SIBM Pune Overview — Rankings, Accreditations & Quick Facts
Symbiosis flagship B-school — Batch 2024-26 final placements (CRP 2025): ₹28.18 L average, ₹74.84 L highest, ₹27 L median, 132 PPOs, 110+ recruiters.
SNAP-only entry.
Five specialisations: Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations & SCM, Data Analytics.
Intake 240 students.
Rankings & recognition
Symbiosis International
Flagship institute of SIU
Deemed-to-be University
AICTE
Approved
Quick facts
Accreditations
Symbiosis International (Deemed University), AICTE Approved, UGC-recognised
Campus
Lavale Hilltop Campus · Symbiosis University · Pune
Programs
MBA (Flagship · Full-time Residential) · MBA (I&E) — Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Website
iima.ac.in
What makes SIBM Pune distinctive
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Flagship Symbiosis institute
Established 1978 · oldest Symbiosis MBA · directed by Dr. Shrirang Altekar. 240 intake. SNAP-only entry · no CAT/XAT. AACSB + AMBA accredited.
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#1 placement among Symbiosis
CRP 2025: ₹28.18 L avg · ₹74.84 L highest · 132 PPOs · 110+ recruiters with 60 legacy + 52 new. Best placement outcomes in the entire Symbiosis ecosystem.
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5 deep specialisations
Marketing · Finance · HR · Operations & SCM · Data Analytics. 240 seats split across specialisations · students choose specialisation at admission.
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International student quota
15% over-and-above-intake for International Students managed by SCIE (Symbiosis Centre for International Education) · centralised across all SIU institutes.
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SNAP-only entry
Sole accepted test: SNAP 2025 (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test). CAT/XAT/GMAT not accepted. Streamlined pipeline · 3 SNAP windows (Dec 2025) · GE-PI ONLINE Feb 2026.
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MBA-I&E specialisation
Innovation & Entrepreneurship variant runs alongside flagship MBA. Same admissions cycle. For students targeting venture-building, family business, or innovation roles.
SIBM Pune Placements 2025 — Average Package, Sectors & Top Recruiters
Placement headline — Batch 2026 · verified data
₹28.18 LPA
Avg Package
₹27 LPA
Median Package
₹74.84 LPA
Highest (Domestic)
112
Companies
33%
Female %
5-year placement trend
2022 BATCH
₹23.06 LPA
avg
High: ₹45.5 L
2023 BATCH
₹26.77 LPA
avg
High: ₹35.05 L
2024 BATCH
₹28.16 LPA
avg
High: ₹49 L
2025 BATCH
₹28.83 LPA
avg
High: ₹53.58 L
2026 BATCH
₹28.18 LPA
avg
High: ₹74.84 L
Sector mix (derived from recruiters)
IT10% · 13
FMCG10% · 13
Investment Banking7% · 9
Consulting5% · 7
BFSI5% · 7
Automotive5% · 6
Conglomerate5% · 6
Insurance4% · 5
Tech4% · 5
Telecom4% · 5
Pharma4% · 5
Industrial3% · 4
HR Consulting2% · 2
International Banking2% · 2
Asset Management2% · 2
Retail2% · 2
Consumer Durables2% · 2
Strategy Consulting1% · 1
Tax / Consulting1% · 1
Analytics Consulting1% · 1
BFSI Analytics1% · 1
Ratings1% · 1
Financial Information1% · 1
E-commerce1% · 1
Industrial / Tech1% · 1
Semiconductor1% · 1
BPO1% · 1
Tech Hardware1% · 1
Software1% · 1
Dairy / FMCG1% · 1
Flavors / Fragrances1% · 1
FMCG / Tobacco1% · 1
FMCG / Beauty1% · 1
Paints1% · 1
FMCG / Pharma1% · 1
Agribusiness1% · 1
Automotive / Conglomerate1% · 1
Industrial / Lubricants1% · 1
Cement1% · 1
Building Materials1% · 1
Beverages1% · 1
Energy1% · 1
Energy / PSU1% · 1
Steel / PSU1% · 1
Textile1% · 1
Conglomerate / Engineering1% · 1
Shipping / Logistics1% · 1
Education1% · 1
HR Services1% · 1
EdTech1% · 1
Media1% · 1
Brochure does not publish numerical sector splits — distribution derived from 129 listed recruiters by sector type.
