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Yes, candidates have to go through a summer internship during the ISM Pune PGDM course. It has to be done in the second year of the programme. Candidates get a chance for pre placement offers during summer internship. The institute also provide guidance on resume making and interview preparation.

A concise placements report for the PG Diploma placed candidates of ISMS Pune is not available. However, in the 2024 MBA placements, the highest package offered was INR 14 LPA. This the highest salary package was offered to the candidates in the Marketing domain. 

The first step of the admission process is registration and application form filling. Candidates can go on to the official website of ISMS to regiter and generate login credentials. International School of Management Studies offer admission to the PGDM course on entrance score basis. The eligible candidates are shortlisted based on scores in CAT/CMAT/MAH-CET or other accepted exams. Shortlisted candidates can be called for group discussion and interview rounds. After the final selection, candidates can pay the admission fee to confirm their seats. 

These are sme of the top-ranked MBA colleges in Pune (NIRF 2025 and Times B-School Survey 2026) with good placements 

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

Yes, some of the top MBA colleges in Pune offer specialised programmes with industry-specific placements in India and abroad. Here are some of the best ROI colleges for MBAs in Pune. 

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

There are about 2 top MBA colleges in Pune. Of these,  1 colleges is privately owned and 1 is owned by public-private. CAT, CMAT, MAH CET, and XAT are some of the most accepting entrance exams in the best MBA colleges in Pune. SIBM Pune and National Institute of Bank Management are some of the best MBA colleges in Pune.

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Yes, International School of Management Studies offers two-year PGDM programme. A Masters in Sports Business Management (PGDM) course is also offered by the B-school. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can register online to apply. ISMS Pune PG Diploma in Management admission is subject to merit in the accepted exam and performance in the selection rounds. 

No, CAT is not compulsory to get into PGDM course of ISMS Pune. The institute accept other national-level exam scores for selection as well. Aspirants with a valid score of CMAT/MAH CET can also apply for admission. The institute may accept scores of other entrance exams as well. Apart from this, it is also crucial that the aspirants fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements. 

The employability skill development courses helps the candidates in developing skills required for practical work. These courses helps in understanding and developing the skills/resources required after placement or even during the process. Mentioned below are these courses that are part of ISMS Pune PGDM:

• English Language
• Professional Resume Writing
• Presentation
• Aptitude and Reasoning
• GD and mock interview
• Self employment and entrepreneurship development

This course is of two-year duration. Candidates learn about business management field related subjects in this programme. The subjects/topics covered in the first year of the Master in Sports Business Management (PGDM) programme are:

• Strategic Leadership and Management
• Strategic Change Management
• Research Method
• Strategic Marketing Management
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship