Zeal Education Society’s Zeal Institute of Business Administration, Computer Application and Research vs Abhinav Education Society’s Institute of Management and Research
Key facts, side by side
Zeal Education Society’s Zeal Institute of Business Administration, Computer Application and Research
- Location
- Maharashtra
- Think Grads Rating
- 2.3/5
- NAAC grade
- B++ · Aug 2029
- Last closing rank (General)
- 45,434
Abhinav Education Society’s Institute of Management and Research
- Location
- Maharashtra
- Think Grads Rating
- 2.2/5
- NAAC grade
- B+ · Sep 2029
- Last closing rank (General)
- 49,923
Side by side, from official records
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Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges admit through MAH-MBA CET under the MAH-MBA counselling process. For the M. B. A. programme in round 3 of 2025, Zeal Education Society's Zeal Institute of Business Administration, Computer Application and Research had a General closing percentile of 28.82 in the HU quota at closing rank 37,811 and 29.79 in the OHU quota at closing rank 37,448. Its AI quota closing rank was 45,434.
Abhinav Education Society's Institute of Management and Research had a General closing percentile of 30.43 in the OHU quota at closing rank 36,915, and 6.42 in the HU quota at closing rank 48,107. Its AI quota closing rank was 49,923. Check the quota that applies to you before comparing these figures.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
Zeal Education Society's Zeal Institute of Business Administration, Computer Application and Research holds a NAAC grade of B++, valid from 2024-08-29 to 2029-08-28, with a score of 2.93. Abhinav Education Society's Institute of Management and Research holds a NAAC grade of B+, valid from 2024-09-12 to 2029-09-11, with a score of 2.73. Neither college is recognised by UGC, and the approval status of both is listed as unknown. Think Grads Rating for Zeal's M. B. A. is 2.3 out of 5, based on 4 of 6 factors, and for Abhinav's it is 2.2 out of 5, on the same basis.
Campus and location
Zeal Institute of Business Administration, Computer Application and Research is located in Pune district, Maharashtra, and offers one programme in the management stream. Abhinav Education Society's Institute of Management and Research is also in Pune district, Maharashtra, and offers one programme in management.
Both colleges sit in the same city, so you will be choosing between two Pune campuses for an M.B.A..
Which one suits you
Zeal Education Society's Zeal Institute of Business Administration, Computer Application and Research suits students who want an M. B. A. in Pune and whose MAH-MBA CET percentile falls within the General closing range of 28.82 to 29.79 seen in round 3 of 2025. Abhinav Education Society's Institute of Management and Research suits students who want the same M. B. A. in Pune and can aim for its wider General closing range of 6.42 to 30.43 in round 3 of 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Which exam do both colleges accept for the M. B. A.?
Both colleges admit students through MAH-MBA-CET, with counselling under MAH-MBA. Check the official counselling schedule for the current year before you apply.
What were the General closing ranks in round 3 of 2025?
Zeal's General closing rank was 37,448 under OHU and 37,811 under HU, while Abhinav's ranged from 36,915 under OHU to 49,923 under AI. These figures change each year, so compare them with the latest round.
How do their NAAC grades compare?
Zeal holds a B++ grade valid till 2029-08-28, and Abhinav holds a B+ grade valid till 2029-09-11. Both grades are valid for five years from their assessment dates.
Are both colleges UGC recognised?
Neither college is listed as UGC recognised, and the approval status of both is unknown. Verify the current approval status on the official regulator's website before you join.
What is the Think Grads Rating for each college?
Zeal's Think Grads Rating for its M. B. A. is 2.3 out of 5, and Abhinav's is 2.2 out of 5, each based on 4 of 6 factors. The rating covers only the factors listed, so read it alongside the other details.
Which college suits a student looking for a Pune campus?
Both colleges are in Pune district, Maharashtra, so location alone does not separate them. Pick based on the grade, cutoff range and quota that match your rank.