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SIIB Pune Admission 2024: Registration (Open), Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria

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SIIB Pune MBA admission 2024 is open and the last date to apply is December 30, 2023SNAP 2023 exam is Scheduled between December 10 to December 22, 2023.


SIIB Pune conducts MBA admissions for International Business, Agri Business, and Sustainability Management through the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP). The MBA fee is INR 20.82 lakhs for International Business, INR 13.12 lakhs for Sustainability Management, and INR 13.16 lakhs for Agribusiness.

Applicants need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks, while SC/ST candidates need 45%. Shortlisting is based on SNAP, followed by Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI), and a SNAP percentile of 93 to 95 is considered safe for SIIB Pune admission.

SIIB Pune Admission Dates 2026

For the 2026 admission cycle, SIIB Pune conducts GEPI in February, and the first merit list is released in March. The SNAP schedule for MBA applicants is given below:

SIIB Pune SNAP Dates 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

SIIB Pune GEPI and Merit List Dates 2026

Event Date
SIIB Registration and Payment Closes December 13, 2025
SIIB shortlist for Group Exercise and Personal Interaction (GEPI) January 20, 2026
SIIB dates of Group Exercise & Personal Interaction (GEPI) process Phase I - February 6, 7, 8, 2026; Phase II - February 13, 14, 15, 2026
SIIB announcement of First Merit List March 12, 2026
SIIB Programme Commencement June 01, 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

SIIB Pune PG MBA Admission 2026

SIIB Pune offers one postgraduate course, the MBA, across 3 specialisations. Admission is granted through a valid SNAP score, followed by GE and PI rounds.

SIIB Pune MBA Specialisations and Fees

The course-wise admission details for SIIB Pune MBA are listed below:

Course Total Fees Seat Intake Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBA - International Business INR 20.82 lakhs (including hostel and mess) 120 Bachelor's degree with a minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) from a recognised university Valid SNAP score, followed by Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI)
MBA - Sustainability Management INR 13.12 lakhs 60 Bachelor's degree with 50% marks; candidates from engineering, science, economics, or related fields preferred
MBA - Agribusiness INR 13.16 lakhs 30 Bachelor's degree with 50% marks; agriculture, life sciences, engineering, and related backgrounds preferred

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The specialisation-wise seat listing is given below:

MBA Specialization Number of Seats
International Business 120
Agribusiness 60
Sustainability Management 30

SIIB Pune MBA Eligibility

  • Candidates must graduate from a recognised University or Institution of National Importance.
  • A minimum of 50% marks is required, while SC/ST candidates need 45%.
  • Final-year students may apply, but admission remains subject to meeting the minimum marks requirement.
  • Candidates with foreign degrees must get an equivalence certificate from AIU.

SIIB Pune MBA Selection Process

SIIB Pune gives weightage to SNAP, PI, and GE while preparing the final admission list.

Selection Component Weightage
SNAP Score 50%
Personal Interview 40%
Group Exercise 10%

SIIB Pune Reservation Policy

SIIB Pune follows the reservation policy prescribed by Symbiosis International University.

Within Intake:

  • 15% of seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) students.
  • 7.5% of seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students.
  • 3% of seats are reserved for Differently Abled (PwD) students.
  • 5% of seats are reserved for children or wards of defence personnel.

Over and Above Intake:

  • 15% of seats are reserved separately for international students.
  • 2 extra seats are allotted to children of migrants from the Jammu and Kashmir valley.

SIIB Pune SNAP Cutoff 2025

SIIB Pune MBA admission depends on SNAP performance, GE, and PI. For Round 1 General Category admission, the SNAP 2025 cutoff is 93 percentile for the listed MBA courses, while a percentile between 93 and 95 is considered safe.

Course Cutoff Percentile
MBA Agribusiness 93
MBA International Business 93
MBA Sustainability Management 93

SNAP Exam Pattern

SNAP exam 2025 is conducted as a computer-based test (CBT). Each test session is of 60 minutes, and the test timing is printed on the SNAP admit card.

Section Number of Questions Marks per Question Total Marks
General English (Reading, Verbal Ability, and Reasoning) 15 1 15
Analytical & Logical Reasoning 25 1 25
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency 20 1 20
Total 60 - 60

SIIB Pune Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Which fees must be paid while applying for SIIB Pune MBA admission?

