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FMS BHU Admission 2024 (Open): Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date To Apply

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Faculty of Management Studies at BHU has been offering admission in its different Management programs for more than 52 years now. FMS BHU is an academic branch or unit of BHU which was established in 1968, offering Management programs at both UG and PG levels. At present, it offers admission to MBA, MBA-IB, MBA-AB, PGDBA, and PhD in Management. FMS BHU also offers three career oriented Diploma and certificate programmes in part-time mode. Duration of these programs ranges from 6 to 12 months.

MBA and MBA-IB Admissions at FMS BHU are based on CAT score. The overall CAT Cutoff for MBA is 85 percentile to shortlist students for further GD/PI round. Foreign Nationals are granted admission in MBA & MBA-IB based on GMAT and TOEFL score. Admission to MBA-AB is based on common entrance conducted by BHU followed by GD/PI. For securing admission in FMS BHU PGDBA, candidates are evaluated based on their work experience, academic performance, and GD/PI rounds.

Table of Content

FMS BHU Top Courses
FMS BHU MBA and MBA-IB Admission

2.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

2.2 MBA & MBA-IB Cutoff

FMS BHU MBA-AB Admission

3.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

FMS BHU PGDBA Admission

4.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

FMS BHU Diploma Admission

5.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

FMS BHU PhD Admission

6.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

How to Apply for FMS BHU?
FMS BHU Reservation
FMS BHU FAQs

FMS BHU also offers a research course, i.e Ph.D in Management. Admission to PhD is done on the basis of score in Common Research Entrance Test conducted by BHU followed by an interview. Candidates can also apply through UGC-NET or JRF and can directly appear for the interview round. Know more about FMS BHU Courses & Fees

FMS BHU offers summer internships and placements to its students in partnership with certain well-known companies. During the recent placement drive, more than 25 companies offered 140+ roles and a total of 126 students were placed. The highest CTC offered was INR 18 LPA. Top recruiters include IBM, Infosys, IDBI bank, Genpact, Federal Bank, Wipro, and many more. Check FMS BHU Placement

Top Courses

Courses	Total Fees
MBA	INR 91,520
MBA-IB	INR 91,520
MBA-AB	INR 2.42 Lakhs
PGDBA	INR 85,000
Diploma	INR 15,000

FMS BHU MBA and MBA-IB Admission 2023

BHU offers full-time MBA and MBA (IB) for a span of 2 years.

FMS BHU MBA and MBA-IB Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have obtained 50% 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) in any of the following qualification:

A Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern

A degree in Agriculture, Technology, Medicine, Education, or Law.

A Postgraduate degree in any discipline.

FMS BHU MBA and MBA-IB Selection Criteria

Firstly, the university considers the CAT score for shortlisting students.
Those who have a valid score in the entrance exam are called for GD and PI which will be held at the BHU campus.
Applicants have to pay INR 1000/- at the time of GD and PI in the form of DD in favor of the Registrar, Banaras Hindu University payable at SBI, BHU.
The final selection will be collectively done on the basis of:
- CAT Score: 50%
- GD & PI Scores: 30%
- Academic Performance: 20%
A final list will be announced containing the names of selected candidates.

FMS BHU MBA & MBA-IB Cutoff

The last year CAT Cutoff for MBA is tabulated below:

Section	Cutoff (Percentile)
VRC	50
DILR	50
QA	50
Total	85

Check FMS BHU Cutoff

Key Points:

15% of seats are reserved for foreign candidates.
Foreign Nationals are selected based on their scores in GMAT and TOEFL scores.

FMS BHU MBA-AB Admission 2023

MBA in Agri-Business (AB) is a full-time 2 years course at Institute of Management Studies, BHU. The total seat intake for domestic candidates is 46 seats and 15% seats are reserved for International Candidates.

FMS BHU MBA-AB Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum 50% aggregate marks in B.Sc. (Agriculture) and allied disciplines or B.Sc. Home Science/Life Sciences subjects - Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology.

Candidates must have a Post Graduate degree with 50% marks in the above disciplines.

Note: Only passing marks are required in the case of SC/ST candidates.

