Best CAT Colleges in Pune

About 150+ MBA colleges are accepting CAT score in Pune. Of these, 107 colleges are privately owned, 3 colleges are owned by public/government organisations and public-private entities own 2 MBA colleges. CAT is the main entrance exams in top MBA colleges in Pune. National Institute of Bank Management, Pune Institute of Business Management, National Insurance Academy, Indira School of Business Studies, Balaji Institute of Management and Human Resource Development, etc. are some of the popular CAT-accepting MBA colleges in Pune.

Joining MBA colleges in Pune that accept CAT scores can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees of between INR 1-2 lakh. However, listed below are some of the colleges having tuition tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Lowcost Colleges	Tuition Fee
Dhole Patil College of Engineering	INR 61,000
Shri Shivaji Maratha Society’s Institute of Manageme & Research	INR 70,000
Unique Institute of Management (UIM, Pune)	INR 70,000
Genba Sopanrao Moze College Of Engineering	INR 66,000
Sankalp Business School	INR 98,000

Joining an MBA colleges from CAT accepting colleges in Pune can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
National Institute of Bank Management MBA	INR 14 lakh	INR 11 LPA
Pune Institute of Business Management MBA	INR 8 lakh – INR 9 lakh	INR 7 LPA
Indira Institute of Management - IIMP MBA	INR 4 lakh - INR 7 lakh	INR 5 LPA - INR 7 LPA
Indira School of Business Studies MBA	INR 4 lakh – INR 7 lakh	INR 4 LPA
MIT-WPU MBA	INR 9 lakh	INR 6 LPA

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Department of Management Studies, Savitribai Phule Pune University offers the following MBA programmes:

1. MBA (with 5 specialisations)
2. MBA (Pharma-Biotech)
3. MBA- Executive

Colleges affiliated to SPPU offer MBA in various specialisations.

National Institute of Bank Management emerged as the top MBA college accepting CAT score in Pune. Listed below is the NIRF ranking of past three years:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
National Institute of Bank Management Ranking	91	76	91

The following is a list of the general requirements for MBA admission in Pune that accept CAT scores:

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in any discipline from an accredited university or other organisation with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%.
• MBA schools in Pune take into account results from national admission exams such Candidates must achieve the minimum standards specified by the aforementioned colleges.

It is possible to pursue an MBA without taking any entrance exam. Some direct admission eligibility criteria to help you be accepted into MBA programs.

• Score at least 50%-65% aggregate in graduation.
• For the reserved category, there is relaxation.

In CAT 2025, the following changes were seen:

• The fee amount increased from INR 2,500 to INR 2,600 for General category candidates and from INR 1,250 to INR 1300 for Reserved category candidates. 
• In DILR section, number of questions increased from 20 to 22. 
• Total marks of CAT DILR section increased from 60 to 66. 
• Total marks of CAT exam increased from 198 to 204. 
• Candidates can select five cities instead of six.

Last date to submit PIBM MBA application is January 20 this year. You can apply directly through PIBM Online Admission Portal. For this, you need to pay an application fee of INR 1,000. 

Yes, the difficulty level of CAT syllabus is very high as compared to other MBA entrance exams. However, if you prepare well and follow the CAT exam pattern well, you will be able to score well. Besides having an understanding of the CAT syllabus 2023, candidates also need to be well aware of the CAT exam pattern before they start preparing for the exam. The CAT exam pattern was revised in 2021 and the number of questions were reduced from 76 to 66. The structure of CAT 2022 exam was the same. The syllabus is still tougher than other exams.

The most important things to keep in mind are:

1. CAT exam mode is online
2. Each question carries three marks 
3. There is negative marking of minus one mark for wrong attempts

The section-wise distribution of questions and difficulty levels as per the latest CAT exam pattern are listed below:

• Quantitative Ability (QA) - 24 questions, difficulty level - moderate to high 
• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) - 20 questions, difficulty level - moderate 
• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) - 22 questions, difficulty level - moderate. to high

National Insurance Academy offered the highest placement package of INR 11 LPA, while Indira School of Business Studies offered the lowest placement package of INR 4 LPA. Prominent recruiters participated include Tata AIG General Insurance Company, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, etc.

Listed below are the placement package offered to MBA graduates of CAT accepting MBA colleges in Pune:

College Names	Annual Average Package	Top Recruiters
National Institute of Bank Management Placements	INR 11 LPA	HDFC, Yes, PwC, EY, Tata Capital, etc.
Pune Institute of Business Management Placements	INR 7 LPA	Wipro, Xiaomi, Flipkart, Loreal, Grant Thornton, etc.
Indira Institute of Management - IIMP Placements	INR 5 LPA - INR 7 LPA	Accenture, Amazon, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, etc.
Indira School of Business Studies Placements	INR 4 LPA	HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, RBL Bank, Infosys, etc.
MIT-WPU Placements	INR 6 LPA	IBM, Infosys, TCS, HCL, Barclays, etc.

