PUMBA offers MBA Pharma-Biotech as a 2 Year Full Time program. For admission into PUMBA MBA Pharma-Biotech, a candidate must clear Graduation with 50% + CAT. PUMBA offers a total of 60 seats for MBA Pharma-Biotech.
MBA Pharma-Biotech total fee at PUMBA is ₹ 4.3 Lakhs in 2026.Course Duration
2 YearsTotal Fees
4.3 Lakhs| Total Fees | ₹4.3 Lakhs |
| Year | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Year Wise fees | ₹1.25 Lakhs | ₹1.25 Lakhs |
| Total Fees | ₹125000 | ₹125000 |
| Tuition fees | ₹125000 | ₹125000 |
PUMBA MBA is the most popular program offered in 6 specializations. Out of all these, Pharma BioTech is the highly pursued domain. It is offered as a 2-year full-time on-campus course. PUMBA MBA PBT total seat intake of the domain is 60. The total fee is INR 3 lakhs, and the tuition fee is INR1.25 lakhs. Earlier, the tuition fee was INR 1.3 lakhs.
PUMBA MBA Pharma BioTech eligibility states that students must have passed Graduation with 50% marks and a valid score in CAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ CMAT or MAH CET.
The fee details for the 2 year program for PUMBA have been shared below.
| Particulars | 1st Year | 2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 1.25 lakhs | INR 1.25 lakhs |
| Total Fee | INR 3 lakhs | |

PUMBA MBA fee has been increased in comparison to previous years. The change in the fee is affected by multiple factors. The previous year fee was as follows.
| Particulars | 1st Year | 2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 65k | INR 65k |
| Total Fee | INR 1.53 lakhs | |
PUMBA accepts cutoff scores of multiple management entrance exams such as CAT, CMAT, MAHCET, ATMA and MAT. The important dates of the active exams have been shared below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT | |
| CAT Admit Card Release | Nov 12, 2025 |
| CAT Exam Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
| CMAT | |
| Last Date to Apply | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Last Date to Make Payment | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | Nov 20-21, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | January 2026 |
| Exam Date | January 2026 |
| MAT | |
| PBT Last Date to Apply | Dec 7, 2025 |
| CBT Last Date to Apply | Dec 15, 2025 |
| PBT Admit Card Release | Dec 10, 2025 |
| CBT Admit Card Release | Dec 18, 2025 |
| PBT Exam Date | Dec 13, 2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | Dec 21, 2025 |
Students can check PUMBA Placement report of 2024 for the Pharma BioTech specialization shared below.

A comparison of PUMBA MBA Pharma BioTech fee with NIPER Mohali and NMIMS Mumbai has been shared below. From the collected data, it can be observed that the BioTech domain fee for NMIMS Mumbai is highest while PUMBA Pune is the most affordable.

Ques. What is the selection process of MBA Pharma BioTech of PUMBA?
Ans. The selection process of MBA Pharma BioTech specialization at PUMBA includes the following steps,
Ques. Can a candidate from Maharashtra apply in PUMBA for MBA BioTech with ATMA scores?
Ans. Yes, a candidate from Maharashtra can apply for the BioTech domain at PUMBA with their ATMA scores. However, the college generally accepts MAH CET scores from Maharastrian candidates and other entrance scores of non-Maharastrians. But if there are seats available then the admission can be considered on ATMA scores.
Ques. What is the placement percentage of MBA PBT of PUMBA?
Ans. The placement percentage of Pharma BioTech domain of MBA at PUMBA was recorded to be 80.7% in 2024. The top recruiters that participated in the campus selection process were Reliance, CEAT, TCS, Whirlpool, TresVista and others. The average salary was INR 9.40 LPA.
| Highest Placement | ₹ 19.0 Lakhs |
| Average Placement | ₹ 11.2 Lakhs |
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT Registration | Aug 03, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026 |
| CAT Admit Card | Oct 26, 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAT Admit Card | Oct 31, 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAT Exam Date | Nov 29, 2026 |
| CAT results | Dec 18, 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAT results | Dec 23, 2026 (Tentative) |
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