Symbiosis Institute of Business Management - [SIBM]

There are various events organized by the clubs and committees of SIBM Pune, throughout the year. Some of the major events of SIBM Pune include The Grand Pitch: Where Innovation Met Opportunity, Breaking Brand Write-Up, Research Conclave, SAARANG, Rendezvous, Respire, Coffee with SIBM Edition 18, NEXUS, Transcend, Black and Tackle, Advent, StartupVerse.

SIBM Pune is a student-driven college where the clubs and committees are usually managed and run by the students. The teams consist of students from the first and second years, led by coordinators. Through various committees, clubs and events, students get enough opportunity to interact with their seniors.

The eligibility criteria to apply for SIBM Pune is a minimum of 50% aggregate in graduation. To get selected the candidates will have to appear for SNAP and will have to clear the minimum cutoff. 

The SNAP exam is of 60 marks and is converted into percentiles. The SNAP score of 43.5 marks is usually converted into 99.9 percentile. 41.5 marks into 99.75 percentile, 38 marks into 99 percentile, 35 marks into 98 percentile and 34 marks into 96 percentile. To receive an interview call, an individual should have a minimum 97-98 percentile in the SNAP exam.

SIBM Pune considers SNAP scores and performance in WAT-GE-PI. The SNAP score carries a total weightage of 50%, Group Exercise has 10% weightage, Personal Interaction (PI) has 30% weightage and Writing Ability Test (WAT) has a 10% weightage. There is no separate weightage for work-ex, internships or extra-curricular activities, it is considered under the section of Personal Assessment only.

There is no such criteria mentioned that a person with a gap year is not eligible. Anyone who has a bachelor’s degree is eligible to apply for the MBA program at SIBM Pune. However, once you get the interview call, you might be asked about your gap years and at that time you should have proper reasoning to substantiate your answer.

Generally, 100-110 students get PPO offers (out of 180). Last year the number was 111 students. There is a 14% year-on-year growth in the number of PPOs. Specialization-wise PPO conversions are as follows:

The students can increase their chances of getting PPOs through the following:

1. Deliver exceptional work performance during the internship. 
2. Build strong relationships with colleagues i.e. Networking 
3. Take initiative on Projects and tasks.
4. Communicate your accomplishments, goals and career interests to your supervisors and other relevant stakeholders. 
5. Maintain a professional demeanor at all times. 
6. Continuously seek opportunities to learn and develop new skills 
7. Make sure your contributions are visible to decision-makers within the organization. 
8. Demonstrate your alignment with the company's values, culture and long-term goals.