1. Whether the MBA Degree offered by you at Bangalore is recognized by AICTE?
The MBA Degree Programme is offered by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Since, Bharathiar University is Established by Government of Tamil Nadu by an Under Bharathiar University Act, 1981 (Act 1 of 1982) Recognised by UGC (1985), and Accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade, All other degrees awarded by them is legal and valid for employment / Government Jobs / UPSC etc. and equally valid for pursuing higher education in India / Abroad. AICTE is does not have any jurisdiction over Universities / Deemed Universities since, universities are regulated and governed by UGC Act 1956. A degree awarded by Universities is legal and valid for the appointment as faculty member in AICTE approved institutions.


2. Whether the MBA Degree is offered by you at Bangalore is under Distance Mode / Correspondence Course?
No, it is neither correspondence course (distance learning) nor part-time course. The MBA Degree offered by us at Bangalore is under Partner Institution Programme with Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Actually, it is Bharathiar University (BU) Programme offered by them, using our physical and intellectual infrastructure. All the Candidates are admitted to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore with the help of FARE, Bangalore (Partner Institution). Those who admitted to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore under Partner Institution Programme are Bonafide Students of BU, Coimbatore. Though the programme is offered at Bangalore under Flexi Time mode, the effective face to face mode of teaching is there and the MBA can be completed in 2 years (4 Semesters).

3. Whether the MBA Degree offered by you at Bangalore is a valid and recognized Degree for Government Jobs and Higher Studies (PhD)?
Yes. The MBA Degree offered by us at Bangalore is valid and recognized Degree for Government Jobs and Higher Studies (PhD). It is offered at Bangalore under Partner Institution Programme with Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
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4. What are the Advantages of your MBA Programme?
The various advantages are listed below;
• MBA Degree from Government University (Bharathiar University, Established by Govt. of Tamil Nadu) and Accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade, Ranked No. 2 among the Indian Universities (Arts & Science) other than Technical Universities / Institutes of National Importance.
• Contemporary Curriculum
• Outdoor Training / Internships
• Practical Learning and Applications
• Business Simulation
• Value Added Programmes
• Flexi Timing MBA (yet able to complete in 2 years) suitable for Working Professionals / Fresher who wish to take up part-time job / pursue Dual Degree
• Those who are already employed are looking for employment to support their own studies can seek admission to our MBA Programme and able to complete the degree in 2 years.
• Statement of Marks Card / Grade Card and MBA Degree Certificate does not have any mentioning like “Correspondence Course” or “Distance Education”, since it is under Partner Institution Programme (Centre for Participatory and On-line Programme – CPOP) of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
• Learning MBA while you are earning is possible
• Real Life Corporate / Industry exposure / Experience and Earning is possible


5. How I get value addition by attending your MBA Programme?
• Flexi Timing MBA (yet able to complete in 2 years) suitable for Working Professionals / Fresher who wish to take up part-time job / pursue Dual Degree
• Learning MBA while you are earning is possible
• Real Life Corporate / Industry exposure / Experience and Earning is possible
6. Is there any value for money in your MBA Programme?
Yes! There is greater value for money in our MBA Programme.
7. Is there any provision to work and learn the MBA Programme at your Institute?
Yes! Suitable arrangements are made to get employed while one can study our MBA Programme under Partner Institution of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore at Bangalore.

8. What are all the Specializations you offer at your MBA Programme?
• Telecom Management
• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Investment Management
• Human Resource Management
• Retail Management
• Information System Management
• Service Management
• Tourism and Hotel Management
• Hospital Management


9. What is the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) of your MBA Programme?
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) offers flexibility in the learning process by offering foundation courses, core courses and electives based on the choice of the learner. In CBCS continuous evaluation of the students in all the semesters is done through Internal Assessment Examinations, assignments, Seminars, Project Work etc. Course contents of MBA programme is designed to meet the ever changing requirements of the industry/job market/needs of society. Read More >>

10. Where can I get the detailed Syllabus of your MBA Programme?

Visit our Website:

http://fareindia.org/downloads.htm or

http://b-u.ac.in/links/syllabus_all.html


11. What is the evaluation system of your MBA Programme?
At the end of each semester, the Bharathiar University, Coimbatore conducts regular examinations for MBA programme. Exam Centre will be at Bangalore. To qualify for a pass, a student should secure minimum 50% marks in the examination, in case of MBA Exams. Double valuation is followed for all PG programmes including MBA. In case of the difference between the marks awarded in the first and the second evaluation exceed 14 marks, and then the paper is referred to a third examiner. The examination wing is fully computerised to maintain confidentiality and ensure quick services. Internal Marks are awarded based on the continuous assessment.

12. All the students admitted to your MBA Programme are they bonafide students of Bharathiar University?
Yes! All the students admitted to our MBA Programme at Partner Institutions in Bangalore are also bonafide students of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

13. How and who will conduct the Semester examinations of your MBA Programme?
At the end of each semester, the Bharathiar University, Coimbatore conducts regular examinations for MBA programme. Exam Centre will be at Bangalore. The examinations are conducted simultaneously for partner institutions along with affiliated colleges of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. After the exams are over, there will be central evaluation at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and the university announces the results and issue statement of marks. During the Annual Convocation of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore MBA Degree will be awarded for the successful candidates.

14. Who will issue the Statement of Marks and MBA Degree Certificate for those who completed successfully your MBA Programme?
After the exams are over, there will be central evaluation at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and the university announces the results and issue statement of marks. During the Annual Convocation of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore MBA Degree will be awarded for the successful candidates.

15. Do you have any Placement Assistance at your campus?
Yes! We have Placement Assistance Cell. Even fresher are given assistance to get employed at the beginning of the MBA programme itself.

16. Will you provide any Course Material at your campus?
Yes! Every semester all the candidates will be provided with good quality text books / reference books published by standard publishers covering entire the syllabus. Also, along with the text books relevant CD / DVD having appropriate additional resource / materials in the form of text / audio / video will be provided.

17. Will you provide Laptop at your campus?
Yes! We are providing Laptop for every interested candidate. However, conditions apply.

18. Will you provide any opportunity to work with industry/corporate at your campus?
Yes! One can get ample opportunity to work with corporate world / industry to earn a real professional management skills along with the contemporary MBA degree with hands-on experience.


19. Will you provide any opportunity to conduct or to attend Management Meets / Conferences / Workshops etc at your campus?
Yes! Regularly Business Meets/Conferences/Seminars/Workshops/Symposia will be organised to bring the contemporary management practices to the campus. Variety of knowledge related events will be part of the Teaching Learning Pedagogy. Read More… (Pedagogy)

20. Will you provide any assistance/opportunity to undergo various Soft Skill / Personality Development Courses at your campus?
Yes! Separate professional team along with various market leaders are available at our campus to train and provide opportunities to the interested students.

21. What is the average salary package that I can expect after successful completion of the MBA program from FARE?
The answer to this question would depend on the status of the student whether fresh graduate or working professional. The market indications are that a fresh graduate would command a salary range between 1.4 to 2.2 Lacs per annum whereas a working professional would command between 3 to 7.2 Lacs per annum depending on the type of experience and companies worked for with past track record etc.


Program Duration and Employment

22. How long does it typically take to complete the Flexi timing MBA/Evening MBA/Weekend MBA Program?
Minimum 2 Years to complete the Flexi timing MBA/Evening MBA/Weekend MBA Program.

23. How long do I have to complete the MBA degree?
Maximum 5 years to complete the MBA degree.

24. Do I need to be employed throughout my tenure at Bangalore?
No! It is not necessary to be employed throughout your tenure at Bangalore. If your job profile demands travel / migration, you can do so and continue the MBA programme through flexi timing.
How Applications Are Evaluated and Selections are Made

25. What areas of the application are evaluated and what weight is put on each area?
Batchelor Degree from any recognized University by UGC / MHRD is eligible. Those who are awaiting final semester / year results should submit their Statement of Marks / Grade Card / Provisional Certificate before the commencement of the MBA Programme.
Minimum Pass is eligible to get admission into MBA programme. However, higher percentage of marks and / or with CAT/MAT scores will get preference during the selection process. Similarly, candidates with work experience will get preference. There is no age limit.

26. What is the average Percentage/GPA in Bachelors Degree, work experience, and age of admitted students?
Minimum Pass is eligible to get admission into MBA programme. However, higher percentage of marks and / or with CAT/MAT scores will get preference during the selection process. Similarly, candidates with work experience will get preference. There is no age limit.
Application Materials


27. How can I get a brochure and an application?
Visit our Website http://fareindia.org/downloads.htm

28. What are your application deadlines?
Last Date for Submitting Application for MBA Programme is 21 June 2010.

29. What is the average Percentage of Marks/GPA in Bachelors Degree, work experience, and age of admitted students?
Minimum Pass is eligible to get admission into MBA programme. However, higher percentage of marks and / or with CAT/MAT scores will get preference during the selection process. Similarly, candidates with work experience will get preference. There is no age limit.

30. I already have a graduate degree and have taken the CAT/MAT. Do I still need to take any entrance test?
No need to take entrance exam. You will get preference over other candidates who have not got the CAT/MAT score.
Application Process


31. How do I know if my application is complete?
Check with our Admission Cell or forward the softcopy of your application through e-mail (fareinfo@gmail.com) to verify the correctness of your application.


32. How long does it take for an application to be reviewed?
One day or three hours are required to review your application based on the number of applications received by the Admission Cell.


33. May I apply to the Full-Time MBA, Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs at the same time?
One single application is sufficient. You can choose Flexi Timing or you can have an opportunity to migrate seamlessly from one mode to other (Full-Time MBA / Evening MBA / Weekend MBA Programmes).


Application Fee

34. My employer will reimburse me the application fee, but I will need a receipt.
Yes! You will be provided with receipt for the cost of application


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35. I received my undergraduate degree Statement of marks for 5 Semesters. I am yet to get
6th Semester Result and Final Provisional Degree Certificate. Can I apply? Will that be OK?
Yes! You can apply. However, you need to submit your final semester Statement of Marks / Grade Card / Provisional Certificate before the commencement of the MBA Programme.


Class Visit

36. I want to sit in on a class. Is there a formal procedure, or do I just walk in?
Yes! After the payment of first semester fees you will be provided with an Admission Letter and ID card with University Enrollment number, with that you can attend the regular classes based on your choice of timing / flexi timing.


37. I would like to contact a student in my area. Can you put me in touch with someone?
This is the First batch of MBA with Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. However, if you would like to contact some of our old M.Tech Students we wish to provide their details.


Financial Aid

38. Is financial aid available to Flexi time MBA/Evening MBA or Weekend MBA students?
Yes! Financial Assistance through Bank Loan is available for eligible candidates (Fresher / Working Professionals under all categories (Full-Time MBA / Evening MBA / Weekend MBA Programmes))