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To get admission to Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at IGNOU, the eligibility criteria is 10+2 in any discipline. The medium of instruction is English and Hindi. The programme duration is minimum 36 months and maximum 72 months, with a fee structure of Rs. 10,300 per year. The programme is offered in Open Distance Learning mode.

The admission process typically involves submitting an application form, which can be obtained from the IGNOU website or regional centers. The filled-in application form along with the required documents and fees should be submitted before the last date of admission.

For more information and to apply, visit the IGNOU website or contact the regional center nearest to you.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme at IGNOU is a well-regarded distance education option in India, offering flexibility, affordability, and accessibility. The programme has a duration of three years and covers core business topics such as management principles, marketing, finance, human resources, and business communication. It also provides a specialization in Retailing, which opens up scope in the retail sector apart from sales and marketing. The programme is designed to provide learners with the information and skills necessary to understand and analyze the main themes related to commerce and retailing. Additionally, IGNOU provides a certificate for every year, and students can complete projects in retail organizations, gaining live exposure in the retail industry. Overall, the BBA from IGNOU can be a great option for those seeking a flexible and affordable way to pursue a degree in business administration.

The eligibility criteria for admission to NICMAR University for Integrated MBA are:
1. Age: Candidate should have been born on or after August 01, 2004 (5 years of relaxation to the candidates from reserved category will be given i.e. born on or after August 01, 1999).
2. Qualifying Exam: Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination in 2022, 2023 or appearing in 2024.
3. Minimum Percentage (%) of marks: Candidate should have Minimum 50% in standard X/SSC (45% for the candidates from reserved category) and should have passed standard XII/HSC or equivalent examinations with a Minimum of 50% marks (45% for the candidates from reserved category).

To apply for Integrated MBA at NICMAR University, aspirants need to undergo the admission process, which includes the NICMAR Common Admission Test (NCAT) or an equivalent score, and a Personal Interview (PI). They should also qualify in the admission process according to the prescribed cut-off. The eligibility criteria include students whose family has a gross annual income below Rs. 8.00 lakh.

The Integrated MBA programme enables students to pursue a dual degree - BBA and MBA, and prepares them to embark on the journey of management leadership right after school. The programme offers flexible learning paths with specializations and interim exit paths with BBA or BBA(Hons.) tailored to meet the unique needs and aspirations of the students in their learning journey.

The programme details and educational objectives are as follows:
- Programme objectives: Gear up to shape businesses around the world with a unique blend of courses that transcend traditional boundaries of management education.
- Programme details: The programme offers flexible learning paths with specializations and interim exit paths with BBA or BBA(Hons.) tailored to meet the unique needs and aspirations of the students in their learning journey.
- Programme educational objectives: * PEO1: To provide students with fundamental knowledge in business management.* PEO2: To develop competencies in students enabling them to be team players.* PEO3: To enable students with an expertise towards efficient utilization of resources.

Students can also apply for scholarships, including the Outstanding Performance Scholarships, which aim to contribute to a comprehensive and enriching educational experience by recognizing and rewarding exceptional accomplishments in extracurricular/co-curricular activities. The Defence Scholarship Opportunity is also available for wards of currently serving and retired Defence and Para-military personnel.

The maximum eligible students for each programme are as follows:
- PG Programmes: * MBA ACM: 72* MBA APM: 15* MBA REUIM: 15* MBA (NBS): 6* M.Plan: 3* MBA ENS: 3* MBA SEM: 3* MBA FB & E: 3* PGD QSCM: 9
- UG Programmes: * B.Tech. in Civil: 6* Integrated MBA (BBA + MBA): 6* B.Arch.: 4

The best of any one score required for each programme is as follows:
- PG Programmes: * MBA ACM: 90 percentile and above in CAT, 92 percentile and above in MHT-CET, 95 percentile and above in MAT, 650 and above in GMAT, 115 and above in NCAT* MBA APM: 88 percentile and above in CAT, 90 percentile and above in MHT-CET, 94 percentile and above in MAT, 630 and above in GMAT, 110 and above in NCAT* MBA REUIM: 88 percentile and above in CAT, 90 percentile and above in MHT-CET, 94 percentile and above in MAT, 630 and above in GMAT, 110 and above in NCAT* MBA (NBS): 86 percentile and above in CAT, 88 percentile and above in MHT-CET, 92 percentile and above in MAT, 620 and above in GMAT, 105 and above in NCAT* M.Plan: 110 and above in NCAT* MBA ENS: 86 percentile and above in CAT, 88 percentile and above in MHT-CET, 92 percentile and above in MAT, 620 and above in GMAT, 105 and above in NCAT* MBA SEM: 86 percentile and above in CAT, 88 percentile and above in MHT-CET, 92 percentile and above in MAT, 620 and above in GMAT, 105 and above in NCAT
- UG Programmes: * B.Tech. in Civil: 87 and above in JEE Main, 88 and above in MHT-CET, 90 and above in NCAT* Integrated MBA (BBA + MBA): 90 and above in NCAT* B.Arch.: NATA/JEE Paper 2 (NTA) qualified students will get scholarship benefit based upon their ranking.

Note: If the quota for candidates eligible for a 100% fee waiver has been reached, further eligible candidates will be considered for scholarships in the subsequent category due to limited availability of scholarship seats.