Ans. Candidates applying to SIIB Pune have to pay the SNAP exam fee and the institute-specific application fee. The details are given below:

Particulars Details
SNAP Exam Application Fee INR 2250 (mandatory for all MBA aspirants)
SIIB-Specific Application Fee INR 1,000 per program, payable online after SNAP registration

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Ques. Does SIIB Pune allow direct admission or management quota seats?

Ans. SIIB Pune admission is merit-based. Every candidate must appear for SNAP and then qualify for later rounds such as Group Exercise, Personal Interview, and Written Ability Test (GE-PIWAT).

The institute applies reservation rules for SC, ST, differently abled candidates, children or wards of defence personnel, migrants from Jammu and Kashmir, and international students.

SIIB Pune does not offer direct admission through donation or management quota. All applicants have to follow the regular admission process.

Ques. Why is SNAP required for SIIB Pune MBA admission?

Ans. SNAP is compulsory for MBA admission at SIIB Pune. Candidates first register for SNAP and appear for the test, after which the institute shortlists candidates based on their scores.

Shortlisted candidates are invited for Group Exercise and Personal Interview (GEPI), and final admission is offered only through this selection route.

Ques. What are the admission conditions for international candidates at SIIB Pune?

Ans. International candidates can apply to the SIIB Pune MBA program if they have a valid passport and visa, along with a graduation degree with at least 50% marks.

They must prove English proficiency through IELTS or TOEFL. SIIB Pune reserves 15% seats for international students, and applicants must take SNAP or an equivalent exam before appearing for GEPI.

Ques. How is the Group Exercise round conducted for SIIB Pune admission?

Ans. During the GE round at SIIB Pune, candidates are placed in small groups and given a topic for discussion. The discussion continues for 10-15 minutes, and each candidate gives a summary at the end. Topics discussed in previous years include:

  • Aatmanirbhar Bharat
  • Government policies
  • Education
  • Globalisation vs nationalisation
  • Spirituality

Ques. What areas are usually covered in the SIIB Pune Personal Interview?

Ans. The SIIB Pune interview usually lasts for 10-15 mins. Questions may be based on the candidate's professional and academic background, career aspirations, personality traits and goals, current events and general awareness, hobbies, and personal interests.

SIIB MBA Admission 2023

SIIB offers a 2 year specialized MBA programs namely MBA-International Business (IB), MBA-Agri-Business (AB) and MBA-Energy, and Environment (E&E). The intake capacity of MBA (IB) is 120 while it is 60 & 30 for MBA (AB) and MBA (E&E).

Further, MBA - IB offers the following 4 specializations:

  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Human Resource

SIIB MBA Eligibility

  • Candidates must have a Graduation Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST candidates)
  • Final year students can also apply but their admission will be provisional and subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST candidates) in the qualifying exam.

Eligibility for Foreign/NRI Candidates 

  • Candidates must have obtained more than 60% as a qualifying grade in Graduation (in the case of Postgraduate programs).
  • Also, they must have appeared for an English Proficiency Test conducted by the British Council (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6 or the IELA Test with a minimum band of 3.
  • Foreign candidates/NRI/PIO/OCI must have a valid passport and Visa. 

NOTE

  1. A candidate who has completed a qualifying degree from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from AIU.
  2. The candidates must confirm if they possess the required qualifications for admission while applying for provisional admission.
  3.  Students with any sort of backlogs / fail in their final results will not be eligible for admission.

SIIB MBA Selection Criteria

  • Applicants who will secure a valid score in the SNAP test are shortlisted by the Symbiosis Institute of International Business. Know more about SNAP Pattern & Syllabus.
  • After shortlisting, the shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the GE-PI-WAT process for selection.
  • GE-PI-WAT process is held at the SIIB Pune campus. 
  • Thus, the final selection comprises SNAP test scores and performance in GE, PI, and WAT rounds.
  • Those who are selected will receive an email from the institute informing them about their selection.

