{"id":18984,"date":"2025-10-11T07:03:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T07:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=18984"},"modified":"2025-10-11T07:03:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T07:03:04","slug":"pcu-pune-courses-fees-mba-admission-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/pcu-pune-courses-fees-mba-admission-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"PCU Pune: Courses, Fees, MBA Admission 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Pune University (PCU), previously Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), is a top-ranked university in India based in Pune, Maharashtra. Founded in 1949, PCU is UGC-approved and NAAC-accredited with an ‘A+’ grade. It boasts the Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), which provides a low-cost and competitive MBA course globally acclaimed for academic rigor and industry exposure.AICTE-approved MBA of PUMBA provides specialization streams in Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, and Systems. The university also has an MBA in Pharma-Biotech and an Executive MBA. The admission process is through scores from national-level entrance exams such as MAH MBA CET, <\/span>CAT<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>CMAT<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>XAT<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>ATMA<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>MAT<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

PCU Pune MBA Courses Offered 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course Name<\/b><\/td>\nDuration<\/b><\/td>\nMode<\/b><\/td>\nEligibility<\/b><\/td>\nSpecializations Available<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MBA (Full-time)<\/span><\/td>\n2 Years<\/span><\/td>\nRegular<\/span><\/td>\nGraduation + Entrance Exam<\/span><\/td>\nMarketing, Finance, HR, Operations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive MBA<\/span><\/td>\n2 Years<\/span><\/td>\nWeekend<\/span><\/td>\nGraduation + 3 years work experience<\/span><\/td>\nGeneral Management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MBA (Pharma Biotech)<\/span><\/td>\n2 Years<\/span><\/td>\nRegular<\/span><\/td>\nB.Pharm\/Science degree<\/span><\/td>\nPharma Marketing, Biotech Management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

PCU MBA Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Criteria<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Qualification<\/span><\/td>\nMinimum 50% in Graduation (45% for Reserved)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accepted Exams<\/span><\/td>\nMAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Work Experience (Exec MBA)<\/span><\/td>\nMinimum 3 Years (Post Graduation)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nationality<\/span><\/td>\nIndian Nationals (Maharashtra domicile preferred)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

PCU MBA Admission Process 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Stage<\/b><\/td>\nDescription<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 1<\/span><\/td>\nAppear for Entrance Exams (MAH CET, CAT, etc.)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 2<\/span><\/td>\nRegister on DTE Maharashtra CAP Portal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 3<\/span><\/td>\nChoice Filling and Document Upload<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 4<\/span><\/td>\nSeat Allotment (CAP Rounds)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 5<\/span><\/td>\nFee Payment and Final Admission Confirmation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

PCU MBA Fee Structure (2026)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course Name<\/b><\/td>\nAnnual Fee (General Category)<\/b><\/td>\nAnnual Fee (Reserved Category – Maharashtra)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MBA (Full-time)<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b966,194<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b933,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MBA Pharma Biotech<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b91,35,000<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b967,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive MBA<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b975,000<\/span><\/td>\nNot Applicable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

PCU MBA Seats Intake<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course Name<\/b><\/td>\nTotal Seats<\/b><\/td>\nSeats for Maharashtra Candidates<\/b><\/td>\nAll India Seats<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MBA (Full-time)<\/span><\/td>\n180<\/span><\/td>\n85%<\/span><\/td>\n15%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive MBA<\/span><\/td>\n60<\/span><\/td>\n100%<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MBA Pharma Biotech<\/span><\/td>\n60<\/span><\/td>\n85%<\/span><\/td>\n15%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

MBA Cutoff Scores (2026 Expected Trends)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Entrance Exam<\/b><\/td>\nGeneral Cutoff (Open Category)<\/b><\/td>\nReserved Cutoff (SC\/ST\/OBC)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MAH CET<\/span><\/td>\n96-98 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n85+ percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CAT<\/span><\/td>\n85+ percentile<\/span><\/td>\n70+ percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CMAT<\/span><\/td>\n90-95 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n75+ percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
XAT\/MAT\/ATMA<\/span><\/td>\n80-90 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n65+ percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

MBA Placement Highlights \u2013 PUMBA (PCU) 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Highest Package<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b918 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Package<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b96.8 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Median Package<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b96 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top Recruiters<\/span><\/td>\nDeloitte, TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, HDFC Bank<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Placement Rate<\/span><\/td>\n90%+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n

PCU Pune’s MBA through PUMBA is a great value for money because of its low cost, great industry connection, and authentic placements. With multiple specializations, fine academic design, and ease through Executive and Pharma MBAs, it suits a broad range of aspirants. Well-scoring students of MAH CET or other national exams should seriously consider this university, particularly if looking for a value-for-money MBA in Maharashtra.<\/span><\/p>\n

FAQs\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Q1. Is PUMBA under Pune University?<\/b>
\n<\/b> PUMBA is the Department of Management Sciences under Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Pune University.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q2. What is the fee for MBA at PCU Pune?<\/b>
\n<\/b> For general category students, the MBA fee is approx. \u20b966,194 per year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q3. Does PCU accept CAT or only MAH CET?<\/b>
\n<\/b> It accepts MAH CET, CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, and ATMA scores for admission.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q4. What is the average placement at PUMBA?<\/b>
\n<\/b> The average placement package is around \u20b96.8 LPA.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q5. Is there an MBA in Pharma at PCU?<\/b>
\n<\/b> Yes, MBA (Pharma-Biotech) is a specialized course offered for pharma and biotech graduates.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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