Compare SPJIMR Mumbai vs SIBM Pune

SPJIMR follows a rolling admissions process. Applicants must complete an online application form and pay the processing fee. Candidates may select up to two preferred international partner schools. The application often requires Letters of Recommendation (LoR), a Statement of Purpose (SoP), and a video essay, particularly for the partner school application. Shortlisting is based on a comprehensive profile analysis, which includes academic record, quality of work experience, versatility, achievements, and entrance exam scores. Shortlisted candidates participate in at least two rounds of personal interviews conducted jointly by SPJIMR and the partner schools. Final selection is based on the applicant's overall profile, consistent academic performance, entrance scores, and interview performance.

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.

- A Bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA from a recognised university.
- Valid scores from any of the following entrance examinations: GMAT, GRE, CAT, XAT, or NMAT.
- The programme is open to both fresh graduates and candidates with relevant work experience.

• 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.