MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology
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MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology
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Overview

Among several courses offered at the PG level, PUMBA offers MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology for the duration of 2 years. Offered in the stream of Science, the MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology has an annual intake of 60 candidates. The course fees for entire duration constitutes of tuition fees at INR 1,51,991. Know more details about MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology fee structure, curriculum, seats and more below:

Total Tuition Fees	₹1.52 Lakh Get Fees details
Duration	2 years Get Curriculum
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
Average package	₹ 9.40 Lakh
Official Website	Go to Website
Seat breakup	60
Type of University	Public/Government

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Fees

PUMBA MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology fee is an aggregate of several elements, including Tuition Fees, One-Time Admission Fees, Registration Fees, Exam fees, etc. However, students might need to pay some additional charges, depending on the course provided at the college. The total tuition fee for MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology at PUMBA is INR 1,51,991. For more details about Department of Management Sciences, Pune University (PUMBA) fee breakup for MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology, candidates can check the table below:

Fee components	Amount (2 years)
Tuition Fees The fees might include components other than tuition fees.	₹ 1.52 Lakh
One-time Payment One time payment includes Admission and Registration fees.	₹ 55
Total fee	₹ 1.52 Lakh

These are based on information available on various sources. Latest values may differ.

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Curriculum

The MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology course offered at PUMBA is a 2 years programme. The PUMBA MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology curriculum comprises various core and elective subjects relevant to the stream of Science. The detailed curriculum can be downloaded in the form of a PDF from the link provided below:

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Companies like Novartis, Nestle, Markets and Markets, Alkem laboratories, TBRC, IQVIA, ZS Associates, and Aspect Ratio, etc., visited the campus for placements.

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Student driven college with excellent placements and staff.

Placements: Placements in PUMBA are very good. PUMBA is one of the top colleges in the nation in terms of ROI. Most of the students get a PPO during their summer internships. The average package for Pharma-Biotech was 5-6 LPA. Companies like IQVIA, ZS Associates, Indegene, etc. are some of the regular recruiters of PUMBA.

Infrastructure: The college provides Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms and a library. Hostel facility is also available in the premises of Savitribai Phule Pune University, a campus which is equipped with lush green surroundings. Hostel provides good food. Sports facility is also available.

Faculty: Sincere, dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable staff. Updated with current market trends and situations. Encouraging staff. A pool of visiting faculty including various industry experts and masters of the field. Perfect course curriculum to develop important skills required.

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Absolutely satisfied with the college, faculty and its placements.

Placements: 1 90% students were placed. 2. The highest salary was 8.5 Lacs, lowest was 3.2 Lacs, and the average is 5-5.5 Lacs. 3. IQVIA, ZS Associates, Glenmark, Freyr solutions, Markets, and Markets visit here for recruitment. 4. Key account manager, Knowledge Management Associate, Research associate, etc. are the major roles offered. 5. 100% internships are offered in companies like Maypharm, GVR, GMI, OMR, etc.

Infrastructure: Facilities available are very good with Wi-Fi, big and well-facilitated classrooms and a big library. The quality of the hostel is also good. Hostel is well-equipped, mess and canteen facilities are good too. Medical facilities are also well satisfying.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, qualified and knowledgeable. Most of them pursue doctorates in their respective field. They are helpful in every aspect. The course is very relevant to the field and makes students ready for the industry. The extracurricular activities and syndicate activities are conducted to make the students ready for industry.

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2021Read More

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Content with the course curriculum, placements and infrastructure of the college.

Placements: 1. 85 - 90% of students were placed for the 2019-21 batch. 2. The highest salary was 8.4 LPA, the lowest was 2.5 LPA for this batch. The average salary offered is 4 - 5 LPA. 3. The Top Recruiting Companies for this course are ZS Associates, IQVIA, Novartis, Freyr, Eli Lilly, Mordor Intelligence, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, etc. 4. The Top Roles offered in the course are Research Associate, Knowledge Management Associate, Research Analyst, Key Account Manager, etc. 5. The highest package is 8.4 LPA, the lowest is 2.5 LPA and the average package offered is 4 - 5 LPA. 6. All the students got internship opportunities this year in companies like Maypharm Life Sciences, Grand View Research, Global Market Insights, Orion Market Research, Sascan Meditech, Geolife Agritech, etc.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the department is well - equipped with classrooms, library, syndicate rooms, and medical facilities. There are facilities for sports and games as well. Hostel provides good quality food in the mess; Wi-Fi, as well as medical facilities are also available.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, well qualified, and extremely knowledgeable. The teaching quality is extremely good and the teachers help the students to be industry - ready. Even during the pandemic the teachers have been very supportive and have been at their best to guide the students. The course - curriculum is a complete package to help students understand about the industry, starting with the very basics related to the subjects. It has encompassed theoretical excellence with specific sector related electives that are designed in a rigorous semester pattern with a unique credit system based course structure.

