Last Updated on July 27, 2024
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JBIMS Mumbai Admission 2024 for its flagship 2 years flagship MMS Program will be conducted through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) conducted by DTE Maharashtra after declaration of MAH CET result. The application will open in May 2024 last week. Apart from MAH CET, JBIMS will accept CMAT, CAT, XAT exam score for all India category candidates. JBIMS is a high RoI Autonomous institute offering MBA at low fee of 6 lakhs with 100% placements and average package in Placement 2023 going up at Rs.28.02 LPA.
JBIMS Mumbai MMS Admission 2024 will open with the start of CAP 2024 registration process. JBIMS MBA admission process is through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) conducted by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra and no major changes in admission process is announced. Sharing with MBAUniverse.com, Dr Srinivasan. R. Iyengar, Director JBIMS said, “The admissions for the Master of Management Studies (MMS) Programme are conducted by the Director of Technical Education, Maharashtra State and our admission process is same as last year. No major changes and JBIMS is taking students through CET as usual. The cut off is 99.9 %ile for the open quota.”
JBIMS Mumbai Admission 2024 Highlights
Key highlights for JBIMS Mumbai MBA Admissions 2024 including Fees, Last Date to Apply, Placements, Courses Offered are as below:
Programs Offered | MMS, MSc Finance, MHRD |
Exams & Score Cut offs | MMS: MAH CET (99.9%ile); CAT 2023 (98%ile); XAT 2024 (98%ile); CMAT (99+%ile) |
JBIMS MBA Fees (For 2 Years full time MMS) | Rs.6 lakhs |
JBIMS Placements 2023 | Highest Package: Rs.35.75 LPA Average Package: Rs.28.02 LPA |
NIRF Ranking 2023 | Affiliated to Mumbai University, Ranked # 56 among top 200 Universities |
JBIMS Mumbai Admissions 2024 Application Status | To Open in the Last week of May 2024 |
Application Fees | Rs.1000 through DTE CAP |
JBIMS Mumbai Application Deadline 2024 | June 2024 first week |
JBIMS Cut off 2024: To be Decided through DTE CAP
Following are the key facts regarding JBIMS MMS Admission cut off 2024:
JBIMS Admission Process: Key Trends & Reservation for All India Candidates
For the last few years DTE Maharashtra is conducting the JBIMS admission process online and no requirement for in person presence for the candidate was there. It is expected that the same process might be conducted for JBIMS admission 2024 also. JBIMS continues with its Autonomous Status and will offer 85% seats to Maharashtra State Candidates and 15% seats to All India category candidates out of the total 150-160 seats.
Read this article to know the JBIMS key USPs, Programme & Specialization, Fee, Intake, Placement, Admission process, cut offs, key qualities that JBIMS needs in a student - advice by the JBIMS Director and more.
Table of Contents
In this article we shall cover the following
1. JBIMS Mumbai: Key Highlights & USPs
2. Progammes Offered by JBIMS with Specializations
Below are shared details on each program offered by JBIMS Mumbai
2.1 MMS: Flagship Programme of JBIMS Mumbai
MMS is the flagship 2 years full time MBA programme of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS). The programme is conducted as a university department of University of Mumbai. On completion of the programme, the student is awarded MMS degree by Mumbai University.
2.2 MMS Specializations at JBIMS
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai offers various specializations like Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations and Systems in the second year of the MMS course.
3. JBIMS Mumbai Fees
The high RoI MMS programme at JBIMS has low fees
3.1 JBIMS Fees: Rs.6 lakhs for MMS
JBIMS has moderate fee structure at Rs.6 lakhs for two years. JBIMS had increased its fee for MMS course, after being awarded the autonomous status. The JBIMS fees has gone up to Rs.6 lakhs from Rs.2.04 lakhs earlier. There is a slight difference in JBIMS fee for Maharashtra State category and All India category candidates:
4. JBIMS Mumbai Seats
JBIMS Seats are divided between Maharashtra domicile and all India category candidates. JBIMS has a total intake of 150-160 seats in the flagship MMS programme. JBIMS MBA Batch profile is diverse. The academic and gender diversity are the key focus areas in JBIMS MBA batch profile. Besides, Out of the total intake, 15% seats are allotted to All India category candidates to further improve the JBIMS MBA Batch profile. Their merit list and cut offs are separately prepared by DTE Maharashtra through CAP
4.1 Category wise JBIMS Seats
Category | JBIMS Seats | Percentage of Total Seat Allocation |
Maharashtra State | 127 | 85% |
All India Category | 23 | 15% |
Total | 150 | 100% |
5. JBIMS Placements 2023: Scale New Heights
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) Mumbai concluded its final placement 2023 with 100% participating students getting placed at lucrative salary packages with dream roles. JBIMS Mumbai concluded final placement 2023 with an increased average salary which has gone up at Rs.28.02 LPA from Rs.27.63 LPA last year. BFSI & IB sector has recorded highest share with 43% students placed in this sector. Accenture, D.E. Shaw, Axis Bank, JPMC, HSBC, PwC emerged as the top recruiters in JBIMS Placements 2023.
