Panjab University MBA admission 2023 is open now. The last date to apply is April 6, 2023. Interested can apply online on the official website - met.puchd.ac.in. Admission to the MBA program will be based on the Panjab University Management Entrance Test (PUMET) followed by a GD/PI round. PUMET 2023 entrance test will be held on April 23, 2023. Check Panjab University Admission 2023

MBA at Panjab University is a two-year full-time program offered in 7 specializations. MBA at PU can be pursued by students from any field, be it science, commerce, or arts. Generally, the minimum requirement for admission to MBA courses is 50% in graduation. MBA specializations are as follows:

  • MBA (Retail Management)
  • MBA (Banking & Insurance Mgt)
  • MBA (Capital Markets)
  • MBA (IT & Telecommunication Mgt)
  • MBA (Infrastructural Management)
  • MBA (Pharmaceutical Management)
  • MBA (Hospital Management)

Panjab University MBA Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
Release of PU MET 2023 Application form January 30, 2023
Last date to submit PU MET 2033 Application Form April 6, 2023
Last Date to Submit Hard Copy of the Application Form at UIAMS April 17, 2023
Publication of PU MET 2023 Admit Card  April 18, 2023
PU MET 2023 Entrance Test Date April 23, 2023

Panjab University MBA Eligibility Criteria 

  • For admission to MBA, the candidate must pass a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (5% relaxation to SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates) from a recognized university and must appear in the CAT/PU MET entrance examination.

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  • A candidate must have passed final examination conducted by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England OR Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England OR Institute of Company Secretaries of India OR AMIE Examination with 50% marks or more after having passed the diploma examination with 60% marks or above and have at least 5 years research/teaching or professional experience.

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Admission to the MBA program is based on the marks obtained in the Punjab University Management Entrance Test (PUMET). The University also conducts GD/ PI/ Counseling rounds for final selection of the candidates. 

Panjab University MBA Application Process

  • Visit the official website of Panjab University.
  • Visit the Online Admission Portal.
  • Click on Apply for Admission and register on the portal.
  • A login id and password will generate.
  • Fill the form with all the details and submit it along with the application fee via online mode.

Documents required:

  • Class X Passing Certificate (Self Attested)
  • Class X Marksheet (Self Attested)
  • Class XII Passing Certificate (Self Attested)
  • Class XII Marksheet (Self Attested)
  • Graduation Marksheets of all semester (Self Attested)
  • Post graduation Marksheets of all semester (Self Attested)
  • Caste Certificate/Migration Certificate/Transfer Certificate (if claiming reservation)
  • Passport size photographs

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Panjab University MBA Course Details

Panjab University offers various specializations through two schools namely UBS (University Business School) and UIAMS (University Institute of Applied Management Sciences).

Courses offered by UBS:

  • Master of Business Administration 
  • Master of Business Administration (International Business) 
  • Master of Business Administration (Human Resource) 
  • Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship)

Courses offered by UIAMS:

  • MBA Banking and Insurance Management
  • MBA Hospital Management
  • MBA Infrastructure Management
  • MBA IT and Telecommunication Management
  • MBA Pharmaceutical Management
  • MBA Retail Management

The course structure for General MBA offered by PU is given below:

Semester I Semester II
Business Economics Business Environment
Business Statistics Human Resource Management
Management Counting Operations Management
Organisational Behaviour Financial Management
Marketing Management Legal Aspect of Business
Workshop on Business Computing Summer Training Report and Viva Voce
Workshop on Business Research Comprehensive Viva Voce
Workshop on Business Communication
Workshop on Multivariate Statistical Techniques
Semester III Semester IV
Strategic Management Comprehensive Viva Voce
Group A : Entrepreneurship and General Management Human Values and Business Ethics
Entrepreneurial Development and New Enterprise Management Group A : Entrepreneurship and General Management
Entrepreneurial Finance Management Strategic Implementation and Business Transformation 
Infrastructure and Project Finance Managing Teams
Tax Planning for Entrepreneurs Managing Global Enterprise
Investing in Private Equity Organisation Structure and Design
Marketing for Entrepreneurship
Group B : Finance Group B : Finance
Financial Statement Analysis Strategic Cost Management
Financial Engineering International Financial Management
Management of financial services Behavioural Finance
Investment Management Corporate Governance
Management Control Systems
Project Planning, Analysis and Management
Group C : Information Technology and Operations Management Group C : Information Technology and Operations Management
Mobile Commerce Knowledge Management
Product Innovation in Technology and Business Management of Technology
Business Process Re-Engineering Business Intelligence
Systems Analysis and Design Total Quality Management
Enterprise Resource Planning
Management Information Systems
Group D : Marketing Group D : Marketing
Advertising and Consumer Behaviour Marketing of Services
Global Marketing Management Workshop on Foreign Trade Documentation and Trade Finance
Marketing Research and Product Management Customer Relationship Management and Sales Management
Internet Marketing and Retail Management Application of Accounting and Finance in Marketing
Global Supply Chain Management
Industrial and Rural Marketing
Group E : Human Resource Management Group E : Human Resource Management
Labour Legislation - I Human Resource Information System
Strategic Human Resource Management Personal Effectiveness and Leadership
Performance and Compensation Management Workshop on Management and Discipline and Disciplinary Proceedings
Organisation Development Labour Legislation II
Workshop on Training and Development 
Comparative Industrial Relations

For further information regarding General MBA: MBA Course and Syllabus

FOr syllabus of different specializations, click here: MBA Syllabus

Panjab University MBA Placements

Various companies visit the campus for recruiting students. They conduct group discussions and the shortlisted students go through personal interviews. MBA department has TPO (Training and Placement officer) which provides placements as well as internships and summer training. The average stipend offered was INR 25000. Some of the companies that recruited students are :

  • Amazon
  • Cognizant
  • IBM
  • Infosys
  • Ernst & Young
  • HDFC Bank
  • Deloitte
  • Wipro
  • Microsoft
  • TCS
  • Philips 
  • Whirlpool

Panjab University MBA FAQs

Ques. What are the parameters used in the MBA admission process at Panjab University?

Ans. The selection process uses dimensions to admit students which include entrance exam scores and graduation degree. Shortlisted students are called for Group Discussion / Personal Interview / Counselling.

Ques. What are the various job opportunities offered after an MBA program at Panjab University?

Ans. Aspirants can be hired in various leading firms across various sectors such as Investment Banking, IT, Insurance, Manufacturing, SCM, FMCG & Microfinance as marketing manager, sales manager, HR manager, finance advisor, business analyst, project managers, business consultants and such.

Ques. Are the students of Panjab University provided with any Industrial Exposure during their 2 year MBA course?

Ans. With regular industrial visits, the students of Panjab University are able to identify their prospective area of work like marketing, finance, logistics, etc. It bridges the gap between classroom theoretical learning and practical training.

Ques. Is there any preferred test for admission to MBA in Panjab University?

Ans. For admission to MBA program in Panjab University, candidates have to appear for an exam conducted by the institute or must have obtained a score in CAT.

Ques. Is it worth pursuing MBA from Panjab University ?

Ans. The department of management and business administration organizes various trips to industries and companies. The students are provided conceptual understanding and industrial learning of the course.