FMS BHU MBA-AB Selection Criteria

The university conducts a written test known as PET for shortlisting students.
Those who get shortlisted have to further take part in GD and PI rounds.
Selection is done based on the aggregate merit consisting of:
- PET score: 80%
- GD and PI: 20%
A merit list will be announced on the website.

FMS BHU PGDBA Admission 2023

PGDBA (PG Diploma in Business Administration) is a 1-year diploma course. It is best suited for working executives with a minimum work experience of 3 years. The institute provides 45 seats for the course.

FMS BHU PGDBA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed their Graduation from a recognized Indian University or equivalent degree from a Foreign University.
Additionally, they must have had at least 3 years of work experience either at:
- Supervisory level in a business organization or running their own business

In-service BHU Teachers/ Officers

FMS BHU PGDBA Selection Criteria

Academic record and work experience are considered for shortlisting candidates for GD and PI rounds.
The final selection is based on:
- Academic Record
- Work Experience
- Performance in GD and PI rounds.

The GD/PI carries 50 marks (GD-30 marks; PI-20 Marks) and the work experience

and the past academic record together carries 50 marks.

The marks calculation for the various parameters are as follows:

Work Experience (Maximum Marks 10)	10 years or more experience gives full 10 marks and below 10 years experience will give marks as per the year of work experience.
Past Academic Record
Course	60% and above	Above 45% but less than 60%	Less than 45%
Post Graduate/ Other specialized course	10	6	2
Graduate	10	6	2
Intermediate	10	6	2
High School	10	6	2

FMS BHU Diploma & Certificate Programmes Admission 2023

FMS BHU offers 3 part-time Career Oriented Diploma and Certificate programmes for a duration of 6 to 12 months namely:

1-year Diploma in Microfinance & Entrepreneurship
1-year Diploma in Leisure & Hospitality Management
6-month Certificate program in Health Care Management

Eligibility: The minimum requirement for Diploma and Certificate programmes is a Graduate degree from a recognized university.

Selection Criteria: Admission to the part-time programmes is based on merit obtained in GD and PI rounds.

FMS BHU PhD Admission 2023

FMU BHU offers a doctoral-level PhD course in the field of management. The course duration is 5 years.

FMS BHU PhD Eligibility Criteria

The minimum eligibility for the program is as follows:

Candidates must have a Master's degree with 60% aggregate marks or equivalent grade in the following:
- Business Management (MBM)
- Business Administration (MBA)
- International Business Administration (MIBA)
- Management Studies/Management Science (MMS)
- International Business (MIB)
- MBA Agri-Business

Candidates must have completed 2 years PGDM from any one of the IIMs with at least 60% aggregate (first-class) marks or equivalent.

They must have first class in 2 years full-time PGDM equivalent to Master's Degree in Management as per AIU or accredited by AICTE or UGC, from the following institutions:
- XLRI, Jamshedpur
- MDI, Gurgaon: Read More
- IMT, Ghaziabad: Read More
- IIFT, New Delhi: Read More
- IMI, New Delhi: Read More
- School of Management Sciences, Varanasi: Read More
- School of Management Sciences, Lucknow: Read More

Candidates must be first-class graduates and professionally qualified CA / CWA / CS of the concerned statutory bodies.
Working executives can also apply as part-time Research Scholar.

FMS BHU PhD Selection Criteria

Admission is based on the Common Research Entrance Test (CRET) conducted by BHU.
Those who have a valid score in UGC- NET or JRF are exempted from appearing for CRET. Such candidates can directly appear for the interview.

Note: Working executives are considered as Part-Time Research Scholars.

How to Apply at FMS BHU?

Applicants have to follow some simple steps to fill the application form. These steps are listed below:

Go to the official website of FMS BHU.
Click on the link of the Application Form
Now register yourself by providing essential details.
After successful registration, sign in with the registered email id and password.
Now proceed to fill the application form.
Also, upload scanned images of photographs and signatures in the form.
Once the form is filled in, click on the “Submit” button.
Lastly, make payment of the required amount through Net Banking, Credit / Debit Card.

Documents Required

Candidates have to submit a list of documents along with their applications which consist of:

Class 10th Marksheet and Certificate
Class 12th Marksheet and Certificate
Graduation Marksheets and Degree Certificate
Post Graduation Marksheets and Degree Certificate
Category Certificate (For SC/ST/OBC/PC candidates)
Scorecard of Entrance exam.

