Compare IIM Visakhapatnam vs SIBM Pune

candidates may opt for only ONE of the tests, namely, CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMV Test, to apply for PGPDGM. When once a particular test is chosen, valid score of that test only (and not of others) will be considered by IIMV.

The Selection process is carried out in two steps.

Step I: SNAP Test

• Each student desirous of admission to SIBM, Pune must appear for Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test, which is a common written test for the admission to all Symbiosis postgraduate institutes.
• Preserve the Admit Card of SNAP Test for further selection process at SIBM, Pune. Appearing for the SNAP Test does not automatically qualify an applicant for the next step in the selection process at SIBM, Pune.

Step II: Selection Process at SIBM, Pune

• Short-listed Applicants based on SNAP scores will be called for the selection process at SIBM, Pune. Shortlisted candidates are announced via a web-link on SIBM Pune's website as per the scheduled dates. Individual regret letters will not be sent to applicants who are not called for GE-PIWAT. The entire selection process will be held at PUNE only.
• This process includes Group Exercise, Personal Interview & Written Ability Test (GE-PIWAT).

Caution: Candidates should take due care to enter the correct details while filling the forms. At any point of time during the entrance process or even after securing admission, if details are found incorrect then the candidate will be disqualified or after securing admission, admission will be canceled without assigning the reason.

The eligibility criteria for admission into the Program are asfollows: 

• The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree (minimum 55% marks or equivalent) that has been recognized by an authorized body in India. The Bachelor's degree obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or its equivalent. 

• The applicant must not be more than 50 years of age as on November 24, 2025 (If the applicant is Central/State government employee, then he/she must not be more than 45 years of age as on November 24, 2025 in order to be considered for Sponsorship from NeGD, MeitY). 

• The applicant needs to have a minimum of three years of full-time work experience at an officer or executive level or higher (Central/State government employees should have five years’ work experience in Group A or Group B in order to be considered for Sponsorship from NeGD, MeitY); as a professional or as an entrepreneur in any industry as on November 24, 2025. Part time work experience, clerical (non-officer/non-executive) experience and apprenticeship will not be considered as eligible work experience. 

• If the applicant is Central/State Government employee, then he/she should have minimum 15 years of residual service in order to be considered for Sponsorship from NeGD, MeitY. 

• Applicants require a valid CAT/GMAT/GRE score to be considered for admission. Alternatively, applicants also can choose to apply for PGPDGM by opting to take the IIMV Admission Test, to be conducted by IIMV, on a date and time to be announced in due course. The IIMV test will be computer based proctored test that the applicant can take from a computer/laptop anywhere provided they have an Internet connection, and the device has a camera. 

• For the sake of clarity, it is emphasized that candidates may opt for only ONE of the tests, namely, CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMV Test, to apply for PGPDGM. When once a particular test is chosen, valid score of that test only (and not of others) will be considered by IIMV. 

Applicants are required to ensure that the following documents are submitted along with the application form. It is emphasized that the application form will be considered to have been completed only upon submitting of all of the following documents. Incomplete applications and/or applications not adhering to the requirements specified herein are liable for rejection.

• Candidate should be a graduate from any recognised University / Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for SC / ST) at graduation level.
• Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.