Department of Management Sciences Pune University (PUMBA) Ganeshkhind Answered Questions

To gain admission into PUMBA's MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology, you must be a graduate with at least 50 percent on any qualification. The admission process is based only on your ATMA score, which will be accepted for the three months following the exam, which is usually in May, June, or July. Following the exam, you must register with the university's portal and enter your details on the application form. You will not hear anything until the PUMBA will announce the merit list, which will include your name if you are deemed qualified. From the merit list, you must upload the required documents, get them verified at PUMBA, and pay the university fees online. Admission is very limited; therefore, you must complete the process as quickly as possible and not miss the deadline, especially if admission has started. The admission process is very simple but highly competitive. Make sure you prepare and take action quickly! 

To gain admission to the MBA Dual programme at PUMBA (Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University) through the CMAT exam, you first need a valid CMAT score. After the CMAT results are out, you must apply to PUMBA. The selection process typically involves a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) round, which assesses your communication skills, leadership potential, and general awareness. Your final merit will be a composite score, usually giving significant weightage to CMAT, along to your GD/PI performance and academic record.

Yes, there are exceptions for the 60% eligibility requirement for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) at PUMBA. The candidate needs to be a Graduate in any discipline from UGC/AICTE/AIU recognised University / Institution or equivalent with aggregate minimum 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category candidates) and have a minimum of 2 years work experience at Managerial / Executive level.

Paying for an MBA at PUMBA can be worthwhile due to its strong reputation, comprehensive curriculum, experienced faculty, and industry connections. The programme offers a good return on investment, with a relatively low fee structure compared to other institutions. PUMBA has a strong alumni network, provides opportunities for experiential learning, and is located in a city with a growing economy and ample job opportunities.

Yes, there are overhead expenses during the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at PUMBA, including:
- P.G. Admission Fee: ₹30
- Contribution to Ashwamedh: ₹20
- Student Welfare LIC Scheme: ₹10
- Gymkhana: ₹100
- Library Fee: ₹1,000
- P.G. Registration Fee: ₹25
- Health Center Medi. Checkup Fee: ₹50
- Student Aid Fund: ₹25
- Computer Registration Fee: ₹50
- Disaster Management Fund: ₹20
- Development Fund: ₹250
- Student Welfare Fund: ₹100
- NSS: ₹10
- Corpus: ₹4
- Eligibility Fee: ₹500 (for MH and SC/ST/NT- (B), (C), (D)/VJ/SBC), ₹1,000 (for MH OUT OF and Foreign)
- Eligibility Form Fee: ₹50
- Library Deposit: ₹1,000
- Caution Money Deposit: ₹500
- Identity Card Fees: ₹100

Candidate needs to be a Graduate in any discipline from UGC/AICTE/AIU recognised University / Institution or equivalent with aggregate minimum 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category candidates) AND Minimum of 2 years work experience at Managerial / Executive level.