The weightage for the final selection is tabulated below:

Components Weightage
SNAP Test Score 50%
PI 30%
WAT 10%
GE 10%
Total 100%

Selection Criteria for NRI students:

  • Graduation Transcripts - 80% weightage
  • Entrance Test (SNAP/GMAT) - 10% weightage
  • Statement of Purpose - 5% weightage
  • Two Letters of Recommendation - 5% weightage

Students applying under the NRI category don’t have to appear for the English Proficiency Test (IELA/IELTS Examination).

Selection Criteria For FN/PIO/OCI Students:

  • Graduation Transcripts - 90% weightage
  • Statement of Purpose - 5% weightage
  • Two Letters of Recommendation - 5% weightage

Students applying as FN/PIO/OCI have to appear for the English Proficiency Test (IELTS/IELA examination)

Also Check:

SNAP Preparation Tips

SNAP Sample Papers

NOTE - 

  1. Foreign National students are required to pay the application fee along with the administrative fee after the receipt of the pre-offer letter.
  2. Final verification of original documents will be done at the time of admission.
  3. NRI students with SNAP or GMAT scores will get an extra weightage of 10%.

SNAP Cut Off

SNAP Cutoff for 2022 is expected to be 93+. Here are the cutoff from the last 2 years:

Courses SNAP Cutoff 2021 SNAP Cuoff 2020 
MBA Agribusiness 93 92
MBA Energy & Environment 93 92
MBA International Business 93 92

Check SIIB Cutoff

How to Apply for SIIB Pune MBA Course?

The candidates interested to apply for admission to SIIB Pune need to register first for the SNAP test and then for the MBA course. The steps to apply are listed below:

  1. Visit the official website of SIIB Pune.
  2. Click on the “Apply” tab.
  3. After that click on the “Register” tab.
  4. Fill in all the details and click on the “Submit” button.
  5. After successful registration, Pay the registration fee of INR 1750/- for the SNAP Test.
  6. Then, register for the institute’s course (SIIB, Pune MBA) using SNAP ID and Password
  7. Fill in all the required details
  8. Lastly, pay the application fee of INR 1950/- for whichever specialization you desire.

Documents Required

  • Class 10th Marksheet and Certificate
  • Class 12th Marksheet and Certificate
  • Graduation Marksheets and Degree Certificate (per semester)
  • Passing Certificate or Provisional Certificate 
  • Gap certificate (applicable for students with the gap of one year or more)
  • Migration certificate/Transfer certificate
  • Anti-Ragging Affidavit (Students & Parents)
  • Scorecard of SNAP test

SIIB Reservation Policy

As per the norms of government, there are a certain number of seats reserved for different categories in all specializations of MBA at SIIB. The following table displays the reservation criteria of the institute:

Categories Percentage of Seats Reserved
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
Differently Abled 3%
International Students 15%
Children of Migrants from Jammu and Kashmir Valley 2 seats

NOTE - In MBA International Business, there are also 5% seats reserved for Children/Wards of Defense Personnel.

SIIB Scholarships

SIIB offers the following scholarships for the students admitted to the institute based on their merit in academic and co-curricular activities:

  • Symbiosis Society Foundation Scholarship- MBA (IB)
  • PG Merit Scholarships 
  • Malhotra Weikfield Foundation Scholarship
  • The Alumni Scholarship
  • Sports Scholarship for Symbiosis International University
  • Foreign Students Scholarship

The institute also provides education loans in collaboration with Bank Of Maharashtra, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Credila.

FAQs

Ques. What makes SIIB one of the best among other business institutes?

Ans. There are some major reasons that contribute to making the institute one of the best business institutes and they are mentioned below:
  1. It is one of the premier business schools in the country which provides students not only a strong academic foundation but also ensures an overall personality development. 
  2. The institute can boast of 100% placements since its inception in reputed organizations around India and also around the globe.
  3. Moreover, the institute has the most eminent faculty with a great experience that helps students to excel in their academic performance.
  4. SIIB Pune is one of the best colleges for Agribusiness in India that ensures ample practical training for all its students.
  5. It also offers one more elite program which is an MBA in Energy & Environment to cater the latest energy and environmental needs.

Ques. How is the placement statistics at SIIB?

Ans. For the last two years, SIIB Pune has maintained a record of the highest package offered at INR 20.17 LPA (Domestic). The institute is conducting its placements for the year 2022 and the highest package offered is INR 62 LPA (International).

