Component

Amount (INR)

Total Programme Fee (2 Years)

INR 95,000

Total Fees

INR 95,000

IMBA Akole MBA IT Admission 2026

Event	Date
MAH MBA CET Registration	January 10, 2026 to February 25, 2026
MAH MBA CET Exam	April 6, 2026 to May 9, 2026
MAH MBA CET Result	May 29, 2026
CAT Registration	August 3, 2026 to September 15, 2026
CAT Exam	November 29, 2026

MAH MBA CET 2026 registrations closed in February 2026 and results were declared in May 2026.

CAT 2026 registrations are currently open until September 15, 2026.

Direct admission candidates must contact IMBA Akole directly for GD/PI schedule details.

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% (Reserved category, Maharashtra norms).

Final-year undergraduate students may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the percentage criterion before document verification and enrollment.

Valid MAH MBA CET score required for CAP counselling. CAT, CMAT, or MAT score accepted for direct admission through GD/PI.

Admission Process

Participate in seat allotment rounds and confirm the seat within the deadline by paying the acceptance fee.

For direct admission: apply to IMBA Akole with CAT, CMAT, or MAT score and attend institute-level GD/PI rounds.

Report to the institute with original documents and fee payment receipt to complete enrollment.

✓ Opt for this if

You want an affordable IT management MBA in rural Maharashtra.
You have a background in computers or science and want to move into IT management.
You plan to work in ERP implementation, IT coordination, or digital government roles.
You prefer an SPPU-affiliated programme at a low cost with smaller batch sizes.

✗ Skip if

You target product management or IT consulting roles at Pune or Bengaluru tech firms.
You need strong industry tie-ups with IT companies for live projects or internships.
You expect campus visits from top IT recruiters for placement drives.
You require a nationally ranked MBA-IT programme with an established alumni network.

IMBA Akole MBA IT 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 for details

Apply for Maharashtra government scholarships via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in before the notified deadline.

NSP PM-USP Yojana requires family income certificate and domicile proof at application time.

IMBA Akole MBA IT FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA IT at IMBA Akole?

Ans. The total programme fee for MBA Information Technology at IMBA Akole is INR 95,000 for the complete 2-year course. Eligible reserved category students can apply for the Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship and the NSP PM-USP Yojana (up to INR 82,000 per year), which can considerably reduce the net expenditure on the programme.

Ques. Does a student need an IT or engineering background to join MBA IT at IMBA Akole?

Ans. No, an IT or engineering background is not mandatory for MBA IT at IMBA Akole. Any graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and at least 50% aggregate marks (General) or 45% (Reserved category) is eligible. Students with science, commerce, and arts backgrounds are all eligible to apply for this programme.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted for MBA IT admission at IMBA Akole?

Ans. IMBA Akole accepts the MAH MBA CET score for admission through Maharashtra’s CAP counselling. CAT, CMAT, and MAT scores are also accepted for the direct admission route, which requires attending a GD/PI conducted by the institute. Both routes lead to the same SPPU-affiliated MBA in Information Technology degree.

Ques. What career roles can MBA IT graduates from IMBA Akole pursue?

Ans. MBA IT graduates from IMBA Akole can pursue roles such as IT project coordinator, systems analyst, ERP implementation executive, digital transformation manager, and IT operations manager. Opportunities exist in IT-enabled services, government digitalisation projects, cooperative institutions, manufacturing firms with IT divisions, and educational technology organisations in Maharashtra.

Ques. Is IMBA Akole affiliated to a recognised university for the MBA IT programme?

Ans. Yes, IMBA Akole is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and is AICTE approved. The MBA in Information Technology degree is a recognised postgraduate qualification. SPPU is one of Maharashtra’s established affiliating universities and its affiliated institutions’ degrees carry full academic and professional validity across India.

Ques. Can I apply for MBA IT at IMBA Akole in my final year of graduation?

Ans. Yes, final-year undergraduate students can apply provisionally for MBA IT at IMBA Akole. Admission will be confirmed provided the candidate secures the required minimum percentage (50% for General category or 45% for Reserved category under Maharashtra norms) at the time of document verification and enrollment completion.