Other: Department of Management Sciences, PUMBA is the pioneer of the MBA Pharma - Biotechnology course and has gained industrial appreciation for the same. This is a student driven college. All the activities are carried out by students under the guidance of teachers which help students gain a lot of skills and also gain a better reach in the industry. There are various Cells and Clubs in PUMBA that carry out specific activities that are for the students and by the students.

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2021Read More

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It is a very good college in terms of faculty members and placements.

Placements: Almost 95% of the students got placed from MBA PBT. The top recruiting company for MBA PBT is ZS Associates. Roles offered are related to marketing in pharmaceutical, biotech and market research companies. The highest salary package offered is 10 LPA, the lowest salary package offered is 4 LPA, and the average salary package offered is 6 LPA. All the students are able to get an internship in reputed companies.

Infrastructure: Our college provides Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms and a library. The hostel provides very good food and staying facilities. Various sports facilities are also available.

Faculty: Teachers are very cooperative, helpful and Knowledgeable. PUMBA even has visiting faculty members who mostly work in the industry. This course curriculum is well-designed, and it completely makes students industry-ready.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2021Read More

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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Our college provides good facilities and teaching staff .

Placements: In our college, almost 100 % of the students get placed based on their performance in the interview. For this course, the average salary package offer ranges from 3 LPA -7 LPA. For the final placements and internships companies like Alkem, Eli Lily, Novartis, etc., visit our campus for recruitment. Around 100 students got internships from this course based on skills and performance. The role offered for this course are like research intern, marketing executive, sales executive, etc.

Infrastructure: Hostel facility for girls is provided for Rs. 1,122 and boys in Rs. 1,067. Hostel facilities include light, free Wi-Fi connection, water heater, water cooler, hot water tap, etc. They also take care of student health by providing health safety. We also had a security guard for safety. Our college serves mess facilities only at Rs. 25.

Faculty: This course helps the life sciences candidates to enter corporate life rather than to restrict in laboratories work. This course is based on pharma as well as biotech companies which help to get insights about the corporate sectors and it improves every concept very well and they focus more on practical work rather than theoretical. They also take grooming sessions to prepare for firms.

Other: I opted for this course because helps to enter corporate life. It is based on pharma as well as biotech companies which help to get insights about the corporate sectors and it improves every concept very well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many specialisations of MBA are offered at PUMBA?

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The Department of Management Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University offers MBA through five specialisations spread over six trimesters with a duration of twenty-two months:

Marketing
Finance
Systems
Human Resources
Operations

The Department of Management Science, Pune Univeristy (PUMBA) accepts admission in its MBA programme mainly through MH-CET, which the Government of Maharashtra conducts under the supervision of DTE. Apart from MBA MH-CET, PUMBA also accepts the CAT/ CMAT/ ATMA score for admission in the MBA programme.

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Q: Is there a management quota for admission in MBA at PUMBA, Pune?

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There is no management quota for admission in the MBA course offered at PUMBA, Pune. PUMBA, Pune admissions are strictly entrance exam based. For admission in MBA, the candidate should possess a UG degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories). Also, the candidate should take any of these entrance exams, such as MH-CET/ CMAT/ CAT. Based on their score in any of the aforesaid exams, applicants can apply further for the counselling process.

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Q: Which exam is accepted by PUMBA for admission in MBA?

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For admission in the MBA programme, students with a domicile in Maharashtra will have to appear in the MH-CET exam, which the Government of Maharashtra conducts. And candidates outside of Maharashtra will have to appear in any of these entrance exams, which is CMAT/ CAT/ MH-CET.

Candidates whose rank in the aforesaid exams is above the closing rank specified in the cut-off list released by the Department of Management Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University, can register further for the counselling process followed by document verification and fee payment.

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Q: What entrance exam scores does PUMBA accept for admission to MBA?

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PUMBA (Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University) accepts the following entrance exam scores for admission to its MBA program: 1- CAT (Common Admission Test). 2- CMAT (Common Management Admission Test). 3- MAH CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test). 4- ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions). 5- OEE (Online Entrance Examination) conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University.

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Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2024)
Average Salary	INR 9.40 Lakh
Highest Salary	INR 16.22 Lakh
Median Salary	INR 3.00 Lakh
% Batch placed	80.7

Top Recruiters for PUMBA

Abbot

ACC Limited

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Axis Bank

Coca-Cola

Colgate

Cummins

eClerx

Ernst & Young

Fiserv

Glenmark Pharma

HDFC Bank

ICICI

Infosys

Kirloskar

Kotak Securities

LG Electronics

marriott hotels

Novartis

ONGC

Pfizer

RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)

religare

SYNTEL

TCS

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Students also asked

Q: Which has better placement at PUMBA, BBA or MBA?