Note: For MBA-AB, candidates can purchase the application form from the Counter at Controller of Examinations, BHU and submit the filled application to the counter along with the required amount of application fees.

FMS BHU Reservation Criteria

As per the GoI Rules, the university will reserve certain seats for different categories under all programs offered by Institute of management Studies, BHU. Candidates can check the reservation policy from the table given below:

Students Category	Seats Reserved (%)
NC-OBC candidates	27%
SC candidates	15%
ST candidates	7.5%
Physically Challenged candidates	3%
Supernumerary Seats Reserved
Foreign Candidates	15%
Management Quota	15%

FAQs

Ques. How is the placement at FMS BHU?

Ans. More than 25 companies visited the campus for placement and more than 140 offers were made. BHU placed around 126 students in the 2020 placement drive and the highest salary offered was INR 18 LPA.

Major roles offered were Associate Consultant, Probation Officer, Business Analyst, Sales & Marketing Risk Analyst, etc. and the top recruiters include IBM, Infosys, Genpact, Federal Bank, Wipro, IDBI bank, and many more.

Ques. Are there diploma programs available at FMS BHU?

Ans. Yes, there are 2 diploma programs offered by FMS BHU. The courses offered are of 1-year duration and are part-time courses.

Microfinance & Entrepreneurship
Leisure & Hospitality Management

Ques. What is the selection criteria for diploma/certificate programs at FMS BHU?

Ans. The candidates applying for the course are required to have a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited and recognized university. The selection is based on the applicant’s past academic performance, followed by GD and PI.

Ques. How can international candidates apply for admission to FMS BHU?

Ans. International candidates can apply through the application form. The admission is on the basis of valid GMAT and TOEFL scores. Admissions at FMS BHU for international applicants are also made through the paid seat scheme for which the merit list is published only after the regular admission process is completed.

Ques. What are GD/PI fees at FMS BHU?

Ans. The candidates have to pay an amount of INR 2000 for GD/PI round at FMU BHU. The fees have to be submitted through the following methods:

Demand draft in favor of registrar, Banaras Hindu University payable at Varanasi
Credit card
Debit card
Net Banking

Ques. What is the admission procedure for MBA-AB at FMS BHU?

Ans. The candidates applying for admission to FMS BHU are required to meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The admission is based on PET scores, performance in GD-PI rounds.

PET Score comprises 80% of weightage whereas GD-PI comprises 20% admission weightage.

Ques. What is the pattern of PET conducted by FMS BHU?

Ans. BHU conducts an entrance test called Post Graduate Entrance Test (PET) in the online mode. It is a written test of 2 hours (120 minutes) consisting of 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The total test carries 360 marks.

The test is based on:

Data Interpretation & Numerical Ability
Reasoning
General Knowledge
English Comprehension
Aptitude Test
Agricultural Sciences.

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Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University: 10 answered questions

Which place is better for an MBA, NIT Trichy or BHU?

Tapan Kumar

02 Sept 21

Having known some people studying in both these institutes, I can say that BHU is a better university than NIT Trichy.

NIT Trichy considers the CAT score to select the candidates. Here, the students from different states enjoy the 50% quota for MBA admission. NITs are engineering-oriented and you might have less exposure in terms of management studies.

IM (FMS) Banaras Hindu University also enrolls students with a good CAT score. Combined merit is formed for the students of the MBA and MBA (IB) program. The merit includes:-

Written Test (CAT Conducted by IIM) - 50%
Academic Records - 20%
Group Discussion and Interview (Conducted by FMS BHU) - 30%

BHU’s major recruiters include -Infosys, Wipro, Tata Consultancy, Federal Bank, Ansal API, IDBI Bank, Pantaloons, etc.

Categories	MBA at NIT Trichy	MBA at BHU
Course Fee	2.89 lakhs	1.5 lakhs
Highest CTC	12 LPA	12-16 LPA
Average CTC	8 LPA	8-10 LPA
Recruiting Companies	HSBC, American Express, ITC, Asian Paints, etc.	Aditya Birla, Wipro, IDBI Bank, Reliance, etc.

