Content Curator | Updated on - Apr 8, 2026

Vishwakarma University (VU), Pune offers the Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons/Res) as a 3-year, 6-semester full-time undergraduate programme under the Faculty of Commerce and Management. The programme provides a comprehensive understanding of business management covering Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Supply Chain, and Entrepreneurship. Students can choose from 7 specialisation streams including Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Business and Analytics. The 162-credit programme follows CBCS and OBE frameworks. The total programme fee for the standard 3-year BBA (Hons.) is Rs. 5,55,000 for the 2026-27 batch. Under NEP 2020, students may opt for a 4th year to earn the BBA (Research) degree. The programme is popular for its strong industry connect, diverse specialisations, and the recognition it has received including the AICTE-CII Platinum Award and Times Top 50 BBA Schools in India ranking.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are currently open. Admission is based on MAH BBA CET / CUET / VUNET scores, with a minimum of 45% marks in 12th (40% for reserved categories). Students can apply online or offline by paying a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 2,000 and securing provisional admission with a first instalment of Rs. 25,000. The last date for admission without cancellation penalty is August 31, 2026.

Key Points

3-year, 6-semester full-time programme with an optional 4th year for BBA (Research) under NEP 2020.
7 specialisation streams available: Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Business and Analytics.
162-credit programme under CBCS/OBE framework with diverse pedagogical approaches.
Exposure through Corporate Shadowing and Mentoring, Corporate Interviews, Entrepreneurship Cell, Internships (Summer/Winter), Industry Visits, and Guest Lectures.
Faculty of Commerce and Management recognised by U-Multirank World Rankings of Universities 2019-2020.
Department conferred with AICTE-CII Platinum Award for Industry Linkages.
Times BBA Education Rankings 2019: VU ranked among Top 50 BBA Schools in India, 6th Best in Maharashtra.
Times B School Rankings 2023: VU among Top 10 Emerging Universities in India.
Admission requires MAH BBA CET / CUET / VUNET score (non-zero score accepted).
Open to students from all streams (Science, Commerce, Arts) with minimum 45% in 12th (40% for reserved categories).

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VU BBA Fees

The total programme fee for BBA (Hons.) at Vishwakarma University for the 2026-27 batch is Rs. 5,55,000 for the standard 3-year programme, with a year-on-year incremental structure. The first-year tuition fee is Rs. 1,80,000. Students opting for the 4th year BBA (Research) under NEP 2020 will pay an additional Rs. 1,95,000, making the total Rs. 7,50,000 for 4 years. In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 2,000 and a provisional admission fee of Rs. 25,000 (which forms part of the first instalment of tuition fees).

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year I	Year II	Year III	Year IV (Research, Optional)	Total (3 Years)
Tuition Fees	Rs. 1,80,000	Rs. 1,85,000	Rs. 1,90,000	Rs. 1,95,000	Rs. 5,55,000
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)	Rs. 2,000	-	-	-	Rs. 2,000
Total Fees (Tuition + Application)	Rs. 1,82,000	Rs. 1,85,000	Rs. 1,90,000	Rs. 1,95,000	Rs. 5,57,000

Hostel Fees

Hostel Component	Amount
Hostel Charges (per year, depending on seat type)	Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000
Includes	Mess (Breakfast + Dinner) + Refundable Deposit of Rs. 5,000
Laundry	Charged separately

Application fee of Rs. 2,000 is non-refundable.
Provisional admission fee of Rs. 25,000 (first instalment) is part of the tuition fee; Rs. 24,000 is refunded if admission is cancelled before the cut-off date as per norms.
If admission is cancelled before August 31, 2026, the balance amount (after deductions) will be refunded.
If admission is cancelled after August 31, 2026, no fees will be refunded.
Refund is processed within 15 working days via RTGS/NEFT.
Hostel is optional and not included in the Total Fees above.
Students opting for the 4th year BBA (Research) will pay an additional Rs. 1,95,000, making the total tuition fee Rs. 7,50,000 for 4 years.

VU BBA Admission 2026

Admissions to the BBA (Hons.) programme at Vishwakarma University for 2026-27 are currently open. Admission requires a valid entrance exam score (MAH BBA CET / CUET / VUNET) along with a minimum of 45% marks in 12th (40% for reserved categories) from any stream. Applications can be submitted online or in person at the campus admission cell.

College Admission Dates

Event	Date / Status
Admissions Open for 2026-27	Open (as of March 2026)
Application Form Submission (Online/Offline)	Ongoing
Provisional Admission (Step 1 - Application Fee Payment)	Ongoing
Provisional Admission (Step 2 - First Instalment Payment)	Ongoing
Last Date for Admission without Penalty	August 31, 2026
Batch Commencement (Tentative)	July/August 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
MAH BBA CET 2026	Exam Date	April 28 to April 30, 2026
CUET UG 2026	Admit Card (Tentative)	May 5, 2026
CUET UG 2026	Exam Date	May 11 to May 31, 2026
CUET UG 2026	Result (Tentative)	July 4, 2026
VUNET (VU National Entrance Test)	Registration	Ongoing (check www.vupune.ac.in)

Note: A non-zero score in any of the above exams is accepted for admission. Students are advised to appear for MAH BBA CET as it is the primary state-level entrance exam for BBA admissions in Maharashtra.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 12th (10+2) or equivalent examination from any stream from a recognised board.
Alternatively, completed a 3-year Diploma from a recognised Board or University.
Minimum 45% marks in qualifying examination for Open Category; 40% for Reserved Category.
Valid score in MAH BBA CET / CUET / VUNET (non-zero score accepted).

