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Amount (INR)

Total Fees

INR 1,87,000

Akemi BS iMBA++ Admission 2027

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Registration Closes	15 September 2026
CMAT 2027 Registration Closes	24 November 2026 (Tentative)
CAT 2026 Exam	29 November 2026
XAT 2027 Registration Closes	6 December 2026
CAT 2026 Result	24 December 2026 (Tentative)
XAT 2027 Exam	3 January 2027
CMAT 2027 Exam	24 January 2027 (Tentative)
MAH-MBA-CET 2027 Exam	April 2027 (Tentative)
Akemi iMBA++ GD and PI Rounds	May 2027 (Tentative)
Academic Session Begins	July 2027 (Tentative)

Maharashtra domicile candidates should track MAH-MBA-CET 2027 on the official CET Cell portal.

GD and PI rounds are held at the Akemi Business School campus in Pune.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 50% aggregate marks.

Valid score in CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, or MAH-MBA-CET for the 2027 admission cycle.

Final-year undergraduate students may apply provisionally pending final results.

Work experience is preferred but not a mandatory requirement.

Admission Process

Appear for a national MBA entrance exam: CAT, CMAT, MAH-MBA-CET, XAT, MAT, or GMAT.

Submit application to Akemi Business School with entrance score and academic documents.

Shortlisted candidates attend a Group Discussion round at the campus.

Personal Interview conducted by a faculty panel to assess aptitude and communication skills.

Document verification for finally shortlisted candidates.

Pay admission fee to confirm the seat for the 2027 session.

✓ Opt for this if

Interested in industry-integrated MBA with applied learning approach
Planning career in Pune’s management sector with industry exposure
Comfortable with SPPU-affiliated MBA at under INR 2 Lakhs total fee
Valuing tech-integrated coursework including AI and Data Science training
Eligible for MH-CET CAP counselling as a Maharashtra domicile student

✗ Skip if

Targeting top national ranking or international accreditation like AACSB
Expecting traditional MBA curriculum without industry-immersion components
Seeking placement outside Pune or Maharashtra’s primary employment hubs
Needing strong alumni network in investment banking or top-tier consulting

Akemi BS iMBA++ Placement 2025

Metric	Details
Average Package	INR 7.5 LPA
Highest Package	INR 18 LPA
Placement Year	2024
Top Recruiters	TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Deloitte, Reliance, Coca-Cola

Marketing specialisation averaged INR 7.5 LPA and Finance averaged INR 6.75 LPA in 2024.

HR graduates recorded an average of INR 6.5 LPA in the same placement season.

Akemi BS iMBA++ FAQs

Ques. What is the iMBA++ at Akemi Business School and how is it different from a regular MBA?

Ans. The iMBA++ is Akemi Business School’s industry-integrated MBA programme, affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University and approved by AICTE. While a regular MBA follows standard management coursework, the iMBA++ incorporates applied industry learning, technology training in AI, ML, and Data Science, and structured industry immersion through the school’s network of 5,500-plus partner companies. The fee and duration are the same as the standard MBA programme at INR 1,87,000 for 2 years.

Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for the Akemi Business School iMBA++ programme?

Ans. Akemi Business School accepts CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, and MAH-MBA-CET scores for the iMBA++ programme. Maharashtra domicile candidates can apply through the MAH-MBA-CET CAP round managed by the state’s CET Cell. There is no published minimum percentile cutoff. Shortlisting for the GD and PI rounds is based on the entrance exam score, academic performance, and relevant work experience if any.

Ques. What were the placement outcomes for iMBA++ graduates at Akemi Business School?

Ans. In the 2024 placement season, graduates from Akemi Business School recorded a highest package of INR 18 LPA and an average of INR 7.5 LPA. Marketing specialisation graduates averaged INR 7.5 LPA, Finance averaged INR 6.75 LPA, and HR averaged INR 6.5 LPA. Top recruiters included TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Deloitte, Reliance, and Coca-Cola.

Ques. Does the iMBA++ include technology or AI training as part of the curriculum?

Ans. Yes. The iMBA++ curriculum at Akemi Business School includes more than 150 hours of training in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Python programming, Data Science, and Business Intelligence tools. This technology layer is integrated with core management subjects like marketing, finance, operations, and strategy. It is designed to prepare graduates for analytics-driven roles in banking, consulting, FMCG, and technology management.

Ques. Is the iMBA++ degree from Akemi Business School recognised by AICTE and UGC?

Ans. Yes. Akemi Business School is approved by AICTE and its MBA programme, including iMBA++, is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. AICTE-approved and university-affiliated MBA degrees are recognised for employment by public-sector and private-sector organisations across India. Students seeking government roles should verify specific eligibility conditions with the relevant recruitment authority, as criteria vary across organisations.

Ques. What specialisations can students choose under the iMBA++ at Akemi Business School?

Ans. The iMBA++ at Akemi Business School offers nine specialisations: Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Business Analytics, International Business, Agri-Business Management, Healthcare and Pharma, and Hospitality and Event Management. Agri-Business and Healthcare Pharma are relatively uncommon specialisations among SPPU-affiliated programmes in Pune, making them niche options for students targeting those sectors. Specialisation choice typically happens at the start of the first year.