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In Conversation with Rohit Prakash Singh (Alumni at IM-BHU)

Pratham ChughUpdated on 07 Jan 2025, 10:36 AM IST

The Institute of Management Studies, BHU is a public institution established in 1968 that offers postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral courses. Key programmes at IM-BHU Varanasi include MBA, Ph.D, and more. IM-BHU admissions are granted based on merit in the qualifying examination.

In Conversation with Rohit Prakash Singh (Alumni at IM-BHU)
In Conversation with Rohit Prakash Singh (Alumni at IM-BHU)

For IM-BHU Varanasi admission, students must have a valid CAT score and appear in GD-PI. Careers360 presents an exclusive interview with Rohit Prakash Singh, alumni of IM-BHU, Varanasi. In this conversation, Rohit shares his journey and experiences. Read the full article to know more about the point of view of an alumni.

Careers360: Tell us a bit about yourself.
Rohit Prakash Singh:
I am Rohit Prakash Singh, currently working in the Credit Department of SBI, where I’ve been since 2015.

Careers360: Why did you choose to study at IM-BHU?
Rohit Prakash Singh:
IM-BHU’s reputation as a top-ranked central university offering quality education with strong ethical values made it an obvious choice.

Careers360: What was your first impression of IM-BHU’s campus?
Rohit Prakash Singh:
I was captivated by the lush greenery and eco-friendly environment of the campus.

Careers360: Did you face any initial challenges at IM-BHU?
Rohit Prakash Singh:
No, my transition into campus life was smooth.

Careers360: What unique features of IM-BHU stood out to you?
Rohit Prakash Singh:
The supportive and approachable faculty made a lasting impression.

Careers360: Can you describe your daily routine at IM-BHU?
Rohit Prakash Singh:
Life at IM-BHU was a mix of hustle and fun. Mornings started with rushing from the hostel for breakfast and then attending classes, which were both engaging and enjoyable thanks to the faculty.

Careers360: What was your favorite aspect of life at IM-BHU?
Rohit Prakash Singh:
The relaxed and enjoyable student life was the highlight for me.

Careers360: How would you rate the campus facilities?
Rohit Prakash Singh:
The facilities at the Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University were excellent.

Careers360: What aspects of campus life could be improved?
Rohit Prakash Singh:
The sports activities in the management hostel could use some enhancement.

Careers360: How influential were peer groups during your time at IM-BHU?
Rohit Prakash Singh:
Peer groups were incredibly impactful, fostering lifelong friendships and valuable personal growth.

Careers360: What were your favorite recreational activities on campus?
Rohit Prakash Singh:
Playing badminton and volleyball within the hostel premises was a favorite pastime.

Careers360: How important are student clubs at IM-BHU?
Rohit Prakash Singh:
Clubs play a crucial role in equipping management students with skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership.

Careers360: Did you participate in extracurricular activities?
Rohit Prakash Singh:
Yes, the campus offered a plethora of activities across various faculties, providing opportunities to showcase and develop hidden talents.

Careers360: How did you manage stress during your studies?
Rohit Prakash Singh:
Spending time with friends at Madhuban or Assi Ghat helped me unwind.

Careers360: What will you miss the most about IM-BHU?

Rohit Prakash Singh: I will miss everything - academics, the relaxed lifestyle, and the camaraderie with friends.

Disclaimer: This content has been published as a part of a marketing initiative between Careers360 and IM-BHU.

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Hello Aspirant,

This institute's programs and admission process are as follows -

  • Reservation - 27% for OBC, 15 % for SC, 7.5 % for ST, and 5% for PC.

Entry to MBA and MBA (IB) programs

  • CAT administered by IIM - 50% of CAT score.
  • Educational certificates -20% score.
  • GD and meeting (administered by FMS, BHU)- 30% score.
  • Nominees are expected to give the CAT exam of the related year and enrol at FMS, BHU by distinct application from the website www.bhu.ac.in or www.fmsbhu.ac.in.

Supernumerary seats or paid seats

  • A distinct merit list of nominees who want entry under this system will be brought out from the nominees left after finalizing usual seat entries.

Entry of Foreign Nationals-

  • Reasonable GMAT & TOEFL achievement.

Entry to MBA (AB) Programme

  • The written test was administered by Banaras Hindu University and GD and meetings were administered by FMS and BHU.

Entry of Foreign Nationals-

  • Reasonable GMAT & TOEFL achievement.

Entry to PGDBA Programme

Eligibility:

  • Graduation from an acknowledged Indian institute or a comparable degree from a foreign institute.
  • The nominee must possess three years or more knowledge at supervisory status in an industrial institution or is operating their company or had employment as a BHU teacher or officer.
  • GD and meeting of competent nominees to be administered at FMS, BHU.

Entry to Diploma & Certificate Program

  1. 1-year part-time Diploma in Microfinance & Entrepreneurship
  2. 1-year part-time Diploma in Leisure & Hospitality Management
  3. 6 months part-time Certificate program in Health Care Management

Eligibility

  • Graduation from an acknowledged university.
  • GD and meeting of competent nominees to be administered at FMS, BHU.

Regards.

Hello, I hope you are doing well

Yes , you are eligible to apply for MBA. You won't get admission in Top IIMs, but you will still get admission in some decent colleges for MBA, some of them are mentioned below:

  1. University Business School (UBS), Chandigarh
  2. T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal
  3. Delhi School of Management (DSM), Delhi
  4. Institute for Financial Management and Research, Chennai
  5. Alliance School of Business, Bangalore
  6. Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University
  7. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
  8. MNNIT, Allahabad
  9. Amity Business School, Noida
  10. Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam

Hope this helps.


Hello Aspirant!

Congratulation for your score in Common Admission Test (CAT). In 83 percentile you are not eligible for top MBA colleges like IIM, MDI, KJSIMR, IMT, GIM, BIM, TAPMI, GREAT LAKES, FMS, SPJIMR, NITIE, IITs and baby IIMs.

But other than these various good MBA colleges are waiting for you like:

  • Delhi School Of Management

  • Welingkar, Mumbai

  • institute of Financial Management and Research, Chennai

  • KJ Somaiya, Mumbai

  • NIRMA, Ahmedabad

  • Alliance School Of Business, Bangalore

  • Loyola Institute Of Business Administration, Chennai

  • XIME, Bangalore


And for more details you can check Careers360:

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/what-if-my-cat-percentile-between-80-and-90-do-i-have-any-chance-at-top-b-schools/amp

Also you can use Careers360 predictor to get your suitable college:

https://bschool.careers360.com/cat-percentile-predictor

Good Luck!


Fees for MBA varies across Universities, Private Collehes and Top Management institutes. For more information about MBA Colleges with Total Course Fees mentioned along, across Colleges in India do follow the link below

https://bschool.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-mba-colleges-in-india

Hello,

Admission to MBA program in BHU is done through CAT for which eligibility criteria is passed Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university with 50% aggregate, in case of SC/ST/PWD it's 45%. CAT scores are assigned 50%, academic records hold 20% weightage, Group discussion and Interview which is conducted by FMS, BHU holds 30% weightage.

If you fulfill the above mentioned criteria, you can appear for CAT, afterwards register at FMS, BHU through separate admission application form, to know more details visit the official website at https://bhu.ac.in/fms/