Institute of Management Studies, BHU

The Institute of Management Studies at BHU (FMS BHU) has opened admissions for the MBA program for 2024. FMS BHU is the management department of Banaras Hindu University. Recognizing the growing demand for management education, the University established the Faculty of Management Studies in 1984, transforming the Department of Management Studies into an independent entity. This institute offers a variety of postgraduate and certificate programs, including MBA, MBA IB, MBA AB, and PGDBA. Admissions at IMS BHU are based on entrance exams followed by group discussions and personal interviews. The institution accepts the CAT entrance exam for its MBA program.

Institute of Management Studies BHU Admission Process 2024: Quick Facts

The admission process for all programs at the Institute of Management Studies BHU is entirely online. Below are the details of the admission process for all courses:

• Admission to MBA and MBA IB is based on a combined merit score from CAT (50% weightage), academic records (20% weightage), and GDPI (Group Discussion and Personal Interview with 30% weightage).
• Admission to MBA AB is determined by the combined merit of a written test conducted by Banaras Hindu University, along with GDPI conducted by FMS BHU.
• For PGDBA, admission is granted based on the merit of GDPI for eligible candidates.
• Candidates applying for the PhD program must have a valid score in the Common Research Entrance Test conducted by the Controller of Examinations, Banaras Hindu University. Those who have qualified for the NET-JRF of UGC NET are exempt from this test.

Institute of Management Studies BHU Admission 2024: Eligibility & Selection Criteria

FMS BHU Admission 2024 is entirely based on entrance exams. Candidates must meet the basic eligibility criteria and qualify for the national level management aptitude test, CAT, to gain admission. The detailed eligibility and selection criteria for the Kalvium course admission 2024 are outlined in the table below:

Institute of Management Studies BHU Fees 2024

Refer to the following table for information regarding the fees for UG courses at the Institute of Management Studies BHU for 2024:

Institute of Management Studies BHU Seat Intake 2024

The seat intake for all PG programs offered by FMS BHU is detailed in the table below:

Institute of Management Studies BHU Admission Process 2024

The FMS BHU Admission 2024 process is entirely online. It includes the application process, group discussions, personal interviews, counseling, and more. Below is the complete admission process for 2024:

Step 1: Admission Test

To qualify for admission, candidates must take the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institute of Management for the respective year. The CAT score will carry a weightage of 50% in the merit calculation for admission to the aforementioned programs.

Step 2: FMS BHU Application Process

Candidates who have passed the admission test must apply through the University Admission Portal (www.bhuonline.in).

Step 3: Group Discussion and Interview

Candidates shortlisted based on their CAT 2023 scores will be invited for Group Discussion and Interview, which will be held at the Institute according to the schedule set by the Admission Committee. The weightage for the Group Discussion and Interview scores will be 30% (15% each).

Step 4: Admission Counseling

Candidates will be called for counseling for provisional admission based on their combined merit in CAT 2023, academic records, and Group Discussion & Interview.

Step 5: Admission Finalized

Once all steps are completed, candidates can pay the admission fee/tuition fee to secure their seats in the institution.