form

• Access Registration Page: Visit the registration page.
• Create an Account: Enter your details to create an account.
• Receive Credentials: Note down your registration ID and password, which will be sent to your registered email/SMS.

Step 2: Make Fee Payment Online

• Access Payment Link: Reach out to the payment link on our website.
• Payment Details: Make the payment as per the your category & details provided in your application form (Rs.3000/Rs.1500). Ensure to enter your application number.
• Screenshot Requirement: Take a screenshot of the payment confirmation, which is required for your application.
• Payment Information: Enter UTR, Bank name, and Branch details.
• Upload Receipt: Upload the Application Payment Receipt in the document upload section.

Step 3: Fill-in & Submit Application Form

• Login: Use your registration ID and password to log in.
• Fill in the Application Form: Carefully complete all sections of the application form with accurate details.
• Upload Required Documents: Make sure to upload all the necessary documents as specified in the application form.
• Review Your Information: Before submitting, review all the entered details to ensure they are correct.

7.1 IIM Bangalore BBA Application Fees
Below is shared the category wise BBA Application fee. The application fee has to be paid at the time of application and is non-refundable.

7.2 IIM Bangalore BBA Application Form: Important Instructions
IIM Bangalore has issued following key instructions regarding the process of BBA Application form filling:

• Ensure that your name and date of birth mentioned on the form match those on your mark sheets.
• No changes shall be permitted subsequently.
• Candidates must declare and maintain a valid and unique email account and a mobile phone number throughout the admission process.
• All communication regarding admissions will only be sent to the registered email address.
• The following documents are mandatory in the application form, wherever applicable:
• Government-issued photo and address identity card with validity
• Valid certificates for SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS/PwD categories applicants. No change in category will be entertained after the application has been submitted.
• Pass certificate and marks sheet of recognized class 10 Board or equivalen
• Pass certificate and marks sheet of recognized class 12 Board or equivalent
• In addition to the above list of documents, the Admissions Office may seek other relevant documents at their discretion.

8. IIM Bangalore BBA Admission Criteria 2024: Exam Accepted, Final Selection Process
IIM Bangalore will conduct BBA DBE entrance test for admission 2024. Key details of IIM Bangalore BBA admission process are as below:

• Candidates who fulfil the basic eligibility criteria need to appear for the IIMB DBE Entrance Test 2024, conducted at designated centres across India and will be a Computer-Based Test. Check details below
• The candidates will be selected for the programme only on the basis of their performance in the IIMB DBE Entrance test.
• Based on the category-wise selection cut-off in the IIMB DBE Entrance Test 2024, decided by the Admissions Office, only the shortlisted candidates shall be informed to register for the programme by paying the required programme fee.

9. IIM Bangalore BBA DBE Entrance Exam 2024: Key Highlights & Details
The IIMB DBE Entrance Test (Undergraduate Entrance Test) is a mandatory computer-based test conducted by IIM Bangalore for admission for the online BBA programme. The key details and components of the test are as below:

10. IIM Bangalore DBE Entrance Exam 2024: Test Centres
IIM Bangalore will conduct computer based DBE Entrance test in specified centres across India. You can select centres that are closest to you. The test centres will be located in various cities to accommodate candidates from different regions. List of the cities is given below:

Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata, Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Dehradun, Jaipur, Kota, Srinagar, Mohali, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, Belgaum, Bengaluru, Mangalore, Hyderabad, Ernakulam, Kollam, Puducherry, Chennai-South, Coimbatore
Madurai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Raipur, Bhopal, Indore

You should indicate your preferred location/ test centre in the application. Although IIM Bangalore will make sincere efforts to assign you to the centre of your choice on a first come first served basis, but once a centre has been assigned there will be no change.

11. IIM Bangalore BBA Curriculum and Pedagogy
IIM Bangalore BBA DBE provides a fusion of digital and management fundamentals and an entrepreneurial mindset that will help generate self-motivated, self-learning graduates capable of taking up challenging jobs that industries undergoing digitization require. The programme caters to the need of grooming management professionals who are trained to be digitally ready and digitally savvy. Year wise curriculum with BBA programme outcome is detailed below:

• Understand the foundational principles of digital business and entrepreneurship.
• Recognize the impact of digital technologies on business operations and customer interactions.
• Identify business opportunities in the digital market.

• Analyse digital business models and entrepreneurial strategies.
• Implement digital tools and platforms to enhance business productivity.
• Formulate business plans that incorporate digital growth strategies.

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for digital businesses.
• Utilize advanced digital technologies to drive business innovation and growth.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives in a variety of business environments.

IIMB’s launch of BBA programme fulfils the objectives of NEP 2020, which has suggested that standalone higher education institutes to convert into multidisciplinary institutes. By offering BBA, IIM Bangalore will fulfil key requirements as per NEP 2020 on Multi-Disciplinary Education as well as increased Size of Student Community. The launch of BBA program will help IIM Bangalore increase its student strength, without diluting its focus.

With a faculty of 107 and over 1,200 students, IIMB offers a range of programs including Ph.D., PGP, PGP-BA, EPGP, and PGPEM, along with Executive Education hosting nearly 5,000 participants annually. IIM Bangalore is fostering excellence in management, innovation, and entrepreneurship to impact business, government, and society globally.

IIM Bangalore has been a pioneer in online education. It has been one of the most significant contributors within the management domain on the global MOOC platform edX by offering more than 75 courses that have millions of participants. In addition, the school’s entrepreneurship training programmes, like the Management Programme for Entrepreneurs and Family Businesses, Goldman Sachs 10000 Women, are among the top programmes in the country. IIMB is the coordinating institute for management education for SWAYAM, Government of India.

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