Component

Amount (INR)

Course Fee (2 Years)

INR 95,000

Total Fees

INR 95,000

IMBA Akole MBA Entrepreneurship Admission 2026

Event	Date
MAH MBA CET Exam (1st Attempt)	April 6 to April 8, 2026
MAH MBA CET Exam (2nd Attempt)	May 9, 2026
MAH MBA CET Result	May 29, 2026
CAP Round 1 Allotment	August 2, 2026
CAP Round 2 Allotment	August 12, 2026
CAP Round 3 Allotment	August 24, 2026
CAP Round 4 Allotment	September 3, 2026
Academic Session Begins	September 2026 (Tentative)

Admission is through Maharashtra’s CAP process managed by DTE via cetcell.mahacet.org.

CAT, CMAT, and MAT scores are also accepted for direct GD/PI-based admission at IMBA.

Candidates must register for CAP and upload verified documents within the stipulated window.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate (General) or 45% for reserved category as per Maharashtra norms.

Final-year students may apply provisionally, subject to degree completion before session start.

A valid MAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT, or MAT score is required for admission.

Admission Process

Appear in MAH MBA CET (State CET Cell, Maharashtra) or obtain a valid CAT/CMAT/MAT score.

Participate in CAP seat allotment rounds and report to IMBA Akole on the prescribed dates to confirm the seat.

For direct admission via CAT/CMAT/MAT: apply to IMBA Akole and attend Group Discussion and Personal Interview on campus.

Pay the confirmation fee and submit original certificates at the IMBA Akole campus to finalise enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

You want to launch or grow a startup and need a structured management foundation.
MSME development, incubation, or government entrepreneurship schemes interest you.
SPPU affiliation and a very low fee make this a cost-effective entrepreneurship credential.
You are from Ahmednagar or Nashik and prefer a local SPPU campus for your MBA.

✗ Skip if

You seek a corporate job in a large firm rather than an entrepreneurial path.
Verified startup success or placement data from this programme is needed first.
You are targeting premier entrepreneurship programmes like IIM NSRCEL or IIMA CIIE.

IMBA Akole MBA Entrepreneurship Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC)	As per Maharashtra government norms	SC/ST/OBC/NT/SBC students domiciled in Maharashtra. Apply via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
NSP PM-USP Yojana	Up to INR 82,000 per year	Family income below INR 4.5 LPA. Apply via National Scholarship Portal
SPPU Merit Scholarship	As per SPPU norms	High-merit students as per SPPU guidelines. Contact SPPU admissions office for details

Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarships are applied through mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in before session start.

NSP applications must be submitted within the annual deadline on the National Scholarship Portal.

IMBA Akole MBA Entrepreneurship FAQs

Ques. Is the MBA at IMBA Akole affiliated to SPPU and AICTE approved?

Ans. Yes. The MBA programme at AES’s IMBA Akole is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, and approved by AICTE. Established by the Abhinav Education Society in 1992, IMBA Akole was the first management institute in Akole taluka of Ahmednagar. The SPPU affiliation ensures the degree is recognised across India for employment and further academic qualifications.

Ques. How does admission to MBA at IMBA Akole work through MAH MBA CET?

Ans. Admission is primarily through the MAH MBA CET CAP process conducted by DTE Maharashtra. Candidates appear for the MAH MBA CET, register for CAP on cetcell.mahacet.org, and participate in seat allotment rounds. CAP Round 4 allotment for the current session is on September 3, 2026. Direct admission via CAT, CMAT, or MAT followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview is also available.

Ques. Who should opt for the MBA Entrepreneurship Development at IMBA Akole?

Ans. The MBA in Entrepreneurship Development at IMBA Akole suits first-generation entrepreneurs, students with a business idea, and those interested in working with MSME development organisations, incubators, or government startup schemes. The programme covers business planning, venture financing, innovation management, and startup ecosystem support within the Maharashtra context.

Ques. What is the total fee for the MBA at IMBA Akole and are scholarships available?

Ans. The total 2-year MBA fee at IMBA Akole is INR 95,000, making it among the most affordable SPPU-affiliated MBA programmes in Maharashtra. Scholarships available include the Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/NT/SBC candidates (applied via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in), the NSP PM-USP Yojana offering up to INR 82,000 per year for families earning below INR 4.5 LPA, and the SPPU merit scholarship for top-performing students.

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility percentage for MBA admission at IMBA Akole?

Ans. The minimum eligibility for MBA admission at IMBA Akole is a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate for General category candidates. Reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/NT/SBC) candidates are eligible with a minimum of 45% aggregate as per Maharashtra norms. Final-year students may apply provisionally and must complete the degree before the academic session commences.