Top recruiters
129 firms
Accenture Services
Consulting
Avalon Consulting
Strategy Consulting
Axis Risk Consulting Services
Consulting
BMR Advisors
Tax / Consulting
Capgemini India
Consulting
Deloitte Consulting India
Consulting
Ernst & Young
Consulting
KPMG
Consulting
Mercer Consulting
HR Consulting
Mu Sigma Inc
Analytics Consulting
Aon Hewitt
HR Consulting
Goldman Sachs Services
Investment Banking
SIBM Pune Fees — Total Cost, Scholarships & Education Loans
SIBM Pune fee breakdown
Tuition fee
₹6.55 L
Library, computing, materials
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Total programme fee
₹13.1 L
Monthly living (on-campus)
₹18,000 – 22,000 (on-campus hostel + mess all-in for Y1 · ₹2.17 L / 12)
Education loan available
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Loan interest rate
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ROI check: At ₹28.18 LPA average, you recover the full ₹13.1 L fee in approximately 6 months of salary.
Scholarships available
Symbiosis Society Foundation Scholarship
Meritorious students based on academic excellence — awarded by the parent Symbiosis Society Foundation under SIU policy
Varies — refer siu.edu.in/admissions/scholarship for current scheme details
Education loans available from public + private banks.
SIBM Pune Admission 2026-27 — Eligibility, Cutoffs, Selection Process & Important Dates
SIBM Pune is the flagship MBA institute of Symbiosis International University, established 1978, currently directed by Dr. Shrirang Altekar. The 2-year residential MBA offers 5 specialisations (Marketing · Finance · HR · Operations & SCM · Data Analytics) with intake of 240 students. Admission is via SNAP 2025 ONLY (no CAT/XAT). Two-stage process: SNAP test → online GE-PI. Final placements for Batch 2024-26 (CRP 2025) delivered ₹28.18 L average CTC, ₹74.84 L highest, ₹27 L median, 132 PPOs and 110+ recruiters — including 60 legacy and 52 new recruiters this year. SIBM Pune also runs an MBA (I&E) Innovation & Entrepreneurship programme with the same admissions cycle.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship variant · same admissions cycle and dates
Programme calendar
Commences 3 June 2026 · two semesters per year
Eligibility
Academic
Graduate from any recognised University / Institution of National Importance · 50% min (45% for SC/ST)
Final-year applicants
Allowed · admission subject to attaining 50% (45% SC/ST) in qualifying exam
Entrance test
SNAP 2025 — sole entrance test. CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT etc. NOT accepted by SIBM Pune.
Admission calendar (verified)
SNAP registration window
1 August 2025 → 20 November 2025
SNAP test dates
6 Dec 2025 · 14 Dec 2025 · 20 Dec 2025 (3 windows)
SNAP result
9 January 2026
Last date apply to SIBM Pune
5 December 2025 (MBA + MBA I&E)
GEPI shortlist
19 January 2026 at 4:00 PM
GEPI Phase I (Online)
4 February - 8 February 2026
GEPI Phase II (Online)
11 February - 15 February 2026
First merit list
27 February 2026
Fee payment deadline
14 March 2026
Programme starts
3 June 2026
Selection process (online)
Step 1 — SNAP
Register at snaptest.org AND separately to SIBM Pune (additional ₹1,000 + GST). Three test windows. Appearing alone does NOT qualify for the next step.
Step 2 — Shortlisting
Based on SNAP scores · announced via web-link on SIBM Pune website · NO individual regret letters
Step 3 — GE-PI
Online Group Exercise + Personal Interview · Phase I 4-8 Feb 2026 · Phase II 11-15 Feb 2026
Step 4 — Final merit + Fees
Merit list 27 Feb 2026 · Fee payment by 14 Mar 2026 · Programme starts 3 Jun 2026
SIBM Pune does not publish an official SNAP cutoff. Based on prior cycles and applicant feedback, competitive shortlist scores typically fall around 92-96 percentile (General). Selection is composite-weighted across SNAP + GE + PI + academic profile.
