SIIB offers a flagship 2-year residential MBA program in International Business. In addition, it also provides two specialized programs: MBA (AB) in Agri-Business and MBA (E&E) in Energy & Environment. The admission process for the MBA program at SIIB for the 2023-2025 batch has commenced. The selection is based on the SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) followed by the GE-PI-WAT (Group Exercise, Personal Interview, and Written Ability Test) shortlisting process conducted by SIU
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
MBA International Business: | Graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade from any recognized university/institute. Final-year graduation students are also eligible to apply. |
MBA Agri-Business: | Graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate from any recognized university/institute. Final-year graduation students are also eligible to apply. |
MBA Energy & Environment: | Graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Environmental Science. Final-year graduation students are also eligible to apply |
The admission process for Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) typically involves the following steps:
1) SNAP Registration:
Candidates need to register and appear for the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). SNAP is a national-level entrance test conducted annually.
2) Application Process to SIIB:
After appearing for SNAP, candidates need to apply separately to SIIB by filling out the application form available on the official SIIB website. The application form requires candidates to provide personal details, and academic information, and upload necessary documents.
3) Shortlisting:
SIIB shortlists candidates for the further selection process based on their SNAP scores. Shortlisted candidates are informed through email or the official SIIB website.
4) GE-PI-WAT:
Shortlisted candidates are required to participate in the Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT) conducted by SIIB. These assessments evaluate the candidate's communication skills, analytical abilities, and overall suitability for the program.
5) Final Selection:
Candidates are selected for admission based on their performance in the GE-PI-WAT round, SNAP scores, academic record, work experience (if applicable), and other relevant factors. The final selection is announced on the official website or through individual communication.
6) Fee Payment:
Selected candidates need to pay the admission fee within the specified time to confirm their admission to SIIB.
The entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) for admission to its MBA programs is the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP). SNAP is a national-level entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to various management programs offered by its affiliated institutes, including SIIB.
SNAP is a computer-based test that assesses candidates' aptitude in areas such as General English, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness. The exam aims to evaluate candidates' problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
The expected SNAP cutoff for admission to SIIB Pune is the 93+ percentile. Here are the SNAP cutoff percentiles for SIIB Pune from the past two years:
SIIB Pune: MBA IB, MBA (Agri-Business) & MBA (E & E)
SNAP Cutoff 2022: 93 percentile
SNAP Cutoff 2021: 93 percentile
Please note that the cutoff percentile may vary each year based on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the overall performance of the candidates.