Summary: Why take the traditional route of completing graduation and post-graduation in management? When you can choose to study an integrated management program right after class 12 and start earning in your early 20s! 

A career in management is one of the most sought choices after the 12th, with high-paying job opportunities in this field. A large number of students opt for management courses generally after completing their graduation.

However, completing graduation and following a traditional route to post-graduation in management is "not compulsory". There is no hard and fast rule stating that only commerce students are eligible to take management courses.

Students from any stream (commerce, arts, humanities, science) are eligible to study management courses.

If you are a 12th graduate trying to decide the career path to choose? Here are some "management exams after 12th" that you gotta explore! 

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List of Management Courses after 12th

Management is an excellent career option for those interested in business and related fields of study. If you aim to pursue a career in management, you should be aware of the list of management courses after the 12th.

Admission to bachelor in management courses is often based on merit scores obtained in the entrance exam. Some of the undergraduate (UG) management courses that are offered in India are as follows:

• Bachelor of Business Administration - (BBA)
• Business Management - (BBM)
• Management Studies - (BMS)
• Commerce (Management) - B.Com (Management)
• Business Administration + Diploma in Business Administration - {BBA+DBA (Specialization)}
• Bachelor of Computer Application + Executive Master of Business Administration
• Bachelor in Business Economics - (BBE)
• M.Sc (Management)
• Business Administration + Graduate Diploma in Business Management - (BBA+ GDBM)
• Computer-Aided Management - (B.CAM)
• Bachelor of Hospital Management - BHA
• Bachelor in Sports Management - BSM
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management - BHM

Check: How to Choose the Right Career After 12th?

Post Graduation Management Courses 2023

Go through the postgraduate management courses you can pursue after graduation.

• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics - PGDBA
• Post Graduate Program in Management - PGP (Management)
• Masters of Business Administration - MBA
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM
• Master of Commerce - M.com
• Executive Post Graduate Program - EPGP
• Master of Management Studies - MMS
• Master of Event Management - EVM
• Master of Business Studies - MBS
• Master in Computer Management - MCM
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management - PGDBM
• Master of Financial Management - MFM
• Master in Hospital Management - MHM
• Master of Philosophy in Management - Phil (Management)

Read more: Short tricks to solve maths questions in management entrance exams

List of Management Entrance Exams After 12th

Here is a list of top management entrance exams conducted for entry into UG and PG management programs in various reputed B-schools in India.

The following are some of the most popular entrance exams after the 12th.

S.No	Exam Name	Course	Duration	Exam Duration	Total No. Questions	Sections
1	IPMAT Indore	Integrated Program in Management	5 years	120 minutes	120	3 Sections - Quantitative Ability (MCQ), Verbal Ability (MCQ), Quantitative Ability (SA)
2	IPMAT Rohtak	Integrated Program in Management	5 years	120 minutes	120	3 Sections - Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability
3	JIPMAT	Integrated Program in Management	5 years	150 minutes	100	3 Sections - Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability
4	CUET	BBA	3 years	120 minutes	120	6 sections - Fundamental Accounting, English Language, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Fundamental Mathematics, Reasoning and Data Interpretation
5	SET	BBA	3 years	150 minutes	75	4 sections - Analytical & Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative English
6	DUJAT	BMS	3 years	120 minutes	100	4 sections - Quantitative Ability, Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General English Business and General Awareness
7	NPAT	BBA	3 years	120 minutes	120	3 sections - Quantitative Ability, Reasoning, English Language

1. IPMAT Indore

IIM Indore conducts the Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) nationally for admission into the five-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM).

Students who wish to enrol in the 5-year Integrated Program in Management must pass the IPMAT Entrance exam to study the IPM program. 

For those interested in pursuing a career in management, IPM Indore is one of the best choices.

IPMAT Indore Exam Pattern

Check out the detailed IPMAT Exam Pattern.

• IPMAT Indore is a computer-based online examination.
• A total of 2 hours will be allotted for answering 100 questions that are divided into three sections.
• Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer in the MCQ questions.
• One mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
• There is no negative marking in the Quantitative Ability (Short Answer) Section.

Section	Duration	No. of Questions
Quantitative Ability- MCQ	40 minutes	40 questions
Verbal Ability- MCQ	40 minutes	40 questions
Quantitative Ability- SA	40 minutes	20 questions

IPMAT Indore Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for admission into IIM Indore's 5-year IPM program, all applicants must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

• Candidates must have completed their higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent exam to qualify for the IPMAT Exam.
• Candidates should be below 20 years of age while appearing for the examination, with a provision for age relaxation of up to 5 years for candidates from the SC, ST, and PwD categories.
• Candidates must have a minimum percentage of 60% in class 10+2, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates should have a minimum of 55%.

2. IPMAT Rohtak

IIM Rohtak conducts the Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) nationally for admission into the five-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM).

Students who wish to enrol in the 5-year Integrated Program in Management must pass the IPMAT Rohtak exam, which determines if they are qualified to study the program.

