Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (2-year)

INR 1,95,500

Total Fees

INR 1,95,500

AIMS Pune MBA Operations 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 supply chain, production, or logistics management.
You have an engineering or science background and want operations expertise.
You seek an affordable SPPU-affiliated MBA below INR 2 lakh.
You prefer DTE Maharashtra counselling for transparent seat allotment.

✗ Skip if

You need a premium brand MBA for operations roles at Fortune 500 firms.
You want a campus with dedicated supply chain or lean manufacturing labs.
You require a campus within Pune city near major industrial clusters.
You need a high average placement package from campus recruitment drives.

AIMS Pune MBA Operations 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 Operations Management FAQs

Ques. Is AIMS Pune good for MBA Operations Management?

Ans. Anekant Institute of Management Studies (AIMS) Pune is AICTE-approved, NAAC B++ accredited, and affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. The MBA in Operations Management at AIMS Pune covers supply chain design, production systems, quality management, lean operations, and logistics. Its location in Baramati, within the Pune industrial belt, provides students with proximity to agri-processing plants, auto-component manufacturers, and logistics firms.

Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for MBA Operations Management at AIMS Pune?

Ans. AIMS Pune accepts CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, MAH-MBA-CET, and CMAT for admission to MBA Operations Management. MAH-MBA-CET is the primary exam for DTE Maharashtra CAP counselling. CAT 2026 registration closes on September 15, 2026, with the exam on November 29, 2026. MAH-MBA-CET for the 2027 intake is expected in April 2027, with registration closing around February 2027.

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

Ans. The total fee for the two-year MBA in Operations Management 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 their fee burden through the applicable government schemes.

Ques. What are the job opportunities after MBA Operations Management from AIMS Pune?

Ans. MBA Operations Management graduates from AIMS Pune can work as supply chain executives, production planners, quality assurance managers, logistics coordinators, and plant operations officers. The Pune and Baramati industrial belt, with a large concentration of auto-component manufacturers, agri-processing units, and cooperative industries, is an active hiring ground for operations management professionals from SPPU-affiliated programmes.

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

Ans. The DTE Maharashtra Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) provides a full tuition fee waiver for top MAH-MBA-CET merit holders. The Government of Maharashtra EBC Freeship is available for students with family income up to INR 8 lakh. SC/ST/OBC/VJ/NT domicile students can apply via MahaDbt for the Post-Matric Scholarship, and NSP central government scholarships are available for eligible students nationally.

Ques. Is an engineering or science background needed for MBA Operations Management at AIMS Pune?

Ans. No specific engineering background is required. Any graduate with a minimum 50% aggregate from a recognised university is eligible for MBA Operations Management at AIMS Pune, irrespective of their undergraduate discipline. While engineering and science graduates often find the subject matter more immediately applicable, commerce and arts graduates are equally welcome and can build the required quantitative skills during the programme.