Department of Management Sciences, Pune University (PUMBA)

The fee structure for MBA programs at PUMBA, catering to different student categories and programme types, provides a clear overview of costs for the academic year 2023-24. For Maharashtra State Candidates in the Open Category, the annual fees range from INR 1,20,000 for MBA to INR 1,80,000 for MBA Pharma-Biotech. Similarly, for Reserved Category students from Maharashtra, the fees are reduced to INR 60,000 and INR 90,000, respectively. Non-State Candidates in the Open Category face higher fees, with INR 2,20,000 for MBA and INR 3,30,000 for MBA Pharma-Biotech per year. Additional charges, including a one-time Admission Fee of INR 1,000 and a refundable Caution Money of INR 5,000, contribute to the overall costs. It's essential to note that these figures are subject to change, and for the most up-to-date fee structure, prospective students are advised to visit the PUMBA website or contact the admissions office directly.

PUMBA cutoff 2023 for MBA, the minimum cutoff in MAH CET CAP Round 1 was 98.85 Percentile, while the closing cutoff stood at 99.99 Percentile for the General category students. So, going as per the last year cutoff, it is not possible to get into PUMBA at 92.02 Percentile. However, the university considers various other entrance exams like CAT, MAT and CMAT. For CAT, candidates must have an overall percentile of 85, for MAT it is 80 Percentile and for CMAT it is 95 Percentile. In case MHT CET scores are not getting the candidate into PUMBA, then they can apply through any of the other entrance exams. The aforementioned cutoffs are based on previous years and can be anticipated as future cutoffs. 

PUMBA offers Master of Business Administration through various National-level and state-level exams inlcuding CAT,  CMAT,  MAT,  ATMA and MAH CET MBA to fulfil the eligibility criteria for final admission rounds. The university considers CAT cutoff for admission only for students who have a valid score. Candidates not meeting the cutoff are not considered for the further admission process.For CAT, candidates must have an overall percentile of 85. Hence, General category candidates with 86 Percentile and above in CAT exam do stand a chance to get a seat in PUMBA. The aforementioned cutoff is based on previous year cutoff and can be anticipated as future cutoffs. For more details refer to the PUMBA cutoff page here.