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Is PUMBA (biotech) good enough in terms of placements?
For MBA in Pharma-Biotech, PUMBA is good in terms of placements. Here are the recent placement highlights of the branch.
| Placement rate | 95% |
| Highest CTC | 10 LPA |
| Major recruiters | Eli Lilly, Alkem, Novartis |
| Top roles offered | Market Analyst, Sales Executive, Research Intern |
As per the placement record of last few years, PUMBA average package for MBA Pharma-Biotech is around INR 4-7 LPA.
Which of these colleges is better for an MBA in finance, PUMBA, SIES or Dalmia according to the current scenario?
For Finance, PUMBA is superior because it is a college that its students entirely drive to. Students here bring the businesses to campus themselves and plan and run all of the events. Thus, students receive training in prospecting, public relations management, and other related skills. Additionally, IIM A faculty members teach financial management courses at PUMBA.
The average package for PUMBA and SIES is nearly identical and ranges between 7.5 and 8 lakh.
When it comes to fees, PUMBA costs 1.3 lakhs for two years. SIES costs more than five lakhs in fees. Regarding lodging, PUMBA offers hostel services for just Rs.4500 annually. SIES doesn't have a hostel of its own.
What are the criteria of admission in PUMBA for an MBA?
I have a few friends from PUMBA, so I think I can give you some idea about admission to the institute. The criteria required in PUMBA for pursuing MBA is briefed below.
Eligibility Criteria:
A candidate is required to have passed with a minimum of about 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, which is 45% in case of candidates who are either from backward categories or have a physical disability.
Admission Criteria:
Students are required to qualify for the MH - CET exam in case they belong anywhere from Maharashtra. On the other hand, students can apply through CMAT/CAT/MH - CET, if they are from outside of Maharashtra.
Course Structure :
For specialization, there is a provision of 5 main choices to opt from, which are namely Marketing, Finance, Systems, Human Resource, and Operations. In a nutshell, the courses of the institute are of two years, incorporating six trimesters.
The immediate two trimesters mainly prepare you for obtaining a strong foundation on several crucial subjects, such as Finance, Marketing, Systems, Human Resource, Operations. Alongside these, it also helps improve Communications skills, Information Technology, Quantitative Skills, and others in students.
Hope this helps solve your query.
Which MBA college crowd is better, Indira or PUMBA?
If we compare both Indira and PUMBA, the crowd at the latter is better because it is affiliated with Pune University and it is not easy to get admission there.
For admission, you must have a valid MH-CET score of 95 percentile or higher. On the other hand, Indira is a good institution with a reputed student administration, yet PUMBA is a better college when compared to Indira.
Can I get direct admissions to PUMBA as I scored a very low percentile in the MAH CET?
Direct admission to PUMBA (Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune) is not possible as per their admission guidelines. PUMBA offers admission to its MBA program through a centralized admission process based on the scores of MAH CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test), CAT (Common Admission Test), CMAT (Common Management Admission Test), or GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test).
As you have mentioned that you scored a very low percentile in MAH CET, you may still have other options to consider. See if you have enough CAT or GMAT score. Firstly, you can try for other MBA colleges which accept admission through other entrance exams or even direct admission. Secondly, you can opt for a job or take up some relevant work experience for a year or two and then apply for an MBA later.
Explore all possible options before making a decision. You can also contact the admission office of PUMBA for more information regarding their admission process and eligibility criteria. For better reference check the table below;
|
Course Name |
Eligibility |
Accepted Exam |
|
MBA |
Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) |
MH CET – For Maharashtra candidates |
|
MBA Pharma-Biotech |
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sciences with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) |
ATMA |
|
Executive MBA |
Graduate in any discipline from UGC/AICTE/AIU recognized University/Institution with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) AND minimum 3 years of experience at managerial / Executive level |
University’s Entrance test |
|
BBA |
Intermediate Graduate in any stream with 45% marks (40% for reserved category) |
Which one is best for operations management between Welingkar, Dalmia, SIES, PUMBA, MET, IES, and Chetana?
PGDM is Postgraduate Diploma in Management program which is available at each of the colleges that are mentioned above. But if we take into account all of the available specializations, I would say Welingkar is the best as it provides PGDM programs in the areas of Retail Healthcare, Rural Finance, and Human Resource Operations and Operations.
You should consider Welingkar as it has good placements and offers a good course curriculum and after that, you can give IES as your second priority.
