Can I get SIMS Pune, MBA with 88% in SNAP?

The expected cutoff for SIMS Pune is usually around the 90th to 95th percentile for General category students. This means that candidates scoring equal to or above the SNAP cutoff percentile will be eligible to participate in an in-person assessment. It's recommended to check the official SIBM Bengaluru website for the most accurate and up-to-date information. If your SNAP score is 88%, it might be challenging to get into SIMS Pune considering the past cutoff trends. SNAP cut offs 2024 for SIBM Pune admission is expected to be around 97-98.5 percentile.

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SIMS Pune MBA/PGDM Courses & Fees 2025: Fees, Eligibility, Seats, Placements, Scholarship

Q: Does SIMS Pune offer MBA for working professionals?

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies offers a part-time MBA (Executive) programme designed specifically for Working Executives/ Professionals. The duration of the programme is two years and six months (30 months divided into five semesters) that involves 24 months of classroom learning followed by project work. Lectures are offered in both offline (physical) and online modes in two separate weekday and weekend batches as per the convenience of students. The institute offers MBA (Executive) in five specialisations of Management out of which the students have to select any one specialisation in the fourth semester.

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The SNAP 2025 entrance exam result for MBA course is out on the official website. Further admission process (GE-PI) dates will be released institute-wise.

SIMS Pune MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies MBA course is offered as a full-time residential programme lasting for two years. The PG-level course is divided into four semesters and is available in major mode specialisations including Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management & Operations, and SCM Marketing. The medium of instruction used for this programme is the English language.

Admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) is entrance-based. SIMS Pune conducts an in-house entrance exam SNAP for admission to the MBA. The students are shortlisted based on their SNAP score, Group Exercise, Personal Interaction and, Writing Ability Test (GEPI-WAT). Therefore, candidates must participate in all selection processes to secure admission to the MBA course. The SIMS Pune MBA admission results are announced via a web link on the website as per the scheduled dates. Before applying, candidates must make sure to qualify for the MBA eligibility criteria:

Course	Eigibility Criteria
MBA	Cleared any undergraduate course from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50%.

Candidates can download the SIMS Pune MBA programme structure brochure for more detailed information.

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Q: What is the average package of SIMS Pune MBA?

The SIMS Pune average package offered to the top 50 students stood at INR 15 LPA. The participating recruiters offered 60 PPOs to the MBA/PGDM batch 2023. The top recruiters of SIMS Pune in 2023 included Accenture, Dell, Cognizant, Amazon, Dell, HCL, ICICI Bank, Infosys, etc..

Q: What is the placement scenario at SIMS Pune?

SIMS Pune has a good record of placements for its MBA course5. In 2025, the the highest package offered stood at INR 21 LPA. The key highlights of SIMS Pune placements for the MBA Class of 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 24 LPA	INR 23 LPA
PPOs secured	78	40+
Top 10% average package	INR 21 LPA	INR 17.5 LPA
Top 25% average package	INR 18 LPA	INR 15.5 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 15 LPA	INR 13.5 LPA

Q: Is SIMS Pune good for placements?

Yes, SIMS Pune offers decent placements annually to its MBA students. As per the latest report, the the highest package offered stood at INR 21 LPA. The average packages offered to the top 10% and top 25% students in 2025 stood at INR 17.5 LPA and INR 15.5 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of SIMS placements for the MBA Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 24 LPA	INR 23 LPA
PPOs secured	78	40+
Top 10% average package	INR 21 LPA	INR 17.5 LPA
Top 25% average package	INR 18 LPA	INR 15.5 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 15 LPA	INR 13.5 LPA

Q: What is the average placement in SIMS Pune?

The overall SIMS Pune average package offered in 2023 placements is yet to be released on the official website. Meanwhile, check out the top 50 and top 100 average packages offered during SIMS Pune placements 2023 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Top 50 average package	INR 15 LPA
Top 100 average package	INR 14 LPA
More than INR 10 LPA package	82%

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Q: How can I Apply for MBA at SIMS Pune?

Candidates seeking admission to MBA at SIMS Pune need to apply for the SNAP exam. MBA applicants must fill out the application form for SNAP through the official websites of Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP). The Application fee for this years has been increased to INR 2,250. For detailed step by step process for SNAP registration refer to the SNAP Shiksha page.

Q: How can students check the SIMS Pune cutoff?

