SIIB Pune Admission 2025: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

Pallavi Pradeep Purbey

Updated on - Sep 26, 2024

SIIB Pune admission 2025 will commence for PG courses after the SNAP 2024 examination. The registration for the 2025 admissions are open and the last date to apply is December 07, 2024. The registration for SNAP 2024 is ongoing and the last date to apply is November 22, 2024. The SNAP 2024 examination will be conducted on December 08, 15 and 24, 2024.

Symbiosis Institute of International Business Pune offers admission to various postgraduate courses like MBA,  MBA-International Business (IB), MBA-Agri-Business (AB) and MBA- Energy and Environment (EE) courses. The total seat intake is 210. SIIB Pune fees range between INR 16,76,000 and 22,80,000 for MBA. Aspiring candidates can visit the official website to complete the Symbiosis Pune application form for various courses. The SIIB Pune eligibility criteria for the MBA / MBA (IB) / MBA (AB) /MBA (E & E) courses are based on a valid SNAP score, counselling, GE and personal interview. 

SIIB Pune course admission is based on the candidate's academic scores and entrance exam rank. Given below are more information on the SIIB Pune admission 2025, including the eligibility criteria, selection process, fee details, and admission dates.

Table of Contents

• SIIB Pune Admission: Important Dates
• SIIB Pune Application Process
• SIIB Pune MBA Admission 2025
• SIIB Pune Helpline

SIIB Pune Admission: Important Dates

The table below provides all the important upcoming events for the SIIB Pune course admissions. However, students can also check the institute's official portal for more details on the SIIB Pune admission process.

SIIB Pune Application Process 2025

SIIB Pune offers admission to MBA courses in different specialisations. The SIIB Pune selection process for MBA courses is based on valid SNAP scores. Based on SNAP scores, candidates are shortlisted for the GE-PIWAT process, which includes Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT).

To fill out the SIIB Pune application form and check the SIIB Pune admission status, candidates must visit the official website. Once selected, candidates must pay the required course fee as per the SIIB Pune fee structure.

Steps to Apply for SIIB Pune Admission 

Before applying, candidates must hold a relevant score in SNAP. Below is a quick roadmap to complete the SIIB Pune application form:

• Step 1: Visit the SIIB Pune official website.
• Step 2: Go to the "Admissions" option on the homepage.
• Step 3: Check the detailed Symbiosis Institute of International Business admission process for your chosen course.
• Step 4: Locate the application form for your desired course.
• Step 5: Register and complete the SIIB Pune application process.
• Step 6: Pay the Symbiosis Institute of International Business application fee.
• Step 7: Preserve a printout of the application form and fee receipt.

SIIB Pune Selection Process 2025

The SIIB Pune admission process can be divided into two major steps which are further explained below.

Step 1: SNAP Test

• The first step involves registering for the SNAP test by paying the application fee of INR 1950 for the exam.
• An additional INR 1000 must be paid for the SIIB Pune application form.
• Keep the SNAP Test admit card safe for the 2nd selection phase at SIIB Pune.
• Apart from achieving a competitive score in the SNAP exam, candidates are required to fulfil the SIIB Pune selection criteria of the second phase.

Step 2: Selection Process at SIIB Pune

• Shortlisted candidates based on SNAP scores will be invited for SIIB Pune admission 2025 process. SNAP Cutoff for 2024 is expected to be more than 93 percentile. The SNAP Cutoff scores including the previous year's scores are given below

• Candidates can check SIIB Pune's official website to know their selection status.
• The selection process involves Group Exercise, Personal Interview & Written Ability Test, which is referred to as GE-PIWAT. The weightage for the final selection is tabulated below:

• The Group Evaluation and Personal Interview (GEPI) will take place in Pune.

The table below provides the seats reserved for various categories at SIIB Pune.

Documents Required for Application Process 2025

Below are the documents that students must submit to complete the Symbiosis Institute of International Business admission process:

• Class 10 and 12 certificates (original and copies)
• Bachelor's degree transcripts (original and copies)
• Entrance exam scorecard (if applicable)
• Photo ID proof
• Proof of address
• Work experience certificate
• Recommendation letter (if any)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Caste certificate (For reserved categories)
• Disability certificate (If applicable)

SIIB Pune MBA Admission 2025

Symbiosis Institute of International Business Pune offers a two-year full-time MBA program in three specializations that include MBA-International Business (IB), MBA-Agri-Business (AB) and MBA- Energy and Environment (EE) courses. The total fees for the MBA program is INR 8.10 Lakhs and the seat intake is 210. The MBA (IB) admission capacity is 120, whilst the MBA (AB) and MBA (E&E) intake capacities are 60 and 30, respectively. SIIB Pune eligibility criteria is a bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate from a recognized university/institute and a valid score in the SNAP examination.

MBA-International Business (IB)- program prepares students for leadership roles in the ever-changing world of global business. Some of the key courses include Export-Import Management, Trade Finance and FOREX Management, Corporate Governance and Ethics, Business Statistics and International Marketing. 

MBA-Agri-Business(AB) possesses a high level of decision-making ability and can boldly enter the challenging and dynamic world of agricultural business management. 

MBA- Energy and Environment (EE) program has been successfully integrated into a variety of industry professions, including ESG and sustainability managers in industry, renewable energy managers, power sector consultants, carbon finance specialists, environmental risk management specialists, energy management specialists, and green building consultants, among others.

For SIIB Pune MBA admission 2025, candidates must have a bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university. The SIIB Pune admission process for MBA is carried out in two stages. In the first stage, candidates are shortlisted based on their SNAP score. In the second stage of the SIIB Pune admission criteria, candidates appear for the GE-PIWAT process, which includes Group Exercise (GE), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT).

The table below provides more information on the Symbiosis Institute of International Business admission, including the SIIB Pune eligibility criteria, selection process, and fee details.

SIIB Pune MBA Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility requirements differ for Indian and NRI students. The selection criteria for Indian students are provided below:

• Candidate should be a graduate from any recognised University / Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for SC / ST) at graduation level.
• Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.

The eligibility criteria for NRI students is given below:

• At the undergraduate level, a student can apply as a Non Resident Indian (NRI) if he or she has taken the 10th or 10+2 (equivalent to the Indian 10th and 12th) examinations outside of India.
• At the postgraduate level, a student is entitled to apply as a non-resident Indian (NRI) if he or she has taken either the 10+2 examination (equivalent to the Indian 12th) or graduated outside of India. One of the two qualifying examinations must take place outside of India.

Note: It is necessary for students who are NRIs who have completed their 12th grade in India to take the SET test.

SIIB Pune Reservation Policy

Government regulations state that all MBA specializations at SIIB Pune have a set number of seats set out for various categories. The institute's reservation requirements are shown in the following table:

Note: Children and Wards of Defense Personnel are also allotted 5% of the seats in the MBA International Business program.

SIIB Pune Admission Entrance Exam

To be eligible for SIIB Pune admission, candidates must possess a valid SNAP scorecard. Below are the accepted SIIB Pune entrance exams for the courses offered at the institute.

SIIB Pune Admission Helpline

Below are the Symbiosis Institute of International Business admission helplines. Candidates can reach out to the institute for any admission-related queries.