PUMBA (Savitribai Phule Pune University's Department of Management Sciences), founded in 1971, is one of India's first management schools located in Pune, Maharashtra. It offers BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, MBA Pharma-Biotech and Ph.D courses. The institute accepts scores from national-level entrance exams such as MHT-CET, CAT, ATMA and CMAT for admission to its MBA programs.
The basic eligibility for admission to the courses is at least 50% aggregate in graduation. The institute is recognised by UGC and is accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC. PUMBA also maintains a strong placement record, with the highest package reaching INR 16.22 LPA during the 2022-24 placement drive. Top recruiters include Abbott, Novartis, Pfizer, ICICI and Axis.
Table of Contents
- PUMBA Highlights 2025
- PUMBA Courses and Fees 2025
- PUMBA Admission 2025
- PUMBA Cutoffs 2025
- PUMBA Placements 2025
- PUMBA FAQs
PUMBA Highlights 2025
Particulars | Highlights |
Establishment year | 1971 |
Ownership type | Government |
Courses Offered | UG, PG, PhD |
Recognized by | UGC |
Accredited by | NAAC ‘A’ Grade |
MBA Fees | INR 1,25,000 (1st year) |
Highest Package | INR 16.22 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Abbott, Novartis, Pfizer, ICICI, Axis |
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PUMBA Courses and Fees 2025
PUMBA offers BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, MBA Pharma - Biotech and Ph.D courses. Admission to the courses is based on the marks scored in exams like MHT-CET, CAT, CMAT and ATMA for MBA and PET, UGC- NET, GATE, and GPAT for Ph.D. The basic eligibility criteria are 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 and UG for admission to the UG and PG courses, respectively, and for the PhD. The course is post-graduation or M.Phil. The detailed description is given below:
Course | Eligibility | Selection | Fees (1st year) |
BBA | 10+2 with 45% aggregate marks | Merit- based | INR 70,000 |
MBA | Graduation with 50% aggregate marks | MHT-CET, CAT, ATMA and CMAT | INR 1,25,000 |
Executive MBA | Graduation with 50% aggregate marks | MHT-CET, CAT, ATMA and CMAT | INR 1,25,000 |
| MBA Pharma-Biotech | Graduation with 50% aggregate marks | MHT-CET, CAT, ATMA and CMAT | INR 1,25,000 |
PhD. | Post Graduation with 50% aggregate marks or M.Phil | PET, UGC- NET, GATE, GPAT and personal interview rounds. | - |
PUMBA Admission 2025
Admission to UG, PG, and PhD courses at PUMBA is through online mode. The PUMBA admission for the PG courses is entrance-based, i.e., it depends upon the score secured in MHT-CET, CAT, ATMA and CMAT exams.
- Application Form: Candidates must visit the official website of PUMA and fill out the online application form available with accurate personal and academic details.
- Selection at PUMBA: Based on the scores secured in the qualifying exams, i.e, 10+2 for UG admission and graduation for PG admission, a merit list is being prepared for each course. Those students who qualify for the merit list are called for admission. For the Ph.D admission, a PI round is being conducted after the entrance exam.
- Final Selection at PUMBA: The final selected candidates are asked to submit the original documents and admission fees.
PUMBA Cutoffs 2025
The 2025 PUMBA cutoff has not been released yet. However, the cutoff trend of PUMBA based on the last 3 years for MBA is described below:
Exam (percentile) | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
CMAT | 95 | 95 | 95 |
CAT | 85 | 85 | 85 |
MAT | 80 | 80 | 80 |
PUMBA Placements 2025
According to the 2022-24 PUMBA placements report, PUMBA's highest package stood at INR 16.22 LPA. The various placement parameters of PUMBA for the year 2024 are described below. Meanwhile, the 2025 PUMBA placement report is ongoing.
Particulars | Statistics |
Highest Package | INR 16.22 LPA |
Average Package | INR 9.40 LPA |
Top recruiting Companies | Abbott, Novartis, Pfizer, ICICI, Axis |
Total companies that recruited | 171+ |
PUMBA FAQs
What are the courses offered by the PUMBA?
The courses offered by the PUMBA are BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, MBA Pharma-Biotech and PhD.
What are the basic eligibility criteria for admission into the PUMBA?
The basic eligibility criteria for PUMBA admission are 50% aggregate in 10+2 and graduation.
What are the entrance exams whose scores are being considered for admission into the PUMBA?
PUMBA accepts scores from national-level entrance exams such as MHT-CET, CAT, ATMA and CMAT for admission to its MBA programs and PET, UGC- NET, GATE, and GPAT scores for PhD.
What are the contact details of PUMBA?
The contact number of PUMBA is- 020-25622038/2043
What is the email address of PUMBA?
The PUMBA email ID is hodpumba@unipune.ac.in.
Is hostel facility being provided by hostel facility being provided by PUMBA?
Yes, hostel facility is being provided by the Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University.
