Symbiosis MBA

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management

Pune is home to SIBM, a private management school. A part of Symbiosis International (deemed) University is SIBM Pune. SIBM is a college with a grade of "A" from the NAAC. MBA, MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship), and Executive MBA programmes are all available through the college. Registration for SNAP has started for the class of 2023. A candidate for MBA admission should sign up for the SNAP test between August 4 and November 24, 2022. Candidates must first show up at the assigned testing location to take the SNAP exam. Additionally, SIBM Pune publishes a shortlist based on this SNAP score. Candidates who have been chosen must show up for a personal interview, a group exercise, and a WAT. The list of chosen candidates is then posted on the official website of SIBM Pune. Total MBA tuition at SIBM Pune is INR 23.32 Lakhs.

Sixty spots are available for SIBM MBA Executive Admissions. Personal interviews are the basis for MBA Executive Admissions. Candidates for the SIBM Pune Executive MBA programme must have at least two years of full-time job experience. The MBA Executive programme costs INR 6.7 Lakhs in total.

MBA Placements for 2022 have also come to a close at SIBM Pune. The highest wage package was INR 45.5 LPA, with an average salary package of INR 23.06 LPA for SIBM Pune Placements 2022. In the Summer Internship Placements 2022, MBA students received the highest stipend of INR 3 lakhs per month.

SIBM Highlights in Pune

• SNAP scores are accepted by SIBM Pune for admission to its 180-seat MBA programme.
• The cost of the SIBM Pune MBA programme is INR 23,32,000. The SIBM Pune Executive MBA programme costs INR 6.7 Lakhs in total.
• MBA, MBA (Innovation & Entrepreneurship), MBA Executive, and PGDBM programmes are all available at SIBM Pune. The SIBM Pune MBA (Leadership & Strategy) Program is currently on hold.
• The PGDBM Program is a corporate programme provided by SIBM Pune. Admission is based on admittance and there are 40 seats available for the programme.
• The 30-month SIBM Pune MBA Executive programme is divided into two semesters. For MBA Executive Admission, the college takes into account personal interviews and two years of professional experience.
• The highest pay during SIBM Pune Placements 2022 was INR 45.5 LPA. The median CTC remained INR 20.80 LPA, and the average package remained INR 23.06 LPA.

SIBM Courses

Course Name	Eligibility & Selection Criteria	Total Course Fees
MBA	Eligibility: Graduate candidates from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks. Selection Criteria: SNAP Test Score Intake of students: 180	INR 23.32 Lakhs
MBA ( Innovation & Entrepreneurship)	Minimum 50% score in Graduation for general category students and 45% score for SC/ST.  Selection Criteria: SNAP Test Score Intake of students: 60	INR 17.32 Lakhs
MBA ( Leadership & Strategy) Paused	A graduate from any recognized University / Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade. Minimum four years of full-time work experience after graduation. (Work experience to be calculated as of 31.05.2021) Selection Criteria: SNAP Test Score Intake of students: 60	-
MBA Executive	Bachelor’s Degree from any statutory/recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks Minimum two-year work experience after graduation. (Work experience to be calculated as of 31.05.2021) Selection Criteria: On the basis of the Personal Interview Intake of students: 60	INR 6.7 Lakhs (Admission Open

SIBM Pune MBA Cut-off 2023 (Expected)

Year	Cut-off Score
MBA Cut-off 2023 (Expected)	Raw Score Range: 43+SNAP Percentile: 98.5
MBA 2022 Cut-off	98.5
MBA 2021 Cut-off	96
MBA 2020 Cut-off	96

2022 SIBM Pune Placements

The recruitment drive for SIBM Pune's class of 2022 recently ended. Over a hundred recruiters came to the school. The Aditya Birla Group, Accenture, Adani, Aditya Birla, Bajaj Finserv, and others were among the top employers. The highest wage package saw an increase of almost 49.77% from the prior year. 97 students received offers for pre-placement. The following is a list of the placement drive's highlights:

• The students received 217 placement offers overall.
• The recruitment drive included more than 100 recruiters. 43 of them were inexperienced recruiters.
• The highest MBA pay at SIBM Pune was INR 45.50 LPA.
• The students received a salary of INR 23.06 LPA on average.
• The median CTC was 20.80 LPA (INR).
• The average LPA for the top 50 offers was 32.78 INR.
• The top 100 offers had a 28.07 LPA average.
• The average LPA for the top 150 offers was INR 25.43.
• Male students made an average salary of INR 24.81 LPA.
• Female students made an average of INR 22.31 LPA.

