Symbiosis International, Pune

For the MBA Executive programme at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) in Pune, a minimum of one year of full-time work experience is required. 

In contrast, the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme at S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) does not mandate prior work experience. Applicants with less than five years of work experience, including fresh graduates, are eligible to apply. 

Given that you have less than one year of work experience, you meet the eligibility criteria for SPJIMR's PGDM program. However, for SIBM's MBA Executive program, you would need to acquire at least one year of full-time work experience before applying.

It's important to note that while work experience may not be mandatory for certain programs, it can enhance your application and provide valuable insights during your studies. 

Since I scored 80 percentile in Maharashtra CET, getting admission into Symbiosis International University might be difficult because the university sets its cutoffs usually on a higher side for programs like BBA or B.Tech. SIU generally accepts scores from entrance exams conducted by them itself. SET is the entrance exam taken for undergraduate programs by Symbiosis International University. If you have already appeared for the SET and performed well, then there's a good chance for you. Maharashtra CET cutoff could be different for SIU with respect to courses; always refer to the official website and contact the admissions office directly for detailed eligibility and admission criteria.

To understand the exam pattern and SET question paper, SET mock test is conducted before the SET exam. The mock test will be available on the SET official website at least two days before the exam date. Candidates must know that it is mandatory for the registered candidates planning to appear for the SET exam to take the SET mock test. To know how to appear for the SET mock test follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Visit the official website of SET
2. In the topmost bar, click on Mock Test button
3. Candidates will be redirected to a new webpage
4. Login using the email ID and password which the candidates used to register themselves for the SET exam
5. After login, candidates will be redirected to a new window where they will have a set of instructions that they need to follow
6. Click on the tab indicating Mock Test after reading the instructions carefully and take the test.

The SET mock test will be available online on the official website of SET. The mode of conduction will be the same as the actual SET exam. Candidates who have successfully registered for the SET exam and paid the application fee can take the mock test once they have downloaded the SET admit card. The mock test will be conducted to familiarize the students with the exam pattern and prepare the students with the time-based exam and help them tackle the time limit. Students must login at least ten minutes prior to take the mock exam. To login, students can use their User ID and Password which they received on the registered email ID.