For checking SIMS pune cutoff, students can visit the official website of Symbiosis institute of Management pune is based on SNAP test, which varies annually depending on the performance of students. For the 2023 admissions, the expected SIMS pune SNAP cutoff for general category students is 75 to 80 percentile. To be eligible for SIMS Pune, students have to register for the SNAP exam and then for SIMS on its official website. One has to get a minimum of 50 percentile in SNAP to be eligible for SIMS Pune. There is weightage given to UG marks and 10th, 12th score as well.

Q: Which specialisations is offered under Exe MBA at SIMS Pune?

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies offers a two year Executive MBA programme for the working professionals. The institute offers its excutive MBA course in five specialisations. Students can check out the offerd specialisations listed below:

Marketing
IT & Analytics
Human Resource Management
Supply Chain Management (SCM) & Operations
Finance

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SIMS Pune MBA Fees 2025

The SIMS Pune MBA fees in 2025 stands at INR 22 lakh.This is the sum of multiple components, such as tuition fee, hostel fee and several one-time payments. Some of these fee components are charged only once for the candidates while others are recurring charges either becoming payable on an annual or per semester basis.

A portion of this fees should be paid towards the admission fees for the SIMS Pune MBA course. Candidates who are interested in the MBA course of SIMS Pune can check SIMS Pune course fees bifurcation in the table below:

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 18.73 L
Hostel	₹ 4.21 L
One-time Payment	₹ 20 K
Total fee	₹ 23.14 L

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Q: What is the admission fees for SIMS Pune MBA course?

The admission fee for SIMS Pune MBA course is currently unknown. The total tuition fee for SIMS Pune MBA course is INR 18.73 lakh. Generally, the admission feesfor the MBA course is a portion of the total tuition fee. Candidates will be informed of the admission fee payable by them if they manage to clear the SNAP exam with an appropriate rank.

Q: Is Symbiosis Institute of Business Management good for MBA?

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management provides the flagship course in 4 distinct specializations. The course is approved by the AICTE and the institute has also been accredited by the NBA and the NAAC with Grade-A+. SIBM Hyderabad provides the course in specializations of Human Resource, Finance, Operations Management, and Marketing.

Q: Is it worth doing MBA from SIMS Pune?

SIMS Pune is a private college, affiliated with Symbiosis International Deemed University. The institute successfully concluded 2023 placements with 100% of the batch placed. More than 60 companies participated in SIMS Pune placements 2023, including over 25 first-time recruiters. The institute concluded its MBA/PGDM placements for the Class of 2023 with 100% placement rate. As per the latest report, the the highest package offered at SIMS Pune during the 2023 placement drive stood at INR 21.5 LPA. Further, the SIMS Pune average package offered to the top 50 students stood at INR 15 LPA. The participating recruiters offered 60 PPOs to the MBA/PGDM batch 2023. The top recruiters of SIMS Pune in 2023 included Accenture, Dell, Cognizant, Amazon, Dell, HCL, ICICI Bank, Infosys, etc.

Hence, it is worth doing MBA from SIMS Pune. So start preparing for the SNAP entrance tests. Study the SNAP Books carefully and solve as many question papers as possible.

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SIMS Pune MBA Admission Dates 2025

For SIMS Pune admission usually begins in August with the release of the SNAP application form. Admissions to the MBA course at SIMS Pune is subject to a valid score in the SNAP exam. Find below the SIMS Pune MBA Admission Dates which are inclusive of SNAP exam dates:

Dates	Upcoming Events
7 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26	MAH MBA CET 2026 exam
9 May '26	MAH MBA CET 2026 exam 2

Dates	Past Events
10 Jan '26 - 25 Jan '26	MAH MBA CET 2026 registration
9 Jan '26	SNAP 2025 result announcement

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: Can I join Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies MBA without entrance exam?

No, you can't join Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune, without an entrance exam. The institute admits students based on scores secured in the SNAP conducted by Symbiosis International University. Hence, prospective students must appear for the exam followed by subsequent selection rounds, such as GE-PI to get a seat at the institute. Students can visit the official website of SIMS Pune to know further.

Q: What is the fee of MBA Executive in SIMS Pune?

The fee for MBA Executive in SIMS Pune is around INR 5.5 lakh. Other than the tuition fee, students have to pay other one-time charges and those who opt for extra facilities like hostel, are required to pay an extra amount fot it. However, this fee and fee-breakup available is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. In order to check out the latest and exact fee break-up students are advised to visit the official website or reach out to the admission office for details.

Q: How much does MBA at SIMS Pune cost?

