Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development, Symbiosis International, Pune

The selection process for admission to the MBA programs at SCMHRD (Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development) typically consisted of the following steps:

1. SNAP Test: The first step is to appear for the SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). SNAP is a national-level entrance test that assesses the candidate's aptitude in various areas like General English, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness.

2. Shortlisting: Based on the SNAP test scores, SCMHRD shortlists candidates for the next rounds of the selection process. Shortlisted candidates are called for further evaluation.

3. Group Exercise (GE): The shortlisted candidates are invited to participate in a Group Exercise (GE). In this round, candidates are divided into groups and are given a specific topic or case study to discuss. The group's ability to work together, problem-solving skills, communication, and leadership qualities are assessed.

4. Writing Ability Test (WAT): After the Group Exercise, candidates are required to participate in the Writing Ability Test (WAT). Candidates are given a topic or situation to write about, and their written communication skills and ability to express their thoughts effectively are evaluated.

5. Personal Interaction (PI): The final step of the selection process is the Personal Interaction round. In this round, candidates have a face-to-face interview with a panel of interviewers. The interview assesses various aspects of the candidate, including their academic background, work experience (if any), extracurricular achievements, interpersonal skills, and motivation for pursuing an MBA at SCMHRD.

6. Final Merit List: After the completion of all the rounds, a final merit list is prepared based on the candidate's performance in SNAP, Group Exercise, Writing Ability Test, and Personal Interaction.

SCMHRD (Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development) primarily considered the SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) scores, Group Exercise (GE), Writing Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interaction (PI) in the admission process for their MBA programs.

While SCMHRD values well-rounded candidates and recognizes the importance of extracurricular achievements, their admission process primarily focuses on a combination of academic performance, SNAP scores, and performance in the GE, WAT, and PI rounds.

Extracurricular achievements may be considered during the Personal Interaction round to get a holistic view of the candidate, but the specific weightage given to extracurricular achievements may vary from year to year or based on the discretion of the admission committee.