Reservation policy
Within 240 intake
SC 15% · ST 7.5% · PwD 3%
Above intake (supernumerary)
Kashmiri Migrants 2 seats · International Students 15%
Fees Structure 2026-2028 (verified per brochure)
Academic Fees (per annum)
₹6,55,000 (paid as 1st installment + 2nd installment per year)
Year 1 Academic Total
₹13,10,000 over 2 years
Institute Deposit (Refundable)
₹20,000 (one-time, at admission)
Hostel Deposit (Refundable)
₹20,000 (one-time, at admission)
Hostel Fees Year 1 (Three Sharing, per annum)
₹1,57,300
Mess Fees Year 1 (per annum)
₹59,800
Year 2 Hostel + Mess
To be communicated before commencement of Year 2. Hostel fees can increase up to 15% per year. Govt taxes additional.
Year 1 1st Installment
₹9,12,100 (paid at admission)
Year 2 1st Installment
₹7,14,800 (paid by 25 June 2027)
Banks for education loans
Partner banks
Axis Bank · Bank of Baroda · Canara Bank · Corporation Bank · Indian Bank · SBI · Bank of India · IDBI Bank · ICICI Bank — links on the SIBM Pune website
Scholarships
Symbiosis Society Foundation
Various scholarships for academically meritorious students under SIU policy. Detailed scheme list at siu.edu.in/admissions/scholarship. Specific scholarship amounts and criteria not detailed in the SIBM Pune brochure — contact admissionsteam@sibmpune.edu.in.
Detailed selection process — what to expect at each stage
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Step 1 — SNAP Test Registration
Every applicant for SIBM Pune MUST appear for the Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test — a common written test for all Symbiosis postgraduate institutes. Register at snaptest.org. Simultaneously register online to SIBM Pune by paying additional ₹1,000 + GST. Preserve the SNAP Admit Card for the next stage. Appearing in SNAP does NOT automatically qualify for the next step.
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Step 2 — Shortlisting on SNAP scores
Shortlisted candidates announced via a web-link on SIBM Pune's website per the published schedule. Individual regret letters will NOT be sent to candidates not called for GE-PI.
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Step 3 — GE-PI Process (ONLINE)
Group Exercise (GE) + Personal Interview (PI) — entire selection process held ONLINE. Phase I: 4-8 February 2026. Phase II: 11-15 February 2026. Authorised SNAP Admit Card must be produced.
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Step 4 — Merit List + Fee Payment
First merit list and first waitlist published on SIBM Pune website on 27 February 2026. Fees for first merit list to be paid by 14 March 2026. Programme commences 3 June 2026.
Important dates — 2026-27 admission cycle
snap registration opens
1 August 2025
snap registration closes
20 November 2025
snap admit card live
28 November 2025 / 8 December 2025 / 15 December 2025
snap test dates
6 December 2025 · 14 December 2025 · 20 December 2025
snap result
9 January 2026
last date apply sibm pune
5 December 2025 (MBA + MBA I&E)
gepi shortlist
19 January 2026 (4:00 PM)
gepi phase 1
4 February - 8 February 2026 (Online)
gepi phase 2
11 February - 15 February 2026 (Online)
first merit list
27 February 2026
first fee payment deadline
14 March 2026
programme commencement
3 June 2026
Batch profile
24.55 years
Avg age
Reservations & diversity: SC 15% · ST 7.5% · PwD 3% (within 240 intake) · Kashmiri Migrants 2 seats above intake · International Students 15% above intake.
SIBM Pune Financial Aid 2026 — Loans, EMI Options & Scholarships
SIBM Pune scholarships — published categories
Symbiosis Society Foundation Scholarship
Meritorious students based on academic excellence — awarded by the parent Symbiosis Society Foundation under SIU policy
Varies — refer siu.edu.in/admissions/scholarship for current scheme details
5 specialisations: Marketing · Human Resource · Finance · Operations & Supply Chain Management · Data Analytics. Avg CTC ₹28.18 L (2024-26).