Ques. How are candidates selected for SIIB courses?

Ans. Applicants are screened for admission at SIIB Pune through the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP). Applicants who clear this test are then invited for an interview, written ability test, and group exercise.

Ques. How are the final selections made in SIIB?

Ans. Candidates are selected for admission in various courses in SIIB Pune based on their performance in SNAP, Personal interview, Written Ability Test, and Group Exercise.

Ques. How is the weightage distributed for the selection process at SIIB?

Ans. Candidates at SIIB Pune are selected for admission based on SNAP and other components. SNAP has 50% weightage, PI has 30% weightage, Written Ability Test has 10% weightage and Group Exercise has 10% weightage.

Ques. What is the fee for the application form of SIIB?

Ans. While filling the application form for admission at Symbiosis Institute of International Business, students have to pay INR 1950 via online mode of payment.

Ques. Are reservations for admission provided at SIIB?

Ans. SIIB Pune provides reservations at the time of admission. SC and International students have 15% reservation, ST students have 7.5% reservation while PwD students are provided 3% reservation.

Ques. What documents should be uploaded with the application of SIIB?

Ans. For admission to SIIB Pune, students are required to upload several documents at the time of filling out the application form. These are the Class 10 and 12 marksheet and certificate, graduation marksheet and certificate, and the SNAP exam scorecard.

Ques. Does SIIB provide relaxation in marks to the Reserved category?

Ans. Students of the SC/ST category seeking admission at SIIB Pune have a 5% relaxation in the minimum score required to appear for the SNAP exam.

Ques. What is the exam pattern of SNAP as SIIB accepts SNAP for admission? 

Ans. The exam pattern of SNAP is as follows: 

Section  Total Questions Total marks 
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability 15 15
Analytical & Logical Reasoning 25 25
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 20 20

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Answered Questions

Symbiosis Institute of International Business - [SIIB]: 21 answered questions

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Anuja Trivedi

09 May 22

For a PGDM FS, KJ Somaiya is the best option among these. The institute has a locational advantage since it is situated at the financial hub of the country, i.e. Mumbai.  KJ Somaiya placements are great. According to the 2022 interim placement report, the average CTC offered to the students was INR 10.25 LPA, while the highest CTC offered was INR 26.50 LPA. 

Between GIM and SIIB, the letter offers better industrial relations and better job roles in campus placements. 

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Souman Halder

26 May 21

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’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 don't get the top jobs. However, recently SIIB is seeing very good placements. SIIB is better in long term.

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Mitali Saha

24 May 21

SIIB Pune has a good average of 100% placements. The small batch size is both an advantage and a disadvantage for it. Few things can definitely improve at the institute but overall SIIB, Pune is a good institute with decent placements. 

Here is a highlight of the 2020 placements.

No of eligible students 

146

Highest international CTC

62.85 LPA

Highest domestic CTC

17 LPA

Median CTC

10.93 LPA

Average CTC

10.78 LPA

International Business offers major career opportunities in reputed export companies. For more details about the placements, you can visit the official website. SIIB Pune’s placement reports are 95% accurate and CIRSIL audited.

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Maher Joshi

08 Sept 22

The chances of getting an interview call from SIIB, or SIBM Bangalore with a SNAP score of 87.6 are very less. Below are the cutoff details, for these institutes. 

SIIB Pune cutoff - 93

SIBM Bangalore cutoff - 90

Naturally, the required cutoff changes each year depending on various factors, such as competition, the difficulty level of the examination, etc. 

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Pritika Rane

25 May 21

Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune (SIIB) offers students two-year full-time residential programs in MBA. 

  • The hostel, situated in the Hinjewadi Infotech Park, is surrounded by various large multinational companies of India, some of them being Wipro, Cognizant, Infosys, etc. It is mainly influenced so as to make students feel the atmosphere of the corporate world from within the campus itself.
  • You will find various in-campus sports facilities to de-stress after a tiring day. The institute also offers a gym and a well-equipped health care center to support wellbeing. 
  • The hostels of SIIB, Pune come with their own coffee shops, canteens, stationery, and departmental stores to help students get the items they need. 
  • All the hostels (considering both boys’ and girls’) come with elevators, backup powers, Wi-Fi, and LAN internet connectivity as well. 

