

Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development (SCMHRD), Pune, provides various programs, including MBA, MBA (BA), MBA (IDM), and Executive MBA, in domains such as Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Business Analytics, and Infrastructure Development Management.
The admission process depends on entrance examination performance and academic qualifications. The Symbiosis Centre for Management and HRD admission criteria are established by the institution through the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP). The SNAP entrance examination was scheduled to be in December 2025 (Tentative). Applications for MBA programs will commence shortly, with the admission process beginning in early 2026. Students who took the SNAP examination should regularly monitor the institute's official portal for current information.
SCMHRD Pune provides MBA, MBA (IDM), MBA (BA), and MBA Executive in the postgraduate management program. The process of applying for these courses is open, and it is followed by SCMHRD Pune. The selection process is based on the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP). All those who perform well at SNAP are called in for Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interaction (PI) rounds.
Candidates seeking admission to the programme must have graduated with at least 50%(45% for the SC/ST) from a recognised university. Others, like MBA (IDM), also require at least one and two years of full-time, employer-relevant work experience.
Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) has started SNAP 2025 registration for MBA admissions. Students who want to study MBA at Symbiosis institutes can now fill out the SNAP 2025 form online on the official website.* Source
Events (MBA) | Dates(Tentative) |
| Registration Start Date | 5 August 2025 |
| Last Date of Registration | 22 November 2025 |
| SNAP Computer-Based Test 2025 | 8 December 2025/15 December 2025/21 December 2025 |
| Test Result Date | 8 January 2026 |
| SCMHRD Registration or Payment End | 7 December 2025 |
| Shortlist for Group Exercise and Personal Interaction | 17 January 2026 |
| First Merit List Announcement | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Last date for payment of fees for the first merit list | 14 March 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | 5 June 2025 |
MBA programs at SCMHRD require applicants to have a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least 50% marks for the general category and 45% marks for SC/ST candidates, along with a valid SNAP score, which is essential for the SCMHRD admission process. For the MBA in Infrastructure Development and Management (IDM), students must have completed BE, B.Tech, B.Plan, or B.Arch with a minimum of 50% (45% for the reserved category) from a recognised university. Candidates from non-engineering backgrounds can also apply for the MBA (IDM) if they have 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) and at least one year of work experience in infrastructure or related fields, and this is equally considered during the SCMHRD admission process.
For the MBA in Business Analytics (BA), students must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) and should have at least two years of full-time work experience after graduation. For the Executive MBA program, candidates need a graduate degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) and must have at least one year of work experience in a registered company, industry, educational institution, government body, or autonomous organisation.
Symbiosis Centre for Management & HRD offers various postgraduate programs in the field of Management, such as MBA, MBA (IDM), MBA(BA), and MBA(Executive). Each program is completed in 4 semesters with a 2-year duration. To be eligible for the program, students need to complete graduation with at least 50% marks(45% for Sc/ST) and other criteria based on the programs and their specialisations. The admission process will tentatively start from November 2025. Students who are seeking admission can apply through the official website. The application fee is INR 1000.
MBA is the flagship program of SCMHRD Pune. The institute offers an MBA program in various disciplines such as Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship. The total duration of the program is 2 years with 4 semesters. To be eligible for admission, students must complete graduation with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) from UGC UGC-recognised university. The selection process is done through the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test(SNAP), Group Exercise, and Personal Interaction. The last date of the online registration is 22 November 2025. Interested applicants can apply through the official website. The total tuition fee for the MBA Program is INR 12,50,000.
SCMHRD facilitates admission into various MBA and Executive MBA programs, for which candidates can seek admission based on qualifying entrance scores or apply directly through the SNAP registration portal. The admission procedure includes taking and qualifying for the SNAP entrance test, registering and completing the application form, uploading personal and academic information, submitting photographs, signatures, certificates, fee, and finally reviewing and submitting the form. For detailed information, you can check the steps below:
Steps to apply
Step 1: Visit the official website of the SNAP Test
Step 2: Register for SNAP with the required payments
Step 3: Register by using your personal details and academic credentials
Step 4: Fill out the application form
Step 5: Submit the completed form
Step 6: Give the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test(SNAP) on the given dates
Required Documents
Class 10 Mark Sheet/Certificate
Class 12 Mark Sheet/Certificate
Bachelor's Degree/Certificate
Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card)
Recent Passport-size Photographs
Transfer Certificate (TC)
SNAP Scorecard
Experience Certificate (for Executive MBA)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)

