The BBA admission 2026 calendar includes the tentative dates for the important BBA entrance exams. Each of the BBA entrance exams is conducted by a different body, with varying degrees of admission chances. Through these exams, candidates can secure admission into some of the top BBA colleges in India. In this article, let’s look at the BBA admission 2026 exam dates for major entrance exams.
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BBA or BMS is a three/four four-year undergraduate management programme that provides a good foundation in business principles. A BBA or BMS programme is usually open to a student who has completed 12th or equivalent from any stream.
The BBA admission process often involves different steps, which are given below -
Fill out the BBA entrance exam application form as prescribed by the institute or conducting body.
Appear for the entrance exam and get a valid score
Shortlisted candidates will be required to register for the counselling process or be called for an interview.
Publication of the final merit list of selected candidates.
The selected candidates must complete document verification and payment of the admission fee to confirm their admission.
The table below provides a list of some of the well-known entrance exams for BBA admission in India.
In this section, let’s look at the BBA entrance exam 2026 schedule for the top exams one by one. The schedule provides the BBA admission 2026 start date and the BBA admission 2026 last date, and also includes the dates for the entrance exam, result, and more.
The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, conducts the IIM Bangalore BBA DBE entrance exam for admissions into its 3-year BBA programme in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship. The exam is conducted once a year in online mode. The tentative exam schedule is provided below.
Particulars | Dates |
Commencement of the application form | Second week of April 2026 |
Last Date to apply | Fourth week of June 2026 |
IIMB BBA DBE Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Date | Third week of July 2026 |
Declaration of Result | Second week of August 2026 |
Programme Inauguration | September 2026 |
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, conducts the IIM Kozhikode BMS Aptitude Test for admissions into its 4-year BMS programme. The exam is conducted online once a year. The tentative schedule of the exam is given below.
Events | IIMK BMS AT Dates |
Commencement of the application form | Fourth week of April 2026 |
Last date to apply | Fourth week of May 2026 |
IIMK BMS Aptitude Test date 2026 | Fourth week of June 2026 |
Declaration of result | First week of July 2026 |
Personal Interview | July 2026 |
Commencement of classes | August/September 2026 |
The Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, conducts the MAH BBA CET exam for admissions into the participating BBA colleges in Maharashtra. The exam is conducted online once a year. However, the CET Cell may conduct additional sessions in case of a higher number of registrations. Candidates shortlisted in the MAH BBA CET result will be given admission based on a centralised counselling process.
The table below provides the tentative MAH BBA CET exam dates as per trends seen last year.
Particulars | Details |
Release of the MAH BBA CET application form | First week of January 2026 |
Last date to apply | Fourth week of March 2026 |
MAH BBA CET 2026 exam date | Fourth week of April 2026 |
Declaration of MAH BBA CET result | June 2026 |
Commencement of MAH BBA CET counselling for admissions | July/August 2026 |
The Symbiosis International (Deemed) University conducts the SET BBA in online mode. The university will conduct the exam tentatively in two sessions as per the SET BBA exam date observed last year. A candidate can appear for one or both sessions of the exam. The higher score will be considered for admission.
The tentative schedule for the Symbiosis SET BBA exam is given below
Events | Dates |
Release of SET BBA Application Form | First week of December 2025 |
Last Date to apply | Second week of April 2026 |
SET BBA 2026 exam dates | Test 1: First week of May 2026 Test 2: Second week of May 2026 |
Declaration of SET BBA Result | Fourth week of May 2026 |
Classes start | June/July 2026 |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the Common University Entrance Test for BBA admissions into participating institutes. The exam is conducted once a year. NTA does not conduct a centralised counselling process. Instead, candidates have to apply separately to participating institutes based on the scores obtained in the CUET BBA result. Given below is the tentative schedule for the exam as per the CUET BBA exam date observed last year.
Particulars | Details |
Release of CUET BBA application form | First week of March 2026 |
Last date to apply | Fourth week of March 2026 |
CUET UG exam dates | Second week of May 2026 |
Admission/Counselling dates | Separately notified by participating universities |
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, conducts the BUMAT exam for admissions into its 3-year BBA programme. The tentative exam schedule is given in the table below.
