Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

SIBM Pune MBA Eligibility Criteria 

• MBA (Flagship) & MBA (Innovation & Entrepreneurship)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

  • Minimum Marks: 50% (General category); 45% (SC/ST candidates)

  • Entrance Exam: SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) is compulsory

  • Final Year Students: Eligible to apply, provided the degree is completed with required marks before admission

  • Work Experience: Not required; fresh graduates can apply

• MBA (Executive)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates)

  • Work Experience: At least one year of full-time work experience after graduation is mandatory

  • Entrance Exam: SNAP not required; admission based on Personal Interview (PI).

SIBM Pune MBA Admission Process:

Aspiring candidates for the MBA programme at SIBM Pune must go through a structured admission process, centered on the SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test). Below is a step-by-step overview:

1.      SNAP Registration Begin by registering for the SNAP exam via the official SNAP website.

2.      Application to SIBM Pune after registering for SNAP, submit a separate application to SIBM Pune through its official admissions portal.

3.      SNAP Examination Appear for the SNAP exam, typically conducted in December across multiple dates.

4.      Shortlisting Candidates will be shortlisted based on their SNAP scores.

5.      GE–PI–WAT Rounds Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in the next selection stages, which include:

o    Group Exercise (GE)

o    Personal Interview (PI)

o    Writing Ability Test (WAT).

6.      Final Selection Admissions will be granted based on overall performance in SNAP, GE, PI, and WAT.

• Selection Process (for eligible candidates)

  • SNAP Score → 50% weightage

  • Personal Interview (PI) → 40% weightage

  • Group Exercise (GE) → 10% weightage

7.      Admission Confirmation Selected candidates must complete formalities to confirm their seat.

SIBM Pune MBA – Cut-Offs

The SNAP cut-off represents the minimum percentile required to qualify for the GE-WAT-PI round. Final admission is determined through a composite score.

Note: Actual cut-offs may vary depending on factors such as the number of applicants, exam difficulty, and seat availability. Aspirants generally aim for a percentile above the expected range to maintain a safe margin for shortlisting.

 Application Fees

The application process requires two separate payments: one for the SNAP exam and another for applying to SIBM Pune (or any other Symbiosis institute).

For detailed information about all course admissions, please visit the official SIBM website.