MG University BBM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, a NAAC A++ accredited affiliating university in Central Kerala, offers the Bachelor of Business Management [BBM] as a 3-year full-time undergraduate programme through select affiliated colleges. The BBM programme is a professional management degree that covers business administration, marketing, finance, human resources, operations, and entrepreneurship. The programme spans 6 semesters and is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business management principles and practices. The total fee for the programme is approximately Rs. 36,000 for the full 3-year duration at aided colleges, while self-financing colleges may charge higher fees. Admission is merit-based through the MGU Centralised Allotment Process (CAP), with no separate entrance exam required. The BBM is offered at select MGU-affiliated colleges including Baselios Poulose Second College, with approximately 50 seats per batch.

Admission for the 2026-27 academic year is upcoming and will commence after the publication of Kerala Plus Two (DHSE/VHSE) results, expected in May 2026. The CAP 2026 registration and allotment process is expected to begin in June-July 2026 based on the 2025 schedule pattern. Students are advised to monitor the official CAP portal at cap.mgu.ac.in for exact dates.

Key Points

• BBM is a professional management degree offered at select MGU-affiliated colleges, with limited seats (approximately 50 per batch).
• The programme covers core management subjects including Business Economics, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, and Entrepreneurship.
• BBM graduates are eligible to pursue MBA, M.Com, or other postgraduate management programmes.
• The programme is distinct from BBA in that it has a stronger focus on business management principles and practices.
• Admission is entirely merit-based through the MGU UGP CAP process, with no entrance exam required.

MGU BBM Fees

Tuition and Other Fees - BBM (Full Time, 3 Years)

• Hostel fees are not mandatory and vary by college.
• Hostel charges are collected separately by individual colleges and are not included in the above fee structure.
• Caution Deposit of Rs. 360 is refundable at the time of leaving the college, subject to no dues.
• Fees are subject to a 5% annual increase as per Government directives.
• The fee structure is as per the official MGU CAP fee schedule.
• Individual colleges may levy additional fees such as development fee, PTA fee, etc., which are college-specific.

MGU BBM Admission 2026

MGU UG CAP 2026 - Admission Schedule (BBM)

The 2025 UG CAP schedule ran from July 15 to August 29, 2025.

The 2026 schedule will follow a similar pattern after Plus Two results.

Exact dates will be published at cap.mgu.ac.in/ugpcap2026.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Plus Two / Higher Secondary) or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
• A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination is generally required (40% for SC/ST candidates).
• Students from any stream (Science, Commerce, Humanities) are eligible to apply.

Admission Process

• Register online on the MGU UGP CAP portal (cap.mgu.ac.in/ugpcap2026) after Plus Two results are published.
• Enter Plus Two marks and fill in college/programme preferences in order of priority.
• Allotment is done purely on merit based on Plus Two marks and the options submitted.
• After allotment, pay the university fee online and report to the allotted college for admission within the stipulated dates.
• Candidates not satisfied with the allotment can participate in subsequent supplementary allotment rounds.
• Admission is finalised upon payment of college fees and submission of original documents at the college.

MGU BBM Scholarships 2026

Scholarships

• E-Grantz is the primary scholarship portal for SC/ST/OBC students in Kerala and covers tuition fees and maintenance allowance.
• State Merit Scholarship applications are typically invited in the first semester; students must apply through the DCE scholarship portal.
• Scholarship deadlines are announced annually; students should check dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in and scholarships.gov.in regularly.