Events | Dates |
Release of the BUMAT application form | November/December 2025 |
Last date to apply | First week of June 2026 |
BUMAT entrance exam 2026 | Third week of June 2026 |
Declaration of BUMAT result | Fourth week of June 2026 |
Commencement of BUMAT counselling | First week of July 2026 |
Session start date | July 2026 |
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, conducts the NMIMS NPAT BBA entrance exam in online mode for its BBA admissions. The table below provides the NPAT BBA exam date as per the trends seen last year.
Particulars | Dates |
Release of NMIMS NPAT BBA application form | Third week of February 2026 |
Last date to apply | Fourth week of May 2026 |
NMIMS NPAT BBA exam date 2026 | March - May 2026 |
Fourth week of June 2026 |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, conducts the IPU Common Entrance Test BBA in online/offline mode for admissions into its BBA programme. The GGSIPU CET BBA exam date, as per last year’s trends, is given in the table below.
Event | Date |
Release of GGSIPU CET BBA application form | First week of February 2026 |
Last date to apply | Second week of April 2026 |
GGSIPU CET BBA 2026 exam date | First week of May 2026 |
Declaration of GGSIPU CET BBA result | Second week of May 2026 |
Commencement of GGSIPU BBA counselling | May, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A BBA is typically a 3-year undergraduate programme.
Currently, IIM Kozhikode and IIM Bangalore offer the BBA/BMS programme. IIM Udaipur also plans to launch a BBA programme in July 2026.
The Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, conducts the MAH BBA CET entrance exam.
Some of the top BBA entrance exams in India are IIMK BMS AT, IIM Bangalore DBE BBA Entrance Test, MAH BBA CET, and SET BBA.
On Question asked by student community
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If you’re aiming to become a Bank Manager, go with B. Com it gives you a solid start in finance, accounting, and economics, the very subjects that drive banking exams and shape strong managers who can read a balance sheet at a glance.
If your heart tilts toward HR, leadership, and business strategy, the BBA’s your fit it dives into management, communication, and how people work together, the stuff HR runs on every day.
In short, pick B. Com if you picture yourself handling budgets and balancing the books. Pick a BBA if you can picture yourself leading a team, maybe calling the shots in a buzzing office.
I hope this helps you!!!
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Hello, B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) is an excellent choice if you are interested in the technical and financial side of business. It provides deep knowledge in subjects like Accounting, Taxation, Finance, and Economics. This path is ideal if your future career goal is to become a specialist, such as a Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), or a financial analyst in banks or corporations. It is a very respected and stable career field.
BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), on the other hand, is a general management degree. It focuses on the broader aspects of running a business, such as Marketing, Human Resources (HR), Operations, and Strategy. This degree is perfect if you are aiming for leadership positions, or a career in sales, marketing, or operations. It is also the most direct preparatory course if you plan to do an MBA later.
Here is the simple guidance: If you enjoy numbers, finance, and accounting and want to be a specialist, choose B.Com. If you enjoy leading teams, managing operations, and are more interested in people and marketing, choose BBA. Both are excellent choices, so pick the one that matches your personal interests.
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If you are going to clear Class 12 and wish to join Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) for BBA or BCom, you need to appear for the AMU Entrance Test (CUET-UG optional for some courses).
Pass 12th with at least 50% marks in any stream. Based on AMU Entrance Test rank (or CUET score if accepted that year).
Start preparing early — AMU’s BBA and BCom cutoffs are usually high due to competition.
Hope you understand.
Hello, Yes, it is absolutely possible to take admission for a BBA in Hospitality Management after completing the 12th Arts stream. Most hospitality management programs in Maharashtra (and India) accept students from any stream—Arts, Commerce, or Science—as long as they have passed their 10+2 examinations with the required minimum percentage (usually 45% to 50%).
Regarding entrance tests, the process varies. Some colleges grant admission based on your 12th-grade marks (merit-based), followed by a personal interview. However, many top private universities have their own entrance exams. For BBA-specific programs, these might include tests like the NMIMS NPAT (for NMIMS) or other university-specific tests. The most famous hotel management exam is NCHMCT JEE, but this is typically for B.Sc. degrees, not BBA.
Here is a list of colleges in and around Mumbai offering a BBA in Hospitality or similar programs:
Process to Follow:
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Yes, Gati Shakti in Vadodara is offering the BBA Transportation Management course for the 2025 academic year, and applications were accepted online through the official admission portal. The three-year program focuses on management practices within the transportation sector and is a key undergraduate offering from the university.
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