BMS vs BBA: Which Course is Right for You in 2025

With a CAT 2025 percentile of 86.5, BBA graduation score of 67%, and 10th marks of 76%, you meet most of the basic academic requirements for MBA admission at Nirma University. However, Class 12 marks are an important factor to consider in your case.

Nirma University’s Institute of Management usually specifies a minimum eligibility of 50% aggregate in Class 10, Class 12, and graduation for general category candidates (45% for reserved categories). Since you have scored 48% in Class 12, you are slightly below the usual minimum requirement. This means that, strictly speaking, you may face eligibility issues at the application or shortlisting stage.

That said, Nirma University follows a composite score–based shortlisting process. CAT score, academic profile, work experience (if any), diversity factors, and performance in PI are all considered together. In some admission cycles, candidates marginally below the Class 12 cutoff have still been allowed to participate in the selection process, especially if their CAT percentile and interview performance were strong.

However, you should be realistic. A low Class 12 score does weaken your profile and cannot be fully “compensated” by CAT score alone. The PI performance can help improve your chances only if you clear the basic eligibility criteria set by the institute for that particular year. Final admission depends on institute-level scrutiny of documents.

What you should do:

• Carefully check the latest Nirma MBA admission brochure for the exact Class 12 eligibility clause.

• Apply if you meet the minimum eligibility or if the institute allows provisional consideration.

• Prepare very well for the PI to justify academic improvement from Class 12 to graduation.

• Keep backup MBA colleges that accept 85–90 percentile and have more flexible academic criteria.

In summary, admission to Nirma University is possible but uncertain due to your Class 12 marks. Your CAT score and PI can strengthen your case, but they may not completely override the minimum eligibility requirement.

Hi dear candidate,

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is a popular course which educates the students about business, management, statistics, data handling, income flow etc.

It exposes the candidates to various career options especially in managerial fields.

Know more:

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Hello,

The BBA+MBA integrated course is of a duration of 5 years. It combines both the UG (BBA) and PG (MBA). The course trains the students for the management roles like HR, finance, etc.

The admission in IIM's and some other institutes is done through entrance exam having a written test and personal interview.

For more information check out the Careers360 website.

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/bba-mba-integrated-course-and-colleges-in-india

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Hey candidate

Scope of BBA in Finance (Specialization)

C areer Options:

Banking & Finance: Bank Officer, Relationship Manager, Credit Analyst

Corporate Sector: Financial Analyst, Accounts Executive, Budget Analyst

Investment & Markets: Equity Dealer, Investment Advisor, Mutual Fund Executive

Insurance: Insurance Advisor, Risk Analyst

Accounting & Taxation: Accounts Manager, Tax Consultant (with experience)

FinTech & Startups: Financial Operations, Business Analyst roles

Admission to Mumbai University colleges or St. Xavier’s through BBA is possible, but it depends mainly on your Class 12 marks and the cut-off list. Mumbai University–affiliated colleges usually give admission based on merit, and some colleges may also conduct an entrance test. St. Xavier’s follows a stricter process, where students must clear the entrance test and interview along with meeting a high cut-off. Simply applying does not guarantee admission. Your chances improve only if your board marks are strong and you prepare well for the entrance process. It is always better to apply to multiple colleges and keep backup options instead of depending on one institution alone.