Question 1

How is SNAP different from CAT or any other management test?

Accepted Answer

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test or commonly known as SNAP is different from CAT in terms of the type of quantitative aptitude questions. SNAP has very easy questions in comparison to CAT. You may find the direct application-based questions in this section. The analyticaland logical reasoning section has a higher weightage in comparison with other sections. Each question carries two marks.

Question 2

What is the procedure for applying to SIMS Pune?

Accepted Answer

For seeking admission to the MBA program, the students must register themselves for SNAP by visiting the websitehttps://www.snaptest.org/. They will be required to pay an application fee of INR 1750 through Netbanking or Demand Draft. The test fee is non-refundable once paid.Demand Draftshould reach the Symbiosis Test Secretariat by 5:00 pm on November 23, 2019. Demand Drafts reaching after this will not be considered and will be returned to the respective candidates.

Question 3

Which specializations does SIMS Pune offer in the MBA program?

Accepted Answer

The institute offers HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and International Business & Information System as a major. On the other hand, for minor specializations like HR, Marketing, Finance, International Business, Information System, Operations, Retail Management & Entrepreneurship are offered.The students can select their specializations by the end of the first semester.

Question 4

I have completed my graduation with a correspondence degree. Can I apply to SIMS Pune?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can apply for SIMS if you meet the specified eligibility criteria. Symbiosis International University has a list of universities whose correspondence degree is accepted for admission in the MBA program. For more details, you can mail your mark sheet toThe Admission Department(admissions@sims.edu).

Question 5

Which is better, SIMS Pune or SIOM Nashik ?

Accepted Answer

Both SIMS and SIOM are good institutes, providing excellent courses in different domains. The choice between the two institutes is entirely based on your choice of interest. The points below give a brief overview of the two institutes: SIOM is an excellent choice for students who want to opt for Operations Management only. Students in the stream get the opportunity to perform internships, projects, and even get placements related to operations only. Some of the major sectors that hire students from Operations Management at SIOM include Logistics, FMCG, Consulting, Manufacturing, analytics, etc. Most of the consulting firms visiting the campus are either supply chain or ERP consulting companies. There are few companies from BFSI too. SIMS provides good management programs in other domains, especially marketing and finance. All kinds of statistical data of both the institutes are published on their institutional website thoroughly. Symbiosis colleges never publish fake data and can be relied upon for comparison. Therefore, for operations management, SIOM is a much better option. And for all other branches in management, SIMS is a better choice for students interested in an MBA degree.

Question 6

Which college should I choose between SIMS Pune and SIIB Pune where both are old and the same placements and SIMS fee is low but SIIB peer quality is good?

Accepted Answer

SIIB is the third rank college in SNAP and has a high cutoff around 98 percentile. Since SIMS admits mostly students from defense backgrounds so the quality of peer of SIIB, is comparatively better. There&rsquo;s also another parameter that you should consider while choosing the right institute for your MBA, i.e. specialization. For Marketing and Finance, go for SIIB Pune. It is definitely a better choice, with more companies on campus as compared to SIMS. If you are interested in Operation/SCM or HR go for SIMS. It has a large batch size for HR and Operations that ensures better placement opportunities and peer learning. Another factor that is crucial for choosing a management institute is ROI. SIIB offers a poor Return On Investment if you dont get the top jobs. However, recently SIIB is seeing very good placements. SIIB is better in long term.

Question 7

Is it good to invest 19 lakh in IMT Ghaziabad for a PGDM (full time) given I have a SIMS college option?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is worth spending INR 19 lakhs in IMT Ghaziabad. IMT Ghaziabad is a band A college while SIMS Pune is a lower rung band C college. So IMT Ghaziabad has a better brand presence which will help you in the long run. Also, the initial kickstart you will get is better here. Where SIMS Pune maybe a little better than IMT Ghaziabad is in the finance domain. The placements at the institute have been good with salaries as high as INR 15 lakhs per annum being offered to the students. The job roles are also quite good and are actually comparable to even some band B colleges. The table below will give you a comparison between IMT Ghaziabad and SIMS Pune. Institute IMT Ghaziabad SIMS Pune Highest salary INR 29.32 LPA INR 16.3 LPA Average salary INR 12.42 LPA INR 9.24 LPA Median salary INR 12 LPA INR 7 LPA If you are interested in marketing then no doubt IMT Ghaziabad is better than SIMS Pune. The fee of SIMS Pune is now almost touching INR 15 lakhs which is not cheap unless you are from the army quota. Symbiosis is also a good brand but then IMT Ghaziabad outshines it in every way.

Question 8

Can you please rank these B-schools: IBS Hyderabad, IMI Kolkata, IMT Nagpur, Bimtech (PGDM IB Course), SIMS Pune, Amity Noida?