A majority of the proposals were from the consulting industry.

More than 100 businesses participated in the summer internship placement campaign, and more than 200 offers were made. Companies including Abbott India, Cipla, Bajaj Auto Ltd., and Optum offered internships to students. The following highlights are listed:

SIBM Pune Summer Placements 2023

A report on summer internship placements at SIBM Pune has been made public. More than 75 recruiters came on campus. Abbott, Asian Paints, ITC, Deloitte, and other significant recruiters were listed. The maximum monthly stipend is raised from INR 3 lakh to INR 3.5 lakh. The following is a list of the specific highlights:

• The highest monthly stipend was INR 3.50 lakhs.
• The average monthly stipend was INR 2.33 lakhs.
• The average monthly stipend was INR 2.31 lakhs.
• The average monthly salary for men was INR 2.21 lakhs.
• The average monthly salary for women was INR 2.39 lakhs.
• The average monthly salary for the top 10% was INR 3.43 Lakhs.
• The average monthly salary for the top 25% was INR 3.05 lakhs.
• The average monthly pay for the top 50% was INR 2.71 Lakhs.

The sectors offering the highest honorarium were FMCG/FMCD and Conglomerates.

SIBM Pune Ranking

Ranking Agency	Ranking
NIRF 2022	17
Times B School 2022 (Overall)	1
Outlook I Care Ranking 2021	3rd best among Management Private Colleges in India
India Today Ranking 2021	7th out of 268
Business Today B School ranking 2020	1st in Pune 6th in Western India 7th BEST Private B-school in India 17th OVERALL

Pune SIBM Scholarships

The top 25 scorers in the open category of the snap examination are eligible for merit-based PG scholarships. The MBA programme offers a scholarship worth INR 5 lakh to those who are chosen.

First-semester scholarships are given to SNAP top performers; scholarships for the following semesters are awarded on the basis of academic success with a minimum GPA of 3 attained by the same student the semester before. The well-known university scholarship programmes that are available to students who meet the requirements outlined by the institution are listed below.

• Malhotra Weikfield Foundation Scholarship for MBA-IB
• Alumni Scholarship for first and second rank holders in MBA-IB
• Jayatee Deshmukh PG Scholarship for a Girl Student
• Outstanding sports person Scholarships

Symbiosis Centre of Management and Human Resources Development

One of the divisions of Symbiosis University is the Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, popularly known as SCMHRD Pune. One of the top business schools receiving an "A" grade from NAAC is SCMHRD. In the areas of HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Infrastructure Development & Management, and Business Analytics, SCMHRD Pune excels at developing top talent.

One of the most esteemed programmes in India is the MBA programme at SCMHRD Pune. The college also provides postgraduate management programmes, including the Executive MBA, MBA (BA), and MBA (IDM). The SNAP entrance exam and SNAP score are used to determine admission to SCMHRD's complete management programme. The college itself will conduct the Group Exercise and Personal Interaction (GEPI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) for the shortlisted candidates. Rounds of the Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test will determine the final admittance (WAT). The SCMHRD MBA student's maximum package on placement was INR 32.8 LPA for domestic work and INR 52 LPA for international work.

