Master of Business Management 

at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Ganeshkhind

Both the universities are good. However, let us look at the facts related to both the universities. Talking about the Pune University it has been ranked 23 under the 'University' category by the NIRF in 2024. On the other hand, Mumbai University has been ranked 61 in the same category by the NIRF in 2024. Savitribai Phule Pune University is recognised by UGC, it is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'.

SPPU is accredited A grade by NAAC. On a contrary, Mumbai University has been approved by the UGC and AIU, this 160-year old university has bagged A+ Grade via NAAC. Looking at these facts, it can be established that Pune University is a better university when compared to Mumbai University.

MBA admission at UNIPUNE is subject to the entrance exams, CMAT/ CAT/ MAH CET. Therefore, candidates need to watch out for the important dates of CAT, CMAT, and MAHCET. Candidates need to visit the official websites of the abovementioned entrance exams and register themselves. Savitri Phule Pune University offers an MBA programme along with several other MBA combinations at the PG level. Candidates who want to enrol can register for the course through the official website of the university and follow the further admission process.

The total seat intake of Savitribai Phule Pune University for MBA in Pharma Biotech programme is 60. For other MBA courses, however, seat intake depends on the number of seats at the affiliated college. For more information on the course-wise and college-wise seat intake, candidates are advised to visit the official website of the affiliated colleges.

Unipune (short for Savitribai Phule Pune University) offers its MBA courses via the Department of Management Sciences, popularly known as CMAT/ MAH CET, conducted by DTE Maharashtra. However, for outside Maharashtra candidates, a valid score in CMAT/ CAT/ MAH CET works well.

Savitribai Phule Pune University’s Department of Management Studies (PUMBA) offers MBA in a well palnned curriculum. An also the placement is decent. The highest and average package offered during UniPune MBA placements 2023 was  INR 18.97 LPA and INR 8.85 LPA, respectively. Further, a total of 167 offers were made and 104 companies visited the campus during SPPU MBA placements 2023. Moreover, a total of 161 students were placed out of 173 participating students during UniPune MBA placements 2023.

MBA at UNIPUNE is offered for 2 years with an annual intake of 22,214 students, segregated within the colleges affiliated with SPPU. The University offers admission to the respective course is offered with the entrance exams such as MAH CET/ CMAT/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ ATMA/ GMAT/ MHT CET and various other national level examination. The University offers the respective course with a total tuition fees varying from INR 15K to INR 30 Lakh. The median package of the same ranged from INR 2.3 Lacs to INR 8.2 Lakh.

The Department of Management Sciences at Savitribai Phule Pune University (PUMBA) ihas had a great recoed of placements. In 2023, a total of 104 companies participated in 2023 placements, offering 167 job offers. Out of 173 students who opted for placements 161 were placed successfully. The average package was 8.85 LPA and the highest package was 18.95 LPA.  The top recruiters included TATA Autocomp, Federal Bank, CRISIL, and many other renowned companies

SPPU is an entrance test conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University for admission to PUMBA's EMBA programme. The pattern of the test is MCQ-based. Students preparing for the exam can check below for the topics to cover for preparation of the test:

• Arithmetical Ability
• Data Interpretation
• Verbal & Non-verbal Reasoning
• General Mental Ability
• Logical Deduction

The fee structure for MBA at the Department of Management Sciences, depends upon the stream chosen. At Savitribai Phule Pune University (PUMBA) For non-residents of Maharashtra, the 1st-year tuition fee is INR 66,694. For MBA program, the fee is INR 1.29 Lakh. The average fees per year are INR 65,000.