JBIMS Placement 2023: Key Highlights
6. JBIMS Mumbai Eligibility Criteria 2024
JBIMS admission eligibility criteria 2024 is based on the DTE CAP eligibility criteria which contain following points:
7. JBIMS Application Process 2024: How to Apply for JBIMS Admission 2024?
JBIMS Application process 2024 is different from other B-schools’ admission process. Key points about how to apply for JBIMS Admission 2024 are:
8. JBIMS Admission Dates
JBIMS Admission Important Dates 2024 are as below
9. JBIMS Admission Process 2024: Salient Points
Below is shared the step by step process for JBIMS Admission criteria
9.1 JBIMS Accepted Exams: Score Accepted for JBIMS Admission 2024
Since JBIMS Reservation Criteria have 85% seats for Maharashtra state candidates and 15% seats for all India category, the JBIMS accepts different exams for Maharashtra State (MS) category and All India (AI) category candidates as per the JBIMS reservation criteria and DTE guidelines for JBIMS Mumbai admission 2024.
9.2 JBIMS Shortlist Criteria: Register for DTE CAP
JBIMS admission process is through DTE CAP round. MAHCET, CMAT, CAT are the qualifying examinations for JBIMS admission. Based on their admission exam results, candidates are then invited to take a personal assessment examination. Separate merit lists will be produced for JBIMS Mumbai admission under the MAH and All India categories.
9.2.1 Check for DTE CAP Registration & Application Dates
9.3 JBIMS Cut Offs 2024: Key Point in JBIMS Selection Criteria
Based on the highest score in MAH MBA CET 2024 JBIMS cut off may go down or go up. Sometimes, MAH CET highest score is as high as 175 out of 200 and sometimes it goes down to 159 for 99.99 percentile. However, a candidate with an overall score of 135-138 for Maharashtra State category can get admission in JBIMS Mumbai.
For All India category candidate, the JBIMS cut off is higher at 138-140. As announced, no separate or individual admission process is conducted by JBIMS Mumbai and the seat allotment will be made by DTE Maharashtra through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) 2024
Following are the expected slot wise JBIMS cut offs across all the four slots of MAHCET 2024 exam for Maharashtra State (MS) and All India (AI) category
(Likely cut offs)
Category | Maharashtra State (HU) category | All India category |
Slot-1 Cut off | 135-137 | 138-140 |
Slot-2 Cut off | 137-140 | 143-146 |
Slot-3 Cut off | 142-144 | 147-151 |
Slot-4 Cut off | 141-143 | 145-149 |
The JBIMS cutoff percentile range for Maharashtra State Home University (MS-HU) category is expected to remain around 98-99 percentile, while for All India (AI) category candidate it would be around 99.5 percentile in MAHCET 2024 exam.
9.4 Final Admission Result after JBIMS Selection Criteria is over
There will be four-five CAP rounds which will be conducted by DTE Maharashtra. Merit list will be released for admission after each round and the selected candidates should immediately report for admission at the college and pay the fee. If you are allotted seat in JBIMS, you should report at the institute by the stipulated date to secure your seat else it will be allotted to some other candidate.
9.5 JBIMS Admission 2024: Key Changes in Process & Category wise Selection
Key changes introduced after the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s decision, in case of JBIMS admission process for MMS admission through the DTE - CAP are:
JBIMS Seats, Admission criteria | Revised Criteria after Restoration as Autonomous College | Before SCI Decision- JBIMS categorized as Non-Autonomous Institute |
Seat Availability for MMS 2024-26 batch | 85% to Maharashtra State Candidates from any University/college | 70% to Mumbai University/department candidates |
Actual number of seats available out of total 120 seats | 102 to Maharashtra State candidates | 79 to Mumbai University + 5 to PWD candidates. 17 seats to other universities in Maharashtra state |
Seats for All India category candidates | 15% (18 seats) | 15% (18 Seats) |
JBIMS Admission Process | In order of State Level Merit | 70% students of Mumbai University were already selected |
10. How to Improve JBIMS Admission Chances? Tips from JBIMS Director
The key qualities and attributes that JBIMS looks in a candidate include applicant’s aptitude. Student’s aptitude in quantitative, verbal, logical reasoning, and data interpretation is what JBIMS looks for. Sharing with MBAUniverse.com, his advice for the MBA aspirants to improve their admission chances, to JBIMS MMS Programme, Dr Srinivasan. R. Iyengar, Director JBIMS said, “The student should improve their aptitude in quantitative, verbal, logical reasoning, and data interpretation.” Accordingly, if you have these qualities and aptitude for these attributes, you are a preferred candidate that JBIMS looks for.
