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Amount (INR)

Total Fees

INR 5,45,000

AIMS Pune MBA Pharma Healthcare Admission 2026

Event	Date
CAT Registration Closes	Sep 15, 2026
SNAP Registration Closes	Nov 20, 2026 (Tentative)
CAT Exam	Nov 29, 2026
SNAP Exam	Dec 6, 2026 (Tentative)
XAT Registration Closes	Dec 6, 2026
CAT Result	Dec 24, 2026 (Tentative)
XAT Exam	Jan 3, 2027
CMAT Exam	Jan 24, 2027 (Tentative)

AIMS accepts valid scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, SNAP, or GMAT for shortlisting.

Shortlisted candidates attend a group discussion and personal interview at the Pune campus.

Candidates from pharmacy or life sciences backgrounds may find the curriculum directly aligned with their prior training.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

Valid score in CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, SNAP, or GMAT from the current admission cycle is required for shortlisting.

Final-year undergraduate students may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the eligibility requirement before the date of joining the programme.

Admission Process

Register and appear for a recognised management entrance exam such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, SNAP, or GMAT in the current admission cycle.

Submit the application form on the AIMS Pune official portal with the entrance scorecard, academic mark sheets, and identification documents.

Shortlisted candidates based on entrance score receive a call for a group discussion held at the Pune campus.

Candidates who clear the group discussion participate in a personal interview conducted by the AIMS admissions panel.

Final merit list is prepared by combining entrance exam score, group discussion performance, and personal interview outcome.

Selected candidates receive offer letters and must complete fee payment within the stipulated deadline to confirm their seat.

✓ Opt for this if

Coming from a pharmacy, life sciences, or healthcare background seeking an MBA.
Planning a career in pharma marketing, hospital management, or healthcare consulting.
Prefer a specialised MBA that combines business with healthcare sector knowledge.
Looking for a Pune-based management programme at a fee under INR 6 lakhs.

✗ Skip if

Seeking a general MBA without a sector-specific pharma or healthcare focus.
Require published placement statistics from this programme before committing.
Prefer a Mumbai, Hyderabad, or Bangalore campus closer to pharma industry clusters.
Targeting a nationally ranked B-school with strong cross-sector placement records.

AIMS Pune MBA Pharma Healthcare Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Merit Scholarship	As per institute norms	High entrance exam score or strong academic merit
Management Quota Scholarship	As per institute norms	Based on entrance exam performance and personal interview score

Scholarship amounts and conditions are communicated at the time of the admission offer.

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AIMS Pune MBA Pharma Healthcare FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA Pharma and Healthcare at AIMS Pune?

Ans. The total programme fee for the two-year MBA in Pharma and Healthcare Management at AIMS Institute of Management Studies, Pune is INR 5,45,000. This covers the complete two-year programme. Hostel and accommodation are billed separately. Candidates should contact the institute directly for current hostel fee details and availability for the upcoming session.

Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for MBA Pharma and Healthcare at AIMS Pune?

Ans. AIMS Pune accepts scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, SNAP, and GMAT for MBA Pharma and Healthcare admissions. Candidates with a valid score from the current cycle are shortlisted for a group discussion and personal interview at the Pune campus. Both science and non-science graduates are eligible to apply for this programme.

Ques. Is a pharmacy or science degree required for MBA Pharma and Healthcare at AIMS Pune?

Ans. A pharmacy or science background is not mandatory. The minimum eligibility is a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks. However, candidates from pharmacy, life sciences, or allied health fields may find the programme curriculum more directly aligned with their prior academic training and career goals in pharma and hospital management.

Ques. What is the admission process for MBA Pharma and Healthcare at AIMS Pune?

Ans. Candidates first appear for a management entrance exam such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, SNAP, or GMAT. They apply through the AIMS Pune portal with academic documents and the entrance scorecard. Shortlisted applicants attend a group discussion followed by a personal interview at the campus. The final selection is based on entrance score, GD, and PI performance, after which offer letters are issued to successful candidates.

Ques. What career options are available after MBA Pharma and Healthcare from AIMS Pune?

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles such as Pharma Brand Manager, Medical Representative Manager, Healthcare Operations Manager, Hospital Administrator, and Regulatory Affairs Executive. Pune has a strong pharmaceutical manufacturing and research base with several domestic and global pharma companies offering opportunities for MBA Pharma and Healthcare graduates in marketing, operations, and management functions.

Ques. Does AIMS Pune offer any scholarship for MBA Pharma and Healthcare students?

Ans. AIMS Institute of Management Studies, Pune offers a merit scholarship for students with high entrance exam scores or strong academic credentials, and a management quota scholarship based on entrance and interview performance. The quantum of each scholarship and the specific eligibility conditions are communicated to candidates at the time of receiving the admission offer letter from the institute.