Bachelor of Business Administration

Yes. All learners who pay the full program fee upfront can avail 5% fee concession on total program fee upon approval. In addition to the fee concession, if a learner is eligible for a scholarship, he/she can avail the same. The scholarship amount will be calculated on the total program fee.

Once a candidate’s scholarship is approved during admission, the scholarship benefit shall be applied as per the below table-

For example- In the case of semester-wise fee payment, Semester-1 scholarship benefit shall be applicable in the subsequent semester ie- scholarship benefit of both Semester 1 & 2 shall be applicable while registering for Semester – 2. Thereafter, from Semester – 3, the current semester scholarship benefit shall be applicable.

Learners who arrange for bank loans on their own can avail fee concessions for upfront fee payment. Learners whose loans are facilitated by Online Manipal (including subvention and zero cost EMIs) cannot avail this fee concession. However, they may avail scholarships provided they qualify for them.

*EMI amount mentioned above is applicable for the entire program fee and would need to be paid monthly, for the full duration of the program.

Approval of loans from our loan partners depend on applicants meeting credit norms and submitting required documents. Loan partners may impose other fees and may have additional terms & conditions that must be met by applicants.

For further details on EMIs and other easy financing options, please contact our admission counsellors.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education follows UGC regulations for refund of course fee.

• 15 days or more, before the formally-notified last date of admission – 100% refund*
• Less than 15 days before the formally-notified last date of admission – 90% refund
• 15 days or less, after the formally-notified last date of admission – 80% refund
• 30 days or less, but more than 15 days after the formally-notified last date of admission – 50% Refund
• More than 30 days after the formally-notified last date of admission – No Refund

*Please refer to our refund policy for further details.

The medium of instruction is English.

In addition to the rich learning resources, learns will also attend live lectures/webinars by Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s faculty members and industry experts, where students can interact directly with the subject matter experts.

The university provides a dedicated course coordinator for each course. Course coordinators can be contacted via Learning portal using  discussion forums. 

After your admission is confirmed by the university, you will get credential to access MAHE learning portal. Students can then start accessing the learning resources and begin their learning journey.

You are expected to spend at least 15-20 hours per week watching concept videos, reading learning materials, attempting quizzes, participating in discussion topics and attending live webinars (recorded sessions are also made available on Manipal Academy of Higher Education learning portal).

The assessment system has been conceived, developed and administered on a rigorous and fair basis to bring out the best in students and prepare them for a successful career.

A student’s performance evaluation will be based on both Internal Assessment (IA) and End Term Examination (ETE). The assessment ratio of IA to ETE is 30:70.

Internal assessment is based on learner’s participation in discussion board, performance in assignments, performance in unit wise graded quizzes and percentage of content access.

At the end of each semester, the student is required to appear for the End Term Proctored Online Examination.

A student must score at least 40% in Internal Assessment (IA) to become eligible for End Term Examination (ETE).

A student must score at least 40% term-end examination to be declared as having passed in a subject.

The university uses 10 Point Grading System – A+ (10), A (9), B (8), C (7), D (6), E (5), F-Fail (0)

Yes. You can choose from 4 specialized tracks- Marketing Management, Healthcare Management, Data Science, and Financial Technology. Specializations will be made available to learners from the 5th semester of the online BBA program. If you are eligible and opt for the BBA (Honors) program, you can take additional subjects in the chosen specialization in semesters 7 & 8.

If you fail to clear any paper/subject in End Term Exam (ETE), you must apply for re-sit exams whenever the University conducts by paying a requisite fees/paper.

Learners can opt for BBA (Honors) at the end of 6th semester of the online BBA program. Learners must have a CGPA of 8 or more at the end of 6th semester of the online BBA program to be eligible to opt for the BBA (Honors) program.

Yes. Manipal Academy of Higher Education is one of India’s leading academic and research institutes that offers world-class education in diverse streams. It is a NAAC A++ accredited university that has been granted the “Institute of Eminence” status by the government of India. It has been ranked #4 amongst universities in India by NIRF in 2024, #2 amongst private universities in India by the Education World in 2022-23, and #1 top deemed universities in India by Outlook-ICARE in 2024. The university offers 300+ programs across 32 disciplines. The university’s degrees are evaluated by WES for employment or higher studies in US and Canada regions.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education also offers UGC-entitled online degrees and professional certifications that are par with on-campus degrees. Government agencies, corporate organizations, and educational institutions widely recognize and accept Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s online degrees and certificates for jobs and higher education.

Yes. Online Manipal offers placement assistance to help students with career opportunities upon completion of their programs. The placement cell undertakes initiatives that focus on skill assessment and enhancement of the learners to increase chances of employment.

Yes. Students of the online degree programs will join the Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s alumni network with all associated privileges. As an alumnus, they can interact with peers and build their professional and personal network with professionals from across the globe. They will be given access to the Manipal Academy of Higher Education alumni portal.

Students can take up online examinations from any desktop/laptop.

A BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) program typically spans three years and provides a broad overview of management subjects with or without specialization. In contrast, BBA (Honors) offers a more in-depth experience. It allows students to deep dive into the specific subject area, making them specialists in that field. BBA (Honors) graduates often have better job prospects due to their specialization. Additionally, BBA (Honors) can serve as a direct pathway to a Ph.D., making it an excellent choice for research-oriented individuals.