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ICRI Pune, or the Institution of Clinical Research India, located in Pune, provides a comprehensive two-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme specializing in Healthcare and Hospital Management. Admission to this programme is determined through entrance exams, with the institute considering scores from exams such as CAT, MAT, and CMAT. The curriculum encompasses various specializations, including MBA in Healthcare and Healthcare Management, MBA in Aviation Management, and MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The total number of available seats for this programme is 30, reflecting the institute's commitment to providing focused education in the dynamic fields of healthcare, aviation management, logistics, and supply chain management. The shortlisted students for the MBA programme at ICRI are contacted directly. 

In 2022, ICRI Pune demonstrated its commitment to providing students with diverse employment opportunities  and robust career prospects. Proudly achieving a perfect placement rate, the institution ensures that all its students, across diverse fields like Clinical Research, Healthcare, and Pharmacovigilance, secure job placements.

Annual placement sessions and recruitment drives are conducted, resulting in numerous ICRI graduates securing lucrative positions in various industries. Noteworthy sectors include clinical research, healthcare, logistics, retail, air freight, manufacturing, cargo freight, pharma, banking, automobile, and aviation. The institute attracts major recruiters such as Bioxcel, Cipla, Max Healthcare, Accenture, Tata, British Airways, Jaguar, ICICI Bank, H&M, and more. This diverse array of recruiters underscores ICRI Pune's effectiveness in preparing students for success across a wide range of professional fields.

ICRI Pune, an integral part of the pioneering Institute of Clinical Research & Healthcare (ICRI) in India, is situated in Pune and operates under the affiliation of Ajeenkya DY-Patil University. The admission process at ICRI Pune for 2023 is primarily entrance-based. At the undergraduate level, the institute provides full-time BSc in one specialisation and BBA in two specializations. For postgraduate studies, ICRI Pune offers MSc in one specialisation and MBA in three specializations. The admission procedure for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs involves a written test, group discussion, and personal interview conducted by ICRI. MBA admissions are determined by CAT/MAT/CMAT scores or an equivalent entrance exam. MSc applicants should have a background in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Ayurvedic, or Veterinary Science. Admission forms can be submitted online through ICRI's official website, and the final selection includes a written examination, personal interview, and screening process.

To enroll in the MBA programme at ICRI Pune, students need to have a graduate degree with a minimum of 50% from a recognised university as part of the eligibility criteria. Following this, the admission process involves a group discussion and participating in an individual interview.

The admission is based on the marks obtained in the entrance exams such as the CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA. A minimum of 50% marks in graduation is required for being eligible, a higher percentage in graduation and entrance exams can increase the chances of admission.Cut-off marks or scores for MBA admissions may vary from year to year and are affected by several factors.

Yes, ICRI Pune is a bit more expensive than ICRI Mumbai, based on the comparison between total tuition fees charged by ICRI Mumbai for PG courses and the total tuition fees charged by ICRI Pune for PG courses.ICRI Pune has a little higher tuition fees.

1. The total tuition fees for M.Sc. in Clinical Science is INR 4.5 Lakh, Post Graduate in Clinical Diploma costs INR 95K.
2. The total tuition fees for MBA in Aviation management is INR 5 Lakh.
3. The total tuition fees for Online post graduate Diploma in healthcare managements is INR 95k.

ICRI Mumbai-

1. The total tuition fees for M.Sc course is INR 2.6 Lakh.
2. The total tuition fees for MBA/PGDM ranges from INR 2.66  Lacs to INR 4 Lakh.
3. The total tuition fees for MPH course is INR 2.5 Lakh.

The MBA programme offered by ICRI Pune requires a graduate degree with a minimum of 50% from any recognised university as eligibility criteria. The next steps for the admission to MBA at ICRI Pune are group discussion and an individual interview. 

The admission is based on the marks obtained in the entrance exams such as the CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA. A minimum of 50% marks in graduation is required for being eligible, the admission process is competitive, and a higher percentage in graduation and entrance exams can increase the chances of admission.Cut-off marks or scores for MBA admissions may vary from year to year and are affected by several factors.

ICRI Pune offers more than 10 courses under the programmes given below-

• Executive MBA/PGDM
• M.Sc.
• MBA/PGDM
• PG Diploma

1. The total tuition fees for M.Sc. in Clinical Science is INR 4.5 Lakh, Post Graduate in Clinical Diploma costs INR 95K.
2. The total tuition fees for MBA in Aviation management is INR 5 Lakh.
3. The total tuition fees for Online post graduate Diploma in healthcare managements is INR 95k.

Minimum eligibility criteria for MBA programme -

ICRI Pune offers an MBA programme for which the eligibility criteria is a graduate degree from any recognised university with 50% marks. The admission process for the MBA programme at ICRI Pune involves appearing for entrance exams such as CAT and MAT.

The institute is affiliated to Ajeenkya DY-Patil University. ICRI Pune admission is primarily entrance-based.ICRI, Pune offers full-time BSc in one and BBA in two specialisations at UG level. At PG level the institute also provides MSc in one specialisation and MBA in three specialisations.

• Admission to MBA course is based on the scores of CAT/MAT/CMAT entrance exams.
• Admission process for UG and PG programmes involves a written test, group discussion and personal interview conducted by the institute
• Admission in MSc programme, candidate must have a graduation or postgraduation in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Medicine/ Physiotherapy/ Dentistry/ Ayurvedic/ Pharmacy/ Nursing.

Established in the year 2004, ICRI Pune offers courses in collaboration with Ajeenkya DY-Patil University, Pune.ICRI has over eight campuses and it was awarded ET Prestigious Brand in Education award by the Economic Times 2021. ICRI has been visited by top companies such as ZARA, Pantaloons, Genpact, and others. ICRI Mumbai takes emphasis in providing its students with 100% placements in a range of streams.

 ICRI Pune offers UG and PG courses to students over Management and other streams. ICRI Pune has spacious classrooms, canteen, fitness, and recreational areas, and offers hostel facilities to its students. The college also offers other facilities to the students like kitchen facilities with food joints like CCD.

The placement outcomes at ICRI Pune can vary from year to year and depend on several factors such as the institute's industry connections, curriculum, faculty, student performance, and the prevailing job market conditions. 

The institution provides an extensive range of job opportunities and career prospects for its students. It provides students with a sufficient amount of industrial exposure to improve their employability. It delivers a high return on investment and has an amazing placement record.

Every year at the end, the institute holds recruitment drives and placement workshops. Many ICRI graduates have gone on to obtain lucrative positions in the banking, automotive, clinical research, healthcare, logistics, retail, air freight, manufacturing, cargo freight, pharmaceutical, and aviation sectors.

The placement outcomes can vary from year to year and depend on several factors, including the institute's industry connections, alumni network, curriculum, faculty, and student performance.

ICRI Mumbai takes emphasis in providing its students with 100% placements in a range of fields, including pharmacovigilance, clinical research, and healthcare. All eight campuses' ICRI placements are handled centrally by the Institute of Clinical Research of India's administration. Placements: 9 LPA is the maximum compensation package available. The average salary package that is provided is 2.5 LPA. 2.4 LPA is the lowest package that is offered.

ICRI in Pune has a perfect placement rate. The institute is dedicated to provide students the greatest educational and professional opportunities. To help students progress their careers and meet industry standards, the Placement Cell plans and coordinates a range of training programs. Recruiting organizations use their usual selection processes, such tests, to shortlist  and/or group discussions. The employer then conducts an interview with the short-listed students in order to make a final decision.

The college has an active placement cell which handles all the placement related tasks. Various companies are invited to the pre-placement talk on the assigned date. List of major recruiters that visit ICRI Pune for recruitment are mentioned below: 

• Clinical Research & Healthcare Management: Bioxcel, Cipla, Max Healthcare, Apollo, Fortis, etc.
• Pharmacovigilance & Clinical Data Management: Accenture, Allergan Medical, Cognizant, Genpact, etc.
• Logistics: Tata, Ashok Leyland, DHL, DTDC, FedEx, etc.
• Aviation: British Airways, GAAR, IndiGo, Lufthansa, etc.
• Automobile: Jaguar, BMW, Renault, Audi, etc.
• Banking and Finance: ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, SBI bank, etc.
• Fashion: H&M, Fabindia, Levi’s, ZARA, etc.