PUMBA or Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University was founded in 1971 in Pune. It is consistently ranked as one of the top MBA colleges with the best ROI in India. Also, PUMBA is recognized by the UGC and accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC.
The flagship program of PUMBA is the MBA. For MBA admission at PUMBA, students must apply with the MAH-MBA CET score and there are 5 specializations on offer. Also, for PhD admission at PUMBA UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ SET/ GATE score is mandatory. The total MBA and MBA (Pharma - Biotech) fees at PUMBA are INR 2.5 L, and the PhD total fee is INR 15,000.
PUMBA offers 100% placement opportunities to all MBA candidates. In the 2024 placement session, the highest package was INR 19 LPA, and the average package was INR 11.23 LPA. The top recruiters at PUMBA are HDFC Bank, Bristlecone, Wipro, etc.

PUMBA Highlights
The highlights for the PUMBA are given below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Establishment Year | 1971 |
| Accredited by | NAAC |
| Approved by | UGC |
| Affiliation | Savitribai Phule Pune University |
| Exams Accepted | MAH-MBA/ATMA |
| Programs Offered | MBA, PhD |
| Hostel | Yes |
| Official Website | https://www.pumba.in/ |
PUMBA Courses and Eligibility
The details of the PUMBA courses, along with the eligibility are given below:
| Course | Duration | Eligibility |
| MBA | 2 years | Bachelor's degree with 50% marks + MAH MBA |
| MBA (Pharma - Biotech) | 2 years | 50% marks in aggregate (45% for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra) in bachelor’s/masters + ATMA. |
| Executive MBA | 2 years | Bachelor's degree with 50% marks + 3 years of work experience |
| PhD | 5 years | Master's degree in relevant discipline + UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ SET/ GATE |
PUMBA Fees
The PUMBA tuition fee for the MBA course is INR 1,25,000 per year. Students can check the details of the fees of all the courses from the table below:
| Course | Total Fees (INR) |
| MBA | 2,50,000 |
| MBA (Pharma - Biotech) | 2,50,000 |
| Executive MBA | 2,50,000 |
| PhD | 15,000 |
PUMBA Admission Process 2026
The admission process at PUMBA depends on the course. For the MBA course, students have to appear for the MAH MBA test, and for the MBA (Pharma - Biotech) course, ATMA is required. The detail of the application is given below:
PUMBA MBA Application Process
To apply at PUMBA for the MBA course, students can adhere to the following process:
- Appear for the MAH MBA test.
- Visit the official portal to apply for an MBA and fill out the online application form.
- Students will be shortlisted based on eligibility and entrance exam scores.
- Students need to pay the application fee and complete document verification for admission.
PUMBA MBA (Pharma - Biotech) Application Process
The application procedure for MBA (Pharma - Biotech) are:
- Candidates must appear for the ATMA
- Then, they have to register on the One Campus Portal with complete details.
- After that, apply for admission, fill out the required details, and upload scanned documents.
- Finally, students have to verify documents and pay the admission fee.
PUMBA Cut Off 2025
The PUMBA cutoff of the MAH CET 2024 entrance exam for the general category is given below:
| Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
| 98.73 | 98.66 | 98.65 |
PUMBA Placement 2024
PUMBA has released the placement details for the 2024 batch. Students looking to apply can check the table below, to get the PUMBA placement statistics:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics 2024 |
| Highest CTC | INR 19 LPA |
| Average CTC | INR 11.23 LPA |
| Top 10% CTC | INR 15.4 LPA |
| Top 50% CTC | INR 12.2 LPA |
| Total Recruiters | 140+ |
| Major Recruiters | Tata, Wipro, Mahindra, PwC, etc. |
PUMBA Faculty
PUMBA has an extensive list of faculty members. Students can check a few of the faculty members from the table below:
| Name | Position |
| Dr. B.V. Sangvikar | Professor and HOD |
| Dr. D.R. Mane | Professor |
| Dr. (Mrs.) Surabhi Jain | Professor |
| Dr. Prafulla A. Pawar | Professor |
| Dr. Ranjeet Chitale | Associate Professor |
| Dr. (Mrs.) Supriya Patil | Associate Professor |
PUMBA Alumni
PUMBA has a rich global alumni base. Some of the most notable alumni of PUMBA are tabulated below:
| Name | Designation | Organization |
| Anil Mutha | General Manager | Ramoji Film City |
| Anupama Puranik | Director, Consultant | Spencer Stuart |
| Seema Singh | General Manager | CNH |
| Sunil Kaushik | Executive Director | Goldman Sach, India |
| Sahiba Kazi | Director | City Bank |
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Department of Management Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University - [PUMBA], Pune Course & Fees
| # | Course | Fees | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
BBA |
₹70,000 1st year fees
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2 |
MBA |
₹65,000 1st year fees
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3 |
M.Phil/Ph.D in Management |
₹14,571 1st year fees
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4 |
Executive MBA |
₹76,594 1st year fees
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Important Dates
| Events | Course | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2026 Registration Ends |
MBA/PGDM |
September, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam |
MBA/PGDM |
29 November, 2026 |
| MAT May 2026 PBT Registration |
MBA/PGDM |
01 April, 2026 |
| ATMA 2026 Result |
MBA/PGDM |
18 July, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. For PUMBA, the BFSI & NBFC is the top sector. It has placed 27% of the total students in the 2024 recruitment drive.
Ans. The PUMBA Executive MBA entrance exam carries a total of 200 marks. The topic for the exam includes:
- Arithmetical Ability
- Verbal & Non-verbal Reasoning
- Data Interpretation
- Logical Deduction
- General Mental Ability
Ans. The total intake of PUMBA is 180. The specialization-wise break up is given below:
| Specialization | Seats |
| Marketing | 85 |
| Finance | 65 |
| Operations | 14 |
| Systems | 11 |
| HR | 9 |
Ans. The projects that are available at PUMBA for professional development are:
- Industrial project (15 days)
- First-year summer internship (60 days)
- Social Project (10 days)
- Final year internship (100 days)
Ans. Students applying for an MBA (Pharma - Biotech) must have studied:
- Sciences (such as Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, etc.)
- Agriculture
- Ayurveda
- Medicine
- Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Technology
- Veterinary Sciences or related disciplines.
Department of Management Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University - [PUMBA], Pune
Contact Information
020-25622043 / 2044
(For general query)
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