The Symbiosis MBA cutoff for the MBA program will be released via the official website. The Symbiosis Institute conducts its management entrance exam called SNAP for admission to its MBA programs. The SNAP exam is conducted once every year. Candidates wanting to pursue an MBA from SIBM Pune can register for the SNAP 2024 exam once the applications are open for the same. The important details for the SNAP exam will be broadcasted through the official SNAP 2024 notification.
IIM Kozhikode will retain its three-stage admission process for the MBA (PGP) 2026–28 batch, with CAT 2025 scores carrying a final weightage of 35 percent. The minimum overall CAT cut-off for general category candidates remains at 85 percentile, with sectional qualifying scores required in VARC, DILR, and QA. Shortlisting of candidates will be based on CAT performance, academic record, and personal interview rounds.
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The Symbiosis MBA cutoff is the benchmark criteria for shortlisting candidates for the further selection stages. Only candidates clearing the Symbiosis MBA cutoff through the SNAP exam will be eligible for the admission process.
The Symbiosis MBA cutoff will depend on crucial factors like the difficulty level of the SNAP exam, total qualifying candidates, normalization of scores, and total seats available. The expected Symbiosis MBA cutoff 2024 based on the above-mentioned factors is provided in the table below.
College | Symbiosis MBA Cutoff 2024 (Expected) |
96-98 | |
92-94 | |
95-97 | |
90-92 | |
88-90 | |
81-83 | |
85-87 |
The Symbiosis MBA cutoff trends have not fluctuated much over the past couple of years. The candidates can check out the Symbiosis MBA cutoff for the previous year listed in the table below.
College | Raw Score for SNAP 2023 | SNAP MBA Cutoff 2023 (Percentile) |
SIBM-Pune | 41-42 | 98 |
SCMHRD | 39-40 | 97 |
SIIB | 36-37 | 90 |
SIBM Bengaluru | 36-37 | 90 |
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP Test) is the gateway for Post Graduate Programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). A candidate aspiring to join a Symbiosis MBA program offered by any Institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has to appear for the common, mandatory Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP 2023) Computer Based Test (CBT) which will be conducted at Test Centres. Candidates should register and pay for the SNAP Test & separate institute program-wise registration fees to the respective colleges.
After the SNAP test result is declared, candidates who have applied, registered, and paid for SIDTM (Formerly SITM) will be shortlisted for GE and PI (Group Exercise, Personal Interview) rounds. The final selection of candidates is based on the performance of candidates in both rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The fee for a two-year full-time on-campus MBA program at Symbiosis is approximately Rs. 22.2 lakhs. The fee is to be paid over the duration of two years of the program. Education loan facilities are also available.
As per the latest reports, the average package offered at Symbiosis is around Rs. 14.47 lakhs per annum. The highest package stood up to Rs. 49 lakhs per annum. The median CTC is around Rs. 20 lakhs per annum.
SIBM Pune is considered to be the best for pursuing an MBA among all the Symbiosis colleges. Its infrastructure, teaching faculty, placement success, and worldwide alumni network set it apart from other Symbiosis colleges.
The cutoff for MBA at Symbiosis is expected to be around 90 to 98 SNAP percentile for the top colleges affiliated with SIU. The cutoff for an MBA program would vary from one Symbiosis college to another.
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With 84.91 percentile in CAT (General, male, no work experience), top colleges like IIMs, IITs, FMS, MDI, etc. are not possible. You may get calls from private institutes such as IMT Nagpur/Hyderabad, IMI Bhubaneswar, XIME, SDMIMD, Welingkar (some programs) and similar colleges. Universities like Amity or LPU are also options.
It’s better to choose carefully, as placements and ROI may be average. Reattempting CAT or trying XAT/CMAT could improve options.
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With a CAT percentile of 88.77 and a strong CGPA of 9.0, you are in a competitive range for newer IIMs (like IIM Amritsar, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Nagpur) and several top non-IIM B-schools such as TAPMI, BIM Trichy, Great Lakes, IMI Delhi, FORE School of Management, and KJ Somaiya. You may not reach the older IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, etc.) since they usually require 98+ percentile, but you have excellent chances at mid-tier and emerging institutes.
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The expected cutoff for the JAP (Joint Admission Process) is around 90 to 95th percentile, with a minimum sectional cutoff of around 75 percentile in Quantitative Ability. You have scored 82.2% which is very low; that's why you are unlikely to meet the minimum criteria for the JAP IIMs in the general Category.
I hope this information helps you.
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Here is your IIM Cutoff for Gen/OBC/SC/ST, CS Score Cut Off. I am providing you the link. Kindly open and check it out. From here you can get all the details.
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With a CAT score of around 80 percentile and about 2 years of work experience, getting a call from the top IIMs (IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Kozhikode, Indore) is extremely difficult, as their cutoff percentiles are usually much higher, even for reserved categories. These institutes typically shortlist candidates above 95–99 percentile depending on category, academic profile, and diversity factors.
However, you may still have some chances at a few of the newer or baby IIMs, especially if you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and have a decent academic background. IIMs such as IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Nagaland, IIM Amritsar, and IIM Vizag have historically called candidates in the 75–85 percentile range for certain categories. Your 2 years of work experience can also work in your favour, as most IIMs give weightage to professional experience during shortlisting and final selection.
That said, selection does not depend on CAT percentile alone. Factors like your 10th and 12th marks, graduation score, academic consistency, gender and academic diversity, work experience quality, and performance in the personal interview play a very important role. Even with an 80 percentile, a strong interview and profile can improve your chances at newer IIMs.
You should also keep strong non-IIM options open. At this percentile, good colleges like newer IIT MBA programs, some NITs, and reputed private B-schools can offer better and more realistic opportunities. Applying broadly and preparing seriously for the interview stage is very important.
In summary, while top IIMs are unlikely at 80 percentile, you may still have a realistic chance at some of the newer IIMs depending on your category and overall profile.
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