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    BBA Admission 2026 Calendar: Important Dates & Top Entrance Exams

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    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 07 May 2026, 06:14 PM IST

    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. 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. Read the complete article by Careers360 to know about the BBA admission 2026 exam dates for major entrance exams.

    This Story also Contains

    1. BBA Admission Process 2026
    2. What Are the Entrance Exams for BBA Admissions 2026?
    3. BBA Admission Calendar 2026
    BBA Admission 2026 Calendar: Important Dates & Top Entrance Exams
    BBA Admission 2026 Calendar

    BBA Admission Process 2026

    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.

    What Are the Entrance Exams for BBA Admissions 2026?

    The table below provides a list of some of the well-known entrance exams for BBA admission in India.

    List of Top BBA Entrance Exams

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    BBA Admission Calendar 2026

    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.

    IIM Bangalore BBA DBE Entrance Test 2026

    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. Check the table below to know the complete exam schedule of the IIM Bangalore BBA DBE entrance test 2026:

    IIM Bangalore BBA DBE Admission Calendar 2026

    Particulars

    Dates

    Application form release date

    April 13, 2026

    Last Date to apply

    June 30, 2026

    IIMB BBA DBE Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Date

    July 26, 2026

    Declaration of Result

    Second week of August 2026

    Programme Inauguration

    September 2026

    IIM Kozhikode BMS Aptitude Test 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. Check the table below to know the complete schedule of the IIM Kozhikode BMS exam:

    IIM Kozhikode BMS Admission Calendar 2026

    Events

    Dates

    Application form release date

    Open

    Last date to apply

    April 25, 2026

    IIMK BMS Aptitude Test date 2026

    May 19, 2026

    Declaration of result

    Will be notified

    Personal Interview

    First week of June 2026

    Commencement of classes

    First week of August 2026

    MAH BBA CET Entrance Exam 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 MAH BBA CET exam dates:

    MAH BBA CET Admissions Calendar 2026

    Particulars

    Details

    Release of the MAH BBA CET application form

    January 14, 2026

    Last date to apply

    March 25, 2026

    MAH BBA CET 2026 exam date

    April 28 - 30, 2026

    Declaration of MAH BBA CET result

    First week of June 2026

    Commencement of MAH BBA CET counselling for admissions

    July/August 2026

    Symbiosis SET BBA Exam 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. Check the table below to know the complete schedule for the Symbiosis SET BBA 2026 exam:

    Symbiosis SET BBA Admission Calendar 2026

    Events

    Dates

    Release of SET BBA Application Form

    December 12, 2025

    Last Date to apply

    April 15, 2026

    SET BBA 2026 exam dates

    Test 1: May 2, 2026

    Test 2: May 10, 2026

    Declaration of SET BBA Result

    May 20, 2026

    Classes start

    June/July 2026

    CUET BBA 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.

    CUET BBA Admission Calendar 2026

    Particulars

    Details

    Release of CUET BBA application form

    January 3, 2026

    Last date to apply

    February 4, 2026

    CUET UG exam dates

    May 11 - 31, 2026

    Admission/Counselling dates

    Separately notified by participating universities

    BUMAT 2026

    Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, conducts the BUMAT exam for admissions into its 3-year BBA programme. Read the table below to know the complete exam schedule of the BUMAT 2026 exam:

    BUMAT 2026 Admission Calendar 2026

    Events

    Dates

    Release of the BUMAT application form

    November 2025

    Last date to apply

    June 5, 2026

    BUMAT entrance exam 2026

    June 13, 2026

    Declaration of BUMAT result

    June 20, 2026

    Commencement of BUMAT counselling

    June 29 - 30, 2026

    Session start date

    July 13, 2026

    NMIMS NPAT BBA Entrance Exam

    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 dates:

    NMIMS NPAT BBA Admission Calendar 2026

    Particulars

    Dates (phase 3)

    Release of NMIMS NPAT BBA application form

    May 6, 2026

    Last date to apply

    June 6, 2026

    NMIMS NPAT BBA exam date 2026

    June 19, 2026

    NMIMS NPAT BBA result

    June 23, 2026

    GGSIPU CET BBA 2026

    Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, conducts the IPU Common Entrance Test BBA in online/offline mode for admissions into its BBA programme. Check the table below to know the GGSIPU CET BBA exam dates:

    GGSIPU CET BBA Admission Calendar 2026

    Event

    Date

    Release of GGSIPU CET BBA application form

    February 2, 2026

    Last date to apply

    March 31, 2026

    GGSIPU CET BBA 2026 exam date

    April 25 - May 17, 2026

    Declaration of GGSIPU CET BBA result

    Will be notified

    Commencement of GGSIPU BBA counselling

    May, 2026

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are some of the top BBA entrance exams in India?
    A:

    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.

    Q: Who conducts the MAH BBA CET entrance exam?
    A:

    The Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, conducts the MAH BBA CET entrance exam.

    Q: Which IIMs offer the BBA programme?
    A:

    Currently, IIM Kozhikode and IIM Bangalore offer the BBA/BMS programme. IIM Udaipur also plans to launch a BBA programme in July 2026.

    Q: What is the duration of the BBA programme?
    A:

    A BBA is typically a 3-year undergraduate programme.

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    Hello Student,

    It is depends on which college you are referring to many private college offer direct admission to the BBA course based on class 12th marks, while other require admission through DOST or their own counselling process depending on the universities rule.

    Please share the name of the college

    Hello Dear Student,

    Could you provide more specific information so that i could help you further!

    Hello,

    The annual fee for a BBA course varies depending on the college.

    Government colleges: 10,000–60,000 per year

    Private colleges: 50,000–2,50,000 per year

    Top private universities may charge even higher fees.

    Please mention the name of the college or university and your state for the exact fee details.