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Amount (INR)

Total Fees

INR 2,44,500

MPIMCS MBA Rural Agribusiness Management Admission 2027

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Registration Closes	September 15, 2026
CMAT 2026-27 Registration Opens	October 17, 2026 (Tentative)
CMAT 2026-27 Registration Closes	November 24, 2026 (Tentative)
CAT 2026 Exam	November 29, 2026
CMAT 2026-27 Exam	January 24, 2027 (Tentative)
MAH-CET MBA 2027 Registration Closes	February 2027 (Tentative)
MAH-CET MBA 2027 Exam	March 2027 (Tentative)
CAP Counselling Registration Closes	May 2027 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	July 2027 (Tentative)

CAP counselling is managed by State CET Cell Maharashtra for MAH-CET qualified candidates.

Non-CAP seats are filled through direct institute-level merit counselling at MPIMCS.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university is required.

Minimum 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree (45% for reserved categories per Maharashtra norms).

Valid score in MAH-CET MBA, CAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MAT, or GMAT is mandatory for admission.

Admission Process

Apply to MPIMCS through the institute’s official admission portal with required academic documents.

CAP seat candidates register with State CET Cell Maharashtra and participate in centralised counselling rounds.

Non-CAP candidates attend institute-level merit counselling based on entrance score and academic performance.

Submit original marksheets, entrance scorecard, and identity proof for document verification at the institute.

Pay the programme fee and confirm the seat allocation before the stipulated deadline.

✓ Opt for this if

Targeting careers in agribusiness, NABARD, or rural development organisations.
Seeking an affordable SPPU-affiliated MBA under INR 2.5 Lakhs in Maharashtra.
Appearing for MAH-CET MBA and prefer a Pune-based AICTE-approved institute.
From an agriculture or rural background and want to apply management skills.
Open to roles in commodity trading, agri-input companies, or cooperatives.

✗ Skip if

Expecting a national brand or top B-school on your resume.
Prioritising placement in urban FMCG, consulting, or banking sectors.
Looking for a large pan-India alumni network in corporate management.
Preferring a more general MBA without agri or rural market orientation.

MPIMCS MBA Rural Agribusiness Management Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Government Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/NT/VJ/SBC/Minority)	Fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance	Reserved category students via Maharashtra Scholarship Portal
Economically Weaker Section Scholarship	Fee concession (percentage varies by year)	Students from families with annual income below prescribed limit
Merit-Based Institutional Scholarship	Financial assistance (amount varies by year)	Students with outstanding academic performance in qualifying exam

Government scholarship applications are submitted via the Maharashtra Scholarship Portal.

Merit scholarship details are communicated by MPIMCS at the time of admission.

MPIMCS MBA Rural Agribusiness Management FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA Rural and Agribusiness Management at MPIMCS?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MBA in Rural and Agribusiness Management at MPIMCS Pune is INR 2,44,500 for the complete programme. This covers the entire course duration under Savitribai Phule Pune University. Education loans are available through HDFC Bank and Standard Chartered Bank, and eligible students may apply for government scholarships through the Maharashtra Scholarship Portal.

Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for MBA Rural Agribusiness at MPIMCS Pune?

Ans. MPIMCS Pune accepts MAH-CET MBA as the primary entrance exam for CAP seats under the State CET Cell Maharashtra. Scores from CAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MAT, and GMAT are also accepted for non-CAP management quota seats. Students must secure a valid score in any one of these exams before applying to the institute.

Ques. What is the eligibility for MBA Rural and Agribusiness Management at MPIMCS?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Reserved category students require 45% as per Maharashtra government norms. A valid score in MAH-CET MBA, CAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MAT, or GMAT is also required for admission to the programme.

Ques. What are the career options after MBA Rural and Agribusiness Management from MPIMCS?

Ans. Graduates of MBA Rural and Agribusiness Management from MPIMCS Pune typically pursue roles such as Agribusiness Manager, Rural Development Officer, Commodity Trader, Agri-Input Sales Manager, and Agricultural Policy Analyst. Organisations such as NABARD, agri-cooperatives, commodity exchanges, FMCG companies with rural outreach, and agri-fintech firms hire graduates from this specialisation.

Ques. How does CAP counselling work for MBA admission at MPIMCS Pune?

Ans. CAP counselling for MBA at MPIMCS is conducted by the State CET Cell Maharashtra based on MAH-CET MBA scores. Eligible students register on the CET Cell portal, complete document verification, and submit preferences during centralised allotment rounds. Non-CAP seats are filled through institute-level merit counselling managed directly by MPIMCS Pune.

Ques. Does MPIMCS Pune offer scholarships for MBA Agribusiness students?

Ans. Yes. Reserved category students including SC, ST, OBC, NT, VJ, SBC, and Minority communities can avail government fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance through the Maharashtra Scholarship Portal. Students from economically weaker sections may receive a fee concession based on family income. MPIMCS also offers a merit-based institutional scholarship for outstanding qualifying exam performance.