Accepted Answer

Many coaching institutes publish many different rankings of B schools across the country every year based on several different parameters. Which in most situations aren&rsquo;t reliable and trustworthy. But the Times ranking or Career Launcher ranking is more realistic and based on practical parameters. According to these rankings, the preference order of the institutes is as follows. SIMS Pune (Symbiosis tag, good average package) IMT N (IMT tag and brand value, good placement, good faculty, and campus life) IMI K (Decent placement) BIMTECH (Location factor) Amity Noida (Brand value, beautiful campus) IBS H (More number of students, only location advantage) The table below gives a brief overview of the institutes in the question. Institution Average CTC Course Fee SIMS Pune 9.2 LPA 9.20 lakhs IMT N 7.94 LPA 12.1 lakhs IMI K 10.25 LPA 12.41 lakhs BIMTECH 8.13 LPA 12 lakhs Amity Noida 4.5 LPA 6.80 lakhs IBS H 7.97 LPA 14.04 lakhs This list and ranking are unbiased based solely on reasons that are practical, realistic, and are only facts combined with different student reviews.

Question 9

Which college is better for MBA: SIMS Pune or NIBM Pune?

Accepted Answer

Both NIBM and SIMS are considered the best colleges in Pune. NIBM received Asia&rsquo;s Best Award at World HRD Congress 2018. Whereas, SIMS Pune is ranked 24 for MBA by TOI 2019. Admissions: SIMS: It is an AICTE and NAAC approved college which accepts the admission of graduates above 50% score. Admission for the courses is done based on the score of SNAP. The rut off for Round 1 SNAP is 77 Percentile. There is an availability of 120 seats for admission. NIBM: NIBM is an AICTE approved college that accepts the admission of graduates above a 50% score. Admission for the courses is done based on the score for CAT/CMAT. The final selection is done by the university based on the written ability test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The cutoff score of MAT is 94+ Percentile, cut off score of CMAT is 94+ percentile, and the cutoff score of CAT is 80 percentile. There is an availability of 120 seats for admission. Faculty: SIMS: Faculty members in SIMS focus on interactive learning. They use different methods to make classes more engaging and productive even when classes are conducted virtually. It involves peer learning, and you get to learn about a lot of things covered in the course curriculum as well as in presentations, workshops seminars, etc. NIBM: The teachers are highly qualified and knowledgeable. Most of the faculty has a doctorate. The faculty does not only focus on theory but it makes students industry-ready. Placements: SIMS: Placements are offered in every field like finance, banking, marketing, etc. The average salary package offered in SIMS is 8 LPA. Major companies like Deloitte, Google, and Accenture have offered placements. The training is provided by the placement cell well in advance for better opportunities. The overall salary package here is between 6-13 LPA. NIBM: NIBM Pune has a 100% placement record. They provide many internships and social development projects for students to avail of a better job opportunity. The highest salary offered was 14.5 LPA with an average salary of 9.44 LPA. Both SIMS and NIBM are the best and well diverse colleges. There is not much difference based on infrastructure or campus facilities. But there is a well-versed difference in opportunities due to the better ranking of SIMS, which makes it more preferable among students than NIBM. There is also a visible difference in placement records which makes SIMS a better choice than NIBM.

Question 10

Which is better, a BBA in NMIMS or Symbiosis Pune?

Accepted Answer

A BBA from NMIMS will be better. The curriculum and faculties are top-notch. NMIMS brandname is well-recognized in the management industry. You will get ample opportunities in terms of placements. According to NMIMS placements of recent years, almost 100% of students get placed from BBA. The average CTC received by the students was INR 3 LPA. While the highest CTC offered was INR 12 LPA. Genpact, Zycus, TCS, etc. are some of the major recruiters that frequently visit the placement drive.

Established in	1993
Official Website	https://www.sims.edu
Type of Program	Postgraduate
Admission Criteria	Entrance Exam

Event	Dates
SNAP Registration Starts	August 23, 2023
SNAP Registration Ends	November 23, 2023
Last Date of Payment for SNAP	November 23, 2023
SNAP Admit Card for Test 1	December 4, 2023
SNAP Admit Card for Test 2 & Test 3	December 9, 2023
SNAP Computer Base Test (CBT)	SNAP Test 1 - December 10, 2023
	SNAP Test 2 - December 17, 2023
	SNAP Test 3 - December 22, 2023
SNAP Result	January 10, 2024

MBA (Executive)
Events	Dates
Registration Starts	September 01, 2022
Registration Ends	August 31, 2024

Course Name	Eligibility	Duration
Full-time courses
MBA	Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)	2-years
PGDM (Real Estate & Construction Management)	Graduates/ Engineers/ Architects with minimum 50% marks in qualifying exam from a statutory university or recognized foreign university along with valid scores of CAT/XAT/MAT/GATE/ SIMS	15-months
Executive PGDM	Graduation with 50% marks and a minimum of 5-years of work experience	15-months
Executive Programs
MBA (Executive)	Graduation with 50% marks and a minimum of 2-years of work experience	2-years
PGCP	Bachelor’s or Master’s in any discipline with 50% marks	1-year

Particulars	Placement Statistics 2023
Placement Percentage	100%
Batch Size	341
Total Recruiters	60+
New recruiters	25+
PPOs	60
Highest CTC	INR 21.5 LPA
Average CTC of Top 50	INR 15 LPA
Average CTC of Top 100	INR 14 LPA
Top Recruiting Sector	BFSI
Top Recruiters	Accenture, Aditya Birla Capital, Axis Bank, Bank of America, etc.

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