MBA in Human Resources Colleges in Pune - Course Fee, Admission, Cut Off, Placements

In Pune, there are 125 top MBA in HR colleges. Among them, 98 are privately held, while 2 are owned by public/government organisations. Some of the most popular entrance tests in top MBA HR colleges in Pune are the CMAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, MAH CET, and others. Some of the popular MBA in Human Resources colleges in Pune include Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune Institute of Business Management, Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development, Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Indira School of Business Studies, and others.

The National Institutional rating Framework (NIRF) is a rating mechanism used by the Government of India's Ministry of Education to grade higher education institutions in India. The old Ministry of Human Resource Development (now the Ministry of Education) authorized the framework, which was launched on September 29, 2015.

The following are the Pune HR colleges, along with their NIRF rankings from 2021 to 2023:

College Name	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023
Symbiosis Institute of Management	20	17	17

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Return on Investment (ROI) signifies the profit or benefit one would obtain by undertaking a course at a particular college. It assesses the return on the candidate's investment in tuition and the return on investment in the form of placements.

Below are the top colleges offering MBA in Human Resources in Pune, along with their total tuition fees and annual average packages:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management MBA	INR 22 lakh	INR 21 LPA
Pune Institute of Business Management MBA	INR 8 Lacs – INR 30 lakh	INR 7 LPA
National Insurance Academy MBA	INR 9 lakh	INR 13 LPA
Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development MBA	INR 5 lakh	INR 6 LPA
Symbiosis Institute of International Business MBA	INR 22 lakh	INR 11 LPA

MBA Finance focuses on financial management, investment analysis, risk assessment, and corporate finance. Core courses often include financial reporting, financial markets, and financial strategy.

NMIMS, in HR focuses on human resource management, organizational behavior, talent acquisition, employee relations, and strategic HR planning. Core courses may cover HR strategy, compensation management, and organizational development.

Candidates can check table below to see comparison between two.

Particulars	MBA Finance	MBA in HR
Name of Course	MBA in Finance	MBA in Human Resources
Course Level	Postgraduate	Postgraduate
Course Duration	2 years	2 Years
MBA Finance course fees	INR 1.4 Lacs - INR 23.9 Lakh	INR 5 Lacs - INR 20 Lakh
Entrance Exams	CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, MAH CET, etc.	CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, SNAP etc.
Average Salary	INR 4 to INR 10 Lakhs	INR 4 LPA - INR 8 LPA
Top Recruiters	KPMG, HDFC, ICICI Bank, J P Morgan, Deutsche Bank etc.	TCS, Wipro, Deloitte, Samsung, Nokia, Reliance, KPMG and so on.
Top Colleges	IIM Lucknow,  NMIMS,  NIT,  XLRI etc..	Woxsen University,  Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies,  Narsee0 University,  etc..

SIBM Pune admission to full-time MBA and MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship course is based on SNAP scores 2024. As per last year's trends, SNAP cut off for SIBM Pune must be around 98.5 percentile. SNAP is to be conducted in three phases, first on Dec 10, second on Dec 17 and third on Dec 22. SIBM Pune offers admission to MBA and MBA (I & E) courses on the basis of valid SNAP scores, followed by a GE and PI round. SNAP 2023 Results are expected to be out on Jan 10. For more information regarding SIBM Pune cutoff, click here.

PIBM (Pune Institute of Business Management) has the total tuition fee ranging between INR 8 Lacs – INR 30 lakh, while IMED (Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development) has the lowest total tuition fee of INR 5 lakh.

The table below shows the top MBA in Human Resources colleges in Pune along with their total tuition fee:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Admission	INR 22 lakh
PIBM Admission	INR 8 Lacs – INR 30 lakh
NIA (National Insurance Academy) Admission	INR 9 lakh
IMED Admission	INR 5 lakh
Symbiosis Institute of International Business Admission	INR 22 lakh

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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management offered the highest placement package of INR 21 LPA, while Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development offered the lowest placement package of INR 6 LPA. Prominent recruiters participated include Fullerton, Kroll, Luminous, Aditya Birla Capital, EY, PwC, etc.

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the top MBA in Human Resources colleges in Pune along with their placement package offered to their graduates:

College Name	Annual Average Package
MBA Institute of Business Management MBA	INR 21 LPA
Pune Institute of Business Management MBA	INR 7 LPA
National Insurance Academy MBA	INR 13 LPA
MBA of Management and Entrepreneurship Development MBA	INR 6 LPA
Symbiosis Institute of International Business MBA	INR 11 LPA

READ MORE: MBA in HR Course Syllabus 2023

The table below shows the affordable MBA in Human Resources colleges in Pune having fees of INR < 1 lakh:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
IndSearch Institute of Management Studies and Research	INR 40,000
Shri Shivaji Maratha Society's Institute of Management & Research	INR 54,000
Synergy Group of Institutes	INR 35,000
Sankalp Business School	INR 98,000

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.

Yes, Balaji Institute of Modern Management offers specialised MBA courses. Apart from the general MBA, the institute provides an MBA in Marketing Management and an MBA in PM-HRD. Both these courses are offered in affiliation with Sri Balaji University and run for a two-year course duration. Further, the mode of education is full-time.

The following are the usual eligibility criteria for MBA admission to top HR institutions in Pune:

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised university or institution, with a minimum aggregate of 50%.
• Many HR MBA colleges in Pune take national-level entrance tests like the CAT, XAT, CMAT, or MAT into account. Candidates must meet the minimum cutoff scores established by the various colleges.

CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, and other admission examinations approved by top MBA in HR colleges in Pune are mentioned here, along with the number of colleges and cut off 2023 predictor:

Exams	Number of Colleges	Cut off 2023 Predictor
CAT	105	CAT 2023 Predictor
CMAT	102	CMAT 2023 Predictor
MAT	97	MAT 2023 Predictor
XAT	92	XAT 2023 Predictor
MAH CET	88	Top CET 2023 Predictor

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• Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT
• Top MBA Colleges Accepting XAT
• Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT

The following table outlines the leading private colleges offering MBA in Human Resources in Pune, along with their respective total tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Admission	INR 22 lakh
PIBM Admission	INR 8 Lacs – INR 30 lakh
NIA (National Insurance Academy) Admission	INR 9 lakh
IIMED Admission	INR 5 lakh
Symbiosis Institute of International Business Admission	INR 22 lakh

Refer to the comparison below:

HR is an interactive field. Many organizations prefer a full-time MBA in HR. Participating in presentations, college societies, case studies, class interactions, and assignments makes an aspiring HR better at what they do.

You can still go for a part-time MBA in HR if you want an affordable option. It is also ideal for working professionals. If your resume is good enough, organizations can accept a part-time MBA as well.

 

IMED Pune offers MBA course is a full-time mode. The total fee for this course is INR 5 lakh. Other than this, candidates may also have to pay for Hostel charges of INR 2.41 lakh. However, this fee is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates can visit the official website to know more about IMED Pune MAB fee.

You can pursue Human Resources Management even if you're not into maths. HRM focuses on people management and organizational strategy rather than complex calculations. Basic quantitative skills are somewhat helpful. They are not the primary focus. Many HR roles involve soft skills like communication and problem-solving. 

I have tried to explain in detail below:

HRM Focus:

HRM is primarily concerned with managing employees, fostering a positive work environment, and aligning human resources with the overall business strategy. 

Role of Mathematics:

While some HR roles, like payroll or HR analytics, might involve data analysis and calculations, these are often supported by software and tools, and the focus remains on understanding and interpreting the data rather than complex mathematical calculations. 

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Yes, the total seats for Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), Pune MBA courses are divided among SC, ST, Differently Abled, and Children / Wards of Defense Personnel category candidates. The total seat intake for MBA course at 210. The seat matrix is as follows:

Categories	Seat reservation
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
Differently Abled	3%
Children / Wards of Defense Personnel	5%

 

ISB&M, Pune is good for PGDM and gives a 2 year course for PGDM. The college also has good placement record. ISB&M, Pune also provides specialisations in fields like Marketing, Finanace, HR etc. and is one of the top institutes for the course. 

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. 

PIBM Pune is the best choice. PIBM trains you on practical approaches like a dual internship, live projects, simulation-based classes, field projects, etc. It is NAAC Accredited college and ranked under top 100 colleges in India by NIRF. The PIBM focuses more in giving practical exposures and provide you a platform where you can learn under corporate leaders by conducting regular corporate sessions & events. For placement in top companies like Amazon, Deloitte, Reliance, Upgrad, etc. visit PIBM campus every year. The highest package offered is 17 LPA and the average package is 6.5 LPA.

The highest package offered during FLAME University Pune placements 2026 stood at INR 19 LPA. The course-wise highest package offered during FLAME University placements between 2025 and 2026 is tabulated below:

Course	Placement Statistics (2025)	Placement Statistics (2026)
MBA	INR 15.25 LPA	INR 19 LPA
MBA  (Communications Management)	INR 8.64 LPA	INR 10.7 LPA

Graduate Management Admission Council conducts the NMAT exam within a particular exam timeline. Every year, NMAT exam is usually scheduled to be conducted in the last quarter of a calendar year. Candidates are able to take the exam until December. Candidates can appear for the NMAT exam three times during the testing window. Soon after taking the first exam attempt, candidates can fill the retake registration form to apply for the NMAT retake. However, one can schedule a retake of the NMAT exam 15 days after the first take.

NMAT 2026 exam dates will be revealed later.

NOTE: NMAT exam dates can vary every year. However, the timeline remains the same.

The average salary package received by students after completing MBA/PGDM from IIEBM - Indus Business School is INR 750,000. While, the average salary offered by Indira School of Business Studies - ISBS after completion of MBA/PGDM is INR 475,000 - INR 520,000. Basis these stats, IIEBM - Indus Business School is a better option compared to Indira School of Business Studies - ISBS on the average salary parameter.

MIMA Institute of Management offers PGDM in three specialisations. The total fee for the entire course duration for each of the three specialisations is given in the table below:

Course	Fees
PGDM Business Administration	INR 7.65 Lakh
PGDM Agri Business Management	INR 6.7 Lakh
PGDM Pharmaceutical Management	INR 6.7 Lakh

NOTE: The mentioned amount has been taken from the official website of the institute. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Aspirants must pass bachelor's degree of 3/4 years with at least 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for reserved category candidates of Maharashtra) to apply for MBA at MIT-WPU, Pune. 

Candidates must pass graduation in Civil Engineering/ Construction Engineering/ Infrastructure Engineering/ Environmental Engineering/ Architecture or Allied branches with at least 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra) for MBA in Construction Management.