MBA (I&E) — Innovation & Entrepreneurship
2 years
June
SNAP 2025
Innovation & Entrepreneurship variant of the flagship MBA. Same admissions cycle and dates. Specific intake and fee differences not detailed in the available SIBM Pune brochure.
SIBM Pune Campus — Infrastructure, Hostels & Student Life
Campus facts
Area
Dormitories
null dorms · On-campus 3-sharing hostel for MBA students (₹1.57 L/year + ₹59.8K mess) students
Architecture
Heritage
SIBM Pune is the flagship institute of Symbiosis International University (Deemed-to-be University). Established 1978 by Dr. S. B. Mujumdar under the Symbiosis Society umbrella. SIU has 85 countries represented in its student community across all institutes — SIBM Pune contributes a significant chunk of the postgraduate management cohort.
Student clubs
null+ active clubs
Life highlights
Lavale Hilltop Campus — Mulshi, Pune (Symbiosis University Campus) — a fully residential setting
Flagship institute of Symbiosis International University (Deemed-to-be University)
Established 1978 by Dr. S. B. Mujumdar · 47+ years of legacy as of 2025
Director: Dr. Shrirang Altekar
On-campus 3-sharing hostel + dedicated mess (COSMOS-style separate provider)
SIU's Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE) handles International Student admissions centrally — 85 countries represented across SIU
Active corporate-competition track record — 7 National Winners across 2024-25 (ACT Fibernet, Airtel iCreate, GE Healthcare, Godrej L.O.U.D., Greaves Cotton, Kenvue, V-Guard)
Banks for education loans: Axis · Bank of Baroda · Canara · Corporation · Indian Bank · SBI · Bank of India · IDBI · ICICI
Is SIBM Pune Worth It? — Honest Pros, Cons & Who Should Apply
SIBM Pune is genuinely best for
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SNAP-only candidates — SIBM Pune is the highest-outcome SNAP-only B-school in India. Avg CTC ₹28.18 L for Batch 2024-26 with highest ₹74.84 L is competitive with mid-tier IIMs
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Marketing-leaning careers — Marketing specialisation averaged ₹29.48 L (highest avg among the 5 SIBM Pune specialisations 2024-26)
Pune-based candidates — residential Lavale campus, no need to relocate within Maharashtra
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Multi-batch corporate competition seekers — 7 national wins in 2024-25 across ACT Fibernet, Airtel, GE Healthcare, Godrej L.O.U.D., Greaves Cotton, Kenvue, V-Guard
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Female candidates — 33% female representation, with female avg CTC ₹26.65 L and male ₹31.27 L (some gender CTC gap but solid headline)
Watch out for
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SNAP-only entry — candidates without a SNAP score cannot apply. ₹1,000 + GST extra SIBM Pune registration on top of SNAP fee
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Engineering & Science domination (52%) in the 2024-26 batch — non-engineering candidates may find the discipline mix tilted
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Headline avg ₹28.18 L is below top IIMs and ABC-IIMs (~₹33-35 L) but above most Tier-2 non-IIM private B-schools
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Year-2 hostel + mess fees not pre-disclosed — can increase up to 15% (hostel) + 10% (mess) annually. Plan for ₹4-5 L over 2 years on housing alone
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No CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT acceptance — single-test funnel reduces optionality if SNAP doesn't go well
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GE-PI is entirely ONLINE — no in-person impression-making advantage
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Specialisation-wise outcomes vary: Finance (₹25.73 L) and HR (₹26.09 L) trail Marketing (₹29.48 L) and Operations (₹27.41 L)
Apply if
You have or expect a strong SNAP score (≈92-96 %ile competitive), want a Pune-residential MBA with 5 solid specialisations, and value the Symbiosis brand-plus-placement network with ₹28+ L average outcome.
Consider alternatives if
You can target IIM A/B/C or MDI/XLRI with CAT/XAT — brand pull and average CTC are higher there. Also skip if you want a non-residential or non-Maharashtra MBA, or if SNAP-only entry feels limiting.