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Admissions  /  BBA (Professional – Finance and Accountancy)
Undergraduate · Bachelor of Business Administration

BBA (Professional – Finance and Accountancy)

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Designed with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), this BBA offers a thirteen-paper exemption from regular CIMA papers and integrates the CGMA Finance Leadership Program, alongside qualifications such as the Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting.

More info about Programme Download brochure AICP&CIMA brochure

About BBA CIMA:
Refer the BBA CIMA brochure to know about the additional fee payable towards Miles and the exam structure.

Entrance testSMAT (on campus) · 60 MCQs, 1 hour
Duration3 years
Application fee₹800 (non-refundable)

About the Programme

St. Joseph’s College of Commerce has designed the BBA (Professional Finance and Accountancy) programme in collaboration with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

CIMA is the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants. The unique blend of management accounting, financial accounting and business-focused subjects offered by the qualified and experienced staff at St. Joseph’s College of Commerce and the acclaimed professionals produce competent and confident Chartered Global Management Accountants who can lead their organizations to sustainable success.

BBA (Professional – Finance and Accountancy) is integrated with the CGMA Finance Leadership Program which is a digital-first learning program and is similar in scope plus rigor to a master’s degree. Students will learn the finance, business, digital, people and leadership skills that employers are looking for, today and in the future. The programme not only offers a fourteen-paper exemption from the regular CIMA papers but also gives an opportunity to students to gain qualifications like Diploma in Management Accounting and Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting as they pursue this program. It is mandatory for the students to take the CIMA Case study exams starting from the 3rd semester.

Eligibility

Candidates must have completed 12 years of schooling through an examination conducted by a recognised Board/University, having passed the +2 level (ISC / CBSE / Karnataka PU Board / other State Boards / International Boards) in any stream, from a recognised board in India or abroad.

Entrance Exam

  • The Entrance Examination for the Bachelor of Business Administration (Professional – Finance and Accountancy) Programme will be conducted on campus.
  • Only NRI candidates can opt for the online mode of the admission process (with an additional fee of Rs. 1,500).

Admission Details (Phase 1)

Last date for application Download E-Admit Card for SCAT Round 1: Offline Entrance Exam SCAT Round 2: Subject Knowledge Interview Round 3: Personal Interview and Document Verification
Thursday, 3 December, 2026 Monday, 7 December, 2026 (Timings will be notified in the E-admit Card) (Timings will be notified in the E-admit Card) (Timings will be notified in the E-admit Card)

Round 1: St. Joseph's Management Aptitude Test (SMAT)

Candidates will be tested in the areas of Basic and Advanced Accounts, Finance, English Language Skills, Mathematics, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Data Interpretation. The entrance exam paper will be for 60 marks, comprising 60 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with one mark each. The examination will last for one hour.

SMAT Question Paper Pattern:

  • Section I: Basic Accountancy and Finance, Advanced Accountancy and Finance
  • Section II: English Language Skills, Mathematics & Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation

Guidelines:

  • Section I will consist of 30 questions.
  • Section II will consist of 30 questions.
  • All questions are compulsory.
  • There will be no negative marking.

Only candidates provisionally selected from Round 1 shall be notified by email. Candidates who are not selected will not receive any further communication.

Round 2: Subject Knowledge Interview

Provisionally selected candidates will be assessed on their knowledge of Accountancy and Finance (portions from Class XI and XII syllabus). Candidates are required to attend this round along with their e-admit card, in formal attire.

Candidates provisionally shortlisted for the personal interview will be notified by email. No email will be sent to candidates who are not shortlisted.

Round 3: Personal Interview and Document Verification

Provisionally selected candidates are required to attend the personal interview round along with their parents in formal attire, and must carry the below documents for verification.

Documents required for the interview (original and photocopy) of:

  1. Printout of the filled-in online application form
  2. Valid ID (Updated Aadhaar)
  3. Class X marks card
  4. Class XI marks card
  5. Class XII marks card (if available)
  6. Caste certificate (if applicable)
  7. A letter from the Parish Priest (if Catholic)
  8. E-admit card

Fee Structure

Admission Registration fee (Non-Refundable): Rs. 5,000.

Amount (in Indian Rupees- INR)
YearKarnataka PU BoardOther State/CBSE/ISCInternational Boards/NRIForeign Nationals
1st year (2027–28)2,95,0003,32,0004,50,0005,24,000
2nd year (2028–29, approx.)3,18,0003,18,0003,18,0003,18,000
3rd year (2029–30, approx.)3,43,0003,43,0003,43,0003,43,000

Additional Fees (if applicable)

ParticularsAmount (in Indian Rupees- INR)
Two-wheeler parking (per annum)6,500
Additional English / second language (per annum)12,000
CIMA registration & exam fee (approx., subject to change)90,000

Application Procedure

Guidelines for filling the application:

  • Candidates awaiting results from ISC/CBSE/ Karnataka PU Board/Other State Boards/International Boards can submit their application forms online.
  • Candidates are required to provide their email, parent's email, and mobile numbers for communication purposes.
  • Candidates will have to pay the application fee of Rs.800/- which is non-refundable. The fee must be paid through the Online Payment gateway.
  • Candidates must have a scanned copy of the recent colour passport size (35mm X 45mm or 98px X 128px) photograph in formal attire on a white background in less than 100 KB. (MM= Millimeter; px =Pixels) in jpg/jpeg format. The photo should not be blurred or defaced. Selfies and cropped images are not acceptable.
  • Class X | XII | to be used as a reference document to enter personal details such as name, parent name, date of birth etc.
  • Marks for each subject, including languages, should be entered in the marks field.
  • A copy of the final examination Marks card of X | XI and Class XII (if available) must be uploaded as required.
  • Ignorance of any of the above guidelines will disqualify the candidate's application.
  • Incomplete or incorrect applications will be automatically rejected.
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Step1

Application form to be filled (fill in all applicable fields) and submitted online through the college website (www.sjcc.edu.in).

2

Step2

On the success of the payment transaction and submission of the online application please note down the 8-digit Application Number generated by the software. The same should be quoted for all further correspondences during the time of admissions.

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Step3 (Mandatory)

As soon as the results are announced the marks should be entered online and submitted online on or before the deadlines mentioned on the website.

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Step4

The final list of the provisionally selected candidates and the schedule of the interview/orientation can be viewed on the website and applicant login. Provisionally selected candidates will be intimated through applicant login/E-mail.

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Step5

Applicants who are selected for the interview/orientation should bring along with them the hard copy of:
• Printout of the filled-in online application form
• Valid ID (Aadhar, Passport etc.)
• Class X marks card
• Class XI marks card
• Class XII marks card (if available)
• Caste certificate (if Applicable)
• Valid ID (Updated Aadhar, Passport etc.)
• E-admit card.

Upload a recent passport-style photograph (35mm × 45mm / 98×128px, under 100KB, JPG/JPEG, formal attire, plain white background — no selfies or cropped photos). Read the guidelines carefully: incomplete or incorrect applications are automatically rejected.

Applicant User Manual

A step-by-step guide to using the online applicant portal — registration, filling the form, uploading documents and making payment.

Open User Manual

Important dates

Last date to applyThursday, 3 December 2026
Download admit cardMonday, 7 December 2026
Round 1 — SAT-Eng
Round 2 — Subject knowledge assessment
Round 3 — Personal interview
Phase 2 Application OpensMonday 21, December 2026
The e-admit card must be kept with you throughout the admission process, along with a valid photo ID; issue of the e-admit card does not imply eligibility criteria are satisfied. If you're unable to download it, contact admissions@sjcc.edu.in or call 9620779157 / 7406211823 well before your entrance exam date.

General Instructions

  • The e-admit card is required to be kept with the candidate throughout the admission process.
  • All students must keep a valid ID proof (such as Driving Licence/Passport/Electoral ID/Updated Aadhaar Card) along with aptitude test admit cards. Passport and visa page if from outside India.
  • Candidates should download their admit card from their applicant portal (download admit card) on the dates mentioned.
  • Candidates will not be allowed for Round 2 if they do not meet the minimum eligibility conditions.
  • In case the candidate has applied for two or more programmes, date/time will be notified in advance. Candidates are requested to check the website for details.
  • The responsibility of satisfying the eligibility criteria for the entrance exam lies with the candidate. Issue of the e-admit card for the selection process does not imply that the eligibility criteria are satisfied.

The college does not demand capitation/donations for admissions. In case such a demand is made by anyone, it is requested to bring it to the notice, in writing, to the Vice President, Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society, Jesuit Nivas, 35, Museum Road, Bengaluru – 560 025.

The decision of the Admissions Committee at St. Joseph's College of Commerce is final and binding in all matters concerning admissions.