How to Prepare For BBA Placements in India
WHAT IS BBA?
Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) is a type of Management course at an undergraduate level which regardless of the specialization, will provide a student with conceptual, theoretical and practical knowledge in various aspects of the business. It is a 3-year course. The students in this field get a practical exposure in their training.
There are institutes which provide a 5-year integrated course which includes BBA+MBA. And the Indian Institute of Management is the first among all the IIMs to introduce it.
The Indian economy has seen a rise in a few decades and so has the business industry, as business companies grow and establish they require more skilled and trained employees. BBA as a course has seen a lot of growth, with more and more people applying for it in various colleges. Now more than 500 universities and colleges offer BBA as a course in India.
This degree is designed to provide a broad knowledge of the functional aspects of a company and their interconnection. It also allows specialization in a particular area. The programs expose students to a variety of “core subjects” and also allow students to specialize in a specific academic area. The degree also develops the student’s practical, managerial and communication skills, and business decision-making capability. Many programs incorporate training and practical experience, in the form of case projects, presentations, internships, industrial visits, and interaction with experts from the industry.
ELIGIBILITY
A student will be eligible for a BBA course if they have cleared their (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognized board or school with any stream and a minimum of 50% marks. The age of the candidate should be between 17-25.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Some colleges and universities provide admissions to the student through national, state or university level entrance exams. You can get a direct admission if you have scored 70% or above in your class 12th examination.
Here is a list of some basic test required for BBA
- AIMA UGAT 2018 (AIMA Under Graduate Aptitude Test)
- SET 2018 (Symbiosis Entrance Test)
- SMS Entrance Test
- IPU CET 2018 (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)
TIPS AND TRICKS TO PREPARE FOR CAMPUS PLACEMENTS
This is one of the major steps of every students life when they complete their course and are ready to step into another phase of their life. Campus placements help students to find the perfect job for them and it gives the student the perfect opportunity to showcase their talents and aptitude in front of some major companies that come to hire students. B-schools also support entrepreneurial instincts of students through specialized activities. Many of these encourage students to work on unique business opportunities by solving existing problems.
There are mainly 3 stages of the placement:
CLEARING APTITUDE TEST
The first hurdle to get a campus placement is to clear the aptitude test, most students don’t take the stage very seriously but this a very crucial stage as 50% or more students get rejected just by scoring less in the aptitude test. Students must start preparing for this right from the beginning, looking up for questions and solving them will help you in getting the adequate knowledge and practice. Some of the common topics for aptitude tests are logical reasoning, data interpretation, quantitative aptitude and verbal ability.
The best book for Quantitative Aptitude part of the test is Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal. This book is essential for aptitude exams as most companies refer this book and it also explains all the concepts clearly. The patterns of the exam may vary from one company to another.
It is very important to review previous year Aptitude tests to get an idea about the test pattern that the company follows. This will help you to focus on the important topics that company emphasizes upon and you can spend more time-solving problems on those topics. You should also learn how to manage your time while you answer these questions.
GROUP DISCUSSION
As previously said every company is different and as for some companies this is an important part, a group discussion round tells a lot about the person and his behavior while responding to other people’s views. There are certain DOS and DONTS that a person must keep in mind while preparing for a group discussion. You can impress the committee by your charm and personality while answering questions with intelligence and being polite to others; you should also have a through process and command over yourlanguage.
The most important GD mantra is to just “be yourself”. The more you try to twist things the more you will be in problem.The best way to go about things is to be natural and make sure all your responses are spontaneous. See a group discussion as extensions of your everyday conversation with people this will not put the burden on you.
Another important thing to remember in a GD is that it is not a seminar and the only way to make your presence felt is by speaking and taking a stand for yourself but that does not mean to scream, to make your point you must be polite and should have adequate knowledge of what you are stating in front of the committee.
THE INTERVIEW
This might be the toughest of all the above rounds but come on you have so far and you can definitely ace the interview with some of your charm and intelligence. The most important thing to remember while you are in front of the interviewers is to stay calm, focused and confident. Just be yourself and don’t interrupt the interviewer, you should have read some of the commonly asked questions and should have prepared yourself according to your subject. You should also ask them questions about your job profile, the company and other information this shows that you take your work seriously and also shows your interest.
Another important this is that if you don’t know the answer to a question, just admit it. Don’t try to make up answers. Be honest and avoid creating a bad impression.
SOME OF THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ASKED IN AN INTERVIEW ARE:
Tell us about yourself?
What are your likes and dislikes? Or what are your hobbies?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Do you have a role model?
OTHER THINGS TO KEEP IN YOUR MIND WHILE PREPARING FOR A CAMPUS PLACEMENT ARE:
THE RESUME
A resume is the first thing that gives an impression of your work, skills,andknowledge. Recruiters go through more than 100 resumes in a week, so it is important to keep them short and crisp but giving the recruiter an idea of your work and abilities. Typically, employers take about 30 seconds to review a CV. So, instead of writing an autobiography, include profile-specific relevant information.
ATTIRE AND PUNCTUALITY
These are the two most common but important points associated with all the 3 stages that are the aptitude test, group discussion, an interview. Do not arrive late for your test or interview, it’s better to reach the venue before time. Dressing suitably is also a very crucial part of the whole process. Wear a formal attire and follow the etiquettes. Be calm and confident. Lastly always remember “MANNERS MARKETH MAN!!” to be polite, and have faith in yourself.
