Direct BBA Admission: Eligibility, Entrance Exams, Top Colleges, Cut-offs

Q: Ques: Does 12th marks matter for BBA?

Ans: Yes, candidates who wish to apply for BBA Admission based on class 12 scores must have successfully completed their 10+2.

Q: Ques: How much percentage is required for BBA after 12?

Ans: Candidates must score a minimum of 40-50% marks to seek admission to BBA Colleges based on their Class 12 scores.

Q: Ques: Can I do BBA with 60 percentage?

Ans: Candidates must check the college-wise merit list to secure admission to BBA Colleges on the basis of marks obtained in 10+2.

Q: Ques: Can I do BBA with 45 percentage?

Ans: Yes, several colleges offer admission to candidates who have at least scored 40% marks in their 10+2.

Q: Ques: What is the minimum passing marks for BBA?

Ans: Candidates must aim to score higher marks in their 10+2 in case of a merit-based admission to BBA colleges through valid Class 12 scores.

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BBA is one of the most popular undergraduate management courses. Bachelor of Business Administration or BBA is a 3-year UG program designed for candidates who wish to learn about professional managerial and entrepreneurial skills. Regular BBA Admission 2024 is done based on both an entrance exam and marks scored in 10+2. Candidates willing to apply for the BBA course directly on the basis of marks secured in their Class 12 exams can choose from over 4000 BBA Colleges in India that offer direct admission to the BBA course without any entrance exam. To be eligible for Direct BBA admission, candidates must successfully complete their 10+2 from a recognized board. The average cost to pursue BBA without any entrance exam can range from INR 1,00,000 to 3,00,000 depending on the college. Candidates can also opt for BBA Distance Education based on their 10+2 scores. IGNOU, ICFAI, and Annamalai University are top Distance BBA colleges offering admission based on the candidate’s class 12th score.

Table of Contents

List of BBA Colleges Offering Admission Based on Class 12th Scores
Direct BBA Admission: Eligibility Criteria
Direct BBA Admission Process 2023
Direct BBA Admission: FAQs

Top BBA Colleges in India Offering Direct Admission

Top BBA colleges such as ICFAI Business School, IIMC Hyderabad, Loyola College, and Mount Carmel College, etc offer direct BBA Admissions based on 10+2 scores. The table below lists some of the top BBA colleges in India that offer direct admission based on Class 12th scores.

India Today Ranking	Colleges/Universities	Average Fee
06	Loyola College	INR 75,000
23	Mount Carmel College	INR 1,50,000
25	ICFAI Business School	INR 5,80,000
31	J.D. Birla Institute	INR 96,800
33	Galgotias University	INR 2,31,000
59	Indian Institute of Management and Commerce	INR 57,000
107	Acharya Bangalore B-School	INR 1,54,000
128	Poornima University	INR 1,50,000
144	Reva University	INR 1,80,000 to INR 2,40,000
151	Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education	INR 83,700
155	ROOTS - International School of Business & Management	INR 3,90,000
179	Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University	INR 3,00,000
255	NSHM Knowledge Campus	INR 5,04,000
-	Presidency College of Education and Technology	INR 2,50,000
-	National Academy of Event Management & Development	INR 2,40,000
-	Thakur College of Science and Commerce	INR 45,000
-	SUN International Institute for Tourism and Management	INR 3,12,000
-	SJES College of Management Studies	INR 3,60,000 to INR 4,50,000
-	Sinhgad Institutes	INR 54,000 per year
-	Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Commerce	INR 93,380
-	Jai Hind College	INR 60,000
-	International Management Centre	INR 2,00,000
-	International Institute of Management and Technical Studies	INR 37,700
-	Indian School of Business Management & Administration	INR 92,700
-	EThames Degree College	INR 2,75,000
-	Dinabandhu Andrews Institute of Technology and Management	INR 1,74,000

What is the Eligibility Criteria for Direct BBA Admission?

Candidates who wish to apply for admission to the BBA program on the basis of Class 12th scores at the top management colleges in India must meet the minimum eligibility criteria as specified by the university or college. The general criteria to apply for BBA Direct Admission 2023 is as follows:

Candidates must have passed their 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized exam board.
Candidates must have scored a minimum of 40-50% marks. (They must aim to score higher in case of direct admission based on Class 12th marks)
Candidates must have studied English as a compulsory subject in their 10+2.
Candidates from all streams are eligible to apply.
Candidates must be at least 17 years old to seek Direct BBA admission based on Class 12th scores.

What is the Admission Process for Direct BBA?

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria to seek admission to top BBA colleges offering admission based on 12th scores can further check the application process mentioned below.

Choose the college offering direct BBA admission and read its brochure/prospectus carefully from the official website.
Go to the university/college's website and fill out the application form with all the necessary details.
After the application process, the college will verify your details and review your application.
Once the document verification is done, applicants will be shortlisted for direct BBA admission seats based on their academic qualifications.
The last round to offer Direct BBA Admission based on class 12th scores might consist of an interview round and the final selection is done based on the candidate’s overall profile, 10+2 scores and availability of admission seats.

Note- Few colleges also conduct a GD or Group Discussion round to shortlist candidates. Applicants are advised to go through the admission notice available on the college website before submitting their applications.