The cost for MBA at Symbiosis institute of Management pune based on the category of students. For the academic year 2023 to 25, the fee structure for Indian students is in first and second year Rs 2,85,500.00, institute deposits rs 20,000 (refundable), hostel fee is Rs 39,750.00 per year.

Mess fees Rs 43,000.00.

SIMS Pune MBA Admission 2025: How to Apply?

SIMS Pune MBA course admission is subject to a valid score on the Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test followed by the selection process. Candidates must complete the admission procedure to secure admission to the MBA course successfully. Candidates can complete the SIMS Pune MBA application process in online mode. The SIMS Pune admission process is as follows:

Step 1: SNAP Test

SNAP registration cum application process 2025 is online and candidates have to fill the form at the SNAP website. Simultaneously, register online to SIMS Pune by paying an additional INR 1000. Candidates can select the number of attempts in the application form and make fee payments accordingly.

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies need to submit a duly filled application form along with required documents. The step-wise SIMS Pune application process for MBA is given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of SIMS Pune

Step 2: Click on the 'Admission Open' tab on the Homepage

Step 3: In the next window that opens, enter all the relevant details & click on the 'Register' button

Step 4: Register for SNAP by filling in the mandatory details and entering the OTP sent to your registered email ID and mobile number

Step 5: Pay an application fee of INR 1,750

Step 6: Enter the OTP and click on the 'Submit' button

Step 7: Log in using the SIUPGP22 ID and password sent on your registered e-mail

Step 8: Enter all the required details in the relevant fields

Step 9: Pay the SIMS Pune application fee of INR 1,000 online (debit/ credit cards/ net banking) or *offline via Demand Draft (DD)

Step 10: Submit the application form

Step 2: SIMS Pube Selection Process

SIMS will shortlist the candidates based on their SNAP score. The results are announced via a web link on SIMS Pune's website as per the scheduled dates. Shortlisted candidates must fill out the online SIMS application form and participate in the SIMS selection process, which includes Group Exercise & Personal Interview (GE-PI). The SIMS selection process selection process will be held online.

Step 3: Merit List

The institution will finally release a merit list with names of candidates who have qualified for the selection process of SIMS Pune. Final Merit List (category-wise) is based on marks obtained out of 100 (SNAP - 50 marks, GE-PI - 50 marks).

Step 4: Seat Finalisation

Call letters for provisional admissions are sent as per the merit list and the remaining candidates are given a waitlist number. They must pay the SIMS Pune admission fees to confirm their seats in the institution. The total tuition fee at SIMS Pun for MBA course is 18.73 lakh. Candidates will need to pay a portion of this fee as their admission fees.

NOTE: The given fee information is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is there any way of applying offline for the SIMS Pune application form?

Admission to Symbiosis institute of Management studies, pune are conducted through online process

Yes, you can apply offline for the SIMS Pune application form. The step-wise application process for MBA is given below

Visit the official website of SIMS Pune.
Click on the 'Admission Open' tab on the Homepage.
Register on the website and fill in the application form.
Upload the required documents.
Pay an application fee of INR 1,000 online (debit/ credit cards/ net banking) or offline via Demand Draft (DD).
Submit the application form.0

For offline payment of the application fee, send the Demand Draft (DD).

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Q: Does Symbiosis accept 12th marks?

As per the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS Pune) admission guidelines, the eligibility criteria for the MBA and MBA Executive programme includes bachelor's degree with 50 % aggregate. Therefore, candidates planning to get admission after passing class 12th should recheck the eligibility criteria of the MBA/ MBA Exe. I suggest that they go for the bachelor's degree programme in any stream and try secure a valid score and than apply for the SIMS management programme.

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Q: How can I get admitted to the SIMS Pune Executive MBA course?

To get admission at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies for the Executive MBA course, you must first register on the official website of SIMS Pune. However, before applying candidates must make sure to have a valid qualification of a bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate. Once the candidate's application form is shortlisted they are called in for the selection process that mainly includes Group Exercises & Personal Interview (GE-PI). The SIMS selection process selection process will be held online. The institution will finally release a merit list with the names of candidates who have qualified for the SIMS Pune selection process. Candidates will receive an offer letter from the Institution, They must pay the tuition fee and confirm their seats there.

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Q: Can I get admission in SIMS Pune without entrance exam?

