PGDM in Human Resource 

at RIIM Pune, Bavdhan

Candidates applying to the RIIM-Arihant Group of Institutes are required to take one of the following entrance exams: the Common Admission Test (CAT), the XLRI Admissions Test (XAT)/MAT/MHCET/ATMA, or AMMI Test.
Admission to the MBA programme at RIIM - Arihant Group of Institutes in 2023 will be based on MAH MBA CET CAP Counselling. 

According to the RIIM - Arihant Group of Institutes 2023 admissions, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) cut-off score was 78.29 in Round 2. In 2021 and 2022, respectively, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Round 2 Cutoff was 65.62 and 78.33.

The fees for an MBA at Ramachandran International Institute of Management (RIIM) Pune are INR 4,50,000 for the physical course and INR 6,50,000 for the digital course. The fee for the MBA (University Program) + Employability Program + Management Development Programme is INR 6,48,000 for two years. 

RIIM Pune offers a full-time postgraduate diploma in management. The PGDM course is offered to students who fulfil the admission criteria of the course. The basic eligibility is to pass graduation from a recognised university. Furthermore, admissions are entirely entrance-based. Hence, students must appear for the respective exam to be considered for admission. RIIM Pune accepts various national-level management exams, including MAT. However, those with a valid score in any other accepted exam can also apply. Hence, you can certainly get into the PGDM course offered at RIIM Pune without MAT, given you provide any other exam score.

Yes, if a candidate has secured the 55 percentile in the CAT exam, they are eligible to get a scholarship. The institute offers scholarships on the basis of performance in national-level entrance exams, and the CAT is one of those. Check out the concession on tuition fees provided by the university to the candidates who have achieved 50 or more than 50 percentile in the CAT exam: 

RIIM Pune admissions is compeletly based on entrance exam scores. Candidates can register online for admission to their preferred course. The candidate must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. Post application candidates must appear for WA, GD & PI by the Admission Department. The college also considers the candidates' academic performance for final selection.

Ramachandran International Institute of Management Pune alumni is spread across multiple sectors such as HR, Operations, Research, Engineering, Accounting, etc. Out of all these, the Sales sector comprises the largest share of alumni with a 29% share. See the sector-wise distribution of RIIM Pune alumni from the below pie chart:

XAT 2026 registration process began from July 10, 2025. Official announcement of commencement of XAT registration process 2026 has been made by XLRI at its website. Interested candidates have to register for XAT 2026 by creating a login ID at xatonline.in website. The XAT application fee will be INR 2200. Candidates will have to pay the fee to submit the XAT application form.

The roles offered during RIIM Pune placements 2024 included B2B Sales Associate, Management Trainee, Consultant, Relation Manager and many more.