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MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology 

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  • Estd. 1971

MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology
 at 
PUMBA 
Overview

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Total Tuition Fees

1.52 Lakh

Average package

9.40 Lakh

Official Website

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Seat breakup

60

Type of University

Public/Government

MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology
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Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
1.52 Lakh
55
1.52 Lakh
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These are based on information available on various sources. Latest values may differ.

MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology
 at 
PUMBA 
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology at PUMBA can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content. You can also check course curriculum of other specializations offered in MBA/PGDM at PUMBA

MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Average SalaryINR 9.40 Lakh
Highest SalaryINR 16.22 Lakh
Median SalaryINR 3.00 Lakh
% Batch placed80.7
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Abbot
ACC Limited
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Colgate
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eClerx
Ernst & Young
Fiserv
Glenmark Pharma
HDFC Bank
ICICI
Infosys
Kirloskar
Kotak Securities
LG Electronics
marriott hotels
Novartis
ONGC
Pfizer
RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)
religare
SYNTEL
TCS
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MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What entrance exam scores does PUMBA accept for admission to MBA?

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PUMBA (Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University) accepts the following entrance exam scores for admission to its MBA program: 1- CAT (Common Admission Test). 2- CMAT (Common Management Admission Test). 3- MAH CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test). 4- ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions). 5- OEE (Online Entrance Examination) conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University.
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Q:   Which exam is accepted by PUMBA for admission in MBA?

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For admission in the MBA programme, students with a domicile in Maharashtra will have to appear in the MH-CET exam, which the Government of Maharashtra conducts. And candidates outside of Maharashtra will have to appear in any of these entrance exams, which is CMAT/ CAT/ MH-CET.

Candidates whose rank in the aforesaid exams is above the closing rank specified in the cut-off list released by the Department of Management Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University, can register further for the counselling process followed by document verification and fee payment.

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Q:   Is there a management quota for admission in MBA at PUMBA, Pune?

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There is no management quota for admission in the MBA course offered at PUMBA, Pune. PUMBA, Pune admissions are strictly entrance exam based. For admission in MBA, the candidate should possess a UG degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories). Also, the candidate should take any of these entrance exams, such as MH-CET/ CMAT/ CAT. Based on their score in any of the aforesaid exams, applicants can apply further for the counselling process.

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Q:   How many specialisations of MBA are offered at PUMBA?

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The Department of Management Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University offers MBA through five specialisations spread over six trimesters with a duration of twenty-two months:

  1. Marketing
  2. Finance
  3. Systems
  4. Human Resources
  5. Operations

The Department of Management Science, Pune Univeristy (PUMBA) accepts admission in its MBA programme mainly through MH-CET, which the Government of Maharashtra conducts under the supervision of DTE. Apart from MBA MH-CET, PUMBA also accepts the CAT/ CMAT/ ATMA score for admission in the MBA programme.

Q:   What is the fees of MBA at PUMBA?

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The total tuition fee for the MBA programme at PUMBA ranges between INR 1.3 Lacs - INR 1.5 lakh. This fee range does not include the hostel fee or the mess fee and only includes the cost of tuition for the two-year MBA programme. The fee range mentioned here is taken from official sources and sanctioning bodies and hence, is indicative. 

MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology
 at 
PUMBA 
Entry Requirements

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MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology
 at 
PUMBA 
Admission Process

  • Merit Screening

Important Dates

Jul 30, 2023
(for OCI/PIO, Foreign Nationals, Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries (CIWGC), and NRI Candidates) R1 Last date to apply
Aug 7 - 11, 2023
(for OCI/PIO, Foreign Nationals, Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries (CIWGC), and NRI Candidates) R1 Selected candidates-Confirmation of admission
Aug 11, 2023
(for OCI/PIO, Foreign Nationals, Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries (CIWGC), and NRI Candidates) R2 Last date to apply

