Bandhan School of Business (BSB) in Santiniketan offers three 2-year PGDM programs with Specialisation like: Business Analytics, Banking & Finance Management, and Business Management. Each program has 60 seats, making a total of 180 seats. Students need entrance exam scores from CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, or CUET, and must clear Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.
Here are the important details for the Bandhan School of Business PGDM Courses offered for the 2026 academic year. Students can review the eligibility, fees, specializations, and other details for each course.
| Details | PGDBA (Business Analytics) | PGDBFM (Banking & Finance Management) | PGDBM (Business Management) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Eligibility Requirements | Bachelor's degree (min 3 years) with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) | Bachelor's degree (min 3 years) with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) | Bachelor's degree (min 3 years) with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) |
| Selection Criteria | CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/CUET + GD/PI + Academics + Diversity | CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/CUET + GD/PI + Academics + Diversity | CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/CUET + GD/PI + Academics + Diversity |
| Seat Intake (2026) | 60 seats | 60 seats | 60 seats |
| Specializations | - | - | Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations |
| Delivery Mode | Regular Offline | Regular Offline | Regular Offline |
Yes, all three programs (Business Management, Banking & Finance, Business Analytics) have the same first-year subjects. Students study Principles of Management, Financial Management, Marketing, HR, Operations, Quantitative Techniques, and complete a mandatory Summer Internship Project worth 1 credit. This gives every student a strong management foundation before specialization begins.
The second year focuses on banking subjects: Risk Management in Banks, Treasury Management, Credit Appraisal & Risk Assessment, Fintech in Banking, Investment Banking, International Banking & Forex, and Derivatives. Students complete a 9-credit Industry Internship and Capstone Project, which gives them practical experience at Bandhan Bank and other financial institutions.
Yes, in Trimesters IV, V, and VI, students learn practical skills in Excel, SQL, R, Python, Tableau, Power BI, and Machine Learning. They work on real company projects in Marketing Analytics, Financial Analytics, and Supply Chain Analytics. In the final trimester, students complete a Capstone Project worth 6 credits using actual industry data. This training ensures all students master these tools before campus placements begin.
In the second year, students can choose a specialization in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, or Operations. Trimesters IV, V, and VI offer focused subjects like Strategic Cost Management, Consumer Behaviour, HR Change Management, and Supply Chain Management. This choice of specialization helped 2025 batch students get jobs in FMCG companies, consulting firms, and manufacturing industries by studying subjects matched to their career goals.