SIMS Pune admission to its MAB programme is entirely based on Symbiosis National Aptitude Test or SNAP Test. However, for its MAB Executive programme admission is based on the eligibility criteria and institution's GD/PI rounds. So candidates willing to get admission in the MBA programme must register for the SNAP exam followed by the entire SIMS's admission process. Whereas, for admission to the MBA Executive programme candidates must directly apply via the SIMS Pune's official website. SIMS Pune MBA Executive admission 2024 is open candidates must register themseleves by visitig the SIMS official website.

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SIMS Pune MBA Seats 2025

SIMS Pune MBA seats are offered in a limited number. The seats are offered vis SNAP score and cutoff marks. The institute follows the reservation policy as per the MoU with the Ministry of Defence / as per the University norms. The SIMS Pune MBA seat reservation has been provided in detail in the table below:

Seat Reservation	Category
80% seats	Defence Open
10% seats	Defence Special
10% seats	Open/ Industry Sponsored

Additionally, candidates can find all the MBA seats available at SIMS Pune for allotment in 2025 in the table below:

330

Total Seats Available

Courses	Seats
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	330

Commonly asked questions
On Seats

Q: Are there any seat reservation policy for MBA course at SIMS Pune?

Yes, there are certain seats reservation policies for different reserved categories students who has got admitted to the school's any programme. Below-mentioned is the reservation policy for SIMS Pune MBA:

Seat Reservation	Category
80% seats	Defence Open
10% seats	Defence Special
10% seats	Open/ Industry Sponsored

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q: What is the seat intake for MBA at SIMS Pune?

The seat intake for MBA at SIMS Pune is 300. Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies offers a full-time residential Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme of two-year duration. This programme is divided into four semesters. The medium of instruction used for this programme is the English language. The university offers the MBA programme in four specialisations of Business Management

Q: What is the selection procedure for MBA admissions at SIMS Pune?

The candidates will be selected based on SNAP scores and the performance in Group Experience, Personal Interview, and Written Ability Test (GEPIWAT).

Register for SNAP exam via the official website of SIMS Pune
Appear for the SNAP exam
Wait for the Merit list and Wait List
Participate in the GE -PI process
Candiates will be shortlisted. Now fill the SIMS application form

SIMS Pune MBA Placements 2025

The SIMS Pune MBA placement data for the year 2025 has been released. The data shows that the SIMS Pune MBA highest package stood at INR 21 LPA and the SIMS Pune MBA average package stood between INR 15.5 LPA and INR 17.5 LPA. The top recruiters during the placement program were Accenture, AON, Apollo Global Management, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, Bank of America, Barclays, BNY, Cognizant, Crisil, Deloitte, and more. All the key highlights of SIMS Pune placements 2025 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 21 LPA
Top 10% average package	INR 17.5 LPA
Top 25% average package	INR 15.5 LPA

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Q: What was the highest package offered to MBA students at SIMS Pune placements?

The highest package offered during SIMS placements 2025 stood at INR 21 LPA. The specialization-wise the highest packages offered to the MBA Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

Specialization	the highest Package (2025)
Marketing	INR 20 LPA
Finance	INR 21 LPA
HRM	INR 16 LPA
Operations Management & SCM	INR 15 LPA
Data Analytics	INR 16 LPA

Q: What are the salary package offered at SIMS Pune?

SIMS Pune concluded the placements for the Class of 2025 with the the highest package of INR 21 LPA. The salary package offered during SIMS Pune placements 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 23 LPA
Top 10% average package	INR 17.5 LPA
Top 25% average package	INR 15.5 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 13.5 LPA

Q: What is the average package of SIMS Pune Executive MBA?

The overall SIMS Pune average package offered in 2023 placements is yet to be released on the official website. Meanwhile, check out the top 50 and top 100 average package offered during SIMS Pune placements 2023 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Top 50 average package	INR 15 LPA
Top 100 average package	INR 14 LPA
More than INR 10 LPA package	82%

Q: Does SIMS Pune conduct on-campus placements?

Yes, SIMS Pune conducts placement drives annually for its MBA course. The key highlights of SIMS Pune placements for the MBA Class of 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 24 LPA	INR 23 LPA
PPOs secured	78	40+
Top 10% average package	INR 21 LPA	INR 17.5 LPA
Top 25% average package	INR 18 LPA	INR 15.5 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 15 LPA	INR 13.5 LPA

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SIMS Pune MBA comparisons are a great way to ensure that the candidate chooses the best institute for pursuing their MBA degree. To compare SIMS Pune with other similar institutes, candidates must collect data regarding SIMS Pune MBA fees, student reviews, placement statistics, faculty and infrastructure. When SIMS Pune is compared with PUMBA and XLRI Jamshedpur using the aforementioned metrics, we find that the SIMS Pune MBA fees is higher than PUMBA but less that XLRI Jamshedpur.

