ISBM Pune

The admission process for NIBM Pune is consists of mulitple rounds. Candidates are shortlisted based on their past academic merit, scores of entrance exams and performance in Personal Interview round. Aspirants need to qualify for either CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GRE or GMAT with a valid score to be shortlisted for admission to PGDM programme. The exam qualified candidates finalised based on the following selection parameters:

• Personal Interview
• Oral Communication Test
• Academic Performance
• Participation in extracurricular activities
• Work experience

The overall ISB&M Pune MBA average package for the 2024 passing out batch was INR 11.40 LPA. Take a look at the table below to know the ISBM Pune average package details for 2024:

The overall average package offered over the past three years indicates an improving trend. See the below infographic showcasing the ISBM Pune average package trends for better clarity:

The above average salary trends are depicted in tabular form below:

RIIM Pune offers a full-time postgraduate diploma in management. The PGDM course is offered to students who fulfil the admission criteria of the course. The basic eligibility is to pass graduation from a recognised university. Furthermore, admissions are entirely entrance-based. Hence, students must appear for the respective exam to be considered for admission. RIIM Pune accepts various national-level management exams, including MAT. However, those with a valid score in any other accepted exam can also apply. Hence, you can certainly get into the PGDM course offered at RIIM Pune without MAT, given you provide any other exam score.

ISB&M Pune admission to PGDM programme is completely entrance-based. Candidates must fulfil the basic eligibility requirements of the course they are applying for. Check below the selection parameters and their weightages for PGDM programme at ISB&M Pune:

• Written Test: 25%
• Academics: 25%
• GD&PI: 40%
• Work Exp: 10%

Admissions have started for ISB&M Pune academic year 2026. Candidates can register for the PGDM programme on the college's official website. The college offers admission to a full-time PGDM programme based on scores of national-level entrance exams. The popular exams accepted by the institution for admission are CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT and CMAT. Apart from the entrance exam scores, ISB&M Pune admissions include qualifying for Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. 

Direct admission is not valid at ISB&M Pune. Candidates are admitted based on scores of national-level entrance exams only. In order to secure a seat in the PGDM prorgamme at ISB&M Pune, candidates must qualify for either CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ XAT entrance exams. Candidates who qualify for the entrance exam can participate in the GDPI for the final admission.

ISB&M Pune admissions are entirely entrance-based. Candidates seeking admission must fulfil the basic eligibility requirements of the programme at the time of applying for the course. Next, candidates must qualify for any one of the CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT or CMAT entrance exams with a valid score, followed by GD and PI rounds. The application process is conducted in an online mode on the college's official website.

According to unofficial online sources, the majority of ISB&M Pune alumni are working in the Sales sector with a 23% share. The pie chart below depicts the sector-wise distribution of alumni:

NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Finance, IT, and Education.

The institute has released the salary range offered by the top 100 companies. Around 50% of the top 100 companies offered packages between INR 10 LPA and INR 12 LPA. The detailed bifurcation is illustrated below: