What is the Integrated BBA+MBA Program?

A traditional two-year MBA is completed after graduating from any discipline whereas a five-year integrated MBA (BBA+MBA) programme requires at least a 12th-grade. Other integrated MBA programmes available in the country include B.Tech+MBA and LLB+MBA. However, in this article we will be focusing only on BBA+ MBA programmes awarded by top colleges.

Pros of pursuing an integrated MBA:

There are many pros of doing an integrated MBA program :

• It is easier to pass the entrance exams listed below, such as IPM AT conducted by IIM Indore and Rohtak and JIPMAT conducted by NTA, than it is to pass exams like CAT, which is rotated by top IIMs, XAT conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur, and GMAT conducted by GMAC.

• All students who meet the management's CGPA requirements are accepted into regular MBA programmes at the colleges listed below.   

• Students who receive a BBA degree after three years of management study are better equipped than others to understand the various topics because they already have basic knowledge of them.

• Students who are pursuing an MBA from the same institute where they spent three years are more at ease than others and are familiar with almost everything about the college.

Factors to consider before choosing a course or college:

Indian Institute of Management Indore—IIM Indore

The Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) was founded in 1996 with the goal of producing socially conscious managers, entrepreneurs and leaders who benefit not only society but the environment as well. According to its director, IIM Indore is dedicated to providing top-notch management education, research and training,  it uses modern participant-centric pedagogies and teaching techniques and it wants to make a name for itself in the new areas of management education.

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade—IIFT

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was established in 1963 as an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Commerce. It has made great strides towards becoming a distinctive institution that teaches international trade and business through research and training. The Institute was approved as a "Deemed to be University" in 2002. With a focus on international business management and strategy, IIFT has evolved into a national university, which is reflected in its three primary initiatives: education, training and research.

• Location: Kakinada (AP)

• NIRF 24 Ranking: 15

• IIRF 25 Govt Ranking: 11

• Approval: MoC, Govt of India

• Accreditations: AACSB, NAACC,

• Name of Program: Integrated MBA

• Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent With 60%+ marks for general candidates and 55%+ marks For SC, ST & PwD (DAP) candidates

• Age: Max. 20 years, 5 years' age relaxation for SST & PwD candidates

• No. of Seats: 60

• Duration: 5 years

• Program Fee:  33.82 Lakh

• Average Package:  27.30 LPA

• Selection Process:

• IPM AT - Indore, Academic profile of Class 10th & gender diversity

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Rohtak was created  in accordance with the Government of India's IIM Act 2017 by the Ministry of Education. Indian Institute of Management Rohtak, which was founded in 2009 is a leader in top management education in India with the goal of eventually becoming a global leader. The institute boasts renowned faculty, a large infrastructure, a strong teaching pedagogy and enlightened and progressive leadership. In order to prepare future leaders who can lead and build strong organisations, it keeps teaching management-related knowledge from a distinctive cross-functional perspective. 

The institute places a strong emphasis on educating the industry. It has established an executive education satellite campus in Hyderabad. It provides certificate programmes and management development programmes that are tailored to the needs of the industry. Additionally, it offers a two-year programme in executive management that draws in working executives from all over India.The goal of IIM Ranchi is to produce effective managers and corporate executives. With a variety of clubs, committees and special interest groups engaging in year-round activities, ongoing industry interaction and lectures from veterans and industry experts, it provides students with an all-around education.

The idea of fostering and developing the greatest managerial talent is one that IIM Jammu firmly believes in. The Institute works to advance excellence in research, executive education, international relations, academics and a robust industry interface in accordance with this belief. In order to achieve the goal of creating moral leaders and entrepreneurs who are dedicated to business, commerce, and industry while also being socially conscious of their role in nation-building and promoting the nation internationally. In order to achieve these goals, the Institute is forming alliances with top Indian institutions and business schools across the globe.

A variety of programmes are available at IIM Amritsar to meet a range of learning and career goals. The goal of the prestigious two-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is to give students the information and abilities needed for leadership positions in a variety of industries. To meet the changing needs of the business world, the institute also provides specialised MBA programmes in Human Resources (MBA-HR) and Business Analytics (MBA-BA). Through a demanding yet adaptable curriculum, the Executive MBA (EMBA) offers working professionals the chance to advance their careers.

Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya—IIM Bodh Gaya

The Indian Institutes of Management have been the benchmark for management education in India since their founding in 1947, the year we gained our independence. IIMs, which prioritise practical experience and critical thinking over traditional academic schedules and memorisation, are regarded as India's most prestigious and elite B-schools. Building on the long history of the IIM brand, IIM Bodh Gaya fosters a culture and curriculum that are solely concerned with developing managers who are socially conscious and emotionally mature. Students are given the chance to learn new skills and experience a variety of viewpoints through a dynamic curriculum that aligns with industry experts and academics.

• Location: Bodh Gaya

• NIRF 24 Ranking: 33

• IIRF 25 Govt Ranking: 32

• Approval: MoE, Govt of India

• Accreditations: AACSB

• Name of Program: Integrated MBA

• Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent With 60%+ marks for general candidates and 55%+ marks For SC, ST & PwD (DAP) candidates

• Age: Max. 20 years

• No. of Seats: 120

• Duration: 5 years

• Program Fee:  34.27 Lakh

• Average Package: 13.73 LPA

• Selection process: JIPMAT by NTA for IIM Bodhgaya & Jammu

Institute of Management, Nirma University

Nirma University is a private university located in Ahmedabad and was founded in 2003. The university was founded by a special act passed by the Gujarat State Legislative Assembly. Nirma University has received approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC). Some of the institutes that make up the Council of Architecture (COA) have received approval. The NAAC has awarded Nirma Ahmedabad an A+ grade for accreditation. Through its numerous constituent colleges, Nirma University Ahmedabad, Gujarat, provides students with undergraduate, graduate, certificate and other courses. These courses are offered in a number of different streams, including science, design and law.