We can also see that MBA students at SIMS Pune earn much better average package than PUMBA but less than the XLRI Jamshedpur. The student reviews at this time show all three institutes at similar rating level. Candidates are advised to look at the table below for a more comprehensive SIMS Pune MBA comparison:

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
SIMS Pune	-/-	₹ 18.73 L	-/-
SIDTM Compare	-/-	₹ 16.1 L	-/-
SSBF Pune Compare	-/-	₹ 17.8 L - 25.41 L	#74 Business Today, 2024
SCIT Pune Compare	-/-	₹ 15 L	#67 Business Today, 2024
SIIB Pune Compare	₹ 11 LPA - 14 LPA	₹ 12.66 L - 19.64 L	#39 Business Today, 2024
SP Jain School of Global Management Compare	₹ 19.52 LPA	₹ 19.55 L - 39 L	-/-

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Which institute's MBA course is expensive: SIMS Pune or XLRI Jamshedpur?

SIMS Pune and XLRI Jamshedpur are two a well-known business school that offers full-time MBA course. The cost of MBA cousre at both school is bit costlier compared to other MBA institute. Candidate can find below the MBA fees of both the institute:

Comparison Factors	Tuition Fee	Average package
MBA at SIMS Pune	INR 17.8 lakh	INR 15 lakh
MBA at XLRI Jamshedpur	INR 4 Lacs - INR 58.8 lakh	INR 24 Lacs - INR 28 lakh

Q: Is SIMS Pune best in Pune?

SIMS Pune is well regarded institute for management studies. This institutes have the highest rank among all the business schools in pune and it is also known for sustainable leadership focus.SIMS pune good infrastructure, including wifi In all classrooms and labs and very natural and sports facilities. The institute has a good placement records. SIMS pune ranked 43 out of 120 college in india for MBA.

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Many companies visit here for internships like Delloite, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Infosys, Wipro, Amazon, HDFC, etc.

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The internships for our batch were not satisfactory, Even though all the students got internships, they were not from very good companies.

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Really good infrastructure.

Placements: Around 85-90% of students were placed on the campus placement drive. The highest package offered in our course was 24 LPA. The average package was around 7 LPA - 8 LPA. Top recruiting companies were Goldman Sachs, ICICI Prudential, Accenture, Capgemini, etc.

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available for our course were extremely good. Wi-Fi was available on the campus. Library was present on the campus. The quality of facilities available in the hostel was good. Basic facilities like fresh drinking water and clean washrooms were available.

Faculty: Teachers were helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable in their respective domains. Teaching quality of our faculty members was extremely good. Course curriculum was relevant. Semester examination was at a moderate level. All students passed the exam.

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My honest review of my college.

Placements: Overall, placements were good. More than 70% of students got placed, with most of them placed in Infosys. The placement was quite good, and all the top companies visited the campus. The average pay package was 6–7 LPA. The key recruiters were TCS, Infosys, Deloitte, Accenture, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, Tata Motors, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Amazon, Vodafone, Airtel, Reliance Industries, Virtusa, and many more. Even Microsoft visited the campus.

Infrastructure: Our course curriculum was very detailed and covered all the important subjects and courses in management. Since the MBA programme was for two years, in the first year we studied common subjects that were the same across all specializations, and in the second year, we studied specialized subjects. Hostels were neat and clean, with two boys or two girls accommodated in each room. Parking space was available under each hostel building. The mess food was neither very good nor very bad. There was a lot of variety every week, and non-vegetarian food was also provided once a week. Snacks were also available.

Faculty: I pursued a full-time MBA course for 2 years, which consisted of 4 semesters and a 2-month internship. Each semester included 5 subjects with various specializations. I chose Finance with International Business. Faculty members were really good, and many were from a defence background. My favorite was the Statistics professor, Rap Sir. He was the oldest and the kindest of all. The college had an excellent group of visiting faculty members. Many of them were columnists in popular newspapers and magazines. They had good subject knowledge and stayed updated with the latest developments.

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Professors teach what market needs and always pushes to upgrade ourselves.

Placements: Placement is pretty decent, with an average package of nearly 15 Lacs per annum CTC, and it's an increase of 10 percent over last year. The highest package was 24 Lacs and the median was around 15 Lacs. Of course, ROI is always a question mark but brand SIBM helps in overcoming it.

