Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (2-year)

INR 1,95,500

Total Fees

INR 1,95,500

AIMS Pune MBA Retail Management 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 to manage retail stores, supermarkets, or e-commerce operations.
You are from a family with a retail or FMCG distribution business.
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 MBA brand to enter large organized retail chains.
You want campus placement drives with D-Mart, Reliance, or Amazon HR teams.
You require a campus located within Pune city or major commercial areas.
You need a specialization with high average salary from placement drives.

AIMS Pune MBA Retail Management 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 Retail Management FAQs

Ques. Is AIMS Pune good for MBA Retail 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 Retail Management at AIMS Pune covers store operations, visual merchandising, retail buying, consumer behaviour, and omni-channel retail strategy. It is suitable for students wanting to work in organized retail, FMCG distribution, e-commerce operations, or to manage family-run retail businesses in Maharashtra.

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

Ans. AIMS Pune accepts CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, MAH-MBA-CET, and CMAT scores for MBA Retail 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 Retail Management at AIMS Pune?

Ans. The total fee for the two-year MBA in Retail Management at AIMS Pune is INR 1,95,500. Hostel and mess are payable separately. Students can explore TFWS, EBC Freeship, and Post-Matric Scholarship options to reduce the net payable amount. The fee is one of the most affordable for an SPPU-affiliated management programme in the Pune district.

Ques. What career options are available after MBA Retail Management from AIMS Pune?

Ans. Graduates of MBA Retail Management from AIMS Pune can pursue careers as retail store managers, category managers, visual merchandisers, retail operations executives, and e-commerce managers. The growing organised retail sector in Pune, including supermarkets, fashion chains, consumer electronics outlets, and online retail platforms, provides employment opportunities for retail management professionals from management institutes in the Pune district.

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

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

Ques. Is MBA Retail Management a good specialization for the future?

Ans. Retail management is increasingly relevant as both traditional and digital retail expand in India. MBA Retail Management graduates are sought by supermarket chains, quick commerce platforms, FMCG distributors, lifestyle brands, and retail technology firms. The specialization is particularly useful for students who want to run their own retail operations or work in marketing, buying, and category management roles across the consumer goods sector in Maharashtra and beyond.