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Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons.)
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Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons.)

duration Duration

  • 4 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in 10+2 with aggregate of 50% and above (any discipline). Students awaiting their final examinations results can also apply.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: 09 September 2025
  • The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at The ICFAI University Sikkim is a dynamic and industry-oriented undergraduate program that equips students with essential managerial and entrepreneurial skills.
  • This program offers specializations in Human Resource Management, Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, Family Business, and Digital Marketing, allowing students to tailor their education to their career aspirations.
  • The marketing specialization remains common for all the students, however, the student can choose the other specializations of their choice.
  • The curriculum integrates theoretical concepts with practical applications, fostering leadership, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making abilities.
  • With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, the program prepares graduates for diverse career opportunities in corporate management, entrepreneurship, consulting, and digital business landscapes, while also serving as a steppingstone for higher studies and professional certifications.

Specialization in

HR | Finance | Marketing | Business Analytics | Family Business | Digital Marketing

Admission Calendar
Last date for submission of duly completed Application Form along with Admission Fees & release of Provisional Admission Letters 09 September 2025
Registration with scrutiny of original certificates & Payment of First Semester Fee 12 September 2025
Commencement of Classes 15 September 2025

UG Certificate

Students who opt to exit after completion of the first year and have secured 40 credits will be awarded a UG certificate if, in addition, they complete one vocational course of 4 credits during the summer vacation of the first year. These students are allowed to re-enter the degree programme within three years and complete the degree programme within the stipulated maximum period of seven years.

UG Diploma

Students who opt to exit after completion of the second year and have secured 80 credits will be awarded the UG diploma if, in addition, they complete one vocational course of 4 credits during the summer vacation of the second year. These students are allowed to re-enter within a period of three years and complete the degree programme within the maximum period of seven years.

3-year UG Degree

Students who wish to undergo a 3-year UG programme will be awarded UG Degree in the Major discipline after successful completion of three years, securing 120 credits and satisfying the minimum credit requirements.

4-year UG Degree (Honours)

A four-year UG Honours degree in the major discipline will be awarded to those who complete a four-year degree programme with 160 credits and have satisfied the credit requirements.

4-year UG Degree (Honours with Research)

A four-year UG Honours degree in the major discipline will be awarded to those who complete a four-year degree programme with 160 credits and have satisfied the credit requirements.

Course Structure

Sem

Discipline Specific Courses - Core

Minor

Interdisciplinary Courses

Ability Enhancement Courses (Languages)

Skill Enhancement Course / Internship / Dissertation

Common Value-Added Courses

Total Credit

I

C1: Principles of Management (4)

C2: Business Environment (4)

M1: Financial Accounting (4)

IDC1: Introduction to Psychology (3)

AEC1: Effective English Communication (2)

SEC1: Information & Communication Technology (3)

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II

C3: Marketing Management (4)

C4: Retail Management (4)

M2: Principles of Economics (4)

IDC2: Introduction to Indian Economy (3)

AEC2: Academic Reading and Writing (2)

VAC1: Understanding India (3)

20

Exit Option:

  1. Students who complete two semesters of 40 credits including an Internship of 4 credits will be awarded a UG Certificate in Management.
  2. Students continuing the second year will be exempted from undergoing an internship program.

Entry option shall be according to University Norms

Program Outcome:

  1. Demonstrate the understanding and ability to apply professional standards, theory, and research to address business problems within specific concentrations.
  2. Understand and imbibe information related to global business models, brands, and strategies and thereby assess global practices against localized customization to better global presence within local settings and vice versa.
  3. By the end of the program students are expected to possess the necessary skills to become highly employable in different industries.

III

C5: Organizational Behaviour (4)

C6: Consumer Behaviour (4)

M3: Business Law (4)

IDC3: Consumer Rights and Protection (3)

AEC3: Soft Skill (2)

SEC2: Sustainable Development (3)

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IV

C7: Human Resource Management (4)

C8: Financial Management (4)

M4: Quantitative Methods (4)

AEC4: General Aptitude (2)

SEC 3: Digital Marketing (3)

VAC2: Indian Knowledge System (3)

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Exit Option:

  1. Students who complete four semesters of 80 credits including an Internship of 4 credits will be awarded a UG Diploma in Management.
  2. Students continuing the third year will have to undergo an internship program for 2 credits.