A total number of 38 companies visited and a total of 119 students were placed from campus. Thus, FMS BHU is quite prominent compared to NIT Trichy.

How is the placement in FMS BHU?

Rajashree Neogi

01 Jul 21

Placements for FMS BHU are quite impressive. It added one of the prominent financial institutions of India i.e. Reserve Bank of India in its recruitment list in the recent past.

Moreover, many students got a chance to get recruited in the top international company and organizations including research & consulting firms such as iCRM.

The job profiles offered were diverse, i.e. encompassing Corporate Finance, Equity Research, Investment Banking, Marketing, Sales and Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Business Consulting, IT consulting, Agri-Business, Industrial Relations, and Corporate HR.
Multiple top-notch recruiters came on campus as, Infosys, Coal India, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Pantaloon, Visa Steel, FINO, Ansal API to name a few. According to the 2020 placement highlights the highest CTC offered was 18 LPA.

So, from the above information, you should get a clear idea about the placement of FMS BHU.

Can you share the FMS BHU GD PI experience in detail?

Saumita Ghose

17 Jun 21

Two years back my brother performed in the GD and cleared the PI round. Here is his experience in brief.

GD:

In the GD, the topic was “ Democracy benefits only the people with power “
At that moment there were about 10 other people including my brother, they all had 1 minute to think on the topic, followed by discussion and summarise in points.
Everyone had different points to talk about. After the discussion, 1 min for summarizing was given to each individual.

PI:

PI Started with the extempore.
There was a panel of 5 members. The first question they asked my brother was the general intro about himself.
After the introduction, one of the panel members starts off with the extempore topic. Extempore Topic: In a rat race even if you win you are only a rat.

In the PI round, they ask multiple other questions like hobbies, movie interests, job profile and all, mostly general questions.

Is FMS BHU worth joining? If yes, what are the positives and negatives?

Dishant Mishra

17 Jun 21

FMS BHU is a Central Government university, and they lack proper quality classrooms, ambiance, and all.

You can expect to get a proper MBA (rather than a PGDM, which is what most top-rated B schools offer) with an average package of 6 to 7 lakhs per annum by paying an overall fee of 1.6 lakhs for both two years (including hostel rent plus food equivalent).

Here are the recent placement statistics for the institute, in brief.

Highest CTC	18 LPA
No of companies visited	25+
No of placement offers	140+
No of placements	126
Major recruiters	Infosys, IDBI Bank, Wipro, IBM, etc.

It is the cheapest when compared to other top-rated B schools where you spend around 16 lakhs plus interest on loans, and you get a package of 10 to 12 lakhs. Even if you earn well after getting placed, the majority of your salary will go to the repayment of the loan. Most of the banks want students to take loans so that they become their useful mode of income.

Which is better, IMI Bhubaneswar or FMS, BHU?

Janki Kapur

06 Jul 21

My brother has studied at IMI Bhubaneswar and it's the best because of its brand value. It is a new and upcoming institute with IMI Delhi’s reputation and brand value.

The following points explain a brief overview of the institutes:

If you compare the fees, FMS BHU will be the winner by a good margin.
When it comes to the average placement data, you'll find that it is the same as that of CAT cutoffs.
The class profile will be as good due to rigorous entrance processes and scores. You can find a better crowd at IMI because it might have more polished candidates.

Now, the difference to be highlighted in the degree is that FMS BHU will give you an MBA degree whereas, IMI will give you a PGDM degree; although this is not a huge difference you might choose an MBA over a PGDM program.

So, finally, the choice lies with you because both institutes are quite similar in academics, facilities, and opportunities. It will definitely not create a huge impact if you choose one over the other.

Which is better, FMS (BHU), UBS (Chandigarh) or DSM (DTU)?

Rituparna Nag

19 Jun 21

I talked to a few of the students from these institutes and based on the reviews I got from them, I will say the preference order for most of the applicants is somewhat like the following.

UBS (Chandigarh) > DSM (DTU) > FMS (BHU)

Here is a brief highlight of the institutes.

Institute	UBS, Chandigarh	DSM DTU	FMS BHU
Average CTC	9.44 LPA	5.5 LPA	6-7 LPA
Highest CTC	55 LPA	18 LPA	15 LPA
Major recruiters	American Express, HSBC, Tolaram	TCS, Outlook Group, KPMG	IDBI Bank, Coal India, ICICI Bank
Course fee	52,295	3.96 lakhs	2.42 lakhs

Here are some of the parameters based on which you should judge these institutes.

