Part Time MBA colleges in Pune

Listed below are some of the colleges along with their NIRF ranking of past three years from 2022 to 2024:

College Names	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Ranking	17	17	13
SPJIMR Ranking	21	20	20
NMIMS School of Business Management Ranking	25	21	21
IIM Nagpur Ranking	43	43	31
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Ranking	71	45	63
Welingkar Institute of Management Ranking	68	73	84

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There are about 800+ best MBA colleges in Maharashtra. Among these, 500+ colleges are privately owned, 31 colleges are owned by public/government organisations and public-private entities own 20+ MBA colleges. CAT, CMAT, MAH CET, MAT, XAT, and ATMA are the most common entrance exams in top MBA colleges in Maharashtra. NMIMS School of Business Management, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, National Institute of Industrial Engineering, S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, etc., are the most popular.

The following is a list of general requirements for admission to the best MBA programs in Maharashtra:

• A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited university or other institution in any discipline is required of candidates, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%.
• Maharashtra has a large number of MBA schools that take into account the results of national entrance tests like the MAT, CAT, GMAT, XAT, CMAT, or MAH CET. It is necessary for candidates to achieve the minimum cutoff scores that each college has established.

MBA colleges in Maharashtra are among the best in the country, as the best ones can match up to the fees and more. Before choosing your management education at any part of this state, you must ideally look at the tuition fee and the average packages the graduates get. Check this table for reference. 

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
NMIMS School of Business Management MBA	INR 8 lakh – INR 24 lakh	INR 7 LPA - INR 19 LPA
SIBM Pune MBA	INR 24 lakh	INR 24 LPA
IIM Mumbai (formerly known as NITIE) MBA	INR 14 lakh	INR 21 LPA – INR 31 LPA
SPJIMR MBA	INR 15 lakh – INR 24 lakh	INR 3 LPA – INR 32 LPA
NMIMS Mumbai MBA	INR 10 lakh	INR 19 LPA

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MAH MBA CET 2027 preparation can be done in two ways – 1. Join a coaching institute 2. Prepare by self study. If you choose the former, you will get complete guidance from the teachers and mentors, but if you choose the later, you will have to be your own guide. Self study will require a lot more discipline and dedication. Take simple yet impactful steps. First of all, check the exam syllabus and see how much time you will require to cover the topics. If you are already familiar with the topics included in the MAH MBA CET syllabus, you will be able to have an estimation of the time required.

Ideally, you should start MAH MBA CET preparation about nine months in advance. That will give you an ample time to understand and master the topics included in the syllabus through theory and practice questions. Join online study groups for problem solving and doubt clearing. Staying in contact with peers will keep you motivated for preparation.

According to NIRF 2025 rankings for management, there are around 9 top MBA colleges in Maharashtra. See rankings and locations below. 

MBA Top Colleges in Maharashtra Ranking	Rank	Location
IIM Mumbai Ranking	6	Mumbai
IIM5 Institute of Business Management Ranking	11	Pune
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Ranking	14	Mumbai
S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research Ranking	20	Mumbai
Sri Mumbai Ranking	24	Mumbai
IIM Nagpur Ranking	25	Nagpur
Pune J Somaiya Institute of Management Ranking	65	Mumbai
Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research Ranking	75	Mumbai
Pune of Management Technology Ranking	99	Nagpur
Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development, Bharati Vidyapeeth Ranking	101-125	Pune
National Institute of Bank Management Ranking	101-125	Pune
Pune Institute of Management Ranking	101-125	Pune
Sri Balaji University Ranking	101-125	Pune

Source: Official NIRF report: India Rankings 2025: Management. For 2026, it is yet to be published by NIRF.

Yes, the top MBA college in Maharashtra with an MBA after Class 12 is Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management of IIT Bombay. It has a B.Tech + MBA course of five years, which is very competitive with only 20 seats, and the entrances are JEE Main and JEE5 Advanced with high cutoffs. 

These are some popular and well-rated MBA colleges in Maharashtra that have direct admissions. 

1. Whistling Woods International
2. Indian Institute of Digital Education
3. MKES Institute of Management Studies & Research

Note: All info. is from official sources and can change. 