Which college is good for an MMS, N L Dalmiya or PUMBA?
I have friends at both institutes. In fact, they were a big help in regards to answering this question. Here is some of the information I got from them.
NL Dalmia is generally well known for its MMS Finance branch. Among NL Dalmia and PUMBA, the former should be better for an MMS. Here’s why.
- The faculty of NL Dalmia is great.
- The campus and the library of the institute are quite amazing. There’s a big auditorium on campus.
- It is the only college in Mumbai to have Bloomberg terminals.
- Other than the Bloomberg lab there are two computer labs.
Here are the latest placement highlights of both institutes. Take a look.
|
Institute |
N.L Dalmia (Mumbai) |
PUMBA (Pune) |
|
Average CTC |
INR. 9 LPA |
INR. 6.43 LPA |
|
Highest CTC |
INR. 24 LPA |
INR. 16.5 LPA |
|
Top Recruiting Companies |
BCCL, Citi, Crisil, Deloitte, Bank of America, Asian Paints |
Aspect Ratio, AutoNinja, Bajaj Allianz, Bajaj Finserv, A1 Fence |
Put simply, N.L Dalmia is basically well known for its program of MBA Finance, while PUMBA is typically well reputed for various IT companies visiting the campus for placement offers. So, choose wisely.
Which college should I choose between Pumba and Chetana MMS for my MBA?
Good students can get good placements at both PUMBA and Chetna. For MBA, PUMBA is best. It provides the best ROI with affordable program fees.
|
Particulars |
PUMBA Placements 2022 |
Chetana MMS Placements |
|
No. of participating students |
168 |
180 |
|
Students placed |
137 |
Not disclosed |
|
Highest package |
13.55 LPA |
15.5 LPA |
|
Average package |
6.47 LPA |
6.3 LPA |
|
Fees |
2 Lakh |
5 Lakhs |
With the help of above-mentioned statistics, we can see that PUMBA is cheaper than Chetna and is offering a great ROI too.
Which college is better between SIES and PUMBA for marketing? Why?
Most of the students tend to prefer PUMBA. Also according to some of my friends studying there, it is a really good institute for pursuing MBA. Some things that make it unique from other institutes include -
- The fee is lower at PUMBA and hence, higher ROI.
- The average package offered at PUMBA is around INR 7.5 to 8 LPA which is similar to that of SIES.
- SIES is undoubtedly good for marketing, but PUMBA steals the show because of factors such as university departments and administration.
- PUMBA is a completely student-driven college. All the events held on the campus are organized and managed by students.
- Apart from academics, students at PUMBA also get trained in managing public relations, pitching, prospecting, etc.
- IIM A alumni are faculty at PUMBA for marketing management.
- SIES does not have its own hostel whereas PUMBA provides hostel facilities. The charges are very low which is Rs.4500 per year.
|
Categories |
SIES |
PUMBA |
|
Course Fee |
5.2 lakh |
1.33 lakh |
|
Highest CTC |
12.5 LPA |
16 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
6 LPA |
8 LPA |
|
Recruiting Companies |
EY, Godrej, Asian Paints, Capgemini, etc. |
Novartis, ZS Associates, AutoNinja, Aditya Birla, etc. |
You should opt for SIES only if you want to pursue PGDM because PUMBA does not offer PGDM. Otherwise, go for PUMBA.
Which college should I go for: ITM Navi Mumbai (with scholarship) or PUMBA Pune or SIES Navi Mumbai or BIMM Pune and why?
BIMM is a decent choice but when it comes to doing a PGDM course in finance but ITM Business School Navi Mumbai is a far better choice. The college has great faculty members and a curriculum that enables students to grab good opportunities in the corporate sector.
The college has ties with leading MNCs and prestigious Indian brands offering an average package of around 8 Lacs p. a. Also, the college ensures 100% placements to all its students pursuing finance as their specialization.
Let’s compare fees and the average salaries of other colleges.
|
College |
Fees (in LPA) |
Average salary (in LPA) |
|
ITM Navi Mumbai |
10.95 LPA |
7.1 LPA |
|
PUMBA Pune |
1.5 LPA |
8.10 LPA |
|
SIES Navi Mumbai |
1.1 LPA |
7.2 LPA |
|
BIMM Pune |
10.00 LPA |
7.8 LPA |
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