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The Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Pune, offers both BBA and MBA programs. The placement statistics for the BBA programme indicate that students are placed in companies with an average annual package of 25 LPA, with around 98% of students being placed in companies of their interest. On the other hand, the MBA programme at PUMBA has recorded an average package of INR 8.85 LPA and a the highest package of INR 18.97 LPA in 2023, with 104 companies participating in the placement drive. Based on these statistics, the MBA programme at PUMBA has stronger placement outcomes compared to the BBA program.

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Q: What is the ranking of PUMBA for MBA?

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According to the 2021 Shiksha rankings, PUMBA holds the 17th position in India for its MBA and PGDM courses. PUMBA has also received recognition in other rankings, including: -PUMBA is ranked as the 41st best B-School in India, according to THE WEEK magazine's Hansa National Survey 2013. -PUMBA has been awarded the highest rating by the National Council of Assessment and Accreditation (NAAC).. .

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Q: What is the last date to apply for admission in MBA at PUMBA?

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The Department of Management Science, Pune Univeristy (PUMBA) accepts admission in its MBA programme mainly through MH-CET, which the Government of Maharashtra conducts under the supervision of DTE. The application process for MBA MH-CET is usually concluded between February and March. Apart from MBA MH-CET, PUMBA also accepts the CAT/ CMAT/ ATMA score for admission in the MBA programme.

Aspiring candidates must fill the application form for the particular entrance exam before the last date specified on the official website of the concerned department.

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Q: What is the total cost to pursue MBA at PUMBA Pune?

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The fee structure for the MBA at the Department of Management Sciences is a composition of various components, such as tuition fees, hostel fees, one-time payments, etc. As per official sources, the total cost to pursue the PUMBA MBA programme ranges from INR 1.29 Lacs to INR 1.52 lakh. Check below the total tuition fee and more components for the Department of Management Sciences cost:

Fee components	Amount
Tuition Fees	INR 1.29 Lacs - INR 1.5 lakh
One-time Payment	INR 55
Total fee	INR 1.3 Lacs - INR 1.52 lakh

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

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I want to know about the latest cutoff information for MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology at PUMBA?

Answered 2 years ago

Any score of 90+ in CMAT/ CAT/ MAH CET works well for PUMBA.

Dinesh upadhyay

Scholar-Level 16

Does only Feb & July scores of Atma are accepted & not of December?

Answered 3 years ago

https://www.shiksha.com/mba/atma-exam You will find all the true and authentic information about your college here.

Shivang agarwal

Contributor-Level 9

My Atma percentile is 95 and I have given the exam of July session can I get admission in pumba?

Answered 3 years ago

PUMBA does accept ATMA, so, yes, you can take admission.

Vinty Tanwar

Guide-Level 14

What is eligibility for MBA, exam necessary

Answered 3 years ago

As per PUMBA's website, you need to have a bachelor's degree in science and you must give ATMA test.

Vinty Tanwar

Guide-Level 14

What are the entrance exams required for admission in MBA at PUMBA?

Answered 3 years ago

Yes, you can apply through CMAT scores. PUMBA accepts CAT/CMAT/MAH-CET scores for admissions into the MBA program.

Nirakar Khuntia

Beginner-Level 5

Will there be any offline admission round for mba in pharma biotechnology 2021 ? And is there defence quota

Answered 4 years ago

The admission process is online. You will have to apply through the CCEP portal of the University. And yes there is a defence quota

Akash Shukla

Beginner-Level 1

Which entrance exam is required for MBA in Pharma biotechnology at Department of Management Sciences, Pune University (PUMBA)?

Answered 5 years ago

There are many entrance examinations for different programs in MBA. In case of Pharma Biotechnology program, you can apply for colleges at all India level with the score of Common Management Admission Test (CMAT), as it is a national-level admission test for management programmes approved by AICTE.

Sachin Ubale

Beginner-Level 3

How is the course structure of MBA (Pharma-Biotech) at Department of Management Sciences, Pune University (PUMBA)?

Answered 5 years ago

Course Structure of MBA (Pharma-Biotech) MBA – PBT program at PUMBA is structured in order to develop managerial manpower in the fields of Bio-Pharma, Bio-Agri, Bio-Suppliers, Bio-Informatics, Bio-Services and Healthcare. The two year program is divided into four semesters and a credit system is use

Sachin Ubale

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