How to Secure Admission in BBA Course With 12th Marks?

Soham Mitra

Updated On: November 17, 2025 03:16 PM

The BBA admission process in India is either merit-based or entrance exam-based. Check out how to secure admission in a BBA course with 12th marks in this article.

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How to Secure Admission in BBA Course With 12th Marks?

After passing Class 12 in Commerce, many students seek to pursue a BBA course as a stepping stone towards a management career. It is important to be aware of the colleges offering BBA courses, as the admission process takes place soon after the results are declared. Securing admission into a BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) course based purely upon your Class 12th marks is quite possible — especially in the private universities, state colleges, and some government institutions which follow merit-based admission. In this article, we will discuss how to secure admission in a BBA course with 12th marks in detail.

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BBA Admissions - Two Main Admission Pathways

The two main routes to get into a BBA programme in India are:

Admission Type

Description

Merit-Based (Class 12th Marks)

Admission depends upon your Class 12 percentage — no entrance examination is required.

Entrance-Based

Admission is based on national, state, or university-level entrance exams (such as IPU CET, NPAT, CUET, SET, etc.).

When the focus is on the Class 12th marks, the emphasis should be on merit-based BBA admission.

Also Read: BBA vs BCom: Which is a Better Option After Class 12?

Merit-Based BBA Admission Eligibility Criteria

Most universities have similar eligibility requirements:

  • Minimum qualification: 10+2 (any stream)
  • Minimum marks: 50%–60% aggregate in Standard 12
  • Age limit: Usually below 22 years (may vary by college)
  • English subject: Must have English as one of your subjects in class 12th

Top Colleges Offering BBA Courses Based on 12th Marks

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Here are some good universities and colleges which offer BBA admissions without an entrance exam:

🔹 Government / State Colleges

  • Christ University (Bangalore) – partial merit + interview
  • Delhi College of Arts & Commerce (Delhi University – Merit-based via CUET score or board marks)
  • Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda
  • Banaras Hindu University (BHU) – CUET/merit hybrid system
  • Punjab University (Chandigarh) – some colleges offer direct admission

🔹 Private & Deemed Universities (Merit-Based)

  • Lovely Professional University (LPU)
  • Amity University
  • MIT-WPU, Pune
  • Chandigarh University
  • ICFAI University
  • Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
  • St. Xavier’s College (Kolkata, Mumbai)
  • Alliance University, Bangalore
Also Read: Best BBA Colleges in India 2026

Step-by-Step BBA Admission Process

The BBA admission process has been discussed in detail below

  1. Research Colleges: Check their eligibility, fees, and last year’s cutoff.
  2. Fill the Online Application Form: Apply on the official college/university website.
  3. Submit the Class 12th Marks: Upload your Class 12 mark sheet or predicted scores.
  4. Merit List Publication: Colleges release a list based on the board marks.
  5. Counselling / Interview (if required): Some colleges may conduct a short interview.
  6. Fee Payment: Confirm your admission by paying the first instalment of fees.

Merit Cutoffs for Popular BBA Colleges

The merit cutoffs for popular BBA colleges have been tabulated below.

College

Minimum % in 12th (General Category)

Christ University, Bangalore

80–85%

Amity University

60%

LPU

55–60%

St. Xavier’s, Mumbai

85–90%

Chandigarh University

60%

MSU Baroda

70%

Note: Cutoffs vary yearly based upon applications and board performance.

Subjects Covered in a BBA Course

To give you a sense of what you’ll study:

  • Accounting & Finance
  • Business Economics
  • Principles of Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Analytics (in newer curricula)
Also Read: Top Jobs after BBA

Score 80%+ in Class 12 to get admission into the top private or government colleges. Apply to multiple universities to keep the options open. Keep all the documents ready (marksheets, ID proof, photos). Write a strong Statement of Purpose (SOP) if asked (some private colleges require it).

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