Pune University MBA
Pune University MBA
The Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University also known as Pune University MBA (PUMBA) is one of the leading and premier business schools in India established in 1971. It is an autonomous department of Savitribai Phule Pune University. It became a fully autonomous institute under the University of Pune in 2004. In addition to this, PUMBA has a sub-centre in Nashik which offers an MBA programme similar to the MBA of PUMBA. The MBA programme from PUMBA, Savitribai Phule Pune University has recognition across the world.
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Pune University MBA Application Process 2022
MBA (Regular) Through MAH-CET
For pursuing MBA (regular) at PUMBA through MAH-CET, candidates need to apply as a part of the CAP conducted by the DTE, Maharashtra and the steps are given below.
Step 1 - Candidates have to report to the Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Step 2 - After that, the original documents of the candidates will be verified.
Step 3 - Candidates have to complete the registration and fee payment online through SPPU One Campus.
Step 4 - Then, candidates have to submit the challan or payment receipt at the PUMBA Office.
MBA Pharma-Biotech and Executive MBA
All the candidates seeking admission at the PUMBA via national or state-level entrance examinations or Online Entrance Exam (OEE) can apply online by visiting the official website of the Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus Common Entrance Platform (CCEP). The steps involved in the application process for MBA admission at Pune University are given below.
Step 1 - Go to the official website of the Savitribai Phule Pune University - http://www.unipune.ac.in/.
Step 2 - Click on the PG admission option available on the official website.
Step 3 - Register as a new user in the CCEP portal by providing all the required information.
Step 4 - Now, fill up the application form and submit it.
Documents Required for Admission to PUMBA
The list of documents essential for confirming admission at the PUMBA is given below.
- Scorecard of Qualifying Examination
- School Leaving Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Marksheets of Class X, XII and Graduation
- Gap Certificate
- Transfer Certificate
- Nationality Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Income Certificate (If Applicable)
- Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
- Photocopy of Aadhar Card
Pune University MBA Selection Process 2022
The selection process for admission to the MBA programme is different for different specifications and the details are given below.
MBA
- Candidates belonging to the state of Maharashtra and wishing to apply for an MBA from Pune University should qualify MH-CET exam while candidates outside Maharashtra can apply through CMAT, CAT or MH-CET.
- The final selection of candidates will be based on the score obtained by them in the entrance examinations.
MBA Pharma-Biotech
The admission process for MBA Pharma-Biotech consists of 3 stages. The details are given below.
Stage 1 - Entrance Test
- The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) conducts ATMA (AIMS Test for Management) for admission to various management courses at different management schools in India.
Stage 2 - Application Form Submission and Fee at PUMBA
- Candidates should complete the application process available on the official website and pay the fee before the due date.
- The merit list will be prepared purely based on the ATMA score. The list containing the names of selected candidates will be displayed on the official website of the Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Stage 3 - Admission Confirmation
Admission gets confirmed only after
- Submission of all the original documents.
- Payment of fee online.
Executive MBA
- Candidates seeking admission to Executive MBA have to appear for the entrance test. It consists of 200 objective type questions from Arithmetical Ability, Data Interpretation, Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning, Logical Deduction and General Mental Ability.
- Pune University has every right to change the selection criteria based on the number of applications received from the candidates.
Pune University MBA Fee Structure
The fee structure of PUMBA is under revision. The details of the annual fee for Management courses at PUMBA for last year are given below.
| Course | Annual Tuition Fee (Rupees) |
| MBA | 65,000 |
| MBA Pharma-Biotech | 66,194 to 66,594 |
| MBA Executive | 76,594 to 77,094 |
Pune University MBA Eligibility 2022
MBA
- All the students must have completed their Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with an aggregate of 50% marks from a recognized university while the aggregate percentage is 45% for candidates belonging to backward classes and persons with disability.
MBA Pharma-Biotech
- All the candidates must have passed Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Sciences (General, Microbiology, Physics, Life Sciences, Zoology, Chemistry, Botany, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc) Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Technology Engineering from a recognized university with an aggregate of 50% marks while it is 45% for the candidates belonging to the reserved categories of Maharashtra.
- In addition to the above qualification, candidates must qualify for the ATMA test conducted on 29th May 2022 or 24th July 2022.
Executive MBA
- Interested candidates have to be a Graduate in any discipline from UGC or AIU or AICTE recognized institute or university with an aggregate of 50% marks while it is 45% for reserved categories.
- Also, candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of work experience at the executive or managerial level after the declaration of graduation results till the date of application. Work experience that candidates obtained after Graduation will be taken into consideration.
- Managers of public or private sectors and Governments located in and around Pune having relevant experience are the potential candidates.
- However, entrepreneurs with relevant experience can also apply if the business is registered in their name.
Pune University MBA Important Dates 2022
The important dates for the management specializations are different and are given below.
MBA
| Events | Dates |
| MAH-MBA CET | 23rd August 2022 to 25th August 2022 |
MBA Pharma-Biotech
| Events | Dates |
| ATMA Test I | 29th May 2022 |
| ATMA Test II | 24th July 2022 |
MBA Executive
| Events | Dates |
| Starting of Application Process | 15th June 2022 |
| End of Application Process with Regular Fee | 12th July 2022 |
| End of Application Process with Late Fee | 17th July 2022 |
| Online Entrance Exam (OEE) Date | 24th July 2022 |
Pune University MBA Placements
A good number of companies from various domains like banking, consultancy, financial services, engineering and manufacturing, etc visit the campus of the PUMBA to select eligible candidates. A list of a few companies is provided below.
| CRISIL | ICICI Prudential | Axis | Bee Management |
| SBI Life | BASIX India | Bank of Baroda | TVS |
| Kotak Securities | Bajaj Auto Finance | HDFC | Bajaj Auto |
| NSE IT | LIC Housing | Kotak Mahindra | ONGC |
| The Royal Bank of Scotland | Union Bank | Vijaya Bank | Ernst and Young |
| ICICI | IDBI | Smart Analytics | Grow Brands |
| HCL Technologies | Adani Group | Volkswagen | Infosys |
| TCS | Engineers India Ltd | LG | Videocon |
| Centrica | Zee Networks | Future Group | Vodafone |
| IMS | Tech Mahindra | Big Bazaar | Reliance Communications |
Pune University MBA Cutoff
The cutoff for entrance examinations is given below.
Entrance Exam | Cutoff | |
| For Indians | For Maharashtra | |
| MAH-CET | 99.63% | 99.25% |
| ATMA | 95 Percentile | |
| CAT | 85 to 90 Percentile | |
| MAT | 90 Percentile or More | |
Pune University MBA Rankings
- It has been ranked 19th best B-Schools in the west according to the Time of India i3 Research Consultancy Survey in 2016.
- According to Carees360 magazine, it has been ranked 29th among the best Public B-Schools in India in 2017.
- According to the Week magazine's Hansa National Survey 2015, it has been ranked 4th best B-School in Pune and 41 in India.
- It also received the highest rating from the National Council of Assessment and Accreditation (NAAC).
Pune University MBA Specializations
The specializations in management at the postgraduate level available at the PUMBA are given below.
- MBA
- Marketing
- Finance
- HR
- System
- Operations
- MBA Pharma-Biotech
- Executive MBA