PUMBA takes admission from multiple national-level exams including MAHCET, ATMA, CAT, MAT, CMAT.
The following table shows the cut-off percentile required for admission through various exams:
|
Examination |
Percentile required (general category) |
|
MAHCET |
99.05 |
|
ATMA |
90.00 |
|
CAT |
60-80 |
|
MAT |
80.00 |
|
CMAT |
90.00 |
As a working professional, PUMBA Executive MBA will add more value to your future career and aspirations. Additionally, the opportunities you’ll get at PUMBA are far better than Bharati Vidyapeeth.
MDI Murshidabad is a better option among the two, with the brand name of MDI Gurgaon benefitting Murshidabad as well. The placement stats of both colleges are given below
MDI Murshidabad-
|
Year |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
|
Highest package |
INR 20 LPA |
INR 22 LPA |
INR 26.42 LPA |
|
Average package |
INR 12.67 LPA |
INR 11.32 LPA |
INR 10.5 LPA |
PUMBA-
|
Year |
2020 |
2021 |
|
Highest Package |
INR 18 LPA |
INR 13.55 LPA |
|
Average Package |
INR 7.6 LPA |
INR 6.47 LPA |
Given the above information provided, MDI Murshidabad is the better choice.
Candidates who are allotted seats by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) need to confirm their admission at the Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA) by submitting their original documents and paying the fees during CAP Round 1 & 2, as per the specified dates by DTE. Seat allotment is done based on ranking or percentiles obtained in CET exams through CAP Rounds 1, 2, and 3.
It is important to note that only after being selected through CAP rounds, candidates become eligible for admission to PUMBA. There are no management quota seats available in PUMBA as it is a government department and one of India's premier business schools, which operates autonomously under Savitribai Phule Pune University.
First of all, congrats on that percentile. Since the cutoff is 98-99+ and you are from the general category, unfortunately your percentile is not enough for PUMBA. Using your CET score, you can still apply for PGDM courses in different NL Dalmia, Wellingkar, KJSIMSR Mumbai, XIMR Mumbai, and Chetana institutions.
Based on the available data and rankings, SIES is a better choice than PUMBA in terms of academic excellence, campus infrastructure, faculty, and placements. SIESCOMS is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and has been ranked among the top 100 B-Schools in India by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework).
SIESCOMS is known for its strong industry interface and focus on research. PUMBA may not be suitable for experienced professionals, as it is said to be a place for freshers. The learning experience at PUMBA may also not be as rigorous as some of the top B-schools in India. It’s especially true if a student is looking for top-notch placements and a rigorous learning experience, which is why SIES is the better option out of the two.
Choosing PUMBA for an MBA in Finance is a decent choice. Due to the fact that this college's MBA graduates' average salary is 8.10 LPA.
During their recent placement drive, PUMBA received about 122 businesses, and their highest offer to date was 18 LPA. Their tuition fee is also a little expensive given the campus area (414 acres) and the location in Maharashtra.
If the number of available seats for admission in PUMBA remains 180 for the next academic year, then there is a very strong possibility that you might get admission into PUMBA until the 3rd CAP (Centralized Admission Process) round.
One of my friends is a recent alumnus of the institute and shared better opinions on the same. PUMBA is a great institute for experienced students, with regard to both the learning structure and placements. It however partially also depends on how you explore or take part in the learning procedure of the institute.
The faculty at PUMBA is helpful and is also well experienced. You can be part of learning various new aspects if you are keen to explore them.
Here is a brief placement report of PUMBA in recent years.
|
Number of Companies Participated |
100+ |
|
Highest CTC |
INR. 16.5 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
INR. 6.43 LPA |
|
Recruiting Companies |
A1 fence, Aditya Birla, Sun Life Insurance, Aeon Credit Systems, Infosys, Tata Technologies |
You should also keep consistent communication with the faculty, alumni base and keep on participating in several events because it can contribute to enhancing your knowledge and skills.
If you are a fresher, I advise you to give it another go and take the CAT, XAT, and other management tests the following year. A high CAT percentile will lead to various opportunities for you.
It can be worthwhile to wait and reapply if you are convinced that you can raise your profile during the following year and get accepted into a more prestigious MBA program that better fits your professional objectives.
On the other hand, entering PUMBA might be a good choice right now if you want to start your career early and obtain job experience. Executive MBA programs can be pursued at a later time in your career.