Global Business School and Research Centre (GBSRC), Pune, was established in 2006 and is affiliated to Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, a UGC-recognised deemed-to-be university. The university holds NAAC accreditation with an A++ grade.

The school offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in management. Its stated mission is to develop global knowledge leaders through quality business education. In IIRF 2024, GBSRC was ranked 20th among India's private business schools.

Admission uses the institute-level DPU All India Common Entrance Test, DPU CET, with CAT, XAT, MAT and CMAT scores also accepted. 

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GBSRC Pune Important Dates

Institute Admission Dates

Event Date
GBSRC application deadline February 28, 2027
DPU CET examination April 11, 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Management Entrance Examination Dates

Event Date
CAT 2026 admit card release November 4, 2026
CAT 2026 examination November 29, 2026
XAT 2027 registration deadline for eligibility to take the final official mock test October 28, 2026
XAT 2027 final official mock test October 31 and November 1, 2026
XAT 2027 registration closes December 6, 2026
XAT 2027 admit card download begins December 20, 2026, tentative
XAT 2027 examination January 3, 2027, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
MAT December 2026 PBT registration closes December 14, 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT admit card release December 17, 2026
MAT December 2026 paper-based examination December 20, 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT registration closes December 21, 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT admit card release December 24, 2026
MAT December 2026 computer-based examination December 27, 2026
MAT December 2026 result declaration First week of January 2027
CMAT 2027 examination February 7, 2027, tentative

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GBSRC Pune Courses and Fees

GBSRC offers management education at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The table separates annual undergraduate fees from the full MBA programme fee, which includes International Immersion.

Course Specialisations Eligibility Fee
BBA (Hons) Marketing Management; Media, Communications & Management; Human Resource Management; International Business Management; Finance Management Class 12 qualification in any stream with at least 50% marks INR 1,50,000 per year
B.Com (Hons) Commerce 10+2 from a board recognised by the university, with at least 50% INR 30,000 per year
MBA Pharmaceutical Management; Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Management; Business Analytics; Hospital & Health Care Management; Agri-Business Management Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50% marks INR 10,50,000 for 2 years, including International Immersion
PhD Travel, Tourism & Hospitality; Information Technology; Marketing; Higher Education; HRM MBA or a master's degree in a management-related subject with at least 55% Not provided

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GBSRC Pune Admission Process

Eligible applicants register online and submit their academic details, supporting documents and entrance examination scores. GBSRC accepts DPU CET, conducted at the institute level, as well as valid CAT, XAT, MAT and CMAT scores. The general graduate-entry requirement stated is 50% in the 10+2+3 qualification pattern, with programme-specific eligibility and reserved-category provisions shown in the course table. Final-year candidates may also apply.

Application Steps

  1. Open the GBSRC application portal and create an applicant registration.
  2. Verify the registered email address.
  3. Complete the application carefully and upload all required documents.
  4. Pay the application fee using net banking, a credit card or a debit card.
  5. Check that the information is accurate, then select “Submit” after successful payment.
  6. Print the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.
Application Category Fee
Undergraduate programmes INR 1,000
Postgraduate programmes INR 1,000

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Selection Stages

Entrance examination performance forms the basis for shortlisting. Candidates then participate in a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. A Letter of Intent is issued for provisional admission.

GBSRC Pune Cutoff

The supplied admission information reports a previous-year cutoff of 67%. It does not identify the examination or admission year associated with this figure.

Admission Reference Cutoff
Previous year cutoff 67%

GBSRC Pune Placements

The placement cell coordinates campus recruitment and prepares students through seminars, mock interviews, expert talks and workshops. Students have received offers from organisations in retail, IT, biotechnology, e-commerce, hospital and healthcare services, and consulting, among other sectors.

Placement Measure Reported Figure
Companies visiting campus 105
Students placed 192 out of 240
MBA placement rate stated 80%
Highest CTC INR 22 LPA
Average CTC INR 14 LPA
Minimum CTC INR 4.5 LPA
Highest stipend INR 20,000 per month

Recruiters listed include ETC, Deloitte, Asian paints, Lion Mortgage, JM Financial, TCS, ICICI Securities, Bajaj Finserv, Eclerx, Amul, Treebo, Johnson Controls, MRF, Cafe Coffee Day, Lenskart and Godrej.

GBSRC Pune Rankings

The ranking supplied for GBSRC is its position among India's private business schools in IIRF 2024.

Ranking Body Category Year Position
IIRF Private B-Schools in India 2024 20th

GBSRC Pune Campus Life and Facilities

The Tathawade campus provides academic, residential and recreational facilities. These include a smart library, a LAN-enabled computer laboratory, Bloomberg Lab, seminar hall, auditorium, sports facilities, gym, medical facilities and cafeteria.

  • Library: The collection contains 13,000 books and dozens of periodicals, including recent publications in Management, Information Technology and E-commerce.
  • Seminar hall: An acoustically designed space with audiovisual equipment for seminars, guest lectures and workshops.
  • Auditorium: A venue for events and larger gatherings.
  • Computer laboratory: A LAN-connected facility equipped with current computing tools and technologies.
  • Bloomberg Lab: A dedicated facility available to students.
  • Sports and fitness: Sports facilities and an on-campus gym.
  • Student services: Medical facilities and a campus cafeteria.

Hostel Accommodation

Separate furnished accommodation is provided through Marigold Hostel for girls and Vishvanath Hostel for boys. Residential facilities include a mess, study area, Wi-Fi and indoor games. Meals are included in the stated annual charges.

Accommodation Type Annual Fee Meals
Non-AC accommodation INR 2.20 lakh Included
AC accommodation, twin sharing INR 6.20 lakh Included

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

GBSRC also maintains collaborations with foreign universities and offers international exposure programmes.

GBSRC Pune Scholarships

Scholarships are restricted to meritorious candidates. The university determines the eligibility criteria and announces them each year.

GBSRC Pune Institutional Profile

GBSRC provides undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral education in management within the Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth framework.

Particular Details
Establishment year 2006
Institutional framework Deemed-to-be university
Affiliated university Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
Affiliating organisation named in the supplied highlights Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Society
Programme levels Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral
Admission basis Entrance examination
Official website GBSRC Pune

GBSRC Pune Faculty

The supplied faculty strength is 40 members, including 22 PhD holders. Dr. Manish Sinha is identified as the Dean/Director. Qualifications and academic contributions of the faculty members listed in the article are presented below.

Faculty Member Qualifications Academic Contributions
Dr. Chetan Chaudhari B.E. in Production, MBA in Marketing and PhD in Management 10 national and 11 international research papers
Dr. Hansraj Thorat M.Com, M.Phil, PhD and G.D.C. & A 16 books published and 94 projects guided
Dr. Vidya Nakhate B.Pharma, MBA, M.Phil, PhD and NET in Management 14 national and 11 international research papers
Dr. Snehal Maheshkar B.Sc., MBA, PhD, FDP and NIIT Diploma 12 national and 3 international research papers
Dr. Leena Dam B.Com, B.Ed, PGDHRM, M.Com, SLET and PhD 7 national and 11 international research papers

GBSRC Pune FAQs

Ques. What residential arrangements are available for students at GBSRC?

Ans. The school provides separate furnished hostels for male and female students.

Ques. What proportion of the MBA batch is reported as placed?

Ans. The stated MBA placement rate is 80%, with 192 of 240 students placed.

Ques. How does GBSRC provide opportunities for international exposure?

Ans. GBSRC collaborates with foreign universities and offers programmes that provide students with international exposure.