The most important thing you need to consider while deciding on a management institute is the faculty, alumni base, industry orientation of curriculum, and placements.
The next important factor is the location of the institute and its connectivity from your place.
Total number and recognition of the visiting faculty.

Judging by all these factors, I will say that you should prefer UBS Chandigarh.

Is FMS BHU good for Finance?

Kalyani Sharma

06 Jul 21

Before we get into a college, we normally do prior research on various factors that we require in the desired course. Generally, it is about placements, packages, and corporate exposure. And, if you are assuming to find all of that in FMS BHU, you are wrong!

But then, if you are looking for a place with some spiritual retreat and carrying a degree just for the sake of carrying one without bringing out any benefit- FMS BHU would welcome you with open arms!

Some people beg to differ- which I am assuming is because they must have been placed in good company. But then, if you have prior work experience, carry a strong and valuable work ethic with a good educational convent background, FMS BHU should not be considered.

FMS BHU is ranked similar to what a mediocre MBA college is. Save your time by not going for this. Not choosing FMS BHU can save your career from being wasted. Because it's better to test your luck in some betting app than choosing this institute as your place to study.

The profiles that the companies show up are in the name of sales, but you would beg to differ when you observe companies like Berger Paints, Kent RO, Gyan Dairy, etc. show up. They offer an average package of 2.4-5 LPA.

The batch of my friends is facing this issue as they have no other option left. All in all, I would not recommend FMS BHU at all.

Does FMS BHU take sectional cutoff?

Ritika Bera

19 Jun 21

No, FMS - BHU does not consider sectional cut-offs. Usually, the cut-off of the general category ranges from 82 to 85 percentile. This is the required criteria for any candidate to receive a GD-PI call.

However, the cut off required is as mentioned below,

Courses	General (Criteria)
MBA Agribusiness	85
MBA International Business	85

IMS BHU (which technically was known as FMS earlier) generally accepts CAT score for admission purposes. If you are considering section-wise, then 80 percentile or above can increase your chances of selection after the GD or the interview session.

With 86 percentile CAT, should I join PUMBA Pune, FMS BHU or NIT Trichy if I convert them? Is it wise to take admission in these colleges due to low fees?

Shankar Pandey

19 Apr 23

FMS BHU is the best among all of these. There is no comparison with any other colleges.

However, if we look at NIT Trichy vs PUMBA, NIT Trichy seems to be a little better than PUMBA in terms of placements and their fee structure is almost the same.

FMS BHU Placements:

Particulars	FMS Placements 2022	PUMBA Placements 2022
No. of participating students	174	168
Students placed	169	137
Highest package	INR 18 LPA	INR 13.55 LPA
Average package	INR 9.7 LPA	INR 6.47 LPA

Regarding NIT Trichy Placements, it recorded an average package of 7.8 LPA.

How do I get admission to FMS BHU?

Dishant Mishra

11 Apr 23

FMS BHU is a prestigious management institute in India. To get admission to FMS BHU, you need to follow the below steps:

Meet the eligibility criteria: You should have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates) or an equivalent CGPA from a recognized university. Also, you need to have a valid CAT score.
Apply online: Visit the official website of FMS BHU and fill in the application form. You need to provide your personal details, academic qualifications, and CAT score. Make sure to upload all the necessary documents, such as mark sheets, CAT scorecards, and a passport-size photograph.
Pay the application fee: After filling in the application form, you need to pay the application fee online. The fee is INR 1500 for General/OBC candidates and INR 800 for SC/ST candidates.
Wait for shortlisting: The shortlisting of candidates for the next round of selection is done on the basis of their CAT score. The shortlisted candidates will be called for the next round of selection.
Selection process: The selection process includes a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The GD and PI are conducted to evaluate the candidate's communication skills, leadership qualities, and subject knowledge.
Final selection: The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in the GD and PI, CAT score, and academic record.

These are the steps you need to follow to get admission to FMS BHU. Make sure to prepare well for CAT and the selection process to increase your chances of getting selected.