ISBM University is a private multidisciplinary institution founded by Alpha Foundation in 2016 under the Chhattisgarh Private Universities (Establishment and Operation) (Amendment) Act. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission and holds approvals from AICTE, the Bar Council of India, the Indian Nursing Council, and the National Council for Teacher Education. Its NAAC accreditation, awarded in June 2025, carries a B+ grade and a CGPA of 2.59 out of 4.

Located at Chhura in Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh, its residential campus covers 32 acres and lies 80 km from Raipur. The university delivers more than 100 programmes through 13 schools, covering engineering, management, law, pharmacy, science, arts, commerce, journalism, hotel management, and education.

Its academic range includes undergraduate degrees, postgraduate qualifications, diplomas, and doctoral research. The listed total fees include INR 11,44,900 for B.Tech and INR 2,09,900 for MBA. Recent placement information reports packages reaching INR 13 LPA, although these figures are self-reported. The supplied ranking information does not list ISBM University in NIRF, The Week, India Today, or IIRF.

ISBM University Important Admission and Entrance Dates

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ISBM University Programmes and Fees

ISBM University’s 13 schools offer more than 100 programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral levels. The amounts below are the listed fees for the complete programme duration.

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BA is available in 12 specialisations. The listed three-year BA, B.Com, BBA, and BCA fees span INR 1,73,900 to INR 2,64,900. Across the wider specialisation offerings in MA, M.Com, M.Sc, M.Pharm, and LLM, the supplied fee range is INR 49,900 to INR 1,78,900 for two-year programmes.

MBA specialisations include Marketing Management, Finance, HR, IT, Operations, International Business, Entrepreneurship, and Hospital Administration. The Executive MBA offers areas such as Marketing, HR, Finance, IT, and Operations. Doctoral research is available in Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, IT, and Law.

Diploma Options

Diploma study includes Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, and Mining Engineering, alongside D.Pharm, hotel management, interior design, fashion design, and journalism. Fees vary with the programme and its duration, ranging from INR 10,000 to INR 3,73,900.

ISBM University Admission Procedure

ISBM University combines academic merit with entrance-based assessment. Applicants can submit forms online through the university portal or use the offline application route. The application fee is INR 900. National examination scores and the university’s own admission test are accepted according to the programme.

Application and Selection Steps

1. Choose a programme and check its qualifying subjects, degree requirements, and minimum marks.
2. Complete the online application or submit the offline form.
3. Pay the application fee of INR 900.
4. Provide the relevant national entrance score or take the applicable ISBM admission examination.
5. Follow the merit-list and shortlisting process. Attend counselling, interviews, or other selection rounds required for the programme.
6. Complete document verification and fee payment to confirm admission.

Accepted Entrance Examinations

Engineering Admission

B.Tech applicants need Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at Class 12 level with at least 45% aggregate. Selection follows the entrance-score merit list, document verification, and fee payment. Engineering diploma holders with at least 45% can seek lateral admission to the second year.

Management Admission

MBA applicants require a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate. Shortlisted candidates participate in a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The final merit list considers entrance performance together with GD and PI results. A separate two-year Executive MBA track is available for working professionals.

Arts, Commerce and Computer Applications

BBA and BA applicants can come from any Class 12 stream, subject to the listed minimum of 45%. The course table specifies Commerce for B.Com and Mathematics for BCA. Selection through CUET UG or the ISBM Admission Test is followed by merit-based allotment and document verification.

Law Admission

The law school holds BCI approval. The three-year LLB requires graduation with at least 45%, while the five-year integrated BA.LLB and BBA.LLB accept Class 12 applicants meeting the stated eligibility. LLM applicants need an LLB with at least 55%. Law admission uses the ISBM Admission Test or applicable CUET scores, followed by a merit list and campus counselling.

Pharmacy, Postgraduate Study and Research

B.Pharm requires Class 12 with PCB or PCM and at least 45%. M.Pharm applicants need B.Pharm with at least 55%. MA, M.Com, and M.Sc selection follows merit through CUET PG or the ISBM Admission Test.

Doctoral applicants must qualify through UGC NET, GATE, or the ISBM Entrance Test and attend a research aptitude interview before admission is finalised.

ISBM University Placement Outcomes

Campus recruitment covers B.Tech, MBA, BBA, and MCA graduates. Recent engineering and IT placement reports indicate packages reaching INR 13 LPA. Participating employers operate in IT services, software, management consulting, and related sectors.

The placement figures are self-reported and have not been independently validated through NIRF or a statutory body. Results differ by programme, specialisation, and graduating batch. Applicants should confirm current outcomes with the university’s placement cell before making an admission decision.

CSE and MCA graduates account for most reported placements. MBA and BBA graduates have entered sales, retail, BFSI, and operations roles. Recruitment activity is concentrated in Chhattisgarh and neighbouring states, while some engineering and management alumni have joined state-level public sector units in Chhattisgarh.

Before recruitment begins, the Career Development Cell conducts soft-skills sessions, resume workshops, and mock interviews.

ISBM University Campus and Facilities

The residential campus at Chhura, Gariyaband district, occupies 32 acres and is 80 km from Raipur. Its 13 academic schools share a central library with digital resources, computer and science laboratories, and a dedicated auditorium. Academic buildings and hostel blocks have Wi-Fi connectivity.

Separate hostel blocks accommodate male and female students. Other facilities include a cafeteria, medical room, and sports complex with indoor and outdoor amenities. Transport connects the campus with Raipur and surrounding areas. On-campus accommodation supports students moving from other states for engineering, pharmacy, and management study.

Pharmacy facilities include dispensing, pharmacognosy, and pharmaceutical chemistry laboratories designed to meet Pharmacy Council of India standards. The law school provides a moot court room and a dedicated law library. Engineering workshops and project laboratories follow AICTE requirements, while education and nursing facilities follow NCTE and INC norms respectively.

ISBM University, Kalinga University and ITM University Raipur Compared

Students considering private multidisciplinary universities in Chhattisgarh and central India may compare ISBM University with Kalinga University and ITM University in Raipur. The supplied comparison covers their locations, accreditation, regulatory approvals, academic coverage, and available fee information.

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Within this comparison, Kalinga has greater NIRF visibility and a higher stated NAAC grade. Kalinga and ITM offer Raipur city locations, whereas ISBM provides a residential setting in Gariyaband.

The supplied comparison presents ISBM as having the widest programme catalogue of the three, combining BCI-approved law, PCI-regulated pharmacy, INC-approved nursing, and NCTE-approved teacher education. The other two institutions do not cover that complete combination in the information provided. This breadth places ISBM among the listed private options in Chhattisgarh for students considering law or pharmacy alongside engineering or management.