Infrastructure: I availed for the hostel accommodation because I wanted to save my time as well as my money. Hence, during the time of admission, I paid Rs 31,200/- as the first installment. Apparently, I paid Rs 31,200 as my 2nd installment. The place was good as well as safe.

Faculty: Up to the market standards and demand of the industry, students are educated, as well as various seminars and guest sessions that complement the learning process of students. Most of the class discussion and exams are application-based, with an extreme focus on presentation skills.

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024Read More

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2021

4.6

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Absolutely satisfied with everything.

Placements: SIBM placements are best in Pune city, not even any college close to us. In 2021, batch opportunities are in bulk, and 100% placement is done every year. There are two cycle in campus placement SIRP means summer internship recruitment process, which is conducted in first year of college You get many big opportunities, like when I got to work in Aditya Birla as a finance intern. second cycle is CRP campus recruitment process, which starts in second year. You get opportunities in companies like Infosys, Amazon, Deloitte, Cumath, Google, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, HSBC Bank, etc. The average package considers 8 LPA. So there is no need to worry about placement; be prepared; you will get lot of opportunities.

Infrastructure: First things first, look, feel and the vibe of the campus are surreal. In the single day itself, you witness different sessions, from bright mornings to heavy downpours during the evening chilly winter. SIBM offers a variety of clubs and special interest groups in which you can be part. The library is big; it is at the heart of the academic block on the on the ground floor of the library is accessible 24 hours a day. Students have a choice of taking 2 or 3 sharing rooms. Hostel rooms are spacious, and basic facilities include a refrigerator and cooktop. One of these disappointing college locations is in Khadki, outside of Pune city.

Faculty: The teaching and administration staff is highly qualified; most of them have prior experience in teaching. The pedology is a combination of lectures, case studies and peer learning. Some guest staff are also arranged to guide us in our career. Passing the exam at SIBM Pune is not very difficult. We give mid-term and end-term exams in one semester and you will not have much time to prepare for the second year.

Other: There are enough reasons to choose SIBM Pune; it is good at everything.

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2024Read More

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2021

4.8

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One of the finest colleges in India.

Placements: SIMS has an outstanding placement record in its batch year. 180 students were placed in just 20 days, with more than 85% placed in one month. The highest CTC is 17 lacs, and the average CTC is 10 lacs. Flipkart, Amazon, Ebay, Ekart, Delhivery, EY, and KPMG are the top recruiting companies. Students are engaged in internships and various projects from Bosch and Urban Company.

Infrastructure: Symbiosis has a central library portal that is open for students. Faculty and researchers provide vast database of research. There are many areas on campus to play basketball, cricket, football, swimming, etc. SIMS have 10+ team cell like event cell, sports cells, and branding cells. In hostel, students offered clean four-sharing room with attached facilities. The mess menu is changed every week. Its annual fee is 60,000/-.

Faculty: SIMS provides a 2-year MBA programme in which there are 4 semesters and 5 months for every semester. SIMS has highly experienced faculty; either they have a Ph.D. degree or years of industry experience. In our last year, we did not have any physical classes due to the pandemic. We have periodic case studies, presentations, and assignments to boost problem-solving & critical thinking. 40% is mandatory for passing exams, which are difficult.

Other: The only issue is high fees; apart from this, all facilities are really good.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2021

4.8

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Best college in the world.

Placements: We have internship placements in the first year during the summer internship, and many companies visit the college campus, such as Deloitte, Infosys, HDBC, Taj. The average package offered is around 6 - 8 LPA. The internship projects are good, and companies like Wipro and Tata provide good stipends. The projects offered during the internship are very relevant, and Infosys offers an Associate Lead profile.

Infrastructure: The campus at SIMS was fantastic, filled with fun and assignments. There were lots of annual fests and discussion panels. The campus has a good library and various amenities like a gym, swimming pool, and canteen. The hostel facilities were very good, with nice and clean rooms accommodating three people. The canteen offers a variety of good food and snack options.

Faculty: This course provides in-depth knowledge about HR with excellent faculty, many of whom have years of industry experience. Classes and exams are conducted on time, with teachers providing the required notes and ensuring a proper understanding of concepts. Symbiosis follows its own curriculum, and the pass percentage is over 85%.

Other: The hostel fee is more than 50k per year, and the management provides decent facilities.

