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

Every year, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges. The ranking is based on factors, and the ranking changes from year to year based on the success of the college/university on parameters such as infrastructure, placements, faculty, and so on.

The table below lists the top MBA in Pharmaceutical Management colleges in Maharashtra as ranked by NIRF in 2021, 2022 and 2023:

College Name	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies	22	25	21

In Maharashtra, there are a total of 26 top MBA in CAT, colleges. There are 23 privately operated colleges and 1 owned by public/government organizations. CMAT, CAT, MAT, CET, MAT, XAT, ATMA, and other admission examinations are commonly accepted by top Pharma MBA colleges in Maharashtra. Some of the popular Pharma MBA colleges in Maharashtra include NMIMS School of Business Management, Mumbai, IES's Management College and Research Centre, SIES College of Management Studies, Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication, MIMA Institute of Management, International School of Management Studies, Jayawantrao Sawant Institute of Management and Research, and others.

The following table lists the government MBA Pharmaceutical Management colleges in Maharashtra, as well as their total tuition fee:

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Department of Management Sciences, Pune University Admission	INR 2 lakh

There is only 1 Online MBA in Pharma college in Maharashtra along with their total tuition fee:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
Parul University Online Admission	INR 80,000

When deciding between Pumba (Pune University) and MITCON (MIMA Institute of Management) for a Pharma MBA in Maharashtra, its important to consider its tuition fee and placement package:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
PUMBA (Pune University)	INR 2 lakh	INR 5 LPA
MITCON (MIMA Institute of Management)	INR 7 lakh	INR 4 LPA

When deciding between Pumba (Pune University) and MITCON (MIMA Institute of Management) for a Pharma MBA in Maharashtra, its important to consider its tuition fee and placement package:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
PUMBA (Pune University)	INR 2 lakh	INR 5 LPA
MITCON (MIMA Institute of Management)	INR 7 lakh	INR 4 LPA

After completing an MBA in Pharma in Maharashtra, graduates can explore various career opportunities in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Here are some potential career paths along with their average salaries:

Careers/Jobs	Average Salaries
Pharmaceutical Marketing Manager	INR 21 LPA
Product Manager	INR 20.1 LPA
Regulatory Affairs Manager	INR 17.6 LPA
Clinical Research Manager	INR 9.2 LPA
Healthcare Consultant	INR 10.2 LPA
Supply Chain Manager

Note: Above mentioned salaries has been takes from Ambitionbox; therefore, they may vary.

Yes, you can pursue dual degree of MBA in Pharmaceutical Management and MPharm. There are a few colleges that provide this course as a 3 year integrated program. Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, NMIMS, Mumbai is one of such institutes. This kind of restructuring not only helps the students to save their one academic year, but also aloows them to acquire dual postgraduate degrees, one in technical field (research) and second in managerial skills in Pharma sector.  

The table below provides a full summary of the top MBA in Pharma colleges in Maharashtra, as well as the placement packages available to their graduates:

College Name	Annual Average Package
IES's Management College and Research Centre MBA	INR 7 LPA
SIES College of Management Studies MBA	INR 7 LPA
Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication MBA	INR 6 LPA
Department of Management Sciences, Pune University MBA	INR 5 LPA
Prin. N.G. Naralkar Institute of Career Development and Research MBA	INR 4 LPA

Pimpri Chinchwad University offers various courses in Engineering, Design, Management, Law and others. The university accepts admission based on merit and entrance exams as per each course. To get seat students meet the set eligibility criteria for each course.

Yes, the JSPM University offers MBA in nine specialisation. The duration of the JSPM University MBA course is two years, and is divided into 4 semesters. This course is offered in full-time mode. Students seeking admission to MBA at JSPM University can apply online from the official website of the university. The application form generally opens in the beginning of the year and runs till September.  

MIMA Institute of Management has a dedicated placement team that works towards providing 100% placement assistance to its students. Around 80% of students get placed from the college, with the highest package being INR 7 LPA, the lowest being INR 3 LPA, and average being INR 4 LPA. The top recruiting companies are KBL, Nestle, KPIT, Aditya Birla, HDFC, ICICI, Depicon, etc.

Pratibha Institute of Business Management is charging INR 2 Lacs for its MBA courses in academic year 2026. This fees is charged yearly in two equal installments of INR 1 lakh. Every installment is a combination of tuition fees and management fees.

Jayawantrao Sawant Institute of Management and Research has been rated 4.8 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute offers great infrastructure with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Shuttle Service, Wi-Fi Campus to students. Jayawantrao Sawant Institute of Management and Research has also been rated 4.8 for Campuslife.

SIBM Pune is a popular business school known for its good reputation and strong alumni network. It provides more specialisation options and has higher average placement packages. However, it is pricier compared to ASM's IPS. ASM's IPS, being a newer institute, emphasizes practical learning and industry exposure. It has a lower fee, making it a more budget-friendly choice for an MBA. Your best pick depends on what matters most to you and your career goals.