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MBA Colleges in Pune (2026–27): NIRF Ranks, Exams & Admission Routes
9 institutes, the exams they accept and NIRF 2025 ranks, checked against official sites.
Pune's top-ranked B-school is SIBM Pune at Lavale, No. 11 in NIRF 2025 Management. Five more Pune entries sit in the 101-125 band, including the RBI-founded National Institute of Bank Management. Most top seats here go through SNAP, which Symbiosis International runs for 32 MBA programmes, including SIBM, SCMHRD and SIIB in Pune. Many other MBA seats use Maharashtra's MAH-MBA/MMS CET, while PGDM schools such as NIBM and PIBM accept CAT, XAT, CMAT or MAT. Placements draw on the city's mix of automotive manufacturing (Pune is often called the 'Detroit of India') and IT, with large IT parks at Hinjewadi.
State admission route in Pune
MAH-MBA/MMS CET, conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
SNAP is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for 32 MBA programmes at 17 Symbiosis institutes in 6 cities
MBA colleges in Pune through MAH CET
The same Pune college often accepts several exams. Here is the city grouped by exam, so you can see what one score opens up.
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune, Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD), Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB)
National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM), MIT World Peace University – MBA programmes
National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM), MIT World Peace University – MBA programmes
National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM), MIT World Peace University – MBA programmes
National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM), MIT World Peace University – MBA programmes
National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), MIT World Peace University – MBA programmes
Top MBA colleges in Pune
9 institutes in and around Pune, with the exams each accepts and its NIRF 2025 management rank. Every name links to the official website.
| Institute | Type | Exams accepted | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) PuneLavale, Mulshi | Private (deemed) university | SNAP | 11 |
| Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD)Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi | Private (deemed) university | SNAP | – |
| Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB)Hinjawadi, Mulshi | Private (deemed) university | SNAP | – |
| National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM)Kondhwa Khurd | Private PGDM (autonomous, RBI-established) | CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA | 101-125 |
| Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM) | Private PGDM / SPPU-affiliated MBA | CAT, MAT, XAT, PMAT, CMAT, MAH-CET | 101-125 (listed separately for MBA and PGDM) |
| MIT World Peace University – MBA programmes | Private university | CAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, PERA, MAT | – |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development (BVIMED/IMED) | Private (deemed) university institute | See official site | 101-125 |
| Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM), Sri Balaji University | Private university | See official site | 101-125 (Sri Balaji University) |
| Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR) | Private (Deccan Education Society) | See official site | – |
NIRF ranked MBA colleges in Pune
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune
NIRF 11Founded in 1978 as the first college of the Symbiosis Society. It calls itself a student-driven institute.
Official programme page ↗National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM)
NIRF 101-125Set up in 1969 by the Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India.
Official programme page ↗Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM)
NIRF 101-125 (listed separately for MBA and PGDM)Says it trains students for specific job profiles in chosen domains.
Official programme page ↗Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development (BVIMED/IMED)
NIRF 101-125Founded in 1978 under Bharati Vidyapeeth, on a four-acre campus.
Official programme page ↗Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM), Sri Balaji University
NIRF 101-125 (Sri Balaji University)Highlights regular industry interaction, with talks by industry leaders and multiple internships.
Official programme page ↗Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD)
Runs specialised MBAs in Infrastructure Development & Management and in Business Analytics, alongside its flagship MBA.
Official programme page ↗6 NIRF 2025 Management entries: SIBM Pune #11, plus 5 in the 101-125 band (BVIMED, NIBM, PIBM, PIBM for PGDM, Sri Balaji University). PIBM is listed twice, so that is 5 distinct institutes.
IIM Mumbai (Powai, Mumbai); IIM Nagpur is the other IIM in Maharashtra
MBA coaching in Pune
National coaching brands with centres in Pune. We link to each brand's own centre page; phone numbers are shown only for listings the centre has verified with us.
| Coaching | Centres / locality | Official page |
|---|---|---|
| IMS Learning Resources | Aundh, Deccan, Magarpatta (Hadapsar), Pimpri | Visit ↗ |
| Career Launcher | Aundh, FC Road (Shivajinagar), Kharadi, Wakad, PCMC (Morewadi), Undri | Visit ↗ |
| T.I.M.E. (Triumphant Institute of Management Education) | See official page | Visit ↗ |
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MBA careers in Pune
What the local economy means for summer internships and final placements:
- Automotive (the 'Detroit of India'): Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen have facilities near Pune, and ARAI is based in the city (India Briefing)
- IT and IT services: Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Cognizant and Capgemini, with Hinjewadi / Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park as the main IT hub (India Briefing)
- Engineering and manufacturing in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Chakan: Kirloskar group, Thermax, Cummins (India Briefing)
- Banking and financial services: NIBM, set up by the RBI, is in Kondhwa
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MBA in Pune: questions students ask
Which Pune B-school ranks highest in NIRF 2025 management?
SIBM Pune (Lavale) is ranked No. 11. BVIMED, NIBM, PIBM and Sri Balaji University are also from Pune, all in the 101-125 band.
Which exam do I need for Symbiosis MBA colleges in Pune?
SNAP, conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). It is the test for SIBM Pune, SCMHRD and SIIB, among 32 MBA programmes in total.
What is the state entrance exam for MBA in Pune?
MAH-MBA/MMS CET, conducted by Maharashtra's State CET Cell. Institutes such as PIBM and MIT-WPU also accept it, along with national tests like CAT and CMAT.
Is there a banking-focused MBA option in Pune?
Yes. The National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) in Kondhwa, founded by the RBI in 1969, offers a PGDM in Banking & Financial Services. It accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT or ATMA.
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