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After filling out the PUMBA BBA application form, students must participate in the subsequent counselling process. The university conducts several counselling rounds based on the availability of seats. In each round, a new rank list is released with updated rank and status. These ranks are allocated based on students performance in the MAH CET exam.

Yes, aspirants of BTech courses can consider joining BIT Sindri. The institute is ranked #207 in the NIRF rankings 2024. It is the #5th best among NIRF-ranked colleges in Jharkhand. As per the last available report, the highest and average package offered during the placements was INR 16.5 LPA and INR 7.57 LPA, respectively. Some of the companies that participate in BIT Sindri placements are Capgemini, JSW Steel, etc. 

Yes, Math is compulsory for BBA at NMIMS Bangalore. Candidates must have Class 12 or equivalent examination including International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Certificate or DP or CP awarded candidates with 24 credits compulsory and has passed 3 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and 3 subjects at Standard Level (SL) mandatorily from any stream with 50% aggregate. Candidate's passing in Mathematics and or statistics and or Statistics at 10+2 or equivalent exam is compulsory for being eligible to BBA programme

While filling out the PUMBA BBA application form, students must keep certain documents handy to upload when required. Here is the list of those documents that are needed during filling out the application form:

• Class 10 Marksheet
• Class 12 Marksheet
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate
• Scanned copy of caste certificate (if required)
• Scanned image of Aadhaar Card
• Scanned images of the candidate's photograph and signature

The cost of living in Southampton is relatively low compared to other Russell Group universities in the UK. The average cost of accommodations such as transport, supermarket items, etc. are cheaper in Southampton than in many other university cities. The University of Southampton managed Halls of Residence include utilities and a Unilink bus pass in their cost. The table below includes the average weekly cost for international students:

(£1 or INR 107.97)

Usually people start Task 2 because it has double marks. If Task 2 is weak then score goes down. So spend like 40 min on essay and last 20 min for chart or letter.

The University of Southampton fees vary from INR 12 L to INR 35 L for first-year. Given below is the fee structure for the courses here: 

The questions are the same, whether it's CBT or PBT. You need to be comfortable with typing if you're attempting Computer-based IELTS or if you're going for paper based IELTS, your handwriting should be understandable.

If the question requires your opinion, then state them otherwise not. For this you have to read the question carefully, note what you want to write and then attempt.

Yes, at PUMBA, students are offered the option to apply online for BBA admissions. The online application form enquires about basic academic and personal details. To apply, follow these steps:

1. Go to the official website of the institute.

2. Click on the 'Enquire Now' button.

3. Create a new candidature account using your active email ID & contact number.

4. Enter your personal, educational, and other relevant details.

5. Attach the required documents.

6. Pay the application fees and submit the form.

In IELTS writing marking for task 1 and task 2 is done separately. The examiner first marks you and gives you a band on task 1 and then on task 2. Then the bands are calculated on an average for a total individual score.

There are four basic parameters based on which the marking is handled in writing. These include:

• Task responses/ Task completion

• Lexical resources

• Grammatical range and accuracy

• Coherence and cohesion

In IELTS writing there are various essays which one has to prepare for the exam. There are 5 different kinds of essays namely:

1. Opinion based

2. Descriptive

3. Merit/demerits

4. Problem /solution

5. Two- part question

Every essay has its own approach, hence it's really important that the candidate is aware of all the techniques behind each and every essay. The exam may carry any one of the five.

Do not write less than the limit. If your IELTS answer is too short, you will receive a penalty. Because you have not developed your main points well or provided enough detail to satisfy examiners.

Aim to write over count

If you've done your BSc Math well, then pursuing B.Tech CSE will be highly beneficial, and the chances of having a backlog in Math will be very low. Ultimately, it depends on you and what you want to achieve.

No, PUMBA does not offer direct admissions to its BBA programme. As per the 2025-2026 brochure, candidates seeking admission to the BBA programme must have appeared for MAH B.BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2025. For BBA admissions, the institute may also conduct its own entrance test, i.e., Online Entrance Exam (OEE).

For Task 1 use:

• Past tense for historical data

• Present tense for processes/diagrams

• Future tense if predictions are shown

For Task 2 use:

• Mix of tenses depending on the topic

• Present tense for general statements

• Past tense for examples or historical references

Candidates seeking admission to the BBA programme of PUMBA must meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. As per an official document, aspirants who have passed Class 12 in Arts/Science/Commerce with a minimum of 45% are eligible to apply for the BBA programme. Moreover, students belonging to reserved categories must have scored a minimum of 40% marks.