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. The institute offers BBA, MBA, executive MBA and PhD courses. The institute accepts scores from national-level entrance exams such as MHT-CET, CAT, ATMA and CMATfor admission to its MBA programs.
The basic eligibility for admission to the courses is 50% aggregate in graduation. The institute is recognized by UGC and is accredited grade ‘A’ by NAAC. For the placement drive of 2024, the highest package stood at INR 19 LPA and top recruiters at the placement cell were Abott, Novartis, Pfizer, ICICI, Axis etc.
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PUMBA Highlights 2025
Particulars | Highlights |
Establishment year | 1971 |
Ownership type | Government |
Courses Offered | UG, PG, PhD. |
Recognized by | UGC |
Accredited by | NAAC |
MBA Fees | INR 1,25,000 |
Highest Package | INR 19 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Abott, Novartis, Pfizer, ICICI, Axis etc |
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PUMBA Courses and Fees 2025
PUMBA offers BBA , MBA, Executive MBA and PhD. courses. Admission to the courses are based on the marks scored in exams like MHT-CET, CAT, ATMAandCMAT for MBA and PET, UGC- NET, GATE, GPATfor PhD. The basic eligibility criteria is 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 |
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 admission for the PG courses is entrance- based i.e., it depends upon score secured in MHT-CET, CAT, ATMA and CMAT exams .
- Application Form: Candidates must visit the official website of PUMA https://www.pumba.in/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 the merit list are called for admission. For the PhD. 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 Cut-offs 2025
The cut -off trend of PUMBA based on last 3 years is described below-
Exam (percentile) | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
CMAT | 95 | 95 | 95 |
CAT | 85 | 85 | 85 |
MAT | 80 | 80 | 80 |
MAH CET | 99.92 | 99.86 | 99.95 |
PUMBA Placements 2025
The 2025 placement report of PUMBA is not released yet. However, according to 2024 placements reports, PUMBA highest package stood at INR 19 LPA. The various placement parameters of PUMBA for the year 2024 is described below:
Particulars | Statistics |
Highest Package | INR 19 LPA |
Average Package | INR 11.23 LPA |
Top recruiting Companies | Abott, Novartis, Pfizer, ICICI, Axis etc |
Total companies that recruited | 140+ |
PUMBA Vs MMM's Institute of Management Education Research and Training Vs Flame University
The various parameters like exams accepted, campus size, total fees are being compared between the 3 colleges (PUMBA, MMM's Institute of Management Education Research and Training vs Flame University) which are being represented in the table below-
Comparison Factors | PUMBA | MMM's Institute of Management Education Research and Training | Flame University |
Establishment year | 1971 | 1994 | 2015 |
Total Fees | INR 1.29 Lakh | INR 1.69 Lakh | INR 12.80 Lakh |
Exams Accepted | MHT-CET, CAT, ATMA and CMAT | XAT,MAH CET, GMAT, MAT, CMAT, CAT, ATMA | XAT,MAH CET, GMAT, MAT, CMAT, CAT, ATMA |
Campus Size | 414 acres | 20 acres | 60 acres |
PUMBA FAQs
What are the courses offered by the PUMBA?
The courses offered by the PUMBA are BBA, MBA, Executive MBA and PhD..
What is the basic eligibility criteria for admission into the PUMBA?
The basic eligibility criteria is 50% aggregate in 10+2 and graduation.
What are entrance exams whose scores are being considered for admission into the PUMBA?
The institute 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, GPAT scores for PhD.
What are the contact details of PUMBA?
The contact number is- 020-25622038/2043
What is the email address of PUMBA?
The 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.
