DPU MBA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. DPU accepts scores from CAT, CMAT, MAH-MBA-CET, and MAT for MBA admission. The university also conducts the DPU AIET, its own All India Entrance Test, for candidates who did not appear in any national test. After shortlisting, candidates attend a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The application fee is INR 1,300, payable on the DPU admissions portal at admissions.dpuerp.in. Multiple application cycles run from September through June each year.

Ans. The total program fee is INR 6.95 Lakhs for the full two-year MBA, split as INR 3,48,000 in Year 1 and INR 3,47,000 in Year 2. The annual tuition component is INR 2,30,000 per year per the official DPU fee notification, with the remainder covering examination and development charges. Students in the top 30% of the batch are eligible for the DPU Merit Scholarship, which reduces fees and is renewed annually.

Ans. DPU management graduates recorded an average package of INR 6.60 LPA and a highest package of INR 21 LPA in the 2024 placement season. Over 120 companies recruit from campus, including Deloitte, Amul, ITC, Infosys, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank. Sectors covered include FMCG, banking, IT, consulting, and manufacturing. The university provides 100% placement assistance and organises a dedicated summer internship programme as part of the MBA curriculum.

Ans. Yes, DPU accepts applicants from any undergraduate discipline, including engineering, science, arts, and commerce. The minimum eligibility is 50% aggregate in the qualifying degree, with 45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Final-year students may apply provisionally and confirm admission once their degree is completed. Engineering graduates with a valid CAT or CMAT score are eligible and form a significant share of the MBA cohort at DPU each year.

Ans. DPU runs rolling admissions for the MBA across multiple cycles in a year. Cycle 1 closes in December, Cycle 2 in March, and the final deadline falls in June, with the session commencing in July. GD-PI rounds are held continuously from December through June. Early applicants from Cycle 1 get priority for scholarships and hostel allocation, so it is advisable to apply as soon as forms open in September each year.

Ans. Pune hosts a large cluster of automotive, IT, FMCG, and financial services companies, making it one of India’s most employment-rich cities for MBA graduates. DPU’s campus in Pimpri-Chinchwad is centrally situated within this industrial corridor. Graduates have joined companies such as Deloitte, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Berger Paints, and ITC. The university’s NIRF ranking and NAAC A++ accreditation also support national-level job applications beyond the Pune region.