Entry option shall be according to University Norms.

Program Outcome:

  1. Students will have outstanding team skills needed to create synergy in society and at the workplace.
  2. Take initiative and demonstrate leadership skills required for self, social, and organization.
  3. Demonstrate mastery in terms of analytical skills.

Summer Internship Program (SIP) - 2 Credit

V

C9: Service Marketing (4)

C10: International Business (4)

C11: Recruitment Selection, Training and Development / Money Banking and Financial Markets / Predictive Business Analytics using R / Foreign Trade Procedure & Documentation / Advertising and Brand Management in Digital Era (4)

M5: Project Management (4)

Environmental Studies (2)

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VI

C12: Sales Management(4)

C13: Business Strategy (4)

C14: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance (4)

C15: Compensation Management / Security Analysis and Portfolio Management / Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning / Working Capital Management / Search Engine Optimization (4)

M6: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (4)

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Total

60 Credits

24 Credits

9 Credits

8 Credits

9 Credits

8 Credits

120

Exit Option:

  1. Students who complete six semesters of 120 credits will be awarded a UG Degree in Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA).
  2. Students securing 75% and above in Bachelors in Business Administration may opt for BBA with Research in the fourth year.

Program Outcomes:

  1. Students will be able to make informed decisions through the analysis of ideas and decisions from different perspectives.
  2. By the end of the program students will possess the required skills to become employable / self-employable in the industry of their own choice.
  3. Students will understand the ethical implications and maintain ethical standards concerning their work and social responsibilities.

VII

C16: Supply Chain Management (4)

C17: Business Research Methods (4)

C18: Customer Relationship Management (4)

C19: Performance Management System/Insurance and Risk Management/Data Mining and Warehousing/Public Private Partnership/Web Analytics (4)

M7: Management Information System (4)

*

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VIII

C20: Operations Management (4)

C21: E-Commerce (4)

C22: Brand Management (4)

C23: Industrial Relations and Labour Law/Financial Derivatives/ Time Series and Forecasting/ Partnership and HUF/Affiliate and Influencer Marketing (4)

M8: Statistical Analysis- using SPSS/JASP (4)

Research Project / Dissertation (12 Credits)

OR

C21, C22, C23

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Students who complete eight semesters of 160 credits will be awarded a UG Degree in Bachelors in Business Administration with Research/ Honors Program Outcomes:

  1. At the end of the program the students will be able to cope with the dynamic socio-technological changes and will be motivated to learn and contribute towards self, social, and national development.
  2. Students will be able to make informed decisions through analysis and interpretation using different analytical tools and the analysis of different perspectives.
  3. By the end of the program students will possess the required skills to become employable / self-employable in the industry of their own choice.
  4. Recognize the need and imbibe capabilities to adapt business practices to the evolving global socio-economic dynamics.

* Preparation for the Research Dissertation will start.

Admission Modalities

The University follows semester pattern for all its programs. Each academic year consists of two semesters. Continuous evaluation is carried out through mid-semester examinations, assignments, quizzes etc., culminating in an end semester examination. The students also have to undergo faculty supervised internships for practical training. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

  • The selection of applicants into the UG/PG programs of the University is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria made through screening of the applications.
  • Due weightage is given to academic distinction, honors and awards in sports, cultural events, extra-curricular activities viz debates, quizzes and adventure sports.
  • All applicants meeting the selection criteria will be given a provisional admission subject to verification of the documents at the time of registration and payment of fee.

Registration

  • All applicants having received the provisional admissions are required to present themselves with Original academic/other certificates and residence proof/HRDD Govt. of Sikkim allotment letters in case seeking fee concessions, for verification along with semester and other fees on the date of Registration.
  • In addition, photocopies are also required to be submitted for retention in their record with the University. Original certificates will be returned after verification

Admission Criteria

  • The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of applications and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.
  • Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.
  • The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process.

Special Reservation

  • There shall be a special provision for admission of applicants belonging to the State of Sikkim in any course of the ICFAI University, Sikkim, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the applicants meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred below.
  • Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.
  • The Government Quota students will be given a fee concession of 50% on program fees.
  • In addition to the Government quota, seats will be reserved with fee concession for applicants from the state of Sikkim, GTA area and the nearby North Bengal region as per the mandate of the University to serve the educational needs of the state of Sikkim and the nearby areas.

