A complete guide to Faculty of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University (FMS – BHU) — highlights, programmes, admissions, fees, placements and more.
Here is a brief overview of the Institute of Management Studies (IMS), BHU:
Particulars Statistics Establishment Year 1984 Ownership Type Public Institute Recognized By AICTE, UGC Ranking (2021) 47 by NIRF for Management Flagship Course MBA IMS BHU, formerly known as FMS BHU, is approved by AICTE and UGC and offers PG, certificate, diploma, and PhD programs in management and related fields.
| Programme | Courses | Tuition Fees | Exams Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Program in Business Administration (MBA) | 0 | 1.5L | MBA |
Here is a summary of the eligibility and selection criteria for admission to the Institute of Management Studies (IMS), BHU for 2024:
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| MBA/PGDM | Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate | CAT/BHUPET/CUET-PG + GDPI |
| PG Diploma | Bachelor's degree in any discipline or 3 years of work experience | GDPI |
| Certificate | Bachelor's degree in any discipline | GDPI |
| PhD | Master's degree in Management with 60% aggregate | CRET or exemption if NET-JRF qualified |
Eligibility: Admission to the MBA & MBA-IB Programs shall be made through CAT. Eligibility criteria defined under CAT shall be deemed as applicable provided candidates belonging to categories other than S
Accepting Exams: MBA
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2024-10-03 | Application Starts |
| 2025-01-03 | Application Closed |
During the 2024 placements at FMS BHU, the highest and average salary packages for MBA & MBA-International Business students were INR 23.50 LPA and INR 11.10 LPA, respectively. For MBA-Agribusiness, the highest and average packages stood at INR 16.33 LPA and INR 8.81 LPA. A total of 156 students were placed with participation from 91 companies. Top recruiters included S&P Global, Cognizant, Mphasis, and Invesco.
The key highlights of FMS BHU MBA placements 2024 and 2023 are tabulated below:
Particulars Placement Statistics (2023) Placement Statistics (2024) Highest package - INR 38 LPA (MBA & MBA IB)
- INR 15 LPA (MBA AB)
- INR 23.50 LPA (MBA & MBA IB)
- INR 16.33 LPA (MBA AB)
Average package - INR 11.30 LPA (MBA & MBA IB)
- INR 7.19 LPA (MBA AB)
- INR 11.10 LPA (MBA & MBA IB)
- INR 8.81 LPA (MBA AB)
Median package - INR 10.40 LPA (MBA & MBA IB)
- INR 7.50 LPA (MBA AB)
- INR 10.30 LPA (MBA & MBA IB)
- INR 8.30 LPA (MBA AB)
Students placed 174 156 Total students 175 168 No. of students appeared for placement 174 161 Companies participated 75 91
The Institute of Management Studies (IMS) BHU accepts CAT scores for admission to its MBA/PGDM programs. The 2025 MBA cutoff is yet to be released, but candidates can refer to previous years' CAT percentiles for the General All India category. The official cutoff details will be available on the IMS BHU website once announced.
| Publisher | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF (Management) | 2025 | 48 |
| NIRF (University) | 2025 | 5 |
| Business Today | 2024 | 54 |
| India Today | 2024 | 54 |
Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), BHU offers scholarships to deserving students based on merit and financial need. These scholarships aim to support students from economically weaker backgrounds and those who demonstrate outstanding academic performance. Specific details regarding the application process, eligibility, and available scholarships can be obtained directly from the official FMS BHU website.
The Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Banaras Hindu University, occupies an area of 1100 sqm and has seating for 120 students. The department houses a library with around 20,000 volumes across more than 5,000 titles, including 100 national and international journals of high repute.
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