RIIM College Pune (Ramachandran International Institute of Management)

Full Name & Establishment

• RIIM stands for Ramachandran International Institute of Management, under the Arihant Group of Institutes.

• Established in 2005 in Bavdhan, Pune, near Mumbai–Pune Expressway and Hinjewadi IT Park.

Affiliations & Approvals

• Approved by AICTE and DTE.

• MBA program is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University.

• PGDM program is associated with AIMA-CME.

Positioning

• Known as Pune’s first corporate-style B-School, focused on bridging the industry–academia gap with skill-based education.

Programs & Curriculum

• MBA (2 years) with specializations: Marketing, Finance, HR, Agri-Business, Pharma Management, Business Analytics.

• PGDM with optional International Business Exposure in Dubai, UK, France.

• Management Development Programs (MDP) in collaboration with IIM Indore.

• Strong focus on practical learning (70%) vs. theory (30%).

• Certifications offered: Six Sigma, SAP, Digital Marketing, AI tools, Business Analytics, etc.

• Training programs like the Advanced Employability & Leadership Development Programme (AELDP).

Admission Process

• Eligibility: Graduation with at least 50% (45% for reserved categories).

• Accepted exams: CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAH-CET, GMAT.

• Process: Entrance exam + GD (Group Discussion) + PI (Personal Interview).

Fees

• MBA: ₹4.25 – 5.9 Lakhs approx. (depending on employability add-ons).

• PGDM + IBEP: ₹6.75 – 8.1 Lakhs approx.

Campus & Facilities

• Corporate-style campus with smart classrooms, library, computer labs, conference rooms, auditorium, seminar halls.

• Hostels for boys and girls with Wi-Fi, gym, dining facilities, and sports complex.

• Clean, spacious, modern environment with smartboards and practical infrastructure.

Placements

• Average Package: ₹6 – 7 LPA.

• Highest Domestic Package: up to ₹12 LPA.

• Highest International Package: up to ₹18 – 27 LPA.

• Recruiters include: Capgemini, ITC, HDFC Bank, Cosmos Bank, Shoppers Stop, Trent Ltd., Byju’s, Café Coffee Day, and many more (500+ recruiters).

Scholarships

• Merit-based (top board ranks, academic achievers) – up to 100% fee waiver.

• Sports achievers – 10% fee waiver.

• Female candidates – up to 50% scholarship through tests.

Student Reviews (General)

• Students appreciate corporate exposure, practical learning, and placements.

• Some feedback says it’s a decent but mid-level college compared to top Pune B-schools like Symbiosis, PUMBA, or Balaji.

• Good ROI if you want strong industry interaction, but not in the very top tier.