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024Read More

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SIMS Pune MBA Scholarships

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies offers a scholarship to one MBA student every year. The table below presents the details of the scholarship offered to the students:

Scholarship Name

Eligibility

Percentage of Academic Fee

Merit-based Scholarship

Semester topper with a minimum GPA of 7.50 provided they have no backlog

(If two or more than two students have the same GPA/CGPA, then the weighted average of academic score of Class 10, Class 12 and bachelor's degree will be considered)

50%

Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: Does SIMS Pune offer any scholarship to MBA students?

Yes, MBA students are awarded a PG Merit Scholarship based on their scores in the first semester. Any student having a minimum GPA of 7.50 is eligible for this scholarship.

Q: Dose Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies offer any scholarships for PG students?

Apart from academic courses, SIMS Pune offers a merit-based scholarship called PG Merit Scholarship. Under this scholarship, deserving students of the MBA programme are offered up to 50% of the academic fee. Further, the institution also offers other scholarship to help students finacially for their academics.

SIMS Pune Scholarships
Late Jayatee Deshmukh Scholarship
Merit Scholarship Scheme for Students from North-East Region (NER)
International Scholarships – Post Graduate & Under Graduate
SCOPE Scholarship for Girl Students from Adopted Villages
15% Fee Concession for Nagpur Domicile Category
25% Inaugural Scholarship to SSPAD Students

Q: Does SIMS Pune offer equal opportunity to apply for scholarships?

Yes, SIMS Pune offer equal opportunity to students to apply for scholarships. Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies has an association with the CFA Institute University affiliation Programme. Under this, four SIMS students are awarded scholarships each year from the CFA institute.

Q: Does SIMS Pune offer MBA for working professionals?

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies offers a part-time MBA (Executive) programme designed specifically for Working Executives/ Professionals. The duration of the programme is two years and six months (30 months divided into five semesters) that involves 24 months of classroom learning followed by project work. Lectures are offered in both offline (physical) and online modes in two separate weekday and weekend batches as per the convenience of students. The institute offers MBA (Executive) in five specialisations of Management out of which the students have to select any one specialisation in the fourth semester.

SIMS Pune MBA FAQs 2025

Q: Can I join SIMS Pune without CAT?

Yes, you can join SIMS Pune without CAT. As the Institution accepts SNAP for admission to MBA programme. Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies offers a full-time residential Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme of two-year duration. This programme is divided into four semesters. The medium of instruction used for this programme is the English language. The university offers the MBA programme in four specialisations of Business Management.

Q: Is SIMS Pune worth joining?

Q: Is MBA at SIMS Pune better than SIBM Hyderabad?

SIMS Pune has 90% seat reservation for defence background but SIBM Hyderabad has not.In terms of ROI, SIMS Pune is better than SIBM Hyderabad as it has lesser fees than SIBM around 11 lakhs. But nowadays placement scenario of SIBM is increasing mor drastically than SIMS.So, MBA at SIMS Pune is not so much better than SIBM Hyderabad. SIMS Pune has a lesser fee than SIBM Hyderabad, and in terms of ROI, SIMS Pune is better because of its lesser fee.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for SIMS Pune?

For admission to SIMS Pune MBA programme find below the eligibility criteria:

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade from any recognised university/ institution of national importance

Selection: SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) score along with Group Exercise, Personal Interaction and Writing Ability Test (GEPI-WAT).

Q: How to get admission in SIMS Pune for MBA?

To get admission at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies for the MBA course, you must first register for the SNAP exam. Symbiosis National Aptitude Test or SNAP Test is a common admission test conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University for admission to the MBA/PGDM programmes offered by its 16 constituent institutes. You must secure a valid score in the SNAP exam and become eligible for the SIMS selection process. The selection process mainly includes Group Exercise & Personal Interview (GE-PI). The SIMS selection process selection process will be held online. The institution will finally release a merit list with the names of candidates who have qualified for the SIMS Pune selection process. Candidates will receive an offer letter from the Institution, They must pay the tuition fee and confirm their seats there.

Q: How much does MBA at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies SIMS Pune cost?

Depending on the student's category, the cost of an MBA programme at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) in Pune varies. The following is the pricing schedule for Indian students for the academic year 2023–2025: Rs 2,85,500.00 for first and second year tuition; Rs 20,000 for institute deposits (refundable); Rs 39,750.00 for annual dormitory costs; and Rs 43,000.00 for mess expenses. In addition, SIMS Pune charges a total of INR 16.42 Lacs for its MBA programme.

