Pune Institute of Business Management

Placement preparation at PIBM starts right after the summer internship, giving students enough time to focus on aptitude, GD, and interview readiness before final placements.

Yes, summer internships are compulsory for PGDM students at PIBM. They provide practical exposure and help students apply classroom learning to real-world business situations.

I feel the exposure to corporate culture at PIBM is quite practical. Students regularly interact with industry professionals through guest sessions, workshops, corporate talks, and corporate sessions, which help them understand real workplace expectations.

Internships and live project work teach how to handle deadlines, teamwork, reporting, and professional communication. This early exposure makes students more comfortable with corporate norms before entering full-time roles. While real learning continues on the job, the experience at PIBM helps build a solid foundation and confidence to adapt to corporate environments.

From my experience as an ex-student, the faculty at PIBM for the PGDM/MBA programs has wide experience and is supportive. They come with an industry or academic background, which helps in relating classroom concepts to real-world business scenarios.

They are accessible for doubts and try to help students improve concepts and skills, especially when it comes to preparation for exams, projects, and presentations. Like any institute, the benefit students get depends on how actively they engage in classes and seek guidance, but overall, the faculty's efforts do contribute positively to the learning experience.

Yes, PIBM does provide internship opportunities along with live projects. As an ex-student, I can say that internships are an important part of the programme and are well supported by the institute.

Students are guided for summer and winter internships, and also get exposure to live projects during the course. These experiences help in applying classroom learning to real business situations, understanding corporate expectations, and building practical skills. While the institute provides support and guidance, students are also encouraged to be proactive, which ultimately helps them gain better learning outcomes and industry exposure.

Yes, apart from CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA, PIBM conducts its own entrance exam called PMAT (PIBM's Online Aptitude Test). Shortlisted candidates from PMAT then appear for the Written Test, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) as part of the selection process.

The minimum eligibility for the PGDM programme at PIBM Pune is:

• Education: Class 12 + graduation
  
  

• Minimum Aggregate: 50% in graduation
  
  

Selection Criteria: Candidates are selected based on scores in CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT / ATMA / PIBM's Online Aptitude Test (PMAT), followed by Written Test, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) conducted by PIBM.

For PIBM Pune PGDM admissions, the fees related to application and registration are as follows:

• Application Form Fee: ₹1,000
  
  

• Registration Fee: ₹50,000
  
  

• Security Deposit: ₹10,000
  
  

The registration and security fees are usually payable after selection to confirm admission.

Work experience is not required for admission into PIBM Pune. Freshers are equally eligible to apply, but candidates with prior work experience may have an added advantage in terms of practical understanding and classroom discussions.