BCA/BBA Admission Process for OJD program at Skillyards: A Complete Guide
Most students who contact us are not lacking in interest. They’re not sure. They know they want to be part of the On-Job Degree programme. They are set. But somewhere between “I want to apply” and “I am enrolled,” the process feels like a black box. What do I put in? What papers do I require? Will my percentage be a problem? What happens after I pay?
These are fair questions, and this article answers all of them in sequence. If you are a student who just finished Class 12, or a parent who wants to understand every stage before committing, this walkthrough is for you.
What Is the OJD Admission at Skillyards, and how to get admmision in OJD
On-the-job degree at Skillyards is not a typical college admission. You are not just getting admission to a BCA or BBA programme of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University (DBRAU). You are entering a structured three year programme that combines a recognised degree with live industry skill training, a paid internship in the third year and a written placement guarantee.
The programme has two parallel tracks running simultaneously and hence the admission process has an additional step that a standard college does not have, a counselling session and a specialisation selection. Knowing this in advance helps you plan.
The entire process from first enquiry to confirmed seat typically takes seven to fourteen days, depending on document readiness.
Step 1: Submit Your Initial Enquiry
Everything begins with a simple contact. You can reach Skillyards through the website at skillyards.in/contact or by calling +91 70601 00561/2/3 or WhatsApp-messaging the admissions team directly.
At this stage, you do not need to have any documents ready. The enquiry is just to register your interest and get a response from the team. Provide your name, phone number, the programme you are considering (BCA or BBA), and the city you are based in.
Within one working day, a counsellor from the admissions team will call you back to schedule a session.
Step 2: Attend the Counselling Session
This is the one step that most applicants find most valuable and is a prerequisite to a seat being confirmed. The counselling session is not a sales pitch. It is a structured conversation to ensure that the admissions team understands your background, your goals and your family’s expectations. The specialist counseleors will discuss the programme model in detail, including what the first two years look like in terms of skill training alongside degree coursework, how the paid internship year works and what the placement guarantee covers.
This session can happen in person at the Skillyards campus in Agra, or it can happen over video call if you are not in the city yet. Parents are actively encouraged to join. In most cases, questions that parents bring to this session, around fees, degree authenticity, hostel arrangements, and what happens if placement does not occur, get answered here with full documentation if needed.
If you are choosing between BCA and BBA, or deciding between two specialisations within a programme (for example, Full-Stack Development versus App Development with AI within BCA, or Digital Marketing versus Business Analytics within BBA), the counsellor will walk you through both options based on your academic background and career interest. No one is pushed toward a particular track.
Step 3: Check Your Eligibility
Before proceeding to the application form, confirm that you meet the basic eligibility requirements.
The minimum qualification required for OJD BCA is Class 12 from a recognised board. Skillyards has a compulsory Mathematics requirement. DBRAU affiliation rules apply and the counsellor will confirm the specific requirement for that particular year during your session.
OJD BBA: Class 12 passed in any stream is eligible. Students from Commerce background are common, but students from Science and Arts background also get enrolled and perform well in the programme.
On the question of percentage: Skillyards does not have a cutoff based merit selection for most applicants. The counselling session serves a similar purpose. It is to gauge if the student has understood what the programme entails and whether he/she is really ready to commit to three years of structured learning and work exposure. If you are worried that a 55 per cent in Class 12 will close the door for you, it almost certainly will not. If there is any problem, the counsellor will be honest with you.
Step 4: Fill the Application Form
Once the counselling session is complete and you have decided to proceed, you will receive the application form. This can be filled in person only.
The form covers your personal information, academic history, your chosen programme (BCA or BBA), and your preferred specialisation. You will also provide family contact details and an emergency contact.
Fill this accurately. The name and date of birth on the form must match your Class 10 certificate exactly because the same information will go into the DBRAU enrolment process. An error here creates correction work later that is avoidable.
Step 5: Submit Your Documents
The standard document checklist for OJD admission is as follows. Scanned copies should be prepared for online submission and original copies should be prepared for in-person verification.
You need to carry the following documents: Class 10 marksheet and certificate Class 12 marksheet and certificate A recent passport-size photo (colour with white background) Aadhaar card, Caste certificate (if applicable and if you want to apply for government scholarships) Migration certificate (if you studied under different board) Transfer certificate from previous institution
If any document is pending (for example, your Class 12 marksheet is not yet issued because results just came out), inform the admissions team. Provisional admission is typically possible while originals are awaited, but the team will guide you on the exact process for the current cycle.
Step 6: Pay the Admission Fee
Once documents are submitted and verified, you will receive a fee breakdown from the admissions team. The total programme fee is split into components: the course fee, the DBRAU examination fee (which goes toward university registration and semester exams), and any additional charges that apply.
Payment can be made by bank transfer, UPI, or by demand draft made payable to Skillyards as directed by the team. Always collect a receipt for every payment, and keep copies.
If you are planning to apply for government scholarships using the UP Scholarship Portal, don’t delay in doing so. Here, scholarship applications run on windows tied to the academic year and you need to have a confirmed admission to be eligible for applying. The admissions team can help you understand the overlap between when you pay fees and when you apply for scholarships. This is covered in full detail in the Skillyards blog scholarship article.
Step 7: Complete DBRAU Enrollment
This is the step that most students are least familiar with, because ihappen in the background.
Because the OJD degree is formally awarded by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, every enrolled student must be registered with DBRAU as a student. Skillyards handles the bulk of this process on your behalf. You will be asked to sign specific forms and provide photographs and ID copies for the university portal.
The enrollment number you receive from DBRAU is your official degree registration number. Keep it. You will need it for semester examinations, marksheets, and eventually your final degree certificate.
This step is typically completed within the first four to six weeks of the session beginning, and Skillyards coordinates the submission collectively for all newly admitted students.
Step 8: Attend Orientation and Begin
You will be called for the programme orientation once your enrolment is confirmed. Orientation at Skillyards is no half-day affair. It’s an onboarding structured to explain the academic calendar, the skill training schedule week by week, who your mentors are, what tools and platforms you’ll be using from day one and what the expectations are around attendance and project delivery.
Students describe the orientation as the moment the programme becomes real. The schedule is dense, and the team does not hide that. By the end of orientation, you know what the next twelve months will look like in concrete terms.
After orientation, classes begin.
A Note for Parents Reading This
Many parents who go through this process tell us the same thing afterward: they wish they had attended the counselling session earlier. The questions that feel unanswerable from a brochure, including what the placement guarantee actually says, what happens if their child does not get placed, whether the DBRAU degree is recognised for government jobs, and what the total cost comes out to when all fees are counted, get answered in that session with documents in hand.
At Skillyards we have made the admission process transparent. No seat confirmed without a real dialogue. And that’s by design.
If you want to verify the DBRAU affiliation before proceeding, you can check the affiliated institutions on the DBRAU website. Skillyards is on that list. The degree your child will receive after three years is a recognised state university degree and not a private certificate.
Quick Reference: The 8 Steps at a Glance
Step 1: Submit your initial enquiry via the website or ph
Step 2: Attend a one-on-one counselling session (in person or video call).
Step 3: Confirm eligibility for BCA or BBA in counseling.
Step 4: Fill the application form accurately using Class 10 name and DOB.
Step 5: Submit all required documents (originals for verification, scans for upload).
Step 6: Pay the admission fee and collect receipts.
Step 7: Complete DBRAU enrolment (Skillyards coordinates this).
Step 8: Attend orientation and begin your first semester.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the admission process for OJD BCA or BBA at Skillyards?
The process involves eight steps – initial enquiry, counselling session, eligibility check, application form submission, documents verification, fee payment, enrolment in DBRAU and orientation. The entire process takes 2 to 7 days depending on the readiness of the documents.
Q2: What documents are required for OJD admission at Skillyards? You need your Class 10 marksheet and certificate, Class 12 marksheet and certificate, a passport-size photograph, an Aadhaar card, a caste certificate if applicable, a migration certificate if applicable, and a transfer certificate from your previous institution. Originals are needed for verification; scanned copies are required for online submission.
Q3: Is there a minimum percentage required for OJD BCA or BBA admission? Skillyards doesn’t have a hard percentage cutoff. The eligibility criteria will be as per the DBRAU affiliation guidelines which will be clearly communicated by the admissions team. The counselling session is about rank, not readiness. Students with 55 percent and above in Class 12 have joined, and successfully completed the programme.
Q4: How is the DBRAU enrollment done for OJD students?
Skillyards handles the DBRAU university registration process on behalf of admitted students. You provide photographs, ID documents, and signed forms. The enrollment is processed collectively within the first four to six weeks of the session. Your DBRAU enrollment number is your official degree registration, which you use for all examinations and your final degree certificate.
Q5: Can parents attend the counselling session before admission?
Yes, and they are actively encouraged to do so. The counselling session is where all practical questions about fees, degree recognition, placement guarantees, and programme structure are answered with documentation. Many parents say attending the session in person removed all the uncertainty that brochures could not.
Q6: Can I apply for UP government scholarships after taking OJD admission at Skillyards?
Yes. Students eligible for government scholarships through the UP Scholarship Portal can apply after confirmed admission. Scholarship applications have specific windows tied to the academic year, and confirmed admission is required to apply. The admissions team can guide you on timing. Detailed scholarship eligibility and process information is available in the government scholarships article on the Skillyards blog.
