PUMBA SPPU MBA ACAP Institute Level Admission 2026 Applications Open; Check Last Date to Apply

The Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has invited applications for the MBA After Centralised Admission Process (ACAP) and Institute Level Admission 2026-27. Candidates can apply on the official portal at pumba.in until September 9, 2026. The provisional merit list will be released on September 10, 2026.

Selected candidates must report to the institute on September 12, 2026. Admission will be granted based on the state merit rank obtained through MH-CET MBA 2026. The counselling venue is the PUMBA campus at Ganeshkhind, Pune - 411007.

The institute released the official instructions document on August 31, 2026. It sets out the eligibility rules, document scrutiny process, and online fee payment steps. Vacant seats after the DTE CAP rounds will be filled through this round.

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PUMBA MBA ACAP 2026 Important Dates

Who Is Eligible for PUMBA MBA ACAP Admission 2026?

Applicants must meet the academic and entrance benchmarks set for the MBA programme. The rules follow Maharashtra CET Cell norms for MBA admissions.

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a UGC, AICTE, or AIU recognised institution.
• Minimum 50 percent aggregate marks for open category candidates.
• Minimum 45 percent aggregate marks for reserved category candidates.
• Valid MH-CET MBA 2026 scorecard is mandatory for all applicants.
• Candidates must have registered for the Maharashtra CAP round earlier.

How to Apply for PUMBA MBA ACAP Admission 2026?

Interested candidates must fill the application form online through the official PUMBA portal. The steps below explain the full process.

1. Visit the official PUMBA website at pumba.in.
2. Open the Institute Level Round admission notice for 2026-27.
3. Fill the online application form with academic and personal details.
4. Upload the required documents in the specified format and size.
5. Pay the admission processing fee online through the campus portal.
6. Submit the form and save the confirmation copy for future reference.

What Documents Should Candidates Carry for Reporting?

Shortlisted candidates must bring the original documents to the PUMBA campus. Three sets of photocopies of each document are also required.

• MH-CET MBA 2026 scorecard and CAP registration receipt.
• SSC and HSC mark sheets and passing certificates.
• Bachelor's degree mark sheets and passing certificate.
• Certificate of Indian nationality or a valid domicile certificate.
• Category, non-creamy layer, or EWS certificate wherever applicable.
• Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photographs.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Check your MH-CET MBA 2026 score and state merit number on the CET Cell portal.
2. Read the full instructions document on pumba.in before starting the application.
3. Arrange all original documents and three photocopy sets well in advance.
4. Submit the online application on or before September 9, 2026.
5. Check the provisional merit list on September 10, 2026 and confirm your rank.
6. Report at the PUMBA campus on September 12, 2026 with all required documents.

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