Anti-ragging & Anti-sexual Harassment

The ICFAI University provides a ragging free campus. The University follows the UGC guidelines and norms regarding the anti-ragging and anti-sexual harassment policies. The students are required to submit the duly signed affidavit for Anti-ragging at the time of admission to the University.

Application Modalities

Guidelines on how to Complete the Application Form :

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form :

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
  2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
  3. Please provide all available and correct information in appropriate sections.
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  5. Retain a photo copy of the Application Form along with documents stipulated.
  6. Demand Draft for Admission Fee (One Time) of ₹3,000/- as applicable for the program applied for, towards Admission Fee drawn in favor of “The ICFAI University, Sikkim-Fee Collection A/c” payable at Gangtok

Attested Copies of Certificates :

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate
  • Marksheets of Class XII / Degree Certificates (as may be applicable)
  • Fee concession (if applicable) requisite documents to be attached.
  • Nationality Certificate/Proof, for foreign students only.
  • Other certificates pertaining to academic and extra curricularactivities.

Submission of Application Form :

The completed application form along with the Admission Fee DD should be submitted or sent at the address given below

The ICFAI University, Sikkim, Ranka Road, Lower Sichey, Gangtok (Sikkim) - 737101.
E-mail: admissions@iusikkim.edu.in

The scanned application form and the Admission fee DD to be sent along with the courier consignment number to the e-mail address given above in case sent through mail or courier.

Fee Schedule

Admission Fee

Admission Fee (One Time) of ₹3,000/- for all programs is to be paid by all the students along with the application forms.

Exam Fee

All the students need to pay an amount of ₹2,000/- per semester for UG & PG programs towards Exam Fee along with the Program Fee.

Caution Deposit

All students are required to pay a Caution Deposit (One Time) of ₹5,000/- along with the First Semester Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest and after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

Program Fee

Students have to pay the fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be notified separately at the relevant time.

Program

Duration

Category

Fee in Rs. ** (Per Semester)

BBA (Hons.)

4 Years

Non Domicile

36,500

Domicile

28,000

Govt. Quota

20,000

* The ICFAI University, Sikkim is enabling an equal opportunity for all. However, limited seats will be available for SC & ST students with relaxation in the eligibility criteria as per the Govt. of Sikkim norms wherever applicable. Students awaiting for final year examination results are also eligible for admission. The Management reserves the right to accept or reject any application with valid ground/s.

# Note: Age restriction for Law Programs can be relaxed as per BCI guidelines.

** Fee Concession: The University provides 50% of the program fee concession to the students coming from Sikkim Government Quota and 30% to the students from North East States, GTA Region, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Bhutan and Nepal.

Remittance: All payments should be made by way of Demand Draft, banker’s cheque drawn in favor of “The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Gangtok, Sikkim. or through University website only.

Merit Scholarships

The ICFAI University Sikkim offers merit scholarships to students pursuing the UG & PG Programs. The scholarships are based on performance in Class XII (or equivalent)/ Graduation (or equivalent) and Semester-wise performance during the Program.

A. Merit Scholarships based on past academic record: Percentage of marks achieved in qualifying examination will decide the amount of scholarship. The Scholarship amount will be awarded in 2 equal instalments i.e. in the first and second semester of the program. The second instalment of the scholarship will be awarded on securing a minimum 8.00 GPA in the first semester. The students availing 50% program fee concession (i.e., Govt. Quota students) will not be eligible for scholarships based on Past Academic Record. However, they will be eligible for scholarships based on semester-wise performance. The scholarship details are as presented in the following table.

Aggregate % in qualifying examination

% of 1st Sem. program fee given as merit scholarship

≥ 90%

80%

≥ 80% - < 90%

70%

≥ 70% - < 80%

60%

≥ 60% - < 70%

50%

All subjects will be taken into consideration for calculating the percentage for Entry Level Scholarship.

B. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance: Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance (Details presented in the table given below). These scholarships are offered in addition to the scholarships based on the past academic record.

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I ≥ 9.00 Category II ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00 Category III ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50
% of Program fee of the semester will be awarded as scholarship 30% 22% 15%