SIIB Pune is surrounded by hills on either side which infiltrates a sense of peace and tranquility which produces a highly conducive atmosphere for learning. My friends at the institute are quite happy with the campus life.

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Swapnil Bhaskar

02 Jun 21

One of my friends at SIBM Bengaluru, says it is an excellent institute, which has been growing at an exponential pace over the last 10 years. The points below will give you a clear idea as to why you should go for SIBM Bangalore over SIIB Pune.

  • The institute completed its 10th year in 2018, after which it has seen several FMCG companies visit the campus.
  • The recruiters include top MNCs like Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan Chase, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, ITC, Dell, Credit Suisse, Maruti Suzuki, etc. 
  • Most of these companies recruit students for both SIP and full-time placements.
  • The average package of SIBM was Rs. 9.58 LPA, which is at present above Rs. 10 LPA. 
  • For SIBM Bengaluru, the cut-off was close to 89-90 percentiles in the last few years, which has increased to some value over the last 3-4 years. 
  • After clearing the cut-off, you will get a call from the institute for GEPIWAT.
  • SIBM is located at the IT hub in Bengaluru. This is an added advantage. It will help in industrial visits and internships.

Categories

SIIB Pune

SIBM Bengaluru

Course Fee

10.28-14.4 lakhs

1.31-14.5 lakhs

Highest CTC

16 LPA

26 LPA

Average CTC

9 LPA

10.26 LPA

Recruiting Companies

Aditya Birla, UltraTech Cement, ITC, UPL, etc.

Bisleri, Asian Paints, Nestle, Loreal, etc.

Therefore, SIBM Bengaluru has several advantages, which makes it a good choice for students having close to 90 percentile.

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Rishabh Pathak

08 Jun 21

By understanding the perspective of your question, there shall not be a huge change if you only get an MBA done. The thing that determines it is the choices you are going to make like the firm you choose to work in, your expected salary or location or role, the work environment, and various other choices.

In 10 years, if you continue working hard, then you will probably have made 2 or 5 years of promotion. You can also simultaneously expect a major salary hike.

However, considering several drawbacks such as home loans, personal expenses, family expenditure, annual vacations, and fee structure of institutions, you are expected to live a very grounded life.

  1. You should be sure enough about what you are passionate about during pursuing MBA.
  2. Join a job sector that can lead you to a good state.
  3. If necessary, you should also build an alternate income for other essential factors.
  4. You should also begin pro-bono consulting during the weekends.
  5. You can also consult a startup or can choose to become a mentor or adviser or helper too.

Thus, your life 10 years from now will not however result only if you particularly get an MBA from a B-school, but will take into account the choices you have made, and the hard work you were to undertake.

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Mohan Potdar

14 Mar 23

Among IMI (Delhi), SIIB (Pune), or MICA (Ahmedabad) for an MBA in Marketing, MICA should be your top choice. It's known for providing unparalleled education in Branding, Communication, and Marketing. Although the fee for all the colleges mentioned is on the higher side, the question of ROI does not arise when it comes to MICA's reputation and quality of education.

IMI New Delhi is a decent college, but it's not particularly known for anything specific. On the other hand, SIIB is part of a cluster of colleges and is sought after mainly for the Symbiosis brand. However, MICA has a unique identity and reputation for producing some of the finest marketing and communication specialists in the industry.

Choosing MICA as your B-school will provide you with exposure to a rich and diverse culture, along with an unparalleled learning experience in Marketing and Communication. The college has an exceptional faculty, top-notch infrastructure, and a wide range of industry tie-ups that provide students with ample opportunities to gain practical experience.

MICA's alumni network is also a significant advantage, with graduates holding leadership positions in top organizations globally. Overall, if you're looking to specialize in Marketing and Communication, MICA should be your top choice, given its unparalleled reputation and focus on the field.

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Mayank Sinha

01 Jul 22

You should choose PGPM Great Lakes. The course curriculum is good and it has gained momentum over the last few years. The institute offers good placements. Great Lakes Chennai average package during 2022 placements was INR 12.5 LPA. The average CTC increased 13% this year. 

If you are interested in International Business, SIIB is a good option as well. 

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