

PUMBA MBA Courses & Fees 2026: Eligibility, Accepted Exam, Seats, How to Apply
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PUMBA MBA Highlights 2026
PUMBA MBA is a full-time programme offered for a two-year duration. The programme's mode of education is regular. Other than this, students willing to opt for a Pharma-focused management course can enroll into the PUMBA MBA Pharma Biotechnology programme. It is a full-time prgramme spread over two years.
Admission to PUMBA MBA is granted based on candidates performance in the national-level entrance exam, MAH CET. Thus, it is mandatory for all candidates to appear for the exam. However, for admission to the MBA (PBT) course, the institute accepts only valid ATMA and SPPU scores.
Moreover, in order to take admission, candidates must qualify for the PUMBA MBA eligibility criteria as prescribed by the institute. Intersted students can check below to know the course-wise eligibility criteria and selection criteria:
| Course | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% (45% in case of backward class and persons with disability) aggregate in any discipline from a recognised university |
| MBA (PBT) |
Science graduate with minimum of 50% marks |
Download: PUMBA_Pune_Brochure_MBA
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
The MBA fees at Department of Management Science, University of Pune will depend on the specialisation and type of course chosen in the case of MBA the fees are generally around INR 1.25 Lakhs in terms of annual tuition fees.
Though this figure does not account for scholarships, fee concessions, extra charges such as hostel fees, etc.
The PUMBA MBA average package secured by batch 2025 stood at INR 11.23 LPA. Earlier, the PUMBA average package offered during the 2024 placement drive was INR 9.40 LPA.
Department of Management Sciences, Pune University fee afrom INR 1.3 Lacs - INR 2.1 lakh. This is the tuition fee only. It is exclusive of other charges. The tuition fee for some of the courses is as below:
| Course | Total Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| MBA | INR 1.3 Lacs - INR 1.5 lakh |
| BBA | INR 2.1 lakh |
To get admissions into the PUMBA EMBA courses, candidates must clear any undergraduate course with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Aside from completing a UG-level course, candidates need to also possess a work experience of three years to be eligibility for EMBA at PUMBA.
There are no mandatory entrance exams for admissions to EMBA courses offered by PUMBA. Hence, candidates can go to the website of PUMBA and fill the EMBA application form toget admission.
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PUMBA MBA Admission Dates 2026
PUMBA accepts valid MAH CET and AATMA scores for admission to MBA and MBA PBT courses, respectively. Thus, MAH CET dates and ATMA dates become important for candidates seeking admission. Apart from this, students must stay updated with the events related to the application and counselling process. Check out the below table to know the PUMBA MBA admission schedule for 2025:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
10 Sep '26 - 13 Sep '26 | MAT September 2026 PBT Admit Card Download |
13 Sep '26 | MAT September 2026 PBTOngoing |
22 Jun '26 - 14 Sep '26 | MAT September 2026 Registration CBTOngoing |
3 Aug '26 - 15 Sep '26 | CAT 2026 Registration WindowOngoing |
17 Sep '26 | MAT September 2026 CBT Admit Card Release |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
11 Sep '26 | MAT 2026 PBT (Special Drive) Result |
22 Jun '26 - 7 Sep '26 | MAT September 2026 Registration PBT |
PUMBA MBA Cutoff
Candidates seeking admission to the PUMBA MBA programme can refer to the table given below to check out the PUMBA cutoff trends for MBA courses. Tabulated below are the MAH CET cutoff percentiles for the General All India category students:
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PUMBA MBA Curriculum 2025
The PUMBA MBA curriculum is spread across four semsesters. As per the programme structure, the first two trimesters of the programme help students develop a strong base in various subjects, such as Finance, Marketing, Systems, HR, Operations, etc.
