PUMBA MBA Admission 2026: ACAP and Institute-Level Applications Open; Check Dates and Eligibility
The Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has invited applications for MBA After Centralised Admission Process (ACAP) and Institute Level Admission 2026-27.
The Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has invited applications for MBA After Centralised Admission Process (ACAP) and Institute Level Admission 2026-27. Eligible candidates can apply through the official PUMBA website at pumba.in. The last date to submit the online application is September 9, 2026. The provisional merit list will be released on September 10, while shortlisted candidates will have to report to the institute on September 12, 2026. Admissions will be conducted based on the state merit rank obtained through MH-CET MBA 2026. The counselling and reporting process will be held at the PUMBA campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune - 411007. The institute released the detailed admission instructions on August 31, 2026, covering eligibility, document verification and fee payment. Vacant seats remaining after the DTE CAP rounds will be filled through this admission process.
PUMBA MBA ACAP 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Instructions document released | August 31, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | September 9, 2026 |
| Final merit list release | September 10, 2026 |
| Reporting to the institute | September 12, 2026 |
Source: pumba.in
Who Is Eligible for PUMBA MBA ACAP Admission 2026?
Candidates must meet the academic and entrance examination requirements prescribed for MBA admission:
- A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a UGC, AICTE or AIU-recognised institution.
- A minimum of 50% aggregate marks for candidates belonging to the open category.
- A minimum of 45% aggregate marks for candidates from reserved categories.
- A valid MH-CET MBA 2026 scorecard.
- Candidates must have participated in the Maharashtra CAP process earlier.
How to Apply for PUMBA MBA ACAP Admission 2026?
Eligible candidates can complete the application process online by following these steps:
- Visit the official PUMBA website at pumba.in.
- Open the Institute Level Round Admission 2026-27 notice.
- Complete the application form with the required personal and academic details.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the admission processing fee online through the campus portal.
- Submit the application form.
- Save or download the confirmation copy for future reference.
Documents Required for Reporting
Shortlisted candidates must carry their original documents to the PUMBA campus along with three sets of photocopies of each document.
The documents include:
- 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 valid domicile certificate
- Category, Non-Creamy Layer or EWS certificate, wherever applicable
- Aadhaar card
- Recent passport-size photographs
Action Plan for Candidates
- Check the MH-CET MBA 2026 score and state merit number on the CET Cell portal.
- Read the complete admission instructions available on pumba.in.
- Arrange the original documents and three photocopy sets in advance.
- Submit the online application by September 9, 2026.
- Check the provisional merit list on September 10.
- Report to the PUMBA campus on September 12, 2026 with all required documents.