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SIBM Pune Admission 2026

Eligibility, selection weights, important dates and batch profile

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.

Programmes & specialisations (2026-28)

MBA (Full-time, residential): 2-year programme · 4 semesters · 240 intake · Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations & SCM, Data Analytics specialisations
MBA (I&E): 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
Approximate SNAP cutoffs (not officially published): 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.

Batch profile — MBA 2024-26 (CRP 2025)

Average age: 24.55 years
Average work experience: 16.45 months
Female students: 33%
Academic background: Engineering & Science 52% · Management & Commerce 30% · Arts 9% · Others 9%
Professional experience mix: Freshers 41% · 1-12 mo 20% · 13-24 mo 19% · 25-36 mo 15% · 36+ mo 5%
Pre-MBA sectors: IT/ITES 24% · Automotive & Engineering 12% · BFSI 10% · Professional Services 10% · Healthcare 3% · Others 41%

Contact

Admissions phone: 020-28116008 / 020-28116076 / 020-28116077
Admissions email: admissionsteam@sibmpune.edu.in
Address: Lavale Hilltop, Mulshi, Pune 412115, Maharashtra (Symbiosis University Campus)
SNAP portal: snaptest.org
International admissions: SCIE · intadmissions@symbiosis.ac.in · +91 20 25671905 · Senapati Bapat Road, Pune 411 004

Detailed selection process — what to expect at each stage

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.

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.

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions