

PIBM offers a postgraduate diploma (PGDM) and an MBA program in various fields like FinTech, Project Management, etc. Moreover, the institute offers a Global Joint degree program, Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA). Candidates who seek admission for their desired course must complete the application process within the allotted time. Admission to these courses is open except for the PGDM Prime program. The selection criteria for these programs are purely entrance-based. Candidates have to qualify for one of the following entrance exams: CAT / XAT / MAT / CMAT / ATMA / PMAT (PIBM's aptitude test), and scores in the written test, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). However, the eligibility criteria for the available course require a bachelor's degree with at least 50% -60% marks, depending on the course. Students must also have 50% marks in Class 10 and 12.
The institute is offering admission to the available MBA and PGDM courses in full-time mode as well as blended modes. These programs have entirely entrance-based selection criteria. In addition to performing well on the written exam, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI), candidates must be eligible to take one of the following exams: CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or PMAT (PIBM's aptitude test). However, a bachelor's degree with at least 50%-60% marks is required to meet the qualifying requirements for the offered course. Additionally, students must receive 50% in both Class 10 and 12.
Interested students must complete the application form before the deadline, through the official website of the institute. The admission portal for these programs is available presently, except for the PGDM Prime course.
Event | Date |
Admission 2025 | Ongoing |
CAT Exam Date | 30 November 2025 |
CAT Exam Result Date | December 2025 (Tentative) |
Admission Last date 2025 | August 2025 (Tentative) |
To be admitted to the desired program, students must fulfil the eligibility criteria. The minimum eligibility criteria for MBA and PGDM require 50% marks in Class 10, Class 12, and a bachelor's degree. Applicants can apply as the admission process is ongoing for the academic year 2025-2027. Students can fill out the application form online by visiting the official website of the institute.
Admission to the PG program (MBA) is available at the PIBM, in different disciplines like FinTech, Project Management, etc. Aspirants must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks to be admitted to the MBA program. However, the selection criteria include valid scores in CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or PMAT (PIBM's aptitude test). Additionally, the candidates also have to pass written tests, group discussions, and a personal interview conducted by the PIBM.
To be admitted to the MBA FinTech program, candidates must have completed their bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. Nonetheless, passing results on the CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or PMAT (PIBM's aptitude test) are among the selection requirements. Candidates must also pass written exams, participate in group discussions, and pass an in-person interview with the PIBM.
PIBM provides admission to the various PGDM including Hybrid PGDM, PGDM Prime, and PGDM Plus. Admission to these PGDM courses is open except for the PGDM Prime. However, students must be eligible for admission, which requires valid scores in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA/ PMAT (PIBM's aptitude test), followed by the written test, personal interview, or group discussion. For PGDM Prime, admission requires 60% marks in a bachelor's degree with 75% marks in XAT 2025 or CAT 2024.
The Hybrid PGDM course is available for admission at the PIBM, which is a blended learning course with a 2-year duration that involves numerous specialisations such as Finance, Marketing, and Business Analytics. Interested students can apply for the course online by fulfilling the eligibility criteria that include a bachelor's degree with 50% marks or all other postgraduation courses.
PIBM offers a Global Joint Degree Program for a 2-year duration. Students for the first year study at PIBM, India, while for the second year, students move to a university in the United States. Interested candidates must have a bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks to be eligible for the program. Additionally, students also have to pass any one of the following exams: GRE/ CMAT/ GMAT/ PMAT(Online).
Apart from these criteria, students must have valid scores in any one of the following TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo.
Candidates willing to take admission must visit the official website of the institute to fill out the complete application form. The application portal is open presently except for the PGDM Prime program. Interested candidates can secure their registration by paying the application fee of INR 1000.
Steps to apply
Step 1: Visit the official website of Pune Institute of Business Management to apply for admission.
Step 2: Click on the admission portal and create an account by mentioning the required details.
Step 3: Fill out the application form by entering the important details.
Step 4: Upload all the required documents like Marksheet, Photograph, etc.
Step 5: Pay the application fee as per the requirement of the course through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
Step 6: Review all the details and submit the application form before the deadline.
Graduate degree (For PG admissions)
10th Mark Sheet
12th Mark Sheet
Experience Certificate
Aadhar Card
Recent Passport-Size Photographs
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Entrance Exam Scorecard (If applicable)
Income Certificate (For scholarship applicants)
Caste Certificate (If applicable)

