CAT 2026 admission is ongoing. With the exam scheduled on November 29, 2026, knowing the details about your targeted college will help prepare for the exam strategically. Candidates aiming for the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune will have to appear for the SNAP 2026 (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) exam to enroll for the MBA program. The management institute is ranked 24 among the top universities offering management programs.
This year the minimum SNAP percentile required to take admission to management courses is close to 98.0 - 98.5+ for general category. To analyse the admission options at the institute and weigh your options, we have provided details like courses offered, fees, placement record, and minimum score.
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SIBM Admission 2026: Key Highlights
Check the important exam details provided in the table below. The SNAP 2026 is scheduled to be conducted in December 2026 and will be conducted three times. Candidates can appear for the exam thrice, and only the best score will be counted for admission to the MBA program.
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Particulars
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Details
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Entrance Exam Name
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The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2026
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Conducting Body
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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune
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Registration Deadline
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November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
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SNAP 2026 Exam
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SNAP Test 01- December 13, 2026 (Sunday)
SNAP Test 02- December 19, 2026 (Saturday)
SNAP Test 03- December 26, 2026 (Saturday)
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Official Website
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www.snaptest.org/
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Application Fee
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Registration Fee: ₹2,550 per attempt (plus applicable taxes).
1. Test: ₹2,550
2. Tests: ₹5,000
3. Tests: ₹7,500
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Number of Attempts
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Three
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Purpose of the Exam
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For admission to 29 MBA programs offered at SIBM
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Result Date
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January 12, 2027 (Tuesday)
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SIBM Pune Courses 2026
Here are the main courses offered by the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune:
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Master of Business Administration (MBA): This is two year full time program offered at the institute. Major specializations in MBA program include Marketing, Human Resource Management, Finance, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Data Analytics.
MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship): A two-year specialization program offers a deep dive into niches like startup ecosystems, product innovation, and entrepreneurial ventures.
MBA (Executive): The program is specifically for professionals who gained years of experience and want to elevate in their career. It is a part-time program, and can be finished within two years.
SIBM Pune Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria
To take admission to MBA program at SIBM Pune, candidates must meet the requirement provided below.
Eligibility Criteria & Admission Details
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Candidates must have appeared and qualified for the SNAP Exam 2026.
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Candidates who have qualified for the SNAP 2026 cutoff (ranging between 97–99 percentile), have to appear for Group Exercise (GE), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI) to further complete the admission process.
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Content
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Description
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General Category
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Must have acquired a minimum of 50% marks in undergraduate degree from a recognized institution.
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Reserved Category
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Should have at least 45% marks for admission to MBA program.
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Final year students pursuing undergraduate programs can also appear for the MBA admission. But the degree should be completed during the admission.
Fees & SNAP Minimum Cutoff 2026
Candidates can find minimum score and estimated fees to pursue two year MBA program at Symbiosis, Pune.
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The fee to pursue MBA program at SIBM Pune is close to 26.2 - 29.4 Lakhs ( two year program) for all categories. National Aptitude Test.
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Last year SNAP minimum score for general category was 98.5. This year the percentile is 98.0 - 98.5+ for admission to the two-year management program. While for OBC, SC, and ST the admission will range between 91 to 50 percentile.
Check the detailed previous year and present minimu score shared in the table below.
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College
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Category
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SNAP 2025
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SNAP 2026
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Total Fees (approx. )
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SIBM Pune
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General (Open)
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98.5
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98.0 - 98.5+
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26.2 - 29.4 L
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SIBM Pune
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OBC
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91 - 94
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91 - 94
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26.2 - 29.4 L
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SIBM Pune
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SC
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85 - 87
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70 - 73
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26.2 - 29.4 L
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SIBM Pune
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ST
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80 - 83
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45 - 50
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26.2 - 29.4 L
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SIBM Pune Placement 2026
As per Symbiosis International University, placement report for the academic year 2025-26, the highest CTC offered was INR 74.84 LPA. Check the complete details below.
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A total of 110 recruiters participated for 2025-26 cycle recruitment. The sectors included Automotive, BFSI, Consulting, FMCG/FMCD, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, IT/ITES, and Manufacturing.
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Most demanding job roles offered in Consulting & Strategy, Finance, General Management, Human Resources, Operations & Supply Chain, and Sales & Marketing.
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Highest CTC- INR 74.84 LPA,
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Average CTC- INR 28.18 LPA
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Median CTC- INR 27.00 LPA
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