Read more: Short tricks to crack the IPMAT exam on the first attempt

IPMAT Rohtak Exam pattern

• IPMAT Rohtak is conducted through a computer-based (CBT) online exam for two hours. 
• The exam comprises 120 questions from three broad sections: Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability. 
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). 
• Each of the three sections contains 40 questions, with a total of 120 questions.
• In the MCQ questions, four marks will be awarded for each correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.

Section	No. of Questions	Time Duration
Quantitative Aptitude	40	40 minutes
Logical Reasoning	40	40 minutes
Verbal Ability	40	40 minutes

IPMAT Rohtak Eligibility criteria

All applicants must satisfy the following IPMAT Rohtak eligibility criteria:

• Candidates must have completed their higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent exams with qualifying marks. Note that if you are awaiting results, you are still eligible to apply for the exam.
• Candidates should be below 20 years of age for taking the IPMAT Rohtak, and age relaxation of up to 5 years is applicable for SC, ST, and PwD categories students.
• In the 10+2 or equivalent exam, general applicants must have a minimum percentage of 60%, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates should have a minimum of 55%.

3. JIPMAT

NTA is the conducting body of JIPMAT for admitting students into IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya's newly introduced IPM program.

For IIM Jammu, the result of the JIPMAT Exam will account for 60% of the merit score and 70% for IIM Bodh Gaya.

JIPMAT Exam Pattern

• JIPMAT is a computer-based (CBT) online exam conducted for 2.5 hours.
• This MCQ format test comprises 100 questions from three sections: Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. 
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). 
• As per the JIPMAT Exam Pattern, the quant and reasoning sections contain 33 questions each. The Verbal ability section has 34 questions, totalling 100 questions.
• Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.

IPM Jammu Selection Process

A cumulative score based on an aptitude test and previous academic scores will be used to prepare the merit list.

Candidates will be required to take an Aptitude Test (JIPMAT) administered by NTA as a part of the selection process, assessing the candidate's Aptitude, Logical Reasoning Skills, and English Language proficiency.

The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite score as mentioned below:

Component	Weightage (%)
JIPMAT	60
Class 10 Marks	15
Class 12 Marks	15
Gender Diversity	10

IPM Bodh Gaya Selection Process

A cumulative score based on an aptitude test and previous academics will be used to prepare the merit list, similar to that of Jammu.

The final merit list will be generated based on the composite score as mentioned below:

Component	Weightage (%)
JIPMAT	70
Class 10 Marks	15
Class 12 Marks	15

JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

• Candidates must have completed their higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent exam. 
• Age relaxation of up to 5 years for candidates from the SC, ST, and PwD categories. General category students must be 20 years.
• General applicants must have a minimum percentage of 60% in class 10+2, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates should have a minimum of 55%.

4. Christ University Entrance Test 2022

The Christ University Entrance Test is held to select applicants for admission to Christ University's management programs, such as BBA, BBA (Hons), BBA (Finance and International Business), BBA (Finance and Accountancy), B Com (International Finance), B.Com (Professional), and others.

If your desire to study at Christ University, target the Bangalore Campus for the best placement opportunities with affordable fees. Other campuses are quite new and are yet to gain recognition.

The selection process for these courses consists of Christ University Entrance Test, Skill Assessment Test, Micro Presentation, and Personal Interview.

Christ University Exam Pattern

• Christ University Exam Pattern is a two-hour computer-based (CBT) online exam. 
• The exam comprises 120 questions from six sections - Fundamental Accounting, English Language, Comprehension Skills, Verbal Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Quantitative Aptitude, Numerical Ability, Fundamental Mathematics Operations, Reasoning, and Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Quant and GK sections contain 20 questions each, whereas Verbal ability and reasoning sections contain 25 questions each.
• Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.

Subject	No. of questions	Marks
Fundamental Accounting	10	10 marks
English Language, Comprehension Skills, Verbal Reasoning	25	25 marks
General Knowledge, Current Affairs	20	20 marks
Quantitative Aptitude, Numerical Ability, Fundamental Mathematics Operations	20	20 marks
Reasoning	25	25 marks
Data Analysis and Interpretation	20	20 marks
Total	120	120 marks

Christ University Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have passed Class 12 or equivalent (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / IGCSE / IB) in any stream from any recognised board in India or abroad
• Candidates appearing for the Class 12 examination in March-May can apply with their Class 10 and Class 11 marks.

5. Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) to enrol students in their management programs like B.Com, BBA (Management), BBA (H), etc.

SET Entrance Exam is a common entrance exam for admission to various undergraduate programs in Mass Communication, Economics, Law, Engineering, Computer Studies, Liberal Arts, Design, Management, and Culinary Arts.

Candidates applying for the Symbiosis International University BBA program must appear for SET. 

SET BBA Exam Pattern

• SET is conducted through Computer-based (CBT) online for 2.5 hours.
• The exam comprises 75 questions from four sections - Analytical & Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative and English.
• There is no negative marking; candidates should try to attempt all the questions.

