St. Xavier's BMS/BBA Entrance Test(St. Xavier ET) is an entrance test for Admission to the Three Year Degree Courses in Bachelor of Mass Media (B.M.M.) and Bachelor in Management Studies (B.M.S.) at St. Xavier’s Mumbai. St. Xavier’s College is an Autonomous College under the University of Mumbai, Being a Catholic Minority College, 50% of seats are reserved for Catholic Minority students. Students get admissions to the BMS/BBA and BMM courses at St. Xavier College through Entrance Exam and Interview. All UG and PG admissions in this college are valid only for one year and are therefore to be renewed for each subsequent year of study.
Every year, The college receives more than 4000 applications for 120 seats (BMM -60, BMS-60).
Through this article, we will provide all relevant information regarding St Xavier BBA/BMS exam like important dates, eligibility criteria, the application process, exam pattern, syllabus, exam centre, selection process etc.
Features | Details |
Name of the examination |
St. Xavier’s Entrance Test |
Conducting body |
St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai |
Test level |
University |
Result |
Third week of June |
First merit list |
Third week of June |
Second merit list |
Fourth week of June |
Examination mode |
Offline Mode |
Category |
Under-graduate test |
Exam venue |
St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Mumbai |
Test duration |
1 hour 45 minutes |
Nature of questions |
Multiple choice questions |
Issue of online application |
01st week of May |
Last date for online application |
Last week of May |
Availability of Admit card |
2nd week of Jun |
Date of Entrance Exam |
3rd week of Jun |
Contact Number |
: 022 22620661 |
Official Website |
Candidates must adhere by the eligibility criteria of St. Xavier’s BMS before filling the application form. St. Xavier’s BMS eligibility criteria is as follows:
Category | Minimum passing marks (class 12 or equivalent) |
General |
65% |
SC/ST |
55% |
Christian Minority |
60% |
The Question Paper for both the tests will be in English only. There is NO NEGATIVE marking
Features | Details |
Mode of examination |
Offline |
Nature of questions |
Multiple Choice Questions |
Paper pattern |
OMR Sheet |
Total marks |
100 |
Number of questions |
To be notified |
Negative marking |
No negative marking |
Number of sections |
Five: ·Data Interpretation ·General knowledge and current affairs ·English language and comprehension skills ·Mathematics ·Logical and visual reasoning |
Materials allowed |
Simple calculator and black point ball pen |
St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai does not prescribe any specific syllabus for St. Xavier’s BMS 2020. Candidates are advised to follow up with the standard syllabus of class 10th among all boards. For Englsih language candidates must read the novels and develop a habit of reading newspapers for vocabulary and current affairs. The Test for BMS will consist of: Questions on English Language & Comprehension Skills, Logical Reasoning & Visual Reasoning, Data Interpretation, General Knowledge and General Awareness and Mathematics.
Weightage for each sectionSection name | Weightage |
Data Interpretation |
20% |
General knowledge and current affairs |
20% |
English language and comprehension skills |
20% |
Mathematics |
20% |
Logical and visual reasoning |
20% |
Total |
100% |
Online Application Form and BMM / BMS entrance test fee is Rs. 3000/-. Candidates are required to make an online payment through the provided payment portal.
Category | Fees |
General |
Rs. 3000 |
SC/ST |
Rs. 1000 |
St. Xavier's Entrance Exam is conducted in two stages, namely written test and interview process to select the students for the BMS program.
If a candidate in the first Merit list fails to complete the admission process within the stipulated date and time as mentioned on the notifications, their candidature stands lapsed. The candidates in the Second and Subsequent merit lists will be offered admission. Candidates who accept the offer of admission shall pay the necessary fees. Fees once paid will not be refunded
Examination | Weightage |
Class 12th score |
40% |
St. Xavier’s BMS 2020 entrance test |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Category | Number of Seats |
General |
13 |
Minority |
25 |
Management Quota |
9 |
Reserved category |
13 |
Total |
60 |