11. JBIMS: An Autonomous B-School of Mumbai University
It may be noted that JBIMS Mumbai is a close entity and is a constituent of Mumbai University. It has enjoyed the Autonomous status from 2014 till date. The status was abruptly changed by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra in 2019, putting thousands of MBA aspirants in dilemma. However, after getting its autonomous status restored by the Supreme Court of India on September 2, 2019, the JBIMS Admission offers are now made by DTE Maharashtra accordingly.
12. JBIMS Admission Process: Changes in Last 5 Years
Since 2014, JBIMS has been facing ups and downs in its admission process. Once it conducted its own admission process, next year the admission process was through DTE CAP. The shifts in JBIMS admission process in last five years are given below:
Academic session | Application process | Acceptable exam scores | GD-PI-WAT process |
2015-16 (Batch 2015-17) | Separate. Direct application to JBIMS | MAH-CET/CAT | Conducted by JBIMS separately |
2016-17 (Batch 2016-17) | No Separate application. Through Registration for MAHCET 2016 | MAH-CET/CAT/XAT/ CMAT/MAT/ATMA | Through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) conducted by DTE Maharashtra |
2017-18 (Batch 2017-19) | Initially announced to accept direct application to JBIMS, later changed through MAH CET | MAH-CET 2017/CAT 2016 | First announced to conduct its own process, than changed and participated in CAP 2017 |
2018-19 (Batch 2018-20) | Through MAH CET 2018 | MAH CET 2018/CAT 2017 | Declared 100% Seats for Maharashtra, later changed with 15% seats to All India category. Admission process through DTE CAP |
2019-20 (Batch 2019-21) | Through MAH CET 2019 | MAH CET 2019 for MAH State candidates; CAT 2018 & other exams for All India category | Dilemma on Seat Allotment due to Non-Autonomous and Autonomous status, Court intervenes and declares JBIMS Autonomous institute. Admission through CAP delayed, now to be completed by September 17, 2019 |
2020-21 (Batch 2020-22) | Through MAH CET 2020 | MAH CET 2020 for MAH State candidates; CAT 2019 & CMAT 2020 for All India category | Admission process through DTE CAP conducted in November/December 2020 and continued till January 2021 |
2021-22 (Batch 2021-23) | Through MAH CET 2021 | MAH CET 2021 for MAH State candidates; CAT 2020 & CMAT 2021 for All India category | Admission process through DTE CAP conducted in September/October 2021 |
2022-23 (Batch 2022-24) | Through MAH CET 2022 | MAH CET 2022 for MAH State candidates; CAT 2021 & CMAT 2022 for All India category | Admission process through DTE CAP conducted in September/October 2022 |
2023-25 (Batch 2023-25) | Through MAH CET 2023 | MAH CET 2023 for MAH State candidates; CAT 2022 & CMAT 2023 for All India category | Admission process through DTE CAP conducted in July/August 2023 |
If we compare JBIMS Vs IIM Ahmedabad; JBIMS Vs NMIMS; JBIMS Vs IIM Mumbai (Formerly NITIE); JBIMS Vs SPJIMR; JBIMS Vs FMS Delhi; JBIMS Vs IIFT Delhi or JBIMS Vs XLRI, the JBIMS Mumbai stands high and is at par with all these top B-schools in placements, pedagogic approach, legacy and also has an edge as it is a moderate fee B-school like FMS.
JBIMS Mumbai has remained the most preferred campus for MBA aspirants due to its legacy, high industry connect, good placements and low fee structure and is considered moving much on the lines as FMS Delhi of Delhi University is doing. JBIMS is located in the heart of Mumbai in the Churchgate area and this advantage can never fade as it is the centre of commercial activity. JBIMS students find that the institute has excellent location right in the heart of the financial capital of India.
JBIMS Admission 2024: To Open in May
JBIMS Admission 2024 will open in the month of May/June 2024 before the CAP 2024 round begins. The candidates who have appeared in CAT 2023, XAT 2024, CMAT 2024 and MAHCET 2024 will be eligible to apply for JBIMS Admission 2024.
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