MBA in Sales & Marketing Colleges in Maharashtra - Course Fee, Admission, Cut Off, Placements

For any company selling a product, the concepts of marketing and sales are very important, as they can mean the difference between success and failure. While they are often used interchangeably or grouped they are two different concepts and it is important to understand those differences.

Sales refers to the short-term need to close a sale, get an agreement signed, or ultimately do what needs to be done to sell whatever it is you are selling. Sales techniques and strategies are based on what it takes to 'close the deal', which is crucial to any business.

If you get customers in the door but cannot get them to buy a product, there is a problem with your sales strategy. Sales strategies are focused on the individual buyer and what needs to be done for them to pull out their wallet, or click on the buy button when it comes to online selling.

Companies typically set sales volume targets for a period (weeks, months, and quarters) and have strategies in place where the individuals responsible for actually selling can make those targets. Marketing is a longer-term concept than sales and relates to forward-looking strategies to understand customer needs, influence customer perceptions, and identify how a company can capitalize on that.

The result of the marketing process, and what it directly supports, is making sales easier. Marketing techniques and strategies are based on what it takes to identify the right product mix, the prices for those products, and what needs to be communicated to target customers (via advertisement) to ensure successful sales.

One of the key aspects of marketing strategies is building a brand identity for what a company is selling and this varies from company to company. McDonald's obviously brands its food and advertising far differently than a luxury steakhouse would do. While sales are the 'push' to buy the product once the customer is there, marketing is the 'pull' that gets the customer to you in the first place.

When marketing is done effectively it can also make sales a far easier job for a company, as the customer can already be convinced and ready to buy by the time they enter your store (or website). Sales can still succeed without very effective marketing but it certainly makes the job more difficult. 

Salaries in sales and marketing in India can vary widely depending on various factors such as the level of experience, the industry, the company's size and location, the specific role, and individual performance. The sales and marketing graduates can earn the following salaries:

Entry Level: Salary ranging INR 2 Lacs to INR 4 lakh

Mid-Level:  Salary ranging INR 4 Lacs to INR 8 lakh

Senior-Level: Salary ranging INR 6 Lacs to 12 lakh

The most popular education hubs where students can pursue an Uttar in Sales & Marketing from colleges in India are listed in the table below, along with details about the number of colleges offering it:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, there are over 145 distance/correspondence MBA in Sales & Marketing colleges in India. A list of Distance MBA in Sales and Marketing colleges is given below-

• Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur
• Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies and Research
• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
• School of Open Learning, University of Delhi

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.

Due to the growing need for management specialists, many schools have been founded nationwide to serve a wide range of professional and academic interests. Some of these colleges also concentrate on marketing and sales.

More than 1000 MBA schools offering a variety of management degrees may be found in India. The list of some popular MBA in Marketing Colleges is provided below -

• Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
• Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
• IIM Calcutta
• Management Development Institute
• UNIPUNE
• Delhi School of Management, DTU
• S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

After earning an MBA in Sales and Marketing, students may pursue an MPhil, PhD, or research degree in a related discipline. They can also begin working as a manager in a company. Many individuals who complete their PhD can pursue a job in business or marketing.

There are several research facilities that serve both academic and commercial students. Top companies have research institutes dedicated to doing in-depth field research on consumer behavior and marketing development tactics. Students can find employment in some of the good companies like Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, and Whirlpool with a salary ranging INR 8 to 20 lakh per annum.

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Yes, SPJIMR is a good college for PGDM. SP Jain Institute of Management and Research was established in 1981 and is a constituent institute of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. SPJIMR has been ranked at 74 globally in Financial Times Global MBA 2026 rankings for it PGPM course for experienced professionals. It has been ranked at 20 under 'Management' category in NIRF 2026 rankings. The institute also offer placements to students. The overall highest package offered to students is INR 80 LPA in 2026 placemen drive. The highest package for PGDM students was INR 75 LPA.

