An MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a two-year postgraduate degree for students who want management roles in business. Bengaluru is one of the best cities in India to study for one, because the start-ups, IT companies, banks and consulting firms here offer internships and jobs close to campus. This page explains what an MBA involves, who it suits and how admission works.
What You Study in an MBA
The first year covers the core of business: accounting, finance, marketing, organisational behaviour, economics, operations and business statistics. In the second year you specialise and usually complete a summer internship and a project.
Popular MBA Specialisations
- Finance: banking, investments, corporate finance.
- Marketing: brand management, sales, digital marketing.
- Human Resources: hiring, people management, HR analytics.
- Business Analytics: data-driven decision making, a fast-growing choice in Bengaluru.
- Operations and Supply Chain: logistics, manufacturing, procurement.
Who Should Do an MBA?
- Graduates from any stream who want to move into management.
- Engineers who want to move from technical roles into product, consulting or business roles.
- Professionals with a few years of work experience who want to speed up their career.
- Students planning to join or run a family business.
MBA Admission in Bangalore
Eligibility
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university, usually with at least 50% aggregate (lower for reserved categories). The exact cut-off varies by college.
Entrance exams
- Karnataka: PGCET (for government-quota seats) and KMAT.
- National: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT and GMAT.
- University tests: some private universities run their own test, such as JET at Jain University.
Selection
Most B-schools shortlist on your entrance score, then hold a group discussion, an essay or presentation, and a personal interview.
MBA Colleges in Bangalore
- Top MBA colleges in Bangalore
- CMS Business School (Jain University)
- MBA at Ramaiah Institute of Management
- Alliance University
Fees, accepted exams and cut-offs change every year, so contact us for updated details. For MBA admission guidance, call 96069 06071.