IPU BBA is the Undergraduate Degree and Integrated Degree Programs being offered by the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, more commonly known as Indraprastha University or simply IP University. The entrance exam of the program is known as IPU CET BBA.
About IPU CET
IPU CET, Indraprastha University Common Entrance Exam, is the gateway for joining management courses in IP university like the IPU BBA program. Following are some important details about the exam.
About Indraprastha University
IP university, or Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is Delhi’s state university. It is recognised by University Grants Commission and has been graded ‘A’ by the NAAC. As per National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2019, it has ranked 66 among Indian universities, and its University School of Management Studies was ranked 62 in the management ranking.
About the IPU BBA course
IPU BBA course is a 3 year full time programme offered by Indraprastha University. This course covers the basics of business including business organization, finance and accounting, ethics, etc.
The course will give you a holistic education related to management. It follows a semester system and has 2 terms in a year.
| First Semester | |
| Business Economics-I | |
| Financial Mathematics | |
| Computer Fundamentals | |
| Financial Accounting | |
| Principles of Banking | |
| Principles of Insurance | |
| Computer Lab (Practical) |
| Second Semester | |
| Business Organization | |
| Business Economics-II | |
| Quantitative Techniques & Operations Research | |
| in Management | |
| Data Base Management System | |
| Cost Accounting | |
| Indian Banking System | |
| DBMS Lab |
| Third Semester | |
| Organizational Behaviour | |
| Indian Economy | |
| Marketing Research | |
| Computer Applications-I | |
| Personality Development & Computer Skills-1 | |
| Marketing Management | |
| Computer Application Lab-I | |
| Minor Project Report | |
| Computer Application Lab-I |
| Fourth Semester | |
| Insurance Business Environment in India | |
| Management Accounting | |
| Financial Management | |
| Computer Application-II | |
| Business Laws | |
| Personality Development & Communication | |
| Skills-II | |
| Computer Applications Lab-II |
| Fifth Semester Examination | |
| Banking Law and Practice | |
| Marketing of Financial Products & Services | |
| Practice of Life Insurance | |
| Management Information System | |
| Human Resource Management | |
| Taxation Laws | |
| Managerial Personality | |
| Development* | |
| Summer Training Report & Viva -Voce | |
| Computer Applications Lab |
| Sixth Semester | |
| Retail Management & Retail Banking | |
| Project Planning & Evaluation | |
| Practice of General Insurance | |
| Management of Commercial Banks | |
| Values & Ethics in Business | |
| Managerial Personality Development* | |
| Project Report & Viva-Voce |
Best Colleges offering the IPU BBA course:
- Jagannath International Management School, Vasant Kunj.
- Maharaja Agrasen Institute Of Management Studies, Rohini
- Maharaja Surajmal Institute, Janakpuri
- Jagannath International Management School, Kalkaji
Future Opportunities
There are fair demands of a person with a IPU BBA degree in the market as a BBA graduate can work in any company. A BBA degree holder can choose his career as a cashier in government or private banks, sales analyst, auditor, business analyst, economist, stockbroker and many more.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for appearing for the IPU BBA entrance exam is given below:
| Criteria | |
| Marks at Higher Secondary/XII/+2/ Equivalent level | Minimum 50% marks + English as a subject |
| Age of candidate | More than 18 yrs of age and less than 21 yrs as on August 1st of year of admission |
| Citizenship | Applicant should be an Indian citizen |
Seats
The university has 4500+ seats in its IPU BBA courses every year.
Selection Criteria
The selection process is based on a written exam called IPU CET. The college also has a 10% management quota.
Exam Pattern
IPU BBA entrance exam has the following pattern:
Sections: 4, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, Logical and Analytical Ability, Management and Communication Skills aptitude
Total Marks: 400
| Section | Number of Questions | Weightage |
| English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 25% |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25% |
| Logical and Analytical Ability | 25 | 25% |
| Management and Communication Skills aptitude | 25 | 25% |
Syllabus for IPU CET BBA
| Section | Topics |
| English Language and Comprehension | VocabularyEnglish ComprehensionIdioms and PhrasesSentence and Para JumblesOne-word Substitution, etc. |
| Logical and Analytical Ability | Assessment of Figures and DiagramsCode-decodingStatement, Assumptions and AnalogiesClubs, series and syllogismsStatement and conclusionsClock and Calendar, etc. |
| General Awareness | Current AffairsBusiness and EconomicsAwards and HonorsPolityGeographyHistory, etc. |
| Aptitude relating to the Management and Communication Skill | RBI Monetary PolicyBusiness Awareness,Liberalization and Globalization, etc. |
You can read the analysis of previous year question papers by clicking here.
Cut Off
The cut off of the IPU BBA changes year to year based on the following factors:
- The number of candidates appearing for the entrance exam.
- The marks scored by the candidates.
Important Dates
| Events | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Registration Process | Last week of March, 2021 |
| End Date of Registration | First week of May, 2021 |
| Issuance of Admit card | Second week of May, 2021 |
| GGSIPU CET BBA 2021 | Third week of May, 2021 |
Admission Process
Following are the steps to register for IPU BBA entrance exam online:
- Register online: You have to first register online and fill in all personal and academic details well before the deadline for application submissions. Please keep your application form number, registered ID and password safe for future reference.
- Pay the registration fees: Registration fees is Rs. 1200 for students. The fees is payable online through debit/credit cards and netbanking
- Download admit card: Download and print out your admit card.
- Appear for exam: Appear for your IPU CET. Don’t forget to carry your admit card!
- Check results: Results are usually declared within 30-45 days of the exam. Check your results on the official website.
Exam Centers
You can select your preferred city for IPU BBA entrance exam from the options available. The CET Exam is conducted in four cities: Delhi-NCR, Jaipur, Chandigarh and Lucknow.
Hope this article helped you in learning more about the entrance exam for IPU BBA program. Click here to know the detailed preparation strategy for the exam.