Joining the top MBA in Finance colleges in Maharashtra 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
SIBM Pune MBA	INR 24 lakh	INR 24 LPA
SPJIMR	INR 15 lakh – INR 24 lakh	INR 29 LPA – INR 32 LPA
IIM Nagpur MBA	INR 19 lakh	INR 17 LPA
Welingkar Mumbai MBA	INR 14 lakh	INR 9 LPA
National Institute of Bank Management MBA	INR 14 lakh	INR 11 LPA

It is estimated that joining the top MBA in Finance colleges in Maharashtra might be expensive as most have tuition fees of more than INR 5 lakh. However, there are some affordable colleges having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh which are mentioned below:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
IndSearch Institute of Management Studies and Research, Law College Road Campus	INR 40,000
Dhole Patil College of Engineering	INR 61,000
Shri Shivaji Maratha Society’s Institute of Management & Research	INR 70,000
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University	INR 88,000
Unique Institute of Management (UIM, Pune)	INR 70,000

In the final year of graduation, preparation for an MBA begins. The majority of management aspirants begin their preparation as soon as they begin their third year of their bachelor's degree programme because it takes months to properly prepare for MBA entrance exams. However, there are a lot of challenges in preparing for an MBA entrance exam, including the lengthy syllabus, the difficulty of the questions, and the degree of competition. 

Here are some suggestions to help you study for your MBA entrance exams:

• Study the fundamental grammatical and writing principles for the verbal segment to become familiar with the language's structure.
• To hone their quantitative abilities, students should complete a lot of practice exams and sample papers.
  Create a schedule and follow it
• Students should not overstress themselves and should get enough rest.

The following is a list of the general requirements for admission to the top universities in Maharashtra for MBA programs in finance:

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent credential in any field from an accredited college or institution is required of candidates, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%.
• Maharashtra has a large number of finance colleges that take into account the results of national admission exams such the MAH CET, MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, etc. It is necessary for candidates to achieve the minimum cutoff scores that each college has established.

To study the syllabus for MAH CET MBA/MMS, candidates must choose the right reference books. Although the CAT preparation books are common study material for all MBA entrance exams in India including MAH CET, candidates must refer to exam specific books to know the nuances of the exam. Books for MAH MBA CET are available in the market and they include sample questions of various difficult levels for practice. Candidates planning to appear for MAH MBA CET must refer to the books specific to the exam. Given below is the list of best books for MAH CET MBA preparation:

Book Name	Authors/Publishers Name
MAH CET (MBA/ MMS) Entrance Guide	Odisha Publications
50+ Solve Papers	Arihant
Mathematics for MBA Entrance Exams	RS Agarwal
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension	TIME
Maharashtra MBA CET	Arihant Publications

Jankidevi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JDBIMS Pune) has been rated 5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

MBA in Digital Marketing is primarily centered on digital marketing strategies. It includes social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, email marketing, and data analytics.

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.

Particulars	MBA in Digital Marketing	MBA in Marketing
Degree Name	MBA in Digital Marketing	MBA Sales and Marketing
Degree Type	Postgraduate	Postgraduation
Course duration	2 years	2 years
Education modes	Full-time, part-time, online, and distance learning	Full-time, Part-time, Online, Distance
Entrance Exams	NMIMS,  CMAT,  Symbiosis Entrance Test,  MAH CET,  etc..	CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, SNAP etc.
Course Fees	INR 1 Lacs to INR 15 Lacs and above	INR 3 to INR 25 Lakh
Average Salary	INR 8 LPA	INR 5 to INR 20 LPA
Job Profiles	Digital Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, Paid Media Manager/Specialist, Content Writer, Campaign Manager and SEO Manager	Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Head Of Digital Marketing, Market Research Analyst etc.
Top recruiters	Sweans Technologies, EZ Rankings IndeedSeo, Webmaxed, ThatWare LLP, etc.	ITC,  Flipkart,  Coca-Cola, Marico,  Godrej, Nestle, etc.
Top Colleges	IMT Institute of Business Management,  IMT Ghaziabad,  Lovely Professional University,  IIM, Bodh Gaya etc..	IIM Calcutta,  IMT6 Lucknow,  XLRI,  NMIMS,  Symbiosis Institute of Business Management,  etc..

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MBA in Digital Marketing Syllabus

Almost every MBA course has some sort of Mathematics in its curriculum. In the MBA in Digital Marketing, you'll get to study Management Accounting, Business Analytics, etc., subjects that may contain some amount of mathematical aspects. 

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