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Online BBA Course from NMIMS University: A Complete Guide

In an era where flexible, quality education is becoming essential, NMIMS University has stepped up with its Online BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) — a program designed to provide students the managerial, analytical, and business skills they need, while allowing them to learn from wherever they are. Whether you’re a recent 12th-pass student or someone looking to switch to business studies, here’s everything you need to know about the Online BBA at NMIMS. What Is the NMIMS Online BBA? The Online BBA Program by NMIMS (through its CDOE – Center for Online and Digital Education) is a fully online undergraduate degree spanning three years (six semesters). It is structured to blend foundational business management concepts with specialized areas such as Marketing, Finance, or Business Analytics . Curriculum & Learning Structure Here’s how the program is structured: Duration : 3 years (six semesters). Students can take up to 6 years to complete the degree if needed....

Why is Buddha Purnima Celebrated?

Buddha Purnima Celebrated? Buddha Purnima , also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, is a significant and widely celebrated event in the Buddhist calendar. It commemorates the three major events in the life of Gautama Buddha: His Birth : Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as the Buddha, was born in Lumbini (in present-day Nepal) around 563 BCE. This event is celebrated as the beginning of the journey of the Buddha's life. His Enlightenment : At the age of 35, Siddhartha attained enlightenment (Bodhi) under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India. This transformative moment is celebrated as the attainment of perfect wisdom and understanding of the nature of existence, suffering, and the path to liberation. His Parinirvana (Death and Final Nirvana) : Buddha's passing away at the age of 80 in Kushinagar, India, is commemorated on this day as well. It marks his departure from the cycle of rebirth and the attainment of Nirvana, the ultimate liberation from suffering. The celebratio...