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Symbiosis Pune Reviews reflects the actual color of the services provided by the institution. Alumni of the institution have shared their college experiences in different platforms. Hence, Reviews mostly refer to the real accounts of the institution shared by the alumni. Students who are planning to join SIBM find those reviews insightful. Basic practices of the institution, including courses, placements, fee structure etc. are broadly narrated in the other pages of the SIBM. Some of the salient SIBM features, extracted from the reviews, are mentioned below.

Infrastructure:

SIBM Pune is situated, at the Lavelle hill-top. It is inherently blessed, With beautiful nature. To add to it the institute has state of the art infrastructure with excellent sports facilities, computer labs, well-equipped classrooms, and auditorium. Healthy food provided in the canteen and mess is clean & hygienic. The hostel rooms are decent. Wi-Fi and LAN are provided, in the academic block as well as hostels. The aesthetic beauty of the campus integrates with the academic brilliance of the curriculum offered. The library here is very well maintained and offers a wide spectrum of the collection.

International Collaboration:

Symbiosis MBA Reviews throws light on the internationalization process of the institution. To imbibe multi-dimensional approaches of development, the institution has collaborated with several academic institutions of global importance. Students of the institution are facilitated, with international visits in following international institutions.

  • Paris Dauphine University, France
  • The Berlin School of Economics and Law (BSEL), Germany
  • Arizona State University, ASU, USA
  • Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • International Summer School, University Bremen, Germany

SAMVAD International Journal of Management:

With a vision, to yield a cooperative relationship between academics and practices of the management education, SAMVAD International Journal has been introduced. Through this journal, SIBM envisions to raise the bar of management education in the community. Responsible SIBM authority openly welcomes scholars, management professionals and students to become a part of the SAMVAD platform.

Consulting & Training:

SIBM imparts Consultancy and Training Services to some of its selected corporate clients in the areas like Human Resource, Sales, Marketing and Operation Management. These are tailor-made consultancy and training services designed to meet the development gaps of the clients. Consultancy and training sessions include practices, like assessments, analysis, suggestions, interventions, monitoring and evaluation.

Yes

Some pros:

  • You won't be in a severely pressurized environment. You can choose to get involved in various activities by your limits. There is enough time to get yourself busy in other activities beyond academics.
  • SIBM Pune culture is being street smart and jugaadu.
  • It's a residential only program at an amazing campus in the outskirts of Pune. This is amazing!
  • They have changed the library rule making it 24 hours. There is also a night canteen which is in a general area where you can sit and work on projects together.
  • The coursework and syllabus have been improved
  • Much better connectivity with Pune and a lot of new things have opened up near the campus.

There are others…

Cons:

  • It is not a pressurized environment so if you are not proactive your MBA will be too easy which is not a good way to do an MBA
  • Weird library and hostel rules which make working on projects and assignments very difficult
  • Over imposition of Symbiosis University on SIBM Pune.

Symbiosis conducts the Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) test for entry to all of its various MBA programmes and does not consider CAT scores. A minimum of 98.06+ percentile in SNAP is needed to get into SIBM, Pune.

An attempt of around 80 questions with 85-90 percent accuracy is considered a good score in SNAP.

A minimum of 98.06+ percentile in SNAP is needed to get into SIBM, Pune.

Yes, it is

One has to appear for SNAP to get into SIBM Pune. Though the test focuses more on the basics rather than grilling application based questions, one needs to be very good with the basics as it is a time based test. This year, with slight change in the pattern of SNAP, the test might seem difficult, but again, focus on the basics properly. For GK, if it’s not your plus point, try to gather enough info to make it through the sectional cut-off. Needless to say, playing with your strengths is the key to cracking every exam.

A percentile of around 97.5 + makes you eligible to appear for the GE-PI-WAT process.

Regarding the GE-PI-WAT, be a regular reader. Try to develop some opinions and clarity of thought. A proper structure to each of these is the key to success.

For final selections, the following break-up is there: SNAP test-50%, GE-10%, WAT-10% and PI-30%.

Fee for MBA in SIBM Pune, 2020 – 2021 for the 1st Year is INR 11,32,200(INR 5,83,600 in the first instalment and 5,48,600 for the second instalment.

No

To meet the SIBM Pune eligibility criteria, the candidate must hold a minimum a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST).

A candidate appearing for the final year in graduation and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply. Their admission however will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.

One of the most important points in SIBM Admission Eligibility criteria is that the candidate should appear in SNAP and must obtain a minimum cut off score(a minimum of 98.06+ percentile in SNAP) in the entrance exam to become eligible for admission.

Following steps are included in the SIBM Pune Admission process:

  • Step 1: The candidate must apply and appear and score the minimum required percentile in SNAP (a minimum of 98.06+ percentile in SNAP)
  • Step 2: Along with submitting application for SNAP exam, candidates should register and apply for admission to SIBM Pune by paying additional registration fee of Rs.1000/-
  • Step 3: Preserve the Admit Card of SNAP Test for further selection process at SIBM, Pune. Appearing for SNAP Test does not automatically qualify an applicant for the next step in selection process at SIBM, Pune
  • Step 4: Shortlisted candidates are called for GE-WAT-PI Round from among the candidates who have a valid SNAP score, who have applied for admission to SIBM Pune and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
  • Step 5: Final selection round will be held separately at SIBM Pune campus
  • Step 6: After the GE-PI-WAT round, final admission offers will be made to successful candidates. Admission offer will be based on the weightage awarded to SNAP score, GE, WAT, PI and institute specific marks. Offer letters will be sent to the mailing address provided in the application form as also by email.

Officially, there is NO management quota at SIBM. You need to appear for SNAP exam conducted by symbiosis.

Yes

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Placements: The average package was around 6-7 lakhs per annum and the college hosts MNC’s such as KPMG, P&G, Amazon etc. Those companies sat for the placement process conducted by the college and were all looking for the students who could fit in the managerial roles that they have to offer. 100% of the students got the internship from the college as a part of compulsory credits for the same.

Infrastructure: There are 15 classrooms, 5 each for each year students and there is a library as well as a computer lab present inside the campus. A basketball court, volleyball court, football ground and table tennis tables are also present. The quality of the food is good, and a lot of varieties are available. The hostel facility is available only for girls on a twin or triple sharing basis. They are well maintained and are close to the college campus.

Faculty: The faculty is helpful and available 24x7 to assist us with any of our doubts or other problems that the students might face. Most of the teaching faculty are professors who have PhDs in the streams that they are teaching in. Their teaching methods used are mostly in-class learning with usual projects and outside learning techniques. Every student is given enough industry exposures through industrial visits as well as corporate internships. The course curriculum is very useful.

Overall everything is very good in symbiosis and you can expect a better global exposure, quality education and better placement assistance.

To meet the SIBM Pune eligibility criteria, the candidate must hold a minimum a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST).

A candidate appearing for the final year in graduation and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply. Their admission however will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.

One of the most important points in SIBM Admission Eligibility criteria is that the candidate should appear in SNAP and must obtain a minimum cut off score(a minimum of 98.06+ percentile in SNAP) in the entrance exam to become eligible for admission.

No

One has to appear for SNAP and obtain a minimum of 98.06+ percentile to get into SIBM Pune.

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