Top MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP Score Based on 2024 Ranking

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The top MBA colleges in India accepting SNAP scores are Symbiosis Institute of Business Management - [SIBM], Pune, Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development - [SCMHRD], Pune, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management- [SIBM], Bangalore, and Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management - [SIDTM], Pune. 28 private MBA colleges in India accept SNAP scores.

  • SNAP 2024 will be conducted on 8, 15, and 21 December 2024. Registration for SNAP 2024 began on August 5, 2024, in online mode. The last date to apply for SNAP 2024 is 22 November 2024. Check SNAP Registration Process and Fees
  • Top MBA colleges accepting SNAP scores other than Symbiosis are Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Technology and Management, Indore, Shri Ram Murti Smarak International Business School, Lucknow, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat, LM Thapar School of Management, Chandigarh, and Guru Raghavendra Vidyadeep Business Management Academy - [GRV], Bangalore.
  • The top firms that hire MBA graduates from colleges that consider SNAP for admissions are Accenture Strategy, Aditya Birla Capital, American Express, Barclays, and HSBC. 
  • The fee structure of top SNAP-accepting colleges ranges from INR 1,10,000 to INR 24,59,000. Check SNAP Exam Pattern and Syllabus
  • The average salary package for graduates from SNAP-accepting colleges ranges between INR 6,00,000 - INR 25,00,000 per annum. Check SNAP Exam Dates

Top MBA Colleges Accepting SNAP Score: Highlights

The table below shows the parameters of MBA colleges in India accepting SNAP scores.

Parameters Statistics
No. of Colleges 30+
Fees of Top Colleges  INR 1,10,000 to INR 24,59,000
Specializations MBA Finance, MBA Marketing, MBA International Business, MBA IT, MBA Business Analytics, MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management, etc.
Admission Process SNAP followed by GE-PI-WAT 

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Top 10 MBA Colleges in India Accepting SNAP Score

The top MBA colleges in India accepting SNAP scores are mentioned below with the number of seats available. Check the top 10 MBA Colleges in India

Top MBA Colleges in India Accepting SNAP Score: NIRF Ranking 2024

The following table shows the top MBA colleges in India accepting SNAP scores according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024. NIRF Ranking is based on various factors such as placements, faculty, college infrastructure, and college performance. Check the Ranking of Top MBA Colleges in India

The NIRF Rankings take into consideration these five parameters- Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Peer Perception. Here’s the percentage weightage of each of these factors:

  1. Teaching, Learning & Resources- 30%
  2. Research and Professional Practice- 30%
  3. Graduation Outcome- 20%
  4. Outreach and Inclusivity- 10%
  5. Perception- 10%

Below is the list of top MBA colleges in India accepting SNAP scores, per NIRF ranking 2024.

NIRF Ranking 2024 College Name NIRF Score
13 Symbiosis Institute of Business Management-[SIBM], Pune 65.13

Private MBA Colleges in India Accepting SNAP Score

In India, 28 private MBA colleges accept SNAP scores. These private MBA colleges in India provide students with high-quality education, placements, and good infrastructure facilities. Below is the list of some of the top private MBA colleges accepting SNAP scores with their expected cutoff percentile for 2024.

Colleges Expected Cut-Off 2024
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management - [SIBM], Pune 96-98
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development - [SCMHRD], Pune 95-97
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management - [SIBM], Bangalore 88-90
Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management - [SIDTM], Pune 81-83
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology [SCIT], Pune 74-76
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences [SSSS], Pune 50-54
Symbiosis Institute of International Business - [SIIB], Pune 92-94
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies [SIMS], Pune 75-77

*Note: These are estimated Cutoffs. The actual Cutoffs can be higher. 

Top MBA Colleges in India Accepting SNAP Score: Fee-Structure

The fee structure of top MBA colleges accepting SNAP scores is as follows.

Colleges Total Fees
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management - [SIBM], Pune INR 24,59,000
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development - [SCMHRD], Pune INR 17,02,000
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management - [SIBM], Bangalore INR 19,10,000
Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management - [SIDTM], Pune INR 13,96,000
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Technology and Management-[LBSITM], Indore INR 1,10,000
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology- [SCIT], Pune INR 14,76,000
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences- [SSSS], Pune INR 9,00,000
Symbiosis Institute of International Business - [SIIB], Pune INR 17,14,000
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies- [SIMS], Pune INR 10,50,000- INR 18,04,000
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management- [SIBM], Nagpur INR 10,70,000- INR 16,50,000

Check the top MBA colleges in India with Fee structures

Top MBA Colleges in India Accepting SNAP Score: Admission Process 2024

After the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP), students must follow these steps to get admission to their desired MBA college.