Q: Can I get into SIMS Pune with 70% in class 12th?

Sure, you can apply to SIMS pune for admission with 70% Marks in class 12th.

SIMS pune is the part of Symbiosis international university and admission to it's full time MBA programs is based on SNAP test. The competition for open category seats is fierce and the final selection depends on your performance in the test.

Q: What is the admission process at SIMS Pune?

Candidates need to apply online through the official website of the institute. Register on the website and submit a duly filled application form along with required documents.

Step 1: SNAP Test

Candidates must apply for the Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test, which is a common written test for admission to all Symbiosis postgraduate institutes. Candidates must visit the official website of SNAP http://www.snaptest.org and register. Simultaneously, register online to SIMS Pune by paying an additional INR 1000.

Step 2: SIMS Selection Process

SIMS will shortlist the candidates based on their SNAP score. The results are announced via a web-link on SIBM Pune's website as per the scheduled dates. Shortlisted candidates must fill out the online SIMS application form and participate in the SIMS selection process, which includes Group Exercise & Personal Interview (GE-PI). The SIMS selection process selection process will be held online.

Step 3: Merit List

Step 4: Seat Finalisation

Call letters for provisional admissions are sent as per the merit list and the remaining candidates are given a waitlist number. Candidates will receive an offer letter from the Institution, They must pay the tuition fee and confirm their seats in the institution.

Q: How do I get admission to Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies?

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies admission is based on entrance exams. For admission, candidates must appear for the Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test, which is a common written test for admission to all Symbiosis postgraduate institutes. Aspiring candidates must have to qualify the eligibility criteria set by the institute for the desired course.

Q: Who all are eligible for MBA at SIMS Pune?

To be eligible for MBA programme at Symbiosis institute of Management studies in pune candidates should be following criteria

Students must be graduate at least 50 % marks from any university.
The admission for MBA programme at SIMS at pune involves an entrance exam such as SNAP test followed by group discussion and personal interview rounds.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for admission to MBA at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies SIMS Pune?

The Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) in Pune has minimal aggregate marks for undergraduate degrees, and applicants must meet these requirements in order to be considered for MBA admission. In addition, applicants seeking admission to SIMS Pune's MBA programme must show up for the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP).

Q: How are MBA placements at SIMS Pune?

The key highlights of SIMS Pune placements for the MBA Class of 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 24 LPA	INR 23 LPA
PPOs secured	78	40+
Top 10% average package	INR 21 LPA	INR 17.5 LPA
Top 25% average package	INR 18 LPA	INR 15.5 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 15 LPA	INR 13.5 LPA

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Is SNAP compulsory for Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies?

Answered 7 months ago

Yes, SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude) is compulsory for admission at SIMS Pune. Students must qualify SNAP exam before admission. SNAP is the entrance exam specifically designed for admissions to various MBA programs offered by SIU institutes, including SIMS. After the SNAP exam, it includes Grou

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What are the key takeaways from SIMS Pune placements in recent years?

Answered 7 months ago

As per the latest report, the the highest package offered during SIMS placements 2025 stood at INR 21 LPA. The key highlights of SIMS Pune placements for the MBA Class of 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 24 LPA	INR 23 LPA
PPOs secured	78	40+
Top 10% average package	INR 21 LPA	INR 17.5 LPA
Top 25% average package	INR 18 LPA	INR 15.5 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 15 LPA	INR 13.5 LPA

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Is Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies admission open for 2025?

Answered 7 months ago

Yes, currently, admissions are open at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies. SIMS Pune admissions are currently open for all courses. Candidates are selected for courses based on the entrance exam, GE and PI. Aspirants can apply online. Interested candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can

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How good are the MBA Finance placements at SIMS Pune?

Answered 7 months ago

SIMS Pune has good record of placements for its MBA in Finance specialisation. In 2025, the highest package was offered to the students of the MBA Finance, which stood at INR 21 LPA. The specialization-wise the highest packages offered to the MBA Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

Specialization	the highest Package (2025)
Marketing	INR 20 LPA
Finance	INR 21 LPA
HRM	INR 16 LPA
Operations Management & SCM	INR 15 LPA
Data Analytics	INR 16 LPA

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How are the faculty members at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies?

Answered 7 months ago

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies appoints well-trained and expert faculty members. The faculty focuses on therotical and practical knowledge for the students. The faculty are passionate and committed to helping the students in their career pathways. They engage the students with the latest

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