PIBM Pune Course Admissions 2026: Fees, Eligibility, Dates & Selection Process

Pune Institute of Business Management offers PGDM course at the PG level. Candidates are selected based on entrance exam scores (CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA/PMAT/Aptitude Test/Group Discussion/Personal Interview/Written Test). Students must complete graduation with a 50% aggregate.

CAT is not a necessary requirement for Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM) Pune. For admissions at PIBM, it is a must that candidates have undergone an education programme under a three-year or four-year graduation system with at least 50% or above aggregate marks in Class 10, 12 and Graduation courses. Besides this, candidates’ performance in aptitude tests such as CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT is evaluated. If a candidate has scored average marks in one of the above, they have to sit for the PMAT which is PIBM’s aptitude test. Candidates can also take this test solely in the beginning without the hassle of sitting for other aptitude tests. The evaluation process is similar to CAT/ MAT/ CMAT etc. 

The seat intake for MBA at Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM) is 120. In addition to the MBA program, PIBM also offers a PGDM programme with a seat intake of 360. The admission to the MBA programme is based on national-level entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, MAH-CET, and PIBM Management Aptitude Test (PMAT) . The eligibility criteria for the MBA programme at PIBM include a minimum of 50% aggregate in the undergraduate degree and a valid score in one of the accepted entrance exams

Yes, PIBM Pune accepts MAT scores for admission to its management programs. The institution accepts test scores of CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, and PMAT (PIBM's aptitude test). For the MBA program, it is mandatory to appear in at least one of the above exams. If a student has not appeared for any of the above exams and wishes to apply for PGDM, they have to take the PMAT test, which is an internal entrance exam conducted by PIBM itself

PIBM Pune has grabbed some of the top positions in B- school rankings hence attracting a lot of admissions and increased cutoff. Some of the major factors affecting cut off of 2023 for Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM) Pune are

• PIBM is an NBA and NAAC accredited institute.
• PIBM has been ranked among the top 5 in Pune and among the top 125 B- schools in India.
• Other impressive rankings of PIBM include- 34^th in top B- schools in India, 23^rd in top private B- schools in India, 16^th in top B- schools in West Zone.

The fees at PIBM Pune for MBA/ PGDM course are INR 4.5 Lacs - INR 30 lakh. Moreover, the candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria for admission. The details are mentioned below:

• Management Programs Tuition Fees (in India) - INR 4.5 lakh - INR 30 lakh
• Eligibility: Graduation with a 50% aggregate
• Exams: CCAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA / PMAT/Aptitude Test/Group Discussion/Personal Interview/Written Test

Admissions at PIBM Pune includes different levels of tests and filtration processes to select the deserving candidates. This involves the assessment of education background, assessment of aptitude through various aptitude tests such as CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ PMAT etc., assessment of communication, knowledge and understanding levels through case study, group discussions and personal interview rounds. The final merit list is released after the above procedures which the students can access/ download through the official website off PIBM Pune. The lists are available on the announcements tab during the admissions.