  • After the declaration of SNAP 2024 results, the participating institutes will release their respective cutoffs. Students must check the cut-off percentile or marks through the official website.
  • Shortlisted candidates will then be called for GE (Candidates will be divided into groups of 7-8 to discuss a given topic), PI (Candidates will be interviewed by a panel of experts), and WAT (Candidates will be given a topic for essay writing). Check: SNAP GE-PI-WAT Preparation Tips
  • The institute will prepare the final merit list based on SNAP 2024 scores and GE-PI-WAT scores. Candidates who fail to appear in any SNAP selection round will not be selected for MBA admission. Download SNAP Question Papers
  • The admission will be provisional and final admission will be subject to payment of fees on or before the due date, and the fulfillment of eligibility conditions of the respective program(s). 

Top MBA Colleges in Bangalore Accepting SNAP Score

Bangalore has around 4 MBA colleges that accept SNAP scores. Below is the list of two of the top MBA colleges in Bangalore that accept SNAP scores, followed by their expected SNAP cutoffs. 

*Note: These are estimated Cutoffs. The actual Cutoffs can be higher.

Top MBA Colleges in Pune Accepting SNAP Score

There are around 12 MBA colleges in Pune that carry out admissions based on SNAP scores of the candidates. Check out the table below for top MBA colleges in Pune accepting SNAP scores, and their expected SNAP cut-off percentile.

*Note: These are estimated Cutoffs. The actual Cutoffs can be higher.

Top MBA Colleges in India Accepting SNAP Score: Placements

The top MBA colleges in India that accept SNAP scores have found a high placement rate for 2024. Accenture Strategy, Aditya Birla Capital, American Express, Barclays, and HSBC are the top recruiters providing employment opportunities to the graduates of top MBA colleges in India. Check the Top MBA Colleges in India Placement Wise

Here are the average packages of some of the top SNAP Accepting MBA colleges in India for 2024:

Colleges Average Package

SIBM Pune

INR 28.16 LPA
SCMHRD Pune INR 24.28 LPA
SIBM Bangalore INR 14.47 LPA
SIDTM Pune *INR 12.78 LPA
SCIT Pune INR 11.45 LPA
SIIB Pune INR 13.51 LPA
*These are the figures for 2023 placements. The official data for 2024 placements is not available as yet. 
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FAQs

Ques. Which are the top MBA colleges accepting SNAP scores?

Ans. SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIBM Bangalore, SIDTM Pune, LBSITM Indore, and SIIB Pune are some of the top MBA colleges in India that accept SNAP scores.

Ques. Is SNAP good for an MBA?

Ans. SNAP is one of the entrance examinations for MBA admissions. Candidates can take SNAP to get admission into one of the management colleges that consider SNAP for their MBA admissions.

Ques. Which colleges accept the 80 percentile in SNAP?

Ans.  With 80 percentile in SNAP, you can expect to get admission at SCIT Pune, SSSS Pune, SIMS Pune, SIMC Pune, SICSR Pune, SSBF Pune, and SSMC Bangalore for an MBA. 

Ques. Does Symbiosis accept SNAP scores?

Ans. SNAP is a mandatory entrance test to opt for an MBA course in all 16 Symbiosis colleges.

Ques. Is XAT tougher than SNAP?

Ans. SNAP is an easier exam when compared to XAT.

Ques. Is it easy to score 99 in SNAP?

Ans. Yes, with a proper study plan, one can score 99 in SNAP.

Ques. Which is the most difficult MBA exam in India?

Ans. The Common Entrance Test (CAT) is the most difficult MBA exam in India.

Ques. Which colleges accept SNAP other than Symbiosis?

Ans. Shri Ram Murti Smarak International Business School, Lucknow, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat, LM Thapar School of Management, Chandigarh, and Guru Raghavendra Vidyadeep Business Management Academy - [GRV], Bangalore are the colleges that accept SNAP other than Symbiosis.

Ques. Is SNAP better than NMAT?

Ans. NMAT has no negative marking whereas in SNAP 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.

Ques. How many seats are there in SNAP?

Ans. There are 2,500 MBA seats in Symbiosis colleges.

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#1
3,56,500Executive MBA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 28,16,000Average Package₹ 49,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
4.3 / 5
Based on 54 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#10th/100 in India 2020
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#2

Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development - [SCMHRD], Pune

Pune, Maharashtra |UGC, AACSB Approved
12,14,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 24,28,000Average Package₹ 38,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
4 / 5
Based on 125 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#13th/100 in India 2020
agency logoagency logoagency logo+ 3 More
#3

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management - [SIBM], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC Approved
10,12,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 14,47,000Average Package₹ 24,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
4.1 / 5
Based on 36 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#54th/200 in India 2024
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#4

Symbiosis Institute of International Business - [SIIB], Pune

Pune, Maharashtra 
9,55,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 13,51,000Average Package₹ 24,65,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
4 / 5
Based on 27 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#41th/272 in India 2023
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#5

Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management - [SIDTM], Pune

Pune, Maharashtra |AICTE Approved
8,02,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees₹ 13,12,151Average Package₹ 29,04,000Highest Package
4.5 / 5
Based on 62 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#49th/200 in India 2024
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#6

Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management - [SIOM], Nashik

Nashik, Maharashtra |AICTE Approved
8,91,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 14,50,000Average Package₹ 30,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
4.3 / 5
Based on 15 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#41th/100 in India 2020
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#7

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management - [SIBM], Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana 
8,23,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 9,30,000Average Package₹ 28,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
4.3 / 5
Based on 39 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#42th/110 in India 2024
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#8

LM Thapar School of Management, Derabassi, Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Chandigarh |AICTE, AACSB Approved
5,97,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees₹ 7,00,000Average Package₹ 23,50,000Highest Package
4 / 5
Based on 22 User
Reviews
Best in Accomodation
#173th/608 in India 2023
CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
#9
5,67,000MA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 4,65,000Average Package₹ 8,52,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
4.3 / 5
Based on 12 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#10

Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology - [SCIT], Pune

Pune, Maharashtra |UGC Approved
7,48,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees₹ 11,58,000Average Package₹ 18,00,000Highest Package
4.1 / 5
Based on 21 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#60th/200 in India 2024
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#11
49,000BBA/BMS- 1st Year Fees₹ 5,50,000Average Package₹ 10,00,000Highest Package
4.6 / 5
Based on 35 User
Reviews
Best in Accomodation
#32th/80 in India 2021
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#12

Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance - [SSBF], Pune

Pune, Maharashtra |AICTE Approved
12,90,500MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees₹ 11,00,000Average Package₹ 15,00,000Highest Package
4.1 / 5
Based on 3 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#32th/110 in India 2024
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#13
2,51,000BCA- 1st Year Fees₹ 90,00,000Highest Package
3.5 / 5
Based on 51 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#2nd/146 in India 2021
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#14

Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences - [SSSS], Pune

Pune, Maharashtra 
4,60,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees₹ 5,20,000Average Package₹ 9,00,000Highest Package
3.7 / 5
Based on 2 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#72th/200 in India 2024
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#15
5,20,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees₹ 6,66,000Average Package₹ 10,92,000Highest Package
4.2 / 5
Based on 31 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#16

Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gujarat |UGC, AACSB Approved
5,20,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 6,66,000Average Package₹ 10,92,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
4.2 / 5
Based on 164 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#12th/160 in India 2024
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#17

Symbiosis International University - [SIUH], Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana |AICTE, UGC Approved
7,85,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees₹ 8,90,000Average Package₹ 15,00,000Highest Package
4.3 / 5
Based on 62 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#18

SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat

Sonepat, Haryana |BCI, NCHMCT, UGC, AIU Approved
2,16,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 4,50,000Average Package₹ 50,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
4 / 5
Based on 95 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#80th/92 in India 2024
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#19

Symbiosis International University - [SIUB], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |UGC Approved
3,70,000BBA/BMS- 1st Year Fees₹ 13,48,000Average Package₹ 21,00,000Highest Package
4.1 / 5
Based on 36 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#20
--MBA/PGDM--
4.6 / 5
Based on 6 User
Reviews
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#21

Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences - [SIHS], Pune

Pune, Maharashtra |AICTE Approved
2,40,000M.Sc- 1st Year Fees₹ 6,50,000Average Package₹ 12,50,000Highest Package
3.7 / 5
Based on 8 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
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#22

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - [SIMS], Pune

Pune, Maharashtra |AICTE Approved
9,12,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 14,00,000Average Package₹ 23,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
4.1 / 5
Based on 24 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#40th/110 in India 2024
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#23

Symbiosis International University - [SIU], Pune

Pune, Maharashtra |AICTE, UGC Approved
7,05,000MBA/PGDM- Total FeesCompare Fees₹ 45,12,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
4.1 / 5
Based on 1199 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#641th/1400 in India 2025
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#24

Symbiosis School of Media and Communication - [SSMC], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |UGC Approved
5,20,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees--
4.2 / 5
Based on 4 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#25

Symbiosis International University -[SIUN], Nashik

Nashik, Maharashtra |UGC Approved
8,91,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees₹ 14,35,000Average Package₹ 30,00,000Highest Package----
#26

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management - [SIBM], Nagpur

Nagpur, Maharashtra |UGC Approved
8,35,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees₹ 11,25,000Average Package₹ 20,00,000Highest Package
4.2 / 5
Based on 82 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#27

Sparsh Global Business School - [SGBS], Greater Noida

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |AICTE Approved
19,26,900MBA/PGDM- Total Fees------