Section	Questions	Marks
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	15	15
General Awareness	20	20
Quantitative	20	20
English	20	20
Total	75	75

SET BBA Eligibility Criteria 

To be considered for admission to the SET BBA program, all applicants must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

• Candidates must have completed their higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent exam to be eligible to apply for the SET exam. 
• There is no upper age limit for the SET exam.
• In the 10+2 or equivalent exam, general category applicants must have a minimum percentage of 50%, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates should have a minimum score of 45%.

6. St. Xavier’s College Mumbai

St. Xaviers' College, Mumbai, conducts the St. Xaviers Exam annually and offers admission to Bachelor in Management Studies (BMS) programs. The final selection is based on a merit list prepared by a cumulative entrance test score and class 12th exams.

60% weightage is given for the entrance test scores, and the other 40% is given for the 12th board exams. 

As a Catholic Minority College, St. Xavier's College is an autonomous college under the University of Mumbai, with 50% of seats designated for Catholic Minority students. Students are admitted to St. Xavier College's BMS/ BBA and BMM programs through the entrance exam and an interview process. 

St Xavier BBA/BMS Eligibility

Before filling out the application form, candidates must ensure they meet St. Xavier's BMS eligibility requirements. The following are the BMS eligibility requirements at St. Xavier college:

• Students must have cleared the class 12th examination from Maharashtra State Board. Candidates qualifying for examinations other than Maharashtra State Board must issue a provisional eligibility certificate from the University of Mumbai.
• The Baptism Certificate is required for Christian minority candidates. 
• You must have your 12th score before applying to the college. Students awaiting the scores are not eligible to apply. 
• Aspirants in the reserved category must have the required documents as mentioned in the admission brochure.
• Suppose a student has had three unsuccessful tries in the examination/ has been debarred twice within the first four semesters/ has major indiscipline charges against him or her in that year. In that case, he or she will not be readmitted to the college.
• Candidate must produce proof of DOB, Relieving Certificate, Pre-University Certificate or Birth Certificate issued by a Competent Authority
• Aspirants must obtain the minimum aggregate marks in the 12th examinations or equivalent as mentioned below:

Category	Minimum passing marks (class 12 or equivalent)
General	65%
SC/ST	55%
Christian Minority	60%

St Xavier BBA/BMS Exam Pattern

Features	Details
Mode of examination	Offline
Nature of questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Paper pattern	OMR Sheet
Total marks	100
Negative marking	No negative marking
Number of sections	Five: Data Interpretation, General knowledge and current affairs, English language and comprehension skills, Mathematics, Logical and Visual Reasoning

Weightage for each section

Section name	Weightage
Data Interpretation	20%
General knowledge and current affairs	20%
English language and comprehension skills	20%
Mathematics	20%
Logical and visual reasoning	20%
Total	100%

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St Xavier BBA/ BMS Selection Procedure

To select students for the BMS program, the St. Xavier's Entrance Exam is administered in two stages:

• A written test and
• Interview procedure

Stages of Test: 

• Stage 1 will be a written test of 100 marks (Objective Test on the OMR Sheet).
• A call list for the Interview Round is prepared with a 60% weightage given to the test and a 40% weightage given to the qualifying XII examination.
• Stage 2 will be an interview cum written test (100 marks).
• A final merit list is prepared by giving a 70% weightage to the score obtained in stage 2 and a 30% weightage to the score obtained in stage 1.

The final result includes:

Examination	Weightage
Class 12th score	40%
St. Xavier’s BMS entrance test	60%
Total	100%

7. NPAT

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, or NMIMS University, conducts the NPAT Entrance Exam annually for admissions to UG management and integrated management programs like BBA, BSc, B.com, and other integrated courses. 

NPAT Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible for the exam only if you satisfy the NPAT Eligibility Criteria set by the exam conducting body.

The eligibility criteria to apply for NMIMS through NPAT are given below:

• As per the NPAT notification, your upper age limit must be 25 years. 
• You should have passed the 10+2 or equivalent exam with English as a compulsory subject and secured at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

NPAT Exam Pattern

• NPAT is conducted through Computer-based (CBT) online mode with an exam duration of two hours. 
• As per the NPAT Exam Pattern, the question paper comprises 120 questions from three sections - Quantitative and Numerical Ability, Reasoning & General Intelligence and Proficiency in the English Language.
• There are 40 questions in each section asked in MCQ format.
• 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer, and no negative marking is applicable. 

Section	No. of Questions	Time (in minutes)	Marks
Quantitative & Numerical ability	40	100	40
Reasoning & General Intelligence	40		40
Proficiency in the English Language	40		40
Total	120	100	120

Conclusion

Achieve your dream of being a manager in a Top corporate company much faster by completing any of these programs with excellent scores. All these colleges have good placement opportunities to help you land a high-paying job right after your graduation. 

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