Universal Business School, (UBS) Karjat

1. The Application Procedure

• Online Registration: Go to the UBS website and complete the program-specific online application form.

• Application Fee: Depending on the program, pay the application fee.

2. Entrance exams

• for PGDM, Global MBA, MBA, and XAT: Send in results from accredited admission tests such as the UBSAT (UBS Admission Test), CAT, GMAT, XAT, or CMAT.

• You can choose to take the UBS UBSAT if you haven't taken any of the national exams.

• For BBA/BBA+MBA: Please submit your UBSAT results or results from comparable national entrance exams, such as the SAT.

• Additionally, results from the 10+2 exam with at least 60% are needed for the combined BBA+MBA program.

3. Individual Interview (PI)

• Those that make the short list will be invited to a personal interview. Either in-person or online interviewing is possible.

• The purpose of the PI is to evaluate the candidate's leadership potential, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and program motivation.

4. Written Ability Test (WAT) and Group Discussion (GD) (For MBA/PGDM)

• A Written Ability Test (WAT) or Group Discussion (GD) may be required for some MBA and PGDM programs following the entrance test but before the in-person interview.

5. Letter of Offer

• The applicants who pass the entrance exam will receive a preliminary offer letter based on their performance in the GD/WAT (if applicable), PI, and entrance exam.

• A candidate's academic history, employment experience (for MBA/PGDM candidates), entrance exam results, and PI/GD performance are all taken into account during the final selection process.

6. Confirmation of Acceptance and Admission

• When a candidate receives an offer of admission, they have to accept it by paying the required admission confirmation fee.

• In accordance with the UBS charge schedule, the remaining admission cost must be paid.

7. Verification of Documents

• Upon acceptance of the offer, candidates are required to turn in their official transcripts (grades, diplomas, test results, etc.) for validation.

• It may be necessary to submit extra paperwork, such as copies of your passport, for foreign programs.

8. Program Initiation

• Upon completion of all requirements, candidates will get information regarding the program start date.

1. Scholarships awarded on merit

• Scholarships are given out according to applicants' entrance exam results and academic standing.

• Tuition waivers may be granted to students who perform highly on entry tests such as the CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, or UBSAT.

2. Scholarships for Students from Poor Families

• The goal of UBS is to assist students from economically disadvantaged groups. There can be specific scholarships offered to guarantee inclusion.

3. Sports and Extracurricular Achievement Scholarships

• Scholarships may be available to students who succeed in extracurricular activities such as sports to promote their involvement and development in these fields.

4. Scholarships for early birds

• Early bird scholarships offer tuition price reductions to applicants who finish their admissions process ahead of schedule.

5. Scholarships based on Need

• Students may receive financial aid depending on their need and financial status.

6. Scholarships Abroad

• Certain scholarships or fee waivers may be available to international students based on their qualifications and the program they have applied for.

Internship Opportunities

• Fields Available:

  • Human Resources

  • Finance

  • Marketing

  • Operations

• Selection Process:

  • Aptitude tests

  • Group Discussions (GD)

  • Personal Interviews (PI)

• Stipend:

  • Ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 per month.

• Projects:

  • Companies assign projects to interns.

• Pre-Placement Offers (PPO):

  • Interns may receive PPOs based on performance.

Placement Experience

• Eligibility:

  • Students become eligible for placements from the 3rd semester.

• Company Engagement:

  • 150+ companies visit the campus for placements.

  • Over 1,000 job offers have been made.

• Highest Package:

  • The highest salary package offered is ₹22 LPA.

• Placement Rate:

  • 95% of students secure placements.

  • Focus on being among the top 20% for better opportunities.

Additional Insights

• Early Placement Support:

  • The institute starts providing placement assistance from day one of the course.

  • Support includes resume building and soft skills training.

• Notable Recruiters:

  • Companies like Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Eclerx, and Mbank recruit from the college.

• Success Rate:

  • Approximately 90% of the batch was placed before the course concluded.

• Personal Experience:

  • Interned at Nykaa in the performance marketing team, gaining practical experience in digital marketing.