The Faculty of Management Studies of BHU functions under the Institute of Management Studies. It was established in 1968 and is a public institution offering only Management courses at PG and doctoral levels.

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FMS BHU is considered as one of the Top B-Schools among IIMs in the country as per Indian Express. All admissions are based on CAT for MBA and MBA-IB courses followed by academic performance and interview.

The Department also offers students with summer internships and on-campus placements. It partners with over 100 companies which take forth the recruitment process. In 2023, it got 56th NIRF rank in management category. The Institute also secured 54th rank in Business Today (BT) 2023 in Top B-Schools.

FMS BHU Highlights

Established | Type 1968 | Public
Academic Department of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Streams Offered Management 
Student Faculty Ratio 8:1
Professional Membership 04: AMDISA, AIMA, AIMS, AIM
Total Courses Offered 05
Admission Criteria Entrance + PI + academics + work exp 
Applications Available Both online & offline
Facilities  Library, Hostel, Computer & IT, Sports, etc.

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FMS BHU Important Dates 2024

Event  Dates
CAT 2023 Registration August 2 to September 21, 2023
CAT 2023 Admit Card Release Date October 25, 2023
CAT 2023 Exam Date November 26, 2023
Online Applications Start Date for MBA & MBA IB October 05, 2023
Last Date of MBA & MBA IB Application Form Submission January 03, 2024

FMS BHU Courses Offered

The following courses in management are offered to aspiring candidates:

Courses Offered Course Details
MBA / MBA-IB Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Passed bachelor’s with 50% aggregate.
MBA-AB Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Passed B.Sc with 50% aggregate.
PGDBA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Passed bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate.
Ph.D. in Management Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Passed master’s degree with 55% aggregate or above.

The fee structure varies for each course. For more information check FMS BHU Fees.

MBA and MBA-IB admissions are based on entrance exams like CAT for domestic candidates and GMAT for international candidates along with TOEFL. MBA-AB admission is based on entrance conducted by BHU. International applicants are also eligible to apply for admission. There are national level entrances like UG-NET, JRF are accepted for Ph.D admission or CRET conducted by BHU.

How to Apply?

Applications are accepted differently for all courses offered for admission. The basic idea for applying is as follows:

  • Go to the official website of FMS BHU.
  • Click on the link to the Application Form available under the Latest News section on the home page.
  • Now register yourself by providing essential details.
  • After successful registration, sign in with the registered email id and password.
  • Now proceed to fill the application form.
  • Also upload scanned images of photograph and signature in the form.
  • Once the form is filled, click on the “Submit” button.
  • Lastly, make payment online.

Read more at  FMS BHU Admission.

FMS BHU Placement

FMS BHU completed its 2020 placement drive. More than 25 recruiters participated. Major recruiters included IBM, Infosys, Genpact, Federal Bank, Wipro, IDBI Bank etc. Highlights of the 2020 placement drive are as follows:

  • Total offers made: 140+
  • Students appeared for placement: 143 students
  • Companies Visited: 25+
  • Students who bagged placement: 126 students
  • Highest CTC offered: INR 18 LPA
  • The median CTC stood at INR 8.1 LPA.
  • Job roles like Associate Consultant, Probation Officer, Business Analyst, Sales & Marketing Risk Analyst etc were offered to the students.
  • 90 MBA & MBA-IB students & 36 MBA AB students got placed during the placement drive. 

Get more details at  FMS BHU Placement.

FMS BHU Facilities

Being a B-school, the students are provided with world-class infrastructure and facilities at global standards. Listed below is a brief about the same:

Library: 

The central library at the Institute of Management Studies has a collection of more than 1.5 million books, journals, magazines, newspapers in different languages. 

Hostels: 

The Institute has separate hostel facilities for both male and female students on the campus. The rooms are allotted on a twin sharing basis with all the basic amenities such as LAN connection, TV, common hall, sports room, gym, etc.

Health Care: 

There are health facilities for both students and staff members located all across the campus. It provides 24/7 health care services with the latest technology and modern treatment facilities. These are available for free(concessional rates) to the students, scholars and staff members.

Sports: 

Several playgrounds, indoor stadiums, amphitheaters, squash courts, swimming pools, mountaineering club are available to cater to the sportsperson's needs. 

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FMS BHU Faculty

Overall there are 45+ faculty members which include regular teaching staff and visiting teaching staff. Further the faculty members hold the following designations:

  • Professors: 11
  • Associate Professors: 08
  • Assistant Professors: 12+

FMS BHU Alumni

FMS BHU has an extensive network of distinguished alumni members serving their best professional roles at top reputed firms and companies. Some of the notanke alumni members of FMS BHU are mentioned below.

  • BS Nagesh: MD & CEO at Shoppers Stop
  • DK Mehrotra: Chairman at LIC of India
  • Sameer Kapoor: CEO at NDTV India
  • Loknath Mishra: Joint GM at ICICI Bank
  • Prof. VK Nangia: Dean-DOMS at IIT Roorkee
  • Abdul Mateen: VP at British Paints 
  • Gautam Rawat: CA
  • Rajiv Sirohi: CEO Shara
  • Predeep Pandya: Chief Editor at CNBC Awaz
  • Raj Kapoor: COO at JCT Electronics Ltd.
  • Bejon Mishra: Founder & CEO at Jago Grahak Jago
  • Arun Sehgal: VP at GSK Consumer Care

FAQs

Ques. Which are some of the well known companies that visit FMS BHU for recruitment?

Ans. Companies like ICICI Bank, SBI Life Insurance, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, etc have visited the campus for offering recruitment to exclusively MBA students enrolled for the full time program.

Ques. Can international applicants apply to FMS BHU for admission?

Ans. International candidates can take admission on the basis of valid GMAT and TOEFL scores. Admissions are also made through the paid seat scheme for which the merit list is issued only after the regular admission process is completed. 

Ques. Are there any certificate courses available at FMS BHU?

Ans. Yes, there are 02 diplomas and 01 certificate course are offered for admission at FMS BHU. They are as follows:

  • Diploma in Microfinance & Entrepreneurship
  • Diploma in Leisure & Hospitality Management
  • Certificate program in Health Care Management

Ques. How is life at FMS BHU?

Ans. Institute of Management Studies, BHU has an A+ rating based on the placement, faculty and Industry exposure provided to the students. Since its establishment in 1968, the institute has produced various managers with high capability. The alumni of this faculty occupy positions in industries and commerce in India as well as other developed countries. 

Ques. How to crack the entrance test of BHU easily?

Ans. One of the easiest ways to crack BHU exams is to solve question papers of the previous year. Almost all the students who qualify the exam have gone through this process and had scored very well in the test. The level of the questions is very easy and basic. For MBA, you need to qualify CAT with a percentile of around 90. 

Ques. Which is better FMS BHU or LBISM Delhi?

Ans. Both institutes have their own significance and relevance in their respective cities. The student will definitely get the advantage of studying in the capital city of the country. They will surely get more exposure than FMS BHU. On the other hand, LBISM will provide you with a Postgraduate Diploma in management and FMS BHU will give a degree in MBA. The Return on Investment (ROI) is best in both of the institutes.