Candidates need the following documents while filling the CAT application form:

• A recent passport size photo (color against white background)
• Scanned signature with black pen on white paper
• Any photo ID card like PAN card, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport 
• Class 10 marksheet 
• Class 12 marksheet 
• Graduation marksheet 
• Permanent address proof 
• Work experience documents Reserved category students need to upload Category Certificate along with the CAT application form. The Certificate is available on the CAT website. Candidates can download, fill it, get it attested by competent authority and upload it as PDF with the CAT application form. 
• The PwD category students also have to fill the PwD form and Scribe affidavit along with the exam application form. This is necessary for getting scribe facility and PwD facility at the test centre. The CAT application form is same for students from all categories. Those belonging to a particular category (SC/ST/PwD) will be required to mention it in the relevant field of the CAT form.

Yes, you can apply for an MBA course at KJSIM without CAT scores. The institute accept other exam scores as well for admission. Candidates with a valid score of XAT/GMAT/NMAT/CMAT are also eligible to apply. Apart from this, aspirants must have a valid bachelor's degree from a recognised university to be eligible for course admission. The final selection is done based on shortlisted candidates performance in the group discussion and personal interview rounds.

Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM) Pune is good for placements because it helps students find opportunities in various sectors such as counselling, IT and ITES, BFSI, FMCG, Telecom, real estate, manufacturing as well as several different sectors with some big companies. Some of the top and constant recruiters of PIBM Pune include Deloitte, Accenture, ITC Group, Dabur, Nestle India, Wipro, Colgate Palmolive, Reliance Industries, Fortune, Mario, Vodafone, TCS, etc. More than 650 recruiters from diverse sectors have come to offer different job roles to students of PIBM Pune with the average package of INR 7.1 LPA. 

Yes, candidates who are willing to appear for Balaji Institute of Modern Management's in-house entrance test need to submit a fee of INR 400. This fee is charged over and above the application fees. It is as per past records and hence, is indicative. 

Candidates can refer to the following table for a comparison between both the institutes based on fee and ranking:

Given below is the comparison between IMT lcated in Nagpur and Hyderabad for their MBA/ PGDM courses on the basis of parameters including, NIRF ranking under the Management category and tuition fee:

NOTE: The above-mentioned fees are taken from an unofficial source. Hence, are indicative.

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.

Yes, SCMHRD offers specialised MBA courses. These courses are an MBA in Business Analytics and an MBA in Infrastructure Development and Management. The mode of education for these courses is full-time. Moreover, the duration is two years. For admission to these courses, students must appear for the SNAP exam. Those who meet the set cutoff are further evaluated via Group Exercise and Personal Interaction round.

Yes, SIIB Pune is highly reputable for MBA IB. SIIB MBA IB provides intense international business training, alumni connections of over 5,000 global professionals, specialised certifications (like SAP and Six Sigma), and 100% placement records.

Candidates seeking admission to MBA at Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management Symbiosis International need to apply for the SNAP exam. MBA applicants must fill out the application form for SNAP through the official websites of Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP). The Application fee for this years has been increased to INR 1,000. For detailed step by step process for SNAP registration refer to the SNAP Shiksha page.

NL Dalmia has released its PGDM placement report for 2023. According to the report, the highest package offered during NL Dalmia placements in 2023 stood at INR 25.50 LPA. Take a look at the below table depicting the NL Dalmia placement highlights of 2023:

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. 

SIES School of Business Studies PGDM programme offers specialisations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Business Analytics, Pharmaceutical Management, and Biotechnology Management. Students can choose these as per their career choice.

The highest salary package offered in Symbiosis Institute of Business Management is 26 Lacs per annum, and the average salary package offered here is between 8 Lacs per annum - 9 Lacs per annum.

Whereas, the highest salary package offered in Nagpur Institute of Technology is 4.5 Lacs per annum. The average salary package offered is 3.5 Lacs per annum.

So as per this data, I think Symbiosis Institute of Business Management is a better and right choice since it offers the highest number of packages for MBA.

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. 

The Universal AI University MBA programme has the following admission criteria:

Any candidate with 50% in their bachelor's degree from a recognised University is eligible for admission. The reserved category candidates may require at least 45% of the marks. Notably, CAT, XAT, MAT and GMAT (with a score of 500 or above), or its own test is compulsory, and the percentile standard range of the minimum cut-off is set at roughly 70- 75.