BIIB Pune Admission 2025: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

Noti Dinesh Kumar Reddy

Updated on - Oct 9, 2024

BIIB Pune admission 2025 will commence soon. Admission to the MBA course is based on CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/MAH-CET/SBEST exam scores. The registrations have ended for the CAT 2024 exam and the admit card is set to release on November 05, 2024. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 24, 2024, and CAT 2024 results are expected to be announced in December 2024.

Balaji Institute of International Business offers admission to 3 PG and 1 doctoral course in the management field. The BIIB Pune courses offered at the PG level are MBA in International Business, MBA in Marketing Management, and MBA in Finance. Each of these courses has an intake of 60 students. The BIIB Pune cutoff for the MBA course is 60 percentile in CMAT and 70 percentile in XAT.

The institute also offers a PhD course in full-time and part-time variations. For PhD admission, candidates must have qualified in SBUP - PET/ UGC-NET (including JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ SET/ GATE. Refer to the article below to learn more details about Balaji Institute of International Business admission, including eligibility criteria, selection process, fees, etc.

Table of Contents

• BIIB Pune Admission 2025: Important Dates
• BIIB Pune MBA Admission 2025
• BIIB Pune PhD Admission 2025
• BIIB Pune Admission Helpline 2025

BIIB Pune Admission 2025: Important Dates

The last to apply for the MBA course on the official website is December 28, 2024. The table below provides some of the important dates for the upcoming events related to BIIB Pune course admissions. However, students can also check the institute's official portal for more details on the Balaji Institute of International Business Pune admission process 2025.

BIIB Pune MBA Admission 2025

The Balaji Institute of International Business admission 2025 is offered to its 2-year flagship MBA courses. The MBA course offered at BIIB Pune is approved by AICTE. The total BIIB Pune fees for the MBA course is INR 12.00 Lakhs. Students with a bachelor's degree from a recognised university are eligible for the MBA course. For the MBA in Finance course, candidates from a commerce background are preferred.

More details regarding the Balaji Institute of International Business MBA admission, like BIIB Pune eligibility criteria, selection criteria, etc., are shown below.

BIIB Pune MBA Eligibility Criteria

Students who meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute are eligible to participate in the admission process. The eligibility criteria for the MBA course at BIIB Pune are explained below.

• For MBA in Marketing Management and MBA in International Business courses, students must have a bachelor's degree in any field with 50% marks and more in aggregate from a recognised university.
• For the MBA in Finance course, students must have a bachelor's degree in the commerce field with 50% marks and more in aggregate from a recognised university.
• Students currently in the final year of their graduation and are confident of securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks are also eligible for the MBA course.
• Students must have appeared in the accepted entrance exam, like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, or SBEST.

BIIB Pune MBA Selection Criteria

Applicants are selected for the MBA course based on their merit in the entrance exam and academics. Their performance in the GD/ PI rounds is also taken into consideration while making the final decision. 

The BIIB Pune selection criteria for the MBA course are explained below.

• Candidates with a valid with a valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or MAH-CET can apply for the MBA course through the official website. Candidates who have not appeared in any of the entrance exams mentioned above must apply and appear for the Sri Balaji Entrance and Screening Test (SBEST) entrance exam. The entrance exam scores have a weightage of 35% during the final selection.
• Applicants are shortlisted based on their academic performance and entrance exam scores.
• Shortlisted applicants are invited for Group Discussions. The duration of the group discussion is 30 to 45 minutes. The group discussion performance has a weightage of 35% in the final selection.
• Students must also participate in personal interviews and essay writing. The essay writing topics will be general in nature and the duration is half an hour. The PI and Essay Writing have a combined weight of 30% in the final selection.
• Students who have cleared all the above rounds will be selected for the MBA course. Selected students must pay the course fees according to the BIIB Pune Fee Structure.

How to apply for BIIB Pune MBA Admission

The BIIB Pune application form is available on the official website. The application fee for the MBA course is INR 1000. To get admission to the MBA courses offered, candidates must follow the below-mentioned steps to complete the application process.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the Balaji Institute of International Business.
• Step 2: Select the "Admissions" tab from the home page and click on the "Apply Online" option under the MBA course.
• Step 3: You will be redirected to the course page. Select the "Click Here" available on the Apply Now tab.
• Step 4: Register yourself by providing all the details and log in using your credentials.
• Step 5: Fill up the application form and upload all the required documents.
• Step 6: Pay the application fee of INR 1000 and submit it.
• Step 7: Take a printout of the application form for further reference.