SCMHRD High Points

MBA Fees	INR 12,23,600 (First Year)
Highest CTC	INR 35.50 LPA
Average CTC	INR 20.40 LPA
Top Recruiters	Deloitte, Accenture, Adobe, Flipkart, Google, Morgan Stanley, Nyka

SCMHRD Key Statistics

• There are 180 seats available in the MBA programme, 60 in the Business Analytics and Infrastructure Development and Management programmes, and 30 in the Executive MBA programme.
• According to student reviews on collegedunia.com, SCMHRD Pune has a rating of 7.9.
• Top Recruiters included Accenture, Adobe, Amway, Byjus, Cipla, ICICI Bank, JP Morgan, etc., according to Summer Placement Reports.
• 39% of MBA students had no prior work experience, 24% had 0 to 11 months of work experience, 17% had 12 to 23 months of work experience, and 10% had 24 to 35 months of prior work experience.
• For the MBA class, the male-to-female student ratio is 7:3.

Admission Procedure for SCMHRD 2023

SCMHRD admission will be determined by the results of the University's SNAP exam. Candidates who lack a valid SNAP score are ineligible for admission. The SCMHRD admissions process is given here.

Step 1

• Visit http://snaptest.org/ to register for SNAP and pay Rs. 1950 for each try. (Rs. 1950 for one attempt. For two tries, pay Rs. 3900.
• From the list of programmes on the SNAP form, choose MBA - SCMHRD. For the same, an extra cost of Rs. 1000 is required.
• Attend the SNAP Exam.

Step 2

• A list of shortlisted candidates will be made public on the official website based on a legitimate SNAP score.
• Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Exercise (GE), and Personal Interaction are required of shortlisted candidates (PI)
• Based on the candidate's overall performance in the SNAP, WAT, GE, and PI exams, SCMHRD will publish the Final List of Candidates.
• Only the written ability test and personal interview are required of executive MBA candidates for final selection.

2023 SCMHRD SNAP Cut-off (Expected)

Candidates for SCMHRD must take the SNAP Entrance Exam in order to be admitted to the Institute. The cut-off is based on a number of variables, including the number of candidates applying, the difficulty level of the SNAP exam, any reservations, etc. The SCMHRD Minimum Expected Cut-off for 2023 is 96.

SCMHRD Courses, Eligibility and Fees

Course Name	Eligibility	Fees (In INR)
MBA	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation Duration: 2 Years Selection Criteria: SNAP Scores + Personal Interaction + Writing Ability Test + Group Exercise Seats: 180	INR 12,23,600 (First Year)
MBA (IDM)	Eligibility: Graduated in BE or B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Plan with a minimum of 50% marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation Duration: 2 Years Selection Criteria: SNAP Scores + Personal Interaction + Writing Ability Test + Group Exercise Seats: 60	INR 8,29,600 (First Year)
MBA (BA)	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation Duration: 2 Years Selection Criteria: SNAP Scores + Personal Interaction + Writing Ability Test + Group Exercise Seats: 60	INR 9,54,600 (First Year)
EMBA	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks and Minimum 2 Years of Work Experience Duration: 30 Months Selection Criteria: Writing Ability Test + Personal Interaction Seats: 30	INR 5,58,300 (Total Fees

SCMHRD Ranking

Year	Survey	Ranking
2022	Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF)	Ranked 3rd in Best B-School - West (Private) Ranked 8th in School of Eminence for Employability (Private) Ranked 6th in Top 100 B-School (Private)
2022	Education World India Higher Education Rankings	Ranked 9th in All India Private B-Schools Ranked 5th in Maharashtra Private B-Schools
2021	India Today B-School Ranking	Ranked 19th in India (Overall) Ranked 8th in Private B-School Category Ranked 2nd in City-wise Category
2020	MBA Universe	Ranked 20th in Overall Category

• The highest CTC was INR 35.50 LPA, and the average CTC was INR 20.40 LPA for SCMHRD Placements 2022 Final Placements.
• The INR 61.50 LPA was still the highest international CTC in final placements.
• The highest and average stipends for the summer placement were INR 3.20 lakhs per month and INR 1.90 lakhs per month, respectively.
• The monthly median stipend for summer placements was INR 1.70 lakh.
• Top employers at Final Placements included Microsoft, Tata Steel, Loreal, Raymond, Nestle, and Reliance Industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How are SIBM Pune’s MBA and PGDBM different?

