Venkateswara Institute of Planning and Management, Berhampur Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

 The Venkateswara Institute of Planning and Management (VIPM), Berhampur. This institute is a co-educational affiliated college offering undergraduate courses in the management and computer applications streams. Admission at VIPM is strictly done based on academic merit and strictly according to eligibility criteria set by the affiliated university. The cycle for applications at VIPM usually matches the academic calendar of Odisha universities, meaning applications close in early summer months for the July/August intake cycle. The dates are bound to alter each year, but applying well in advance seems sensible and is probably done by March or April. For eligibility, a candidate needs to pass 10+2 from any recognized board. Percentage differs for various courses, and the minimum requirement is 50% aggregate in the qualifying exam. Age limitations, if specified, are the same as defined by the respective affiliated university.

Application Process

The application procedure of Venkateswara Institute of Planning and Management, Berhampur, has been designed to reach out to all the eligible students. To present the entire procedure followed in the application, here are the stages given below:

1. Visit the official website of VIPM to know the latest admission information and application forms.

2. Download the application form and fill it up very carefully with all the personal and academic details. Never forget to fill up the mandatory fields.

3. Gather all the documents, which will usually be as follows:

• Passport-sized photographs
• Mark sheets and certificates of 10th and 12th standards
• Character certificate from the last attended institution
• Transfer certificate if applicable.
• Caste certificate (in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category)
• Any other documents required by the institute.

4. The completed application form is to be submitted along with all the annexed documents to the institute's admission office. This could be done in person or through a registered post/courier.

5. Pay the application fee, as applicable by the institute, as detailed in the application instructions, by way of cash, demand draft, or online transfer.

6. At the time of application, a photocopy of the application shall be stamped by the institute. The same can be retained by the applicants for further references.

7. All applications will be processed by the institute. It may make merit lists of the candidates based on its choice with good academic background and meeting eligibility criteria.

8. Selected candidates by the institute can be called for counseling or direct admission basis of the procedure followed by the institute for the respective academic year.

9. The selected students would have to complete all admission procedures including payment of course fee and submission of their original documents for the verification purpose.

10. After the completion of all the above procedures, the student would be enrolled officially to the VIPM under his chosen course.

Degree wise Admission Process

BCA, Bachelor of Computer Applications: The BCA course at VIPM is for those students who have an interest in Computer Application as their profession. Admissions for the BCA course take place based on the performance of a candidate in 10+2 examinations, especially in subjects such as Mathematics and Computer Science. The duration of the course is three years long and subdivided into six semesters.

BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration): VIPM offers a BBA program for students who wish to advance their career in business management. Admission for BBA is through the academic performance of the candidate in the 10+2 examination, with specific emphasis on the subjects related to commerce and business studies. It also has three years divided into six semesters.

Eligibility criteria for BCA and BBA programs in general include:

• Completion of 10+2 or an equivalent examination with marks obtained from a recognized board
• Obtained aggregate as mentioned by the institute (at least 50% or more)
• Excellent knowledge of the English language because it is a primary medium through which instructions take place.