Cheapest MBA Colleges in Pune 2026: Total Fees, ROI & CAT Cutoff
7 MBA and PGDM colleges in Pune are listed in our directory, with total two-year fees from ₹2.5 L (SIOM) to ₹14.3 L (ISBM Pune). 2 of them list ₹5 lakh or less. The best placement-to-fee ratio is PUMBA at 3.13.
MBA colleges in Pune ranked by total fee
| College | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | CTC ÷ fee | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIOMSinhgad Institute of Management | 40–55 %ile | ₹2.5 L | 4.6 LPA | 1.84 | MAH-CET, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT |
| PUMBADepartment of Management Sciences Savitribai Phule Pune University | 60–80 %ile | ₹3 L | 9.4 LPA | 3.13 | MAH-CET, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
| IMDR PuneInstitute of Management Development and Research | 80–90 %ile | ₹6 L | 6.1 LPA | 1.02 | XAT, MAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, ATMA, GMAT |
| SBUPSri Balaji University Pune | 60–75 %ile | ₹7.1 L | 8.8 LPA | 1.24 | MAH-CET, XAT, CMAT, MAT, SBEST |
| DYPBSDr. D. Y. Patil B-School | 50–65 %ile | ₹8.7 L | 8 LPA | 0.92 | XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAH-CET, MAT |
| PIBMPune Institute of Business Management | 70–80 %ile | ₹9.5 L | 10.3 LPA | 1.08 | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, MAH-CET, PMAT |
| ISBM PuneInternational School of Business and Media | 60–70 %ile | ₹14.3 L | 11.4 LPA | 0.80 | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT |
Cheapest first. Total two-year programme fee excluding hostel; ROI is average placement ÷ total fee.
How to judge value, not just price
A low fee only helps if the placement figure supports it. Divide average placement by total fee: above about 0.9 is healthy for this tier, and below 0.6 needs a good reason. Colleges with no published placement figure show “n/a” — treat that as unknown, not as zero.
In Pune, the strongest ratio in our data is PUMBA (Department of Management Sciences Savitribai Phule Pune University): 9.4 LPA on a ₹3 L fee.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest MBA college in Pune?
In our directory it is SIOM (Sinhgad Institute of Management) at ₹2.5 L total fees, excluding hostel. Confirm the current fee with the institute.
Which MBA colleges in Pune cost under ₹5 lakh?
2 of the 7 colleges we list: SIOM (₹2.5 L), PUMBA (₹3 L).
Do the cheapest MBA colleges in Pune accept CAT?
Some do, but a low fee often signals a government or state-university seat. Maharashtra state-quota seats run through MAH-CET and CAP rounds, which are separate from CAT. Check the exams column for the test each college accepts.
Is an MBA in Pune worth the fee?
Use placement ÷ fee. The best ratio in our Pune data is PUMBA at 3.13. Above about 0.9 is healthy for this tier.
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Sources & methodology
Fees are total two-year programme fees excluding hostel, as listed in this site’s college directory (data verified 4 September 2026). Add hostel, mess and exam costs before comparing, and confirm the current fee in the institute’s admission brochure before you pay anything.