Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (2 Years)

INR 1,95,500

Total Fees

INR 1,95,500

AIMS MBA Services Management Admission 2027

Event	Date
CAT Registration Closes	September 15, 2026
CAT Exam	November 29, 2026
XAT Registration Closes	December 6, 2026
CMAT Exam	January 24, 2027 (Tentative)
XAT Exam	January 3, 2027
AIMS GD and PI	February 2027 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	June 2027 (Tentative)

AIMS accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, SNAP, MAT, and GMAT scores for shortlisting.

Shortlisted candidates are called for group discussion and personal interview at the Pune campus.

Final merit list is based on entrance exam score, GD, and PI performance combined.

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, SNAP, MAT, or GMAT is required for application to AIMS Pune.

Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of entrance exam scores for the GD and PI round at the Pune campus.

Final-year graduation students may apply, subject to submitting the final marksheet before paying fees.

Admission Process

Apply to AIMS Pune directly through the institute’s website or application portal with your exam score.

Receive a shortlisting call from AIMS Pune based on your entrance exam percentile.

Attend the group discussion and personal interview at the AIMS Pune campus in Pune city.

Accept the merit-based offer letter from AIMS and pay the first instalment of the programme fee.

Submit original documents at the institute for verification to complete the admission process.

✓ Opt for this if

You want to build a management career in the service industry.
You seek a Pune-based MBA with focus on customer and service operations.
Your CAT, CMAT, or XAT score qualifies for AIMS Pune shortlisting.
You plan to work in IT services, banking, or hospitality after graduation.

✗ Skip if

You need a top-ranked MBA for senior roles in a global services firm.
You want a specialisation in a single sub-sector such as healthcare or banking.
Your entrance exam score qualifies you for a higher-ranked Mumbai MBA.

AIMS MBA Services Management Scholarships 2027

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

Scholarship details and quantum are confirmed at the time of admission offer.

Candidates are advised to inquire at AIMS Pune directly for the current scholarship schedule.

AIMS MBA Services Management FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA Services Management at AIMS Pune?

Ans. The total programme fee for the 2-year MBA in Services Management at AIMS Pune is INR 1,95,500 for the complete course. The fee is payable in installments per the institute schedule. Hostel accommodation and transport charges, if opted for, are separate from this total and must be paid additionally.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted for MBA Services Management at AIMS Pune?

Ans. AIMS Pune accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, SNAP, MAT, and GMAT scores for shortlisting applicants. Candidates must submit a valid score from any of these exams when applying to AIMS Pune. Those shortlisted are called for group discussion and personal interview at the Pune campus, after which a combined merit list is prepared for final admission.

Ques. What does the MBA Services Management curriculum at AIMS Pune cover?

Ans. The MBA in Services Management at AIMS Pune covers subjects such as services marketing, customer relationship management, quality and process improvement, service operations management, and retail and hospitality service systems. The curriculum also includes general management subjects in the first year such as financial management, organisational behaviour, and business analytics, alongside the specialisation modules in the second year.

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility to apply for MBA Services Management at AIMS Pune?

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. A valid score from CAT, XAT, CMAT, SNAP, MAT, or GMAT is required for applying to AIMS Pune. Final-year students may apply provisionally and must produce their final marksheet before completing admission formalities.

Ques. What career paths does an MBA in Services Management from AIMS Pune open?

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles such as service operations manager, customer experience lead, quality assurance manager, hospitality operations director, IT service manager, and business process outsourcing team lead. Hiring sectors include IT services and consulting firms, BFSI institutions, retail chains, healthcare service organisations, and hospitality companies. Pune’s large IT and services sector provides proximity to employers in this space.

Ques. How does MBA Services Management differ from a general MBA at AIMS Pune?

Ans. While a general MBA covers broad management subjects across finance, marketing, HR, and operations, the MBA in Services Management at AIMS Pune has a second-year specialisation track focused specifically on service sector dynamics including customer behaviour in services, service recovery, service design, and managing non-tangible outputs. This focus is particularly relevant for students targeting the IT services, hospitality, retail, and financial services sectors for their careers.