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The following prerequisites must be met in order to be admitted to Symbiosis Institute of Business Management-Nagapur (SIBM Nagpur):

Bachelor's Degree:

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in any field with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) from an accredited university.
Candidates who have taken and passed their final bachelor's degree exam are eligible to apply, however they need to turn in their final grade report by the deadline.
Candidates for admission will be evaluated based on their GPA, which must be 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

National-Level Admission Tests:

One of the following entry tests at the national level must have been taken by applicants:
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP): In order to get admitted to its MBA program, SIBM Nagpur accepts SNAP results. For General Category students, a minimum SNAP score of 60% is required; for SC/ST/OBC candidates, it is 45%.  In 2022, the average SNAP score for students who were accepted was 85%.

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT): In addition, SIBM Nagpur accepts GMAT results as a prerequisite for MBA admission. For General Category students, the minimum GMAT score required for admission is 650; for SC/ST/OBC candidates, it is 550. In 2022, the mean score of admitted students on the GMAT was 700.
Interview with the individual and Written Ability Test (WAT):

Candidates who have been shortlisted will need to show up for both a written ability test and an in-person interview (WAT).
The applicant's motivation to study at SIBM Nagpur, general knowledge, and communication skills will all be evaluated at the in-person interview.
The applicant's writing proficiency and critical thinking abilities will be evaluated by the WAT.

Documents Necessary:

The following paperwork must be submitted by applicants after they are accepted:

Certified duplicates of grades from the tenth grade through graduation
The transfer or migration certificate from the previous school attended
certificate of caste, if relevant
Certificate of income, if relevant
Two photos the size of a passport
Demand draft for the cost of the application

In fact, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management-Nagapur (SIBM Nagpur) offers significantly better placements than the University of Nagpur Institute of Technology (NIT Nagpur) in terms of average income and overall placement rate.

Average Income

SIBM Nagpur (2021–23 batch): Rs. 8 Lacs annually

Rs. 4.5 Lacs year for NIT Nagpur (2022–24 batch)

As you can see, graduates of SIBM Nagpur earn almost twice as much on average as graduates of NIT Nagpur. This can be attributed to various aspects such as the superior quality of education provided by SIBM Nagpur, the robust alumni network, and the more widespread recruitment efforts by leading corporations.

Placement Rate Overall

SIBM Nagpur: 2021–23 batch: 100%

80% of NIT Nagpur (2022–24 batch)

The placement rate at NIT Nagpur is 80%, whereas SIBM Nagpur has a 100% placement rate. This indicates that barely 80% of graduates from NIT Nagpur get job after graduation, compared to practically all graduates from SIBM Nagpur.

Leading Recruiters

SIBM Nagpur has a proven track record of drawing in top candidates from both domestic and international markets. Top recruiters at SIBM Nagpur include the following:

• Samsung
• Accenture
• KPMG
• Tech Mahindra
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
• Wipro
• Infosys
• Deloitte
• EY
• Amazon