MBA - BIOTECH

MBA (Biotechnology)
Admission Information for Year 2012-13 

The Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune has pioneered a two year full time MBA (Biotechnology) degree program since 2002. 

Who can apply?
A candidate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or who has appeared for the final year examination (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Zoology), Agriculture, Ayurved, Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Technology, Veterinary Sciences from a statutory university.

How is the Selection Done?
Step 1:
Candidates seeking admission to this program for the academic year 2012 should have appeared for the ATMA test conducted on February 12^th, 2012  (see details on www.atmaonline.in).

Step 2:
The interested candidates should register themselves for the GD/PI test (Group Discussion and Personal Interview) conducted by the Dept. of Management Sciences, University of Pune (PUMBA).

The details of GD/PI are given in the course prospectus.

The admission will be made strictly on the basis of overall merit i.e. written test (ATMA) score + GD score + PI score (Combined score).

Combined Score = ATMA Test Score +   GD Score + PI Score

If the candidate fails to appear for GD or for PI, he/she will not be eligible for the merit list.
The Head of the Department decision is final in case of any dispute.

Please Note:

1. A candidate is eligible for admission to MBA (Biotechnology) program for the academic year 2012-13 if she/he has Passed in her/his graduation (qualifying) examination with requisite percentage, (on the day of counseling).
2. A candidate is eligible for admission to MBA (Biotechnology) program for the academic year 2012-13 if she/he has appeared for her/his graduation (qualifying) examination and is waiting for the results, on the day of counseling. (In such a case the result has to be obtained by Sept 30^th 2012)

3. A candidate is NOT eligible for admission to MBA (Biotechnology) program for the academic year 2012-13 if she/he has been declared Failed in her/his graduation (qualifying) examination on the day of counseling).

4. A candidate is NOT eligible for admission to MBA (Biotechnology) program for the academic year 2012-13 if she/he has been declared Failed in her/his graduation (qualifying) examination and has applied for Revaluation/ Re-verification of results and is waiting for the results of Revaluation/ Re-verification.

How to obtain the prospectus for MBA (BT) admission?

The prospectus can be obtained in person from the PUMBA office on payment of Rs. 900/- (for open category) and Rs. 700/- (for reserved category of State of Maharashtra only) by Demand Draft from February 1, 2012 on all working days between 11.00am to 5.00pm. 

The prospectus can also be obtained by post by paying through a DD of Rs. 950/- (for open category) and Rs. 750/- (for reserved category of State of Maharashtra only). 

The DD should be drawn in favor of ‘The Registrar University of Pune’, payable at Pune from any nationalized Bank. 

Till what date is the prospectus available?

The prospectus will be available by post till April 25, 2012.

The prospectus will be available at PUMBA office till April 30, 2012.

What is the last date for accepting the completed form?

The completed forms will be accepted at PUMBA till 5PM on April 30, 2012. 

What documents should I submit along with the form?

You need to submit attested xerox copies of ATMA score, Caste certificate, Caste validity certificate, and “Non-Creamy layer” certificate (if you belong to the Reserved Category of State of Maharashtra) and one self addressed envelope affixed with Rs.25/- postal stamp for the dispatch of admit card for GD/PI.

Please read prospectus and the form carefully and fill all the information. Please also give correct phone numbers (land line + mobile) and email addresses so that you can be contacted by the same if required. 

What is the fee structure?

The candidates will have to secure their admission by paying full fees during counseling.
The demand draft of any Nationalized Bank, should be drawn in the favor of

     ‘The Registrar’, University of Pune, payable at Pune                        

     Fees for Open category Candidates Rs 65,000/- per year
Fees for Other Backward Class category (OBC) Candidates Rs 32,500/- per year

When is the GD/PI scheduled?

The GD/PI is scheduled from June 4, 2012 onwards.
The batch wise details will be available on department’s website and notice board from May 18^th 2012. The admit cards for GD/PI will be posted via the self addressed stamped envelop sent by the candidate, communicating the Date, Time & Batch No. GD/PI Test. 

What certificates & other documents are required for GD/PI? 

The candidates will have to produce the following original certificates and documents before presenting himself / herself for the GD and PI Test. 

     a.    Original ATMA score card.
b.    Statement of marks and passing certificates for SSC (Tenth Standard)
c.    Statement of marks and passing certificates for HSC (Twelfth Standard)
d.    Statement of marks for Bachelor’s / Master’s degree Examination.
e.    Bachelors / Master’s Degree Certificates
f.     Domicile and Nationality Certificate
g.    Caste Certificate
h.    Caste Validity Certificate
i.     Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable). 

Note: The candidate has to bring the original Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate at the time of GD/PI. 
If the candidate cannot certify his or her caste at the time of GD/PI, then he/she will be listed in the general merit list. 

When will the Merit list be displayed?

Merit list will be displayed on this website and on the department Notice board on June 15^th, 2012 by 5 PM.
No communication will be made to the candidates separately.

The admission will be made strictly on the basis of overall merit
 i.e. written test (ATMA) score + GD score + PI score (Combined score).
Combined Score = ATMA Test Score +   GD Score + PI Score
 If the candidate fails to appear for GD or for PI, he/she will not be eligible for the merit list. 

How many seats are available for admission? 

Total Seats: 60

Seat Break up

1. Candidates from University of Pune: 
       a.      General merit list Home University:21 Seats
       b.      Reserved Home University: 21 Seats (See Table Below)
2. Candidates from other Universities in Maharashtra State:  
       a.       General merit list of Universities within State of Maharashtra (WMS): 5 Seats
       b.      Reserved Seats for Universities within State of Maharashtra (WMS):  9 Seats

(See Table Below)

3. Candidates from Universities Outside Maharashtra State:  Open: 4 Seats 

4. Over and above 60 seats: For J & K Students: 1 Seat

        For Physically Disabled Candidates: 2 Seats 

For the preparation of category wise merit lists it is important to present the Original Caste Certificate, Caste Validity certificate and “Non-Creamy layer” certificate at the time of GD/PI.  

When is the counseling procedure?

Admission by the process of counseling at PUMBA is on June 29, 2012 at 10.30 AM 

What is counseling procedure?

Admission to the MBA (BT) program is given in the counselling procedure. This involves verification of all documents listed above and seat allotment after payment of fees by a demand draft. This is done according to the guidelines provided by the Maharashtra State Government.

The list of candidates required to attend the counseling round will be displayed on our website after June 22^nd, 2012. 

Please visit the website for updates. 

How does counseling procedure take place?

On the day of counseling round, admissions are confirmed for candidates in the following order:

1. 21 seats for graduates from University of Pune are filled as per the inter-se merit list (general merit list)
2. 4 seats for graduates from other universities in the state of Maharashtra are filled as per the within Maharashtra state inter-se merit list (WMS-general merit list)
3. 5 seats for graduates from universities outside the state of Maharashtra are filled as per the outside Maharashtra state inter-se merit list (OMS-general merit list)
4. 21 seats for reserved category graduates from university of Pune are filled as per the Home University Reserved Category merit list in the order given in the table below
5. 9 seats for reserved category graduates from other universities in the state of Maharashtra (WMS- reserved category) are filled as per the category wise merit list in the order given in the table below
6. 1 candidate for the J & K seat and the 2 seats for physically handicapped candidates are filled.

Please Note: Appearance of name of any candidate in the merit list does not ensure admission. The candidate has to be present in PUMBA on the day of counseling with all the required documents and the demand draft.   

Reservation Table

            The percentage of seats reserved for candidates (only from state of Maharashtra) is as given below:

 Please visit the website for updates.

The Head of the Department decision is final in case of any dispute.

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