Note: Candidates with a valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or MAH-CET must apply for the SBEST exam first. The fee for the SBEST exam is INR 490.

Documents Required for BIIB Pune MBA Admission 2025:

• Class 10 and 12 certificates
• Bachelor's degree transcripts
• Entrance exam scorecard
• Photo ID proof
• Work experience certificate (if applicable)
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate (if applicable)
• Caste certificate (for reserved categories)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)

BIIB Pune PhD Admission 2025

Balaji Institute of International Business offers a PhD course in the field of management. The PhD course is offered in both full-time and part-time formats. The duration of the PhD course is 3 to 5 years. Candidates with a master's degree in a relevant field are eligible to apply for the course. The total Balaji Institute of International Business fees for the PhD course is INR 1.90 Lakhs (for 3 years).

More information regarding Balaji Institute of International Business admission 2025 to the PhD course, like eligibility criteria, BIIB Pune selection criteria, the application process, etc. are explained below.

BIIB Pune PhD Eligibility Criteria

Students who meet the eligibility criteria given below are eligible for BIIB Pune admission to the PhD course.

• Students must have a master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master's degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade. Students with a master's degree from a recognised foreign educational institution are also eligible for the course.
• The candidates who are fellow members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), and the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI), having five years of professional experience and 55% during postgraduation are also eligible for the course.
• Students applying for the part-time PhD must submit a consent letter from the respective organisation to be eligible for the course.

BIIB Pune PhD Selection Criteria

The Balaji Institute of International Business selection criteria for the PhD course involves candidates having valid entrance exam scores, good academic performance, etc. The BIIB Pune selection process for the PhD course is explained below.

• The first step involves students applying and appearing for SBUP -PET, an entrance exam conducted by Sri Balaji University for PhD admissions. Students who have qualified in UGC- NET (including JRF) / UGC- CSIR NET (including JRF) / SET / GATE need not appear for the SBUP- PET entrance exam. Teacher fellowship holders and M.Phil. degree holders are also exempted from the exam.
• Students who have met the cutoff the institute set for the respective exam are invited for the Interview/ Viva-voce round.
• Students who have performed well in the personal interview will be offered admission to the PhD course. Selected students must pay the admission fee to secure their admission.

How to apply for BIIB Pune PhD Admission

The BIIB Pune application process for the PhD course is completely online. Students must pay the application and exam fee to complete the PhD application process. The SBUP- PET application fee is INR 1500 and the SBUP- PET examination fee is INR 3500.

The step-by-step process to complete the Balaji Institute of International Business application is given below.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of BIIB Pune.
• Step 2: Select the "Admissions" tab from the home page and click on the "Registration" option under the PhD course.
• Step 3: Select the "Click Here" available on the Registration tab.
• Step 4: You will be redirected to the application page. Register yourself by providing all the details and log in using your credentials.
• Step 5: Fill up the application form and upload all the required documents.
• Step 6: Pay the application fee of INR 1500 exam fee of INR 3500 and submit it.
• Step 7: Take a printout of the application form for further reference.

Documents Required for BIIB Pune PhD Admission 2025:

• Class 10 and 12 certificates
• Bachelor's degree transcripts
• Master's degree transcripts
• Entrance exam scorecard
• Photo ID proof
• Work experience certificate (if applicable)
• Transfer certificate
• Consent letter from the organisation (for part-time PhD)
• Migration certificate (if applicable)
• Caste certificate (for reserved categories)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)

BIIB Pune Entrance Exam 2025

Balaji Institute of International Business admission to both MBA and PhD courses is based on entrance exams. Students must have a valid score in the accepted entrance exam to be eligible for the course and secure admission. Entrance exams accepted by the institute for BIIB Pune admission are listed in the table below.

BIIB Pune Admission Helpline 2025

Students can reach out to the BIIB Pune for any admission-related queries. The contact details for Balaji Institute of International Business admission 2025 are as follows.