Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (2-year)

INR 1,95,500

Total Fees

INR 1,95,500

AIMS Pune MBA Finance Admission 2027

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Registration Closes	September 15, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam	November 29, 2026
XAT Registration Closes	December 6, 2026
XAT Exam	January 3, 2027
MAH-MBA-CET Registration Closes	February 2027 (Tentative)
MAH-MBA-CET Exam	April 2027 (Tentative)
Academic Session Begins	July 2027 (Tentative)

Admission is through DTE Maharashtra centralized CAP rounds.

Shortlisted candidates attend GD and PI at the AIMS Pune campus.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Minimum 50% aggregate marks in graduation (45% for reserved category candidates).

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

Admission Process

Apply through the DTE Maharashtra CAP portal after result declaration.

Fill in college and course preferences during the CAP choice-filling round.

Receive seat allotment based on merit and CAP round schedule.

Report to AIMS Pune for document verification and group discussion or personal interview.

Complete fee payment to confirm the allotted seat.

✓ Opt for this if

You want a career in banking, corporate finance, or investment analysis.
You seek an affordable SPPU-affiliated MBA Finance programme.
You prefer DTE Maharashtra counselling for transparent admission.
You are open to studying in Baramati in the Pune district.

✗ Skip if

You need a top-brand MBA for recruitment at global finance firms.
You want CFA or FRM integration built into the programme curriculum.
You require a campus within Pune city with a large finance recruiter pool.
You need a high average salary package from campus placements.

AIMS Pune MBA Finance Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)	Full tuition fee waiver	Top merit rank holders in MAH-MBA-CET, as per DTE Maharashtra norms
Government of Maharashtra EBC Freeship	Full fee waiver	Economically backward candidates with annual family income up to INR 8 lakh
Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship	As per government norms	SC/ST/OBC/VJ/NT students domiciled in Maharashtra
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships	As per central government norms	SC/ST/Minority/OBC-NCL students across India

TFWS seats are allocated through the DTE Maharashtra centralized CAP process.

Apply for Maharashtra government scholarships through mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.

AIMS Pune MBA Finance FAQs

Ques. Is AIMS Pune a good college for MBA Finance?

Ans. Anekant Institute of Management Studies (AIMS) Pune is AICTE-approved, NAAC B++ accredited, and affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. The MBA in Finance at AIMS Pune is suited for students targeting roles in banking, corporate treasury, financial consulting, or accounting firms. Admission is through the DTE Maharashtra CAP process, which ensures merit-based and transparent seat allotment across the programme’s 120-seat intake.

Ques. What entrance exams are required for MBA Finance at AIMS Pune?

Ans. AIMS Pune accepts CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, MAH-MBA-CET, and CMAT scores for the MBA Finance programme. MAH-MBA-CET is the primary exam used for DTE Maharashtra CAP counselling and is the most commonly used route. CAT 2026 registrations close on September 15, 2026 and the exam is on November 29, 2026. CMAT and MAH-MBA-CET registrations are expected to open between October 2026 and January 2027.

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

Ans. The total fee for the two-year MBA in Finance at AIMS Pune is INR 1,95,500. Hostel and mess charges are not included and are payable separately. Students eligible for TFWS, EBC Freeship, or Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship can significantly reduce or eliminate their fee burden through the applicable government schemes.

Ques. What is the scope after MBA Finance from AIMS Pune?

Ans. MBA Finance graduates from AIMS Pune typically pursue careers as financial analysts, credit officers, treasury associates, investment advisors, and accounts managers in banks, NBFCs, manufacturing firms, and financial services companies. The Pune and Maharashtra job market offers strong demand for finance professionals in sectors including automotive components, cooperative banking, and agri-finance, which are prominent in the Baramati and broader Pune region.

Ques. What scholarships are available for MBA Finance students at AIMS Pune?

Ans. The DTE Maharashtra Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) covers the full tuition fee for top MAH-MBA-CET merit holders. The EBC Freeship from the Government of Maharashtra benefits students with annual family income up to INR 8 lakh. SC/ST/OBC/VJ/NT students domiciled in Maharashtra can apply through MahaDbt, and all eligible students nationally can access NSP central scholarships for additional financial support.

Ques. Is MBA Finance at AIMS Pune affiliated to a recognized university?

Ans. Yes, the MBA Finance programme at AIMS Pune is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), one of Maharashtra’s largest affiliating universities. The institute is also approved by AICTE and the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra. The degree awarded is an SPPU MBA degree, which is widely recognized by employers across Maharashtra and nationally recognized for government and private sector recruitment.