READ MORE: Career After MBA

The table below shows the private top MBA colleges in Pune that accept CAT score along with their total tuition fee and their seat intake:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake
Pune Institute of Business Management Admission	INR 8 lakh – INR 9 lakh Seats: 6,140
ISB&M - International School of Business and Media Admission	INR 12 lakh Seats: 480
Indira School of Business Studies Admission	INR 4 lakh – INR 7 lakh Seats: 720
Balaji Institute of Management and Human Resource Development Admission	INR 13 lakh Seats: 240
Balaji Institute of Technology and Management Admission	INR 9 lakh – INR 13 lakh Seats: 300

Experts recommend that aspirants must practice at least 40 CAT mock tests to score above 99 percentile well in the exam. Most of the CAT test takers take up to 50 mock tests of various types and difficulty level. CAT toppers in previous years have practiced even up to 80 mock tests during their preparation. However, candidates must decide the number of CAT mock tests depending on their control and confidence on topics as the exam day comes closer. Mock tests are the best way to judge your performance viz. The important topics of CAT. The more one practices CAT mock tests, the more accurate they get in solving questions from all subjects. It is very important to know which formula to apply to which type question to solve the problem accurately. Mock tests help candidates in this aspect which is why practicing mock tests is most important in CAT preparation.

Students who wish to get admission to MBA course offered at Balaji Institute of Modern Management must meet the eligibility conditions. Completed UG degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved category) from a recognised university can apply.

CAT 2026 exam pattern remains stable with 68 questions and a 120-minute duration. Only the registration fee has been increased to INR 2,700 for general candidates and INR 1,350 for reserved categories.

CAT has 68 questions. Each question carries three marks. There is negative marking of minus one for incorrect attempts. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Total marks in 204.

CAT 2026 will be conducted by IIM Indore. The institute had last conducted the exam in 2020.

Six of the older IIMs, including Ahemdabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Khozikode, and Indore, conducts CAT exam on a rotational basis.

To get 99 percentile and above, candidates must attempt 40-45 out of 68 questions in CAT, with maximum accuracy.  

ISBM offers a two-year full-time PGDM course across multiple specialisations. Details are given below: 

ISBM Pune PGDM Specialisations
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Media Management
Business Analytics
Marketing
Finance
Human Resources

Balaji Institute of International Business has recorded a placement rate of 100%. Candidates can refer to the table to know the highest package offered during BIIB placements 2022:

Particulars	Statistics
Highest Package 2022	INR 19.25 LPA
No of Offers recieved	903

Course fees at IIMS Pune consists of components such as admission fee, tuition fee, security deposit, etc. The total course fee for IIMS Pune is INR 9.63 Lakhs as stated on the college page. Students may have to pay other fees such as hostel/mess charges of INR 57,700 + INR 48,000 or optional 'Internation Study Tour' charges.

Dr. D.Y. Patil B-School offers a 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management-Business Administration (PGDM BA).The institute has a capacity to accommodate 420 students in the first year. However, the exact number of students pursuing the PGDM course is not mentioned in the search results. To apply for the PGDM course, candidates must appear for at least one national-level exam like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or ATMA.The institute is known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure, including spacious lecture rooms, a board room, seminar hall, library, computer lab, and cafeteria.

MAH MBA CET application fee is INR 1,500 for General category candidates and INR 1300 for Reserved category candidates. There is no fee relaxation for non-Maharashtra candidates. The MAH CET fee is to be paid at the time of application submission. The fee payment is to be done in online mode only through debit/credit card or net banking. 

No, AIET scores are not compulsory for admissions to the MBA course at  DY Patil Vidyapeeth Global Business School, because the school also considers several other entrance exam scores for admissions to the MBA course. The names of the accepted entrance exams are- DPU Test/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ MH-CET/ AIET. Thus, applicants with valid scores in AIET can get admission to the MBA course. However, it is not compulsory. 

The Institute for Future Education, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership (iFEEL) Lonavala offers 480 seats in its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programmes. iFEEL Lonavala only offers different courses/ specialisations in PGDM. The tuition fee for the program is INR 6.05 lakhs. Selection in MBA is done based on MAT/ XAT/CAT/CMAT/ ATMA/MAH CET exam scores.

IIEBM Pune offers a PGDM course, which is equivalent to an MBA. The institute offers PGDM course in different specialisations. Candidates should check the eligibility and selection criteria before registration.