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.4
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.3
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.5
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.2
Money Review IconValue for Money4.8
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Companies like Novartis, IQVIA, SMT, Alkem, etc., have already visited the campus for recruitment.
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MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology - Batch of 2022
Offered by Department of Management Sciences, Pune University (PUMBA)
4.2
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Student driven college with excellent placements and staff.
Placements: Placements in PUMBA are very good. PUMBA is one of the top colleges in the nation in terms of ROI. Most of the students get a PPO during their summer internships. The average package for Pharma-Biotech was 5-6 LPA. Companies like IQVIA, ZS Associates, Indegene, etc. are some of the regular recruiters of PUMBA.
Infrastructure: The college provides Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms and a library. Hostel facility is also available in the premises of Savitribai Phule Pune University, a campus which is equipped with lush green surroundings. Hostel provides good food. Sports facility is also available.
Faculty: Sincere, dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable staff. Updated with current market trends and situations. Encouraging staff. A pool of visiting faculty including various industry experts and masters of the field. Perfect course curriculum to develop important skills required.
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2021Read More
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MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology - Batch of 2022
Offered by Department of Management Sciences, Pune University (PUMBA)
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Absolutely satisfied with the college, faculty and its placements.
Placements: 1 90% students were placed. 2. The highest salary was 8.5 Lacs, lowest was 3.2 Lacs, and the average is 5-5.5 Lacs. 3. IQVIA, ZS Associates, Glenmark, Freyr solutions, Markets, and Markets visit here for recruitment. 4. Key account manager, Knowledge Management Associate, Research associate, etc. are the major roles offered. 5. 100% internships are offered in companies like Maypharm, GVR, GMI, OMR, etc.
Infrastructure: Facilities available are very good with Wi-Fi, big and well-facilitated classrooms and a big library. The quality of the hostel is also good. Hostel is well-equipped, mess and canteen facilities are good too. Medical facilities are also well satisfying.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, qualified and knowledgeable. Most of them pursue doctorates in their respective field. They are helpful in every aspect. The course is very relevant to the field and makes students ready for the industry. The extracurricular activities and syndicate activities are conducted to make the students ready for industry.
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2021Read More
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MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology - Batch of 2022
Offered by Department of Management Sciences, Pune University (PUMBA)
4.8
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Content with the course curriculum, placements and infrastructure of the college.
Placements: 1. 85 - 90% of students were placed for the 2019-21 batch. 2. The highest salary was 8.4 LPA, the lowest was 2.5 LPA for this batch. The average salary offered is 4 - 5 LPA. 3. The Top Recruiting Companies for this course are ZS Associates, IQVIA, Novartis, Freyr, Eli Lilly, Mordor Intelligence, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, etc. 4. The Top Roles offered in the course are Research Associate, Knowledge Management Associate, Research Analyst, Key Account Manager, etc. 5. The highest package is 8.4 LPA, the lowest is 2.5 LPA and the average package offered is 4 - 5 LPA. 6. All the students got internship opportunities this year in companies like Maypharm Life Sciences, Grand View Research, Global Market Insights, Orion Market Research, Sascan Meditech, Geolife Agritech, etc.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the department is well - equipped with classrooms, library, syndicate rooms, and medical facilities. There are facilities for sports and games as well. Hostel provides good quality food in the mess; Wi-Fi, as well as medical facilities are also available.
Faculty: Teachers are helpful, well qualified, and extremely knowledgeable. The teaching quality is extremely good and the teachers help the students to be industry - ready. Even during the pandemic the teachers have been very supportive and have been at their best to guide the students. The course - curriculum is a complete package to help students understand about the industry, starting with the very basics related to the subjects. It has encompassed theoretical excellence with specific sector related electives that are designed in a rigorous semester pattern with a unique credit system based course structure.
Other: Department of Management Sciences, PUMBA is the pioneer of the MBA Pharma - Biotechnology course and has gained industrial appreciation for the same. This is a student driven college. All the activities are carried out by students under the guidance of teachers which help students gain a lot of skills and also gain a better reach in the industry. There are various Cells and Clubs in PUMBA that carry out specific activities that are for the students and by the students.
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2021Read More
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MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology - Batch of 2021
Offered by Department of Management Sciences, Pune University (PUMBA)
4.8
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
It is a very good college in terms of faculty members and placements.
Placements: Almost 95% of the students got placed from MBA PBT. The top recruiting company for MBA PBT is ZS Associates. Roles offered are related to marketing in pharmaceutical, biotech and market research companies. The highest salary package offered is 10 LPA, the lowest salary package offered is 4 LPA, and the average salary package offered is 6 LPA. All the students are able to get an internship in reputed companies.
Infrastructure: Our college provides Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms and a library. The hostel provides very good food and staying facilities. Various sports facilities are also available.
Faculty: Teachers are very cooperative, helpful and Knowledgeable. PUMBA even has visiting faculty members who mostly work in the industry. This course curriculum is well-designed, and it completely makes students industry-ready.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2021Read More
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MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology - Batch of 2021
Offered by Department of Management Sciences, Pune University (PUMBA)
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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Our college provides good facilities and teaching staff .
Placements: In our college, almost 100 % of the students get placed based on their performance in the interview. For this course, the average salary package offer ranges from 3 LPA -7 LPA. For the final placements and internships companies like Alkem, Eli Lily, Novartis, etc., visit our campus for recruitment. Around 100 students got internships from this course based on skills and performance. The role offered for this course are like research intern, marketing executive, sales executive, etc.
Infrastructure: Hostel facility for girls is provided for Rs. 1,122 and boys in Rs. 1,067. Hostel facilities include light, free Wi-Fi connection, water heater, water cooler, hot water tap, etc. They also take care of student health by providing health safety. We also had a security guard for safety. Our college serves mess facilities only at Rs. 25.
Faculty: This course helps the life sciences candidates to enter corporate life rather than to restrict in laboratories work. This course is based on pharma as well as biotech companies which help to get insights about the corporate sectors and it improves every concept very well and they focus more on practical work rather than theoretical. They also take grooming sessions to prepare for firms.
Other: I opted for this course because helps to enter corporate life. It is based on pharma as well as biotech companies which help to get insights about the corporate sectors and it improves every concept very well.
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MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology
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Students also asked