Ans. MBA and PGDBM are structurally different programs, The former is affiliated to any deemed University and the latter is not recognized by any university but it might be affiliated to AICTE. At Symbiosis, the students get an MBA degree duly recognized by Symbiosis deemed University. 

Q2. How is the SIBM Pune Executive MBA course?

Ans. Executive MBA is a part-time Degree program recognized by UGC. The degree will be awarded at the end of Semester V, taking into consideration the performance of all 5-semester examinations, with a minimum requirement of 4.0 CGPA out of 10. Final Degree Certificate will mention that the course is completed as MBA Executive in part-time mode. 

Q3. Can I avail of any bank loan / educational loan for MBA in SIBM Pune?

Ans. Yes, there are facilities for getting Educational Loans to avail of for funding the admissions to MBA courses at SIBM, Pune. The bank loans can easily be availed from Axis Bank, Indian Bank, Canara Bank, Credila, Bank of Baroda, or Corporation Bank.

Q4. What are the infrastructure facilities available at SIBM Pune?

Ans. SIBM, Pune is very rich in its Infrastructure facilities. Most Prominently, the campus has a fully equipped computer lab with more than 120 computers available each connected through leased line high-speed internet connectivity. SIBM, Pune is among one of the very campuses in India having both Bloomberg Lab and the Marketing and Behavioural Lab. 

Q5. Does SIBM accept a CAT score?

Ans. SIBM does not accept the CAT. You need to take SNAP for applying to SIBM and score around 100 marks on the test to have a chance of being called for the interview.

Q6. Is SIBM Pune worth joining?

Ans. If you have no calls from any other tier-1 management institute, then yes definitely it is worth joining. If at all SIBM Pune can be considered to be a tier-2 management institute, it leads the pack.

Q7. What is the selection process for an Executive MBA at SIBM Pune?

Ans. Selection will be done on the basis of a Personal Interview. A personal Interview is focused more on getting to know the candidate than testing only the knowledge of the candidate.

Q8. How are the student loans provided at SIBM Pune?

Ans. Educational Loans can easily be availed from Axis Bank, Indian Bank, Canara Bank, Credila, Bank of Baroda, Corporation Bank, State Bank of India, IDBI Bank, and HDFC Credila. 

Q9. How are the placements at SIBM Pune?

Ans. The 2021-2022 batch was offered the highest-ever CTC package as compared to the last few years. More than 180 students participated in the placement drive. The highest CTC of INR 45.50 LPA was offered to the students. The average CTC stood at INR 23.06 LPA.  The average CTC of female students stood at INR 24.81 LPA whereas, for the male students, the average CTC stood at INR 22.31 LPA.  Top recruiters were Accenture, Aditya Birla Group, Asian paints, Bajaj, Phone Pe, Adidas, Hexaware, Dabur etc.

Q10. Is it tough to get into SIBM Pune?

Ans. Answers would differ from person to person. The selection process is done in 2 stages: 1st is the SNAP -  Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, which is a common written test for admission to all Symbiosis postgraduate institutes. After successfully passing this stage, short-listed Applicants based on SNAP scores will be called for the selection process at SIBM, Pune. This process includes Group Exercise, Personal Interview & Written Ability Test (GE-PIWAT). Hence, if both the stages are passed successfully then, it's not tough to get into it.

Q11. How's the teaching method at SIBM Pune?

Ans. The teaching method is a blend of theory and practice.  Considering the students' profile and their work experience, classroom teaching is supplemented by Course Assignments, Fieldwork, Integrated Projects, Guest Lectures, Hands-on experience in Research, Experiential Learning, and Case Study based learning.

Q12. How's the campus at SIBM Pune?

Ans. SIBM Pune is unparalleled in regard to the student experience. The premier business school offers a plethora of knowledge and enlightenment through the brilliant faculty with vast experience in their respective fields, educational hubs with inexhaustible information and diverse, challenging corporate events and competitions.

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