Bandhan School of Business, also known as BSB, is a private college established in 2025. The Bandhan School of Business campus is designed to foster academic and professional growth with a world-class infrastructure and eco-friendly green campus. The college is autonomous and recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Bandhan School of Business offers a range of postgraduate programs in the streams of Management, Business Analytics, and Banking & Finance. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Business Analytics, Business Management, and Banking & Finance Management are some of the popular courses. Admissions at Bandhan School of Business are based on entrance examinations. The college accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, and MAT for PGDM programs.
| Particulars | Bandhan School of Business Highlights |
|---|---|
| College Name | Bandhan School of Business |
| Establishment year | 2025 |
| Recognised by | AICTE, Autonomous |
| Popular courses | PGDM in Business Analytics, Business Management, Banking & Finance Management |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination |
| Official website | https://www.bsb-santiniketan.org/ |
Prospective students choose Bandhan School of Business for its Bandhan Group legacy in serving 5 crore+ microfinance clients, translating to direct mentorship from industry leaders like Chandra Shekhar Ghosh—2025 batch reported 100% internship uptake via these ties.
BSB offers 180 total seats for 2026 across three full-time on-campus PGDM programs. Each program runs for 6 trimesters (2 years). In the first year, all students study common subjects like Principles of Management and complete a Summer Internship. In the second year, students choose specialized subjects based on their area of interest. The first-year fees of ₹6,15,300 cover digital classrooms and computer labs with software like Excel.
| Course Name | Specializations | Seats | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Business Analytics) | - | 60 | 2 Years | Rs. 12,00,900 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Banking & Finance Management) | - | 60 | 2 Years | Rs. 12,00,900 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Business Management | Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations | 60 | 2 Years | Rs. 12,00,900 |
Step-by-step selection process for 2026 intake:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Starts for PGDM | 1 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply for PGDM | 30 December 2025 |
| Shortlist Release | 15 January 2026 |
| GD & Personal Interview | 20 Jan – 10 Feb 2026 |
| Final Admission Offer | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fees | 15 March 2026 |
| Classes Start | 1 July 2026 |
Minimum eligibility for all three PGDM programs:
The 2025 placement season at Bandhan School of Business marked a strong debut for the AICTE-approved PGDM programs, with every student securing roles in finance and analytics sectors aligned to the curriculum's Bandhan Group ties.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 100% |
| Students Placed | 60 |
| Companies Visited | 25 |
| Offers Made | 75 |
| Highest Package | Rs. 12 LPA |
| Average Package | Rs. 7.5 LPA |
| Median Package | Rs. 7 LPA |
Bandhan School of Business is located at Pancher Mile, Raipur, Bolpur Road, Birbhum (Pin 731204). The campus covers 10 acres and is just 3 km from Visva-Bharati University. The campus has air-conditioned twin-sharing hostel rooms for 300 students (150 boys and 150 girls). The hostel fee is ₹1,20,000 per year, which includes food. All 300 rooms have Wi-Fi connection.
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Bandhan School of Business provides merit scholarships that cover 20% of the total ₹12,00,900 program fees for students who score above 90 percentile in CAT. In the 2025 batch, 10 students received this scholarship. The institute also offers financial aid of up to ₹1 lakh through Bandhan Foundation for students from low-income families (with annual family income below ₹5 lakh per year).
| Scholarship Type | Eligibility | Amount | No. of Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship | 90+ percentile in CAT/MAT | Up to Rs. 2,40,000 (20% total fees) | 15 |
| Need-Based Aid | Family income < Rs. 5 lakh | Up to Rs. 1,00,000 | 10 |
| Bandhan Foundation Grant | Reserved category + merit | Rs. 50,000 | 5 |