Q:   How many total seats are available for the MBA and MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology courses at PUMBA?

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PUMBA provides a total of 240 seats for its MBA and MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology courses, with 180 seats allocated to the MBA programme and 60 seats designated for the specialised MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology.

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Q:   What is the fees of Executive MBA PUMBA?

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The fees for Executive MBA at PUMBA vary and depend on factors such as residency status and programme duration. Generally, the fees for the entire programme range from approximately INR 3.5 Lacs to INR 5 lakhs. However, specific fee details can be obtained directly from the university's admission office or website. The fees details are currently "Under Revision." For more details, please contact the department.

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Q:   Can I join MBA at PUMBA through a CAT score?

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Yes, PUMBA accepts CAT scores/ranks for admission in its MBA course. Candidates whose CAT score/ rank is above the closing rank specified in the merit list released by the Department of Management Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University, can register further for the counselling process (Click here to check which college you can get based on your CAT score) and after surpassing the counselling process, students will have to get their required documents verified through the admission cell of the college and after that they will have to make fee payment which will lead to final seat confirmation in MBA programme at PUMBA.

Q:   Who is eligible for PUMBA MBA?

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For admission in MBA the candidate should possess a UG degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories). Also, the candidate should take any of these entrance exams, such as MH-CET/ CMAT/ CAT. Based on their score in any of the aforesaid exams, applicants can apply further for the counselling process.

Those candidates who belong to Maharashtra State have to qualify MH-CET exam. For Outside Maharashtra Candidates (OMS), students can apply through CMAT/CAT/MH-CET.

The application process for MBA MH-CET is usually concluded between February and March. Candidates willing to pursue MBA from PUMBA, Pune must take any of the aforesaid examinations to become eligible for the counselling process, followed by document verification and fee payment.

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Q:   How to get admission in PUMBA for MBA.

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Candidates willing to take admission in the MBA course offered by the Department of Management Science, Savitribai Phule Pune Univeristy (PUMBA) must have done bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories).

Also, PUMBA accepts admission for its MBA programme based on the score/ rank of MH-CET/ CMAT/ CAT. Those candidates who belong to Maharashtra State have to qualify MH-CET exam. For Outside Maharashtra Candidates (OMS), students can apply through CMAT/CAT/MH-CET.

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Answered a year ago

Any score of 90+ in CMAT/ CAT/ MAH CET works well for PUMBA.

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Answered 2 years ago

https://www.shiksha.com/mba/atma-exam You will find all the true and authentic information about your college here.

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Shivang agarwal

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 years ago

PUMBA does accept ATMA, so, yes, you can take admission.

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Vinty Tanwar

Guide-Level 14

Answered 2 years ago

As per PUMBA's website, you need to have a bachelor's degree in science and you must give ATMA test.

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Vinty Tanwar

Guide-Level 14

Answered 2 years ago

Yes, you can apply through CMAT scores. PUMBA accepts CAT/CMAT/MAH-CET scores for admissions into the MBA program.

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Nirakar Khuntia

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 years ago

The admission process is online. You will have to apply through the CCEP portal of the University. And yes there is a defence quota

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Akash Shukla

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 4 years ago

 There are many entrance examinations for different programs in MBA. In case of Pharma Biotechnology program, you can apply for colleges at all India level with the score of Common Management Admission Test (CMAT), as it is a national-level admission test for management programmes approved by AICTE.

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Sachin Ubale

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 4 years ago

Course Structure of MBA (Pharma-Biotech) MBA – PBT program at PUMBA is structured in order to develop managerial manpower in the fields of Bio-Pharma, Bio-Agri, Bio-Suppliers, Bio-Informatics, Bio-Services and Healthcare. The two year program is divided into four semesters and a credit system is use

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MBA in Pharma-Biotechnology
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Savitribai Phule Pune University

Pune ( Maharashtra)

Phone
02025622038

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02025622043

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