Pune Business School, (PBS) Pune

Pune Business School (PBS) - Highlights

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Pune Business School (PBS) - Admission process

1. Application Submission

• Candidates must fill out the online or offline application form available on the PBS website.
• Provide necessary details such as academic background, personal information, and entrance exam scores (CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, or ATMA).

2. Entrance Exam

• A valid score in any of the recognized national-level management entrance exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, or ATMA is required.
• The entrance exam score is crucial for shortlisting candidates for further rounds.

3. Shortlisting

• Based on the entrance exam scores, academic background, and other eligibility criteria, candidates are shortlisted for further rounds of the admission process.

4. Group Discussion (GD)

• Shortlisted candidates participate in a Group Discussion, where they are assessed on communication skills, leadership abilities, and problem-solving approach.

5. Personal Interview (PI)

• After the GD, candidates go through a Personal Interview where the panel evaluates their knowledge, confidence, career goals, and motivation for pursuing the PGDM or MBA program.

6. Final Selection

• The final selection is based on a composite score, which includes:
  • Entrance exam score
  • Performance in Group Discussion and Personal Interview
  • Academic record
  • Work experience (if applicable)

7. Offer Letter

• Successful candidates receive an offer letter for admission, and they are required to confirm their seat by paying the admission fee within the given timeframe.

8. Document Verification

• Candidates must submit original documents for verification, including:
  • Entrance exam scorecard
  • Academic certificates
  • Identification proof
  • Category certificate (if applicable)

9. Fee Payment

• After document verification, candidates need to pay the remaining course fee to secure their admission at Pune Business School.

1. Scholarships Based on Merit

• given to pupils who excelled academically in their prior coursework (e.g., 12th grade or graduation).

• Based on results from national admission tests such as the CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, or ATMA, scholarships may be awarded.

• Usually, the percentage of scholarships awarded varies based on the academic performance or entrance exam result of the student.

2. Scholarships Based on Need

• To encourage access to high-quality education, PBS offers scholarships to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

• Income certificates and other supporting documentation might be required of applicants.

3. Scholarships for sports

• Scholarships may be available to students who perform in sports at the national or international level.

• This is to promote a healthy balance between academic performance and extracurricular involvement.

4. Reserved Category Scholarships

• According to government regulations, students from SC/ST, OBC, and other restricted groups are eligible for scholarships.

• The purpose of these scholarships is to guarantee equality of opportunity and diversity.

5. Scholarships for Women

• To encourage female candidates to enrol in management and higher education programs, special scholarships are offered.

6. Scholarships Sponsored by Companies or Industry

• PBS offers scholarships to worthy students, especially those enrolled in PGDM programs, in partnership with specific corporate partners and industries.

7. Scholarships for Alumni

• Recommendations from PBS alumni who donate to the scholarship fund may be used to award scholarships to students.

Internship Opportunities

• Companies like HCL, Jaro Education, Mahindra, and Capgemini visit the campus for internship drives with good stipends.
• Offers Winter and Summer Internships to students.
• Internships provide a good chance for students to secure full-time jobs at the same companies after completion.

Placement Experience

• PCET is a large institution with over 650+ companies visiting the campus, ensuring 100% placement for students.
• Many international companies also participate in campus recruitment, offering attractive packages.
• Reputed companies like HDFC, Bajaj, Godrej, and TCS regularly visit the campus for recruitment drives.
• The highest package offered was 34 lakh INR, with a student being placed in Japan.

Internship Opportunities in Digital Marketing

• Equal opportunities are available in both the performance and creative sides of digital marketing.
• Students have interned at companies like Nykaa, particularly in the performance marketing team.
• Interning with a fast-paced e-commerce brand helped students gain practical experience and apply their knowledge.

Placement Experience in Digital Marketing

• The institute supports placements from day one, helping students build their resumes and enhance soft skills for interviews.
• Various digital marketing agencies and brands visit the campus for creative and performance marketing placements.
• 90% of the batch was placed before the course concluded, reflecting strong placement support.