Admission Process

Appear for MAH BBA CET 2026 (April 28-30, 2026) and/or CUET UG 2026 (May 11-31, 2026) and/or register for VUNET at vunet.edupluscampus.com.
Visit www.vupune.ac.in and click on "Apply for Admission" or visit the campus admission cell (Building No. 5, Ground Floor, Kondhwa, Pune).
Fill in the Basic Information (Application Form) and pay Rs. 2,000 (non-refundable) as the application fee.
Fill in the Detailed Provisional Admission Form and pay Rs. 25,000 as the first instalment to secure provisional admission.
Upload required documents including entrance exam scorecard, 10th and 12th marksheets, domicile/birth certificate, Aadhaar card, passport-size photographs, etc.
Reserved category students must additionally submit Caste Certificate, Caste Validity, and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate.
Admission cell verifies eligibility and documents; confirmation of admission is communicated via email.
Pay remaining fee instalments as per the schedule communicated by the university.

VU BBA Scholarships 2026

Vishwakarma University offers scholarships to meritorious and specific category students. The university has awarded scholarships totalling Rs. 50 lakhs to students across programmes. Students from EWS, government employee families, and defence/police backgrounds may be eligible for fee concessions.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Concession	Eligibility	Amount / Benefit
VU Merit-Based Scholarship	Outstanding academic performance in previous qualifying exam or at VU	Varies; awarded annually based on merit
EWS Fee Concession	Students with valid EWS certificate	Up to 50% fee reduction (as reported by students)
Government Employee Ward Concession	Children of government employees	Up to 10% fee reduction
Defence / Police Background Concession	Students from defence or police families	Fee concession (amount varies; confirm with admissions office)
Maharashtra Government Scholarships (EBC, OBC, SC/ST)	Students from reserved categories with valid certificates	As per Maharashtra government norms
Vishwakarma Educational Trust Scholarship	Students admitted to first year with good academic marks in 10th/12th	As per trust norms; apply through the university
Bank Loans (SBI, HDFC, Oriental Bank of Commerce)	All eligible students	Education loan facilitation through university tie-ups

Merit-based scholarships are awarded at the end of each academic year based on performance.
Government scholarships require submission of relevant caste/income certificates; students should apply through the Maharashtra government scholarship portal.
For the latest scholarship amounts and deadlines, contact the Student Facilitation Centre (SFC) at VU or visit www.vupune.ac.in.

Vishwakarma University Pune BBA {Hons.} Ranking

TOI Ranking

#59 out of 100 in India 2026

#8th in Pune

#23 in Maharashtra

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VU BBA FAQs

Ques. What specialisations are available in BBA (Hons.) at Vishwakarma University?

Ans. VU offers 7 specialisation streams in BBA: Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Business and Analytics. Students can choose a Major specialisation and a Minor specialisation based on their interests. Specialisations are offered subject to a minimum of 10% of admitted students opting for that stream.

Ques. Is BBA (Hons.) at VU a 3-year or 4-year programme?

Ans. The standard BBA (Hons.) at VU is a 3-year, 6-semester programme. Under NEP 2020, students who wish to pursue a research-oriented degree can continue for a 4th year to earn the BBA (Research) degree. The 4th year involves a research component and is optional. The total fee for 3 years is Rs. 5,55,000 and for 4 years (with Research) is Rs. 7,50,000.

Ques. Can students from Science or Arts background apply for BBA (Hons.) at VU?

Ans. Yes. The eligibility criteria state that students who have passed 12th (10+2) from any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts) with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) are eligible to apply. There is no stream restriction for BBA at VU Pune. One student testimonial even mentions completing BBA from a Medical background.

Ques. What are the career options after BBA (Hons.) from Vishwakarma University?

Ans. Graduates can work in Manufacturing firms as Operations Managers, Logistics Managers, Procurement Specialists; in Sales and Marketing as Sales Executives, Management Trainees, Assistant Brand Managers; in the BFSI sector as Financial Analysts, Credit Managers, Insurance Agents, Investor Relationship Managers; in HR departments as Recruiters, Training Specialists, HR Administrators; in Academics and Research; in Government undertakings; or start their own business.

Ques. What industry exposure does VU provide for BBA students?

Ans. VU provides industry exposure through Corporate Shadowing and Mentoring, Corporate Interviews, Entrepreneurship Cell activities, Summer/Winter Internships, Industry Visits and Study Tours, Guest Lectures and Training, Thematic Seminars and Workshops, and Co-curricular Learning Interactions including Talks, Conferences, Summits, and Competitions. Students have also participated in events like the Zerodha Quiz Competition and Innovation Fest.

Ques. How is BBA (Hons.) at VU different from BBA (International Business) at VU?

Ans. BBA (Hons.) is the general BBA programme where students can choose from 7 specialisations including International Business as one of the options. BBA (International Business) or BBA-IB is a dedicated programme with a focused curriculum on global business, international trade, cross-cultural management, and foreign languages. Students who are specifically interested in a career in international business may prefer BBA-IB, while those who want flexibility to explore multiple domains should opt for BBA (Hons.).