Padmashree Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Institute of Business Management and Rural Development, Ahmednagar: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Ahmednagar-based Padmashree Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundations Institute of Business Management and Rural Development was founded in the year 1986. It is one of the noted educational institutions in Maharashtra, India. The co-educational institute, sprawled over 2.5 acres, is an affiliated college approved by All India Council for Technical Education and accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The total enrolment of the institute is 272 students, with a faculty strength of 19. It offers 3 degree programmes in specialisations of management and computer applications. Most importantly, the institute's commitment towards quality education is very evident from its wide array of facilities and emphasis on both academic excellence and practical skills development.

One of the major aspects that goes on to reflect this commitment towards the aforesaid qualities is the array of facilities which Padmashree Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Institute of Business Management and Rural Development  boasts for enhancing the learning experience and overall development of its students. There also exist separate hostels for boys and girls with comfortable accommodation, Wi-Fi, TV lounges, and separate playing fields. Besides academics, the institute has a properly equipped library with a seating capacity of 100 students, well-supported by modern IT infrastructure and laboratories. 

The campus also features a health centre with first-aid facilities, gym for the fitness enthusiasts, and sports facilities for both indoor and outdoor games like tennis, badminton, and cricket. Students can spend their leisure time in the spacious cafeteria that offers hygienic and tasty food. The institute's auditorium acts as a platform for events and seminars, while the training and placement cell permits campus visits and coordinates recruitment processes with potential employers.

Padmashree Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Institute of Business Management and Rural Development runs a total of 3 courses, all of which are full-time. The academic portfolio consists of two postgraduate programs—Master of Business Administration and Master of Computer Applications—and one doctoral programme leading to a Ph.D. in Management Science. The approved total intake for the MBA program is 120, while that for MCA is 60 seats.

Padmashree Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundations Institute of Business Management and Rural Development offers admission through various entrance examinations. For admission to the MBA programme, valid scores in the DTE CET conducted by the Maharashtra Directorate of Technical Education and CMAT conducted by AICTE are required. The MCA course requires a valid score in MAH CET for MCA, conducted by DTE, Government of Maharashtra. It accepts almost all CMAT and MAH MCA CET as primary examinations for the stated programs.