Moreover, students enrolled in this programme can opt for one major and one minor specialisation. Other than this, to provide students with practical exposure, the institute mandates for all MBA students to complete one summer training and one internship programme. Download the PDFs from the below table to view the detailed PUMBA MBA syllabus:
| Specialization | Curriculum |
|---|---|
| MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology |
PUMBA MBA/PGDMPUMBA MBA Seats 2026
PUMBA MBA seats are offered in a limited number. Moreover, these seats are distributed across two courses offered under the programme, namely MBA and MBA in Pharma Biotechnology. Students who wish to get a seat must fulfill the course-wise eligibility criteria and must have valid MAH CET and ATMA scores, depending on the choice of course.
Apart from ATMA, the institute also accepts a valid score in SPPU conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University. The below table presents a course-wise distribution of seats at PUMBA, Department of Management Sciences:
| Courses | Seats |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 180 |
| MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology | 60 |
Commonly asked questions On Seats
MBA seats at PUMBA are divided among two MBA courses offered at the institute. These courses are MBA and MBA in Pharma Biotechnology. As per official sources, for MBA, the institute offers 180 seats, and for MBA PBT, the institute offers 60 seats. Thus, the highest number of seats are offered for the MBA (General) course.
PUMBA MBA are allocated based on marks obtained in the accepted entrance exam. For MBA, students must present a valid score in MAH MBA CET. For MBA PBT, students must appear for either the ATMA or SPPU exam. Moreover, the students seeking admission must apply for the preferred course by visiting the official website of the institute.
After submitting the application, students must stay updated with the merit list. If shortlisted, students are required to report to the institute for confirmation of admission.
PUMBA MBA Placements
PUMBA MBA placement 2024 data is available. As per that, the highest and average package offered during the placement drive held in 2024 stood at INR 19 LPA and INR 11.23 LPA, respectively. Further, BFSI & NBFC emerged as the top recruiting sector that placed 27% of the total students during placement drive 2024.
Earlier, during the 2023 placements, the PUMBA MBA average package 2023 stood at INR 8.85 LPA, and the highest package offered was INR 18.97 LPA. Moreover, a total of 104 companies participated in the placement drive offering 167 job offers. Out of 173 students who opted for placements 161 were placed successfully. The key highlights of PUMBA placements 2024 are presented below:
|
Particulars |
MBA Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
|
Highest package |
INR 19 LPA |
|
Average package |
INR 11.23 LPA |
|
Top 50% package |
INR 12.2 LPA |
|
Top 10% package |
INR 15.4 LPA |
|
Companies visited |
140+ |
|
Top recruiting sector |
BFSI & NBFC (27% placement distribution) |
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Student Forum
Answered 6 months ago
JBIMS does not accept ATMA scores anymore for MMS admissions and it accepts CAT, MAH MBA CET, and GMAT scores.
The ATMA cutoff for PUMBA is usually high and ranges between 95 to 99 percentile.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a year ago
PUMBA placements are solid—95% placed, average pay around Rs 9–9.4 LPA, and some students (top 10%) land sweet deals up to Rs 15 LPA. And yes, Rs 16 LPA has been the top package. But a heads-up: opportunities in finance or internships can be hit-or-miss depending on your batch. Still, overall it giv
Answered a year ago
Yes, PUMBA has relaesed its 2025 placement report. Check out the key highlights of PUMBA placements 2025 from the table below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
Highest Package | INR 19 LPA |
Average Package | INR 11.23 LPA |
Top 10% Package | INR 15.40 LPA |
Top 50% Package | INR 12.20 LPA |
Companies visited | 140+ |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
The placement percentage for the Class of 2025 is yet to be released. Earlier, PUMBA achieved achieved 80.7% success rate for MBA Class of 2024.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
The placement rate for the Class of 2025 is yet to be released. Earlier, PUMBA has achieved 80.7% success rate for MBA Class of 2024. The highest and average package offered during PUMBA placements 2025 stood at INR 19 LPA and INR 11.23 LPA.
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Contributor-Level 10
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Updated on Jun 22, 2026
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