UNDER GRADUATE ADMISSION PROCEDURE 2012-2013

General Information for admission to B.B.A. 2012-2013

Since its introduction in 2002 under the University of Calcutta, the BBA program has evolved substantially. Today the program offered at St. Xavier’s College is possibly unique given the core values it imparts in terms of Intellectual Depth, Leadership Skills and Social Responsibility. St. Xavier’s approach to management education aims at the holistic formation of future leaders with unmatched professional competence and a strong ethical perspective.

The curriculum is flexible and broad and gives students the opportunity to develop an academic program that is tailored to their ambitions and interests. The college offers specialization in three areas: Financial Management, Marketing Management and Human Resource Management.

OBJECTIVE
The objective of the of the BBA program is to provide high quality education in management and prepare students

• To join industry, business and non-profit organizations
• Seek entrepreneurial venture
• Pursue higher education in management

Admission criteria for the academic session 2012-2013

• A candidate may be admitted to the B.B.A. (Honours) course provided he/she has passed the Higher Secondary Examination (+2 course conducted by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, or an equivalent examination, recognized as such, by the University of Calcutta, in all the recognized subjects (of full marks not being less than 100) including English and Pure Mathematics/Business Mathematics but excluding Environmental Studies/Environmental Education, subject to the fulfillment of the following other conditions.

• A candidate must secure a minimum of 45% marks in each paper and a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all the papers.

• For applying to B.B.A, Maths / Business Maths / Business Eco with Maths* is compulsory in Plus-II level. (*Business Eco with Maths is a single paper applicable for W.Bengal - HS students only).

• No candidate shall be eligible for admission after a lapse of more than three years from the year of passing the previous qualifying examination. The year of admission will not be taken into account while calculating 3 years from the year of passing the previous qualifying examination.

• Prospective candidates seeking admission to the course will have to appear for an entrance examination. The entrance examination will comprise of Multiple Choice Questions.

The mode of selection will be on the basis of the following weightage:

1. Qualifying Examination (+2 course) (WBHS / ISC / CBSE / State Boards etc.) 50%

2. Entrance Examination 50%

Students passing the GCE examination of the UK are eligible for admission only if they have passed with 2 ‘A’ Levels and 3 ‘O’ levels. Only subjects passed at A-level can be taken for Honours. Candidates with projected mark sheets are not eligible.