BIMS – B. V. V.

Sangha’s Institute of Management Studies

Bagalkot – One of the major districts in North Karnataka with its historical references & pre-
Independence freedom movement. Additionally, in recent years Bagalkot is also home to
some of the prestigious educational Institutions in Karnataka imparting quality education.
One such visionary endeavour is BIMS under aegis of Basaveshwar Veerashaiva Vidya
Vardhaka Sangha, Bagalkot.

About the Sangha

The far-sighted & progressive thoughts of His Holiness Shri. Gurubasava Mahaswamiji,
Bilur, led to the genesis of Basaveshwara Veerashaiva Vidya Vardhaka Sangha (B.V.V
Sangha) on 18 October 1906. Started with a humble goal as a Sanskrit Pathashala to impart
‘Sanskara’ to younger generation through ‘value-based’ education, the activities of the
Sangha have grown manifold. Today, more than 120 educational institutions spread across
Bagalkot, Belgaum & Bilur (Maharashtra) stand a testimony to the Sangha’s stupendous
contribution to the field of education.

BIMS – B. V. V. Sangha’s Institute of Management Studies

With a sole vision to provide management education & develop inter-disciplinary approach in
all the areas of management, B.V.V Sangha established B.V.V Sangha’s Institute of
Management Studies in the year 1998. Better known as BIMS Bagalkot, the institution aims
at imparting each & every student with competitive management skills & empowering them
to be a global citizen of tomorrow.

Affiliated to Rani Chennamma Uniersity, Belagavi & recognised by AICTE, New Delhi, the
institution follows 85% merit & 15% towards management quote as part of their admission
policy. Approved by Govt of Karnataka, the insitution has an independent campus with
exclusive facilities like, classrooms, conference hall, computer center, exclusive Library
building & sports ground. Students enjoy comfortable access to the complete infrastructure.

Under the dynamic leadership of Honorable Chairman Shri. Veeranna C. Charantimath & the
guidance from the honourable members of the Governing Council consisting of business
leaders, educationalists & professionals, the institution is committed to provide superior
quality education.

VISION
To be one of the premier Management Institutions in the country imparting management
education superior in terms of Quality, Commitment & continuous Innovation.
MISSION
ASPIRE, AIM & ACHIEVE – Developing professionals competent to spear-head Leadership
through Innovation in the wake of the changing global challenges.

OBJECTIVES
1. To provide superior quality management education to hone the students with
managerial skills to successfully tackle the dynamic business scenarios.
2. Emphasis on providing quality & state-of-the-art infrastructure to complement to the
training being provided.
3. To ensure continuous research & innovation in the field of management and reach out
to a larger audience by means of patents & publications.
4. Facilitating industrialisation in Bagalkot district by identifying & supporting new
entrepreneurs to setup enterprises in and around Bagalkot.

COURSE STRUCTURE
The MBA programme is structured for period of 2 yrs with 4 semesters. Each semester is of
16 weeks duration.

SPECIALISATION
During the 2nd semester, students will have an opportunity to choose the specialisation
subjects of their choice/ interest. Currently, the elective options are available in the streams of
Advance Business Management, Finance, HR & Marketing.

INTERNSHIP PROJECT
As part of the course curriculum, after completion of 2nd semester, students undergo a 60 day
duration Internship Project at a business organisation/ company. The objective of Internship
Project training is to give students hands-on experience of the corporate world and an
opportunity to face the real-world challenges if not all.

FACULTY

The institution’s faculty consists of highly qualified and experienced members. They
constantly involve in student interactions & mentoring activities.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Class Room:

Audio- Visuals aids such as LCD Projectors, Screens & Speakers are integral part of
Classroom training sessions. Faculty & Students utilise the same to enhance their training &
presentations activities. Spacious & well ventilated classrooms provide the perfect ambience
for quality education.

Library:

The institute has a well equipped library with an exhaustive collection of more than 9000
books on various aspects of management & the related subjects from across the world. The
Library subscribes to 42 national & international journals like Harvard Business Review,
Journal of Marketing, American & Indian journals of Quality & Economics etc. The digital
knowledge base of the library includes CDs, Video & Audio Cassettes for ready reference. In
addition the library subscribes to individual Business Newspapers for each student along with
Magazine & Management Journals.

As part of the ambitious growth plans, an exclusive library building of 80`X 50`(4000 sqft)
dimension with facilities of a Digital Library as well, is just at the verge to of completion.

Computer Center:

A state-of-the-art Computer Center hosts a well equipped lab of 60 PCs. The Center is
connected with a well networked LAN & 2 MBPS leased Broadband connection to provide
students with the facility of internet access, surfing & downloading 24/7. The institute has a
Wi-Fi facility as well to access the internet across the campus.

Conference Hall & Auditorium:

The Institute also takes pride in having a well structured Conference Hall with a seating
capacity for 120 people. The Institute organises Student presentations, Group Discussions,
Seminars, Workshops & interactive sessions on a regular basis.

As a shot in the arm, a new Auditorium with a capacity of 400 is coming up to give boost to
conducting activities like Management events & fests.

Accommodation:

The college provides separate hostel facilities for both boys & girls in the vicinity of the
campus. The hostels provides from Hygiene facilities like RO system for safe drinking water,
Solar system for 24 hrs hot water availability, Mess providing hygiene North Karnataka &
South Indian food to modern facilities like Wi-Fi connectivity 24/7. The Sangha ensures that
the hostels are well managed and address the students’ requirements.
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Industrial Tours

Every year ‘Industrial Tours’ are organised for practical exposure & learning of the students.
Visits to leading companies like Coca-Cola, MRPL, Cochin Stock Exchange, JSW Steels &
Surya Steel Pipes (Delhi) were arranged.

Additionally, regular visits to industries in and around Bagalkot are conducted through the
year as part of class projects & assignments.

Student Development Programme/ Meet the Executive Programme

There is a continuous endeavour to invite industrialists & renowned management thinkers to

deliver lectures on management issues & changing business scenarios. Students get benefited
from this activity.

PLACEMENTS

The Institute is actively involved in Pre-placement activities and has been assisting the
students by conducting Aptitude Tests, Mock interviews & Group discussions so that
students may fit into the corporate world. Around 95% students get placed with companies
through campus interviews. Our majors recruiters are Corporation Bank, Karvy Stock
Broking, ICICI Prudential, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, India Mart, Get-It, Coca Cola, LIC of
India, Bajaj Allianz, Infosys, Ranbaxy, Reliance Communications, Online Instruments,
Fullerton India, SBI Life, & Shriram Fortunes.