Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences MBA Courses & Fees 2025: Admission, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

On cancelling admission, students get some part of the fee refunded depending on when they cancel their admission. Below is the refund policy:

Point of time when student applies for withdrawal/ cancellation of admission	Refund Amount
Up to 31 Aug, 2024	After deducting INR 1,000 towards processing and educational fees, the balance paid fee will be refunded
Sep 1 to Sep 30, 2024	After deducting INR 2,500 towards processing and educational fees, the balance paid fee will be refunded
Oct 1 to Oct 31, 2024	After deducting INR 5,000 towards processing and educational fees, the balance paid fee will be refunded
After Oct 31, 2024 cancellation of admission for any reason whatsoever it may be	No Refund

Note: The date is tentative and will change every year depending on the admission cycle.

The SNAP 2023 application started on August 23 and ended on November 23, 2023.. The SNAP 2023 exam dates were December 10, 17 and 22, 2023. The SNAP 2023 admit card for the first attempt released on December 4 and for the second and third test it released on December 9. The SNAP 2023 result was announced on January 10, 2024. 

1. To apply for SNAP 2023, candidate has to follow these simple steps: 
2. Visit the official website of SNAP and click on the "Register" button
3. Enter the necessary information and upload scanned copies of your photo and signature
4. Pay the application fee online, which is Rs. 2250/-

After submitting the application form, make sure to take a printout of the confirmation page. 

Applicants must note that there is no form correction process in SNAP, so they will not be able to edit their form after submission. Thus, they must fill the application form correctly, before the SNAP last date to apply 2023.

 

Symbiosis Indore uses tie-breaking policy to provided admission in case of same score. Below is the tie-breaking policy:

• Higher marks or score in the final year of graduation
• Higher marks or score in Entrance test

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2023 results was announced on January 10, 2024. The date of SNAP result declaration was announced by the exam conducting body - Symbiosis International (Deemed) University.

Applicants could required to download their scorecards from the exam website by using their login credentials before the download window closed. The hard copy of the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test result is sent to any student by post. Candidates must note that they will have to use the best score of their attempts in SNAP for seeking selection to the admission round of SIU institutes. The selection was based on cut offs, which were released in February 2024. 

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the key points:

* Placements: Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences (SUAS) has a strong track record of placing its students, with 100% placement rate and average package of INR4 LPA. Top recruiters include ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, Citi Corp, and others.

* Faculty: The faculty members are highly qualified, holding PhDs, and have industry experience. They are known for their excellent teaching skills, availability, and willingness to help students.

* Infrastructure: The university boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, including modern classrooms, fully equipped labs, and a spacious campus.

* Course Curriculum: The programme offers a unique blend of theoretical and practical learning, with a focus on the latest trends and industry requirements. The curriculum includes specializations like Financial Engineering and Risk Modelling, which sets it apart from other colleges.

* Student Experience: Alumni have spoken positively about their overall experience at SUAS, mentioning the supportive faculty, good infrastructure, and a range of extracurricular activities.

* Return on Investment (ROI): With a decent starting salary and potential for career growth, an MBA/PGDM degree from SUAS seems to offer a reasonable ROI considering the investment.

Based on these factors, an MBA/PGDM at Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences appears to be a worthwhile investment, offering a strong foundation for a successful career in management and finance. However, it's essential to weigh individual circumstances and consider multiple options before making a decision.

The CAT exam is always conducted on the last Sunday of November every year so the CAT 2024 exam is expected to be conducted on Nov 24, 2024. Official announcement of the CAT 2024 exam date will be made by the convening IIM on Jul 30, 2024. The announcement will be made at the iimcat.ac.in website as well as in all the national dailies across India. We at Shiksha also notify the aspirants through our communication channels. Registrations cum application process for CAT 2024 will begin from the first week of August and end in the third week of September 2024.

Check below CAT exam dates for last five years:

• CAT 2023: November 26
• CAT 2022: November 27
• CAT 2021: November 28
• CAT 2020: November 29 
• CAT 2019: November 24

Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences is approved by UGC while IPS Academy is graded "B" by NAAC and approved by AICTE. Symbiosis is rated 4.4 out of 5 in 6 reviews and IPS Academy is rated 4.1 out of 5 in 32 reviews. 

Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences offers only 2 courses for MBA while IPS Academy offers 7 courses for MBA. The fee for the MBA course at Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences is INR 6.25 Lakhs for the whole course, while the fee for an MBA at IPS Academy is INR 2.30 Lakhs for the whole course. 

However, taking into consideration the amenities and placements Symbiosis is rated better than IPS Academy.

The leading companies that visited the Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences campus during the 2022 recruitment drive are mentioned in the table below:

Symbiosis Indore Top Recruiters
Wipro	Intellipaat	Blazeclan Technologies
Greendeck	TCS	Chenoa Information Services
Fiserv	HybridSkill	Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
Capgemini	CloudYuga Technologies Pvt. Ltd.	UBS Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Evolutionary Systems Pvt. Ltd. (Evosys Global)	Accolite	ICICI Bank

The fees structure for MBA programmes at Symbiosis Indore varies depending on the stream, hostel and transport options.

The academic fees for all streams is INR 5,60,000 per year, which includes tuition fee, medical fee, journal fee, library books & e-journals, laboratory fee, development fee and regular exam fee.

The hostel charges range from INR 1,70,000 to INR 3,00,000 per year, depending on the type of room (AC or non-AC, single or double occupancy).

The transport charges are not specified. The university also charges a refundable caution money of INR 10,000 for both academic and hostel facilities.

The fees can be paid in two instalments, one at the time of admission and the other by December end of the academic year. 

The fees may be increased up to 15% every year as per the university policie.

I hope this answers your question.