Banaras Hindu University (BHU) – IMS is one of India’s leading public universities, known for its heritage, academic rigor, and excellent management education. Established in 1916, IMS BHU offers full-time MBAs across various specializations, with entrance through CAT. The MBA and MBA (IB) programs have highly affordable fees and excellent ROI, attracting diverse students nationwide.
The curriculum covers domain fundamentals, analytics, leadership, and entrepreneurship, combined with summer internships, extracurricular activities, and real-world projects. The sprawling Varanasi campus fosters a vibrant student life, with extensive libraries, IT labs, sports complexes, and hostel facilities. Faculty members are experienced, research-oriented, and actively engage with industry.
Placements remain strong, with the 2025 batch averaging ₹11.1L, highest ₹23.5L, and 65+ recruiters participating. Leading sectors include consulting, BFSI, FMCG, analytics, and IT. BHU MBA graduates are present in leadership roles across India and abroad.
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| CAT Registration Opens | August 2025 |
| CAT Exam Date | November 2025 |
| CAT Result Declaration | December 2025 |
| BHU MBA Application Deadline | January 18, 2025 |
| GD/PI Rounds (Physical Mode) | March 2025 (Third week) |
| Result/Final Merit List | April 2025 (Second week) |
| Academic Session Commences | July 2025 |
IMS BHU offers several full-time MBA programs, each spanning two years (four semesters) and designed to provide comprehensive training in core and elective management areas. The curriculum combines rigorous academics, summer internships, case studies, and interdisciplinary learning for career readiness.
| Program Name | Duration | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (General) | 2 years | Core management, choice of major/minor specializations |
| MBA (International Business) | 2 years | International trade, finance, global marketing, FX management |
| MBA (Agri-Business) | 2 years | Rural/agri supply chains, finance, food processing |
| MBA (Risk & Insurance) | 2 years | Risk analytics, insurance, and regulatory considerations |
| MBA (Tourism Management) | 2 years | Hospitality, destination marketing, travel logistics |
| MBA (Evening) | 2 years | Flexible, for working professionals (part-time structure) |
| PGDBA | 1 year | Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration |
BHU's MBA programs offer elective tracks in the following major areas, allowing students to tailor their learning by choosing dual or single specialization in Year 2:
| Specialization | Core Curriculum Topics |
|---|---|
| Finance | Financial management, investment, risk analysis, banking & insurance, financial modeling |
| Marketing | Marketing management, consumer behavior, brand strategy, digital marketing, retail & sales |
| Human Resources | HR policy, recruitment, training & development, labor laws, performance management |
| Operations | Production operations, supply chain, logistics, quality improvement, process analytics |
| International Business | Export-import, international marketing, global strategy, FX, trade policy |
| Risk & Insurance | Insurance operations, risk techniques, analytics, regulation |
| Information Systems/IT | Data analytics, business intelligence, system development, IT management |
| Tourism | Travel management, hospitality, tourism law, destination marketing |
| Agri-Business | Supply chain, rural finance, food technology, agri marketing |
Year 1: Foundation in Economics, Quant, Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, IT, Communication, Organizational Behavior, Business Law.
Year 2: Electives and major/minor specializations; capstone projects; live industry internships.
Summer Internship: Compulsory internship for career preparation (8–10 weeks after the first year).
Workshops/Seminars: Regular sessions with industry leaders, alumni, and domain experts.
| Program | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA (General) / MBA (IB) / MBA (Agri) | Graduation (min. 50% aggregate) + CAT score |
| Risk & Insurance, Tourism, Evening MBA, PGDBA | Graduation (discipline-dependent) + CUET-PG or CAT |
| Reservation | 5% gap for SC/ST category |
| Program | Seats |
|---|---|
| MBA (General) – IMS BHU | 59 |
| MBA (International Business) | 59 |
| MBA (Agri-Business) | 59 |
| Risk & Insurance | 40 |
| Tourism Management | 40 |
| Others (Evening MBA, PGDBA, etc.) | <30 |
PG Diplomas in Business, Health, and Hospital Management
Certificates in Management, Health Management, Logistics
Entrance Exam: Appear for CAT (for MBA/MBA-IB), or CUET-PG for PGDBA/Special MBA.
Application: Fill online application at bhuonline.in, pay fees (₹2,000 General, ₹1,000 SC/ST).
Shortlisting: Based on CAT score for MBA/MBA-IB, or CUET-PG rank for PGDBA/special courses.
GD-PI Round: Shortlisted candidates attend Group Discussion and Personal Interview (in-person/online).
Final Merit List: Weightage – CAT: 50%, Academics: 20%, GD+PI: 30%.
Admission Confirmation: Documents verified, admission fee paid, seat allocated by counseling.
| Program | Duration | Total Fees (₹) | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2 years | 1,06,000 | Tuition, campus facilities, library |
| MBA (IB) | 2 years | 1,06,000 | Tuition, campus facilities, library |
| MBA Agribusiness | 2 years | 2,20,000 | Tuition, learning resources, activities |
| PGDBA | 1 year | ~30,767/yr | Tuition only |
| Hostel & Mess | Per year | ~20,000–30,000 | Hostel, mess (optional, subject to change) |
Actual values may vary by specialization and year; check latest brochures for annual revision.
| Program | Highest CTC (₹, LPA) | Avg CTC (₹, LPA) | Median (₹, LPA) | Recruiters | Offers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA, MBA-IB | 23.5 | 11.1 | 10.3 | 65 | 181 |
| MBA-AgriBusiness | 16.33 | 8.81 | 8.3 | 30+ | 70+ |
ICICI, TCS, Deloitte, KPMG, HDFC, Infosys, SBI, Aditya Birla, Axis Bank, Cognizant, BYJU's, and other top recruiters are listed.
Core sectors: Consulting, BFSI, Analytics, FMCG, IT, Agribusiness.
