The University offers a variety of programmes at Graduate, Post Graduate, Doctoral and Diploma levels. Programmes are offered in the following eight faculties:
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Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP Test) is the gateway for Post Graduate Programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
A candidate aspiring to join an MBA programme offered by any Institute of Symbiosis International(Deemed University) [SIU] has to take the common, mandatory Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP)Computer Based Test (CBT).
The candidate needs to:
a) Register for SNAP Test,
b) Pay the registration fee for SNAP Test,
c) Register for her/his choice of programme(s) offered by any Institute of SIU,
d) Pay the registration fee, separately for each programme.
If shortlisted for a programme applied to, the candidate would then need to participate in the furtheradmission process (GE-PIWAT) of that particular programme.
The registration process (including the payment of the registration fee) for SNAP and Institutes isintegrated. A candidate can complete the SNAP as well as programme registration (as well as pay theregistration fee) on the same portal (snaptest.org)
The process for admission through SNAP Test is as follows:
Stage 1: SNAP Test Registration
Stage 2: SNAP Test
Stage 3: Shortlisting and Selection Process
Stage 4: Merit List Declaration and Admission
For more details please visit SNAP Website www.snaptest.org .
Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET Test) is the gateway for Under Graduate Programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
Candidates aspiring to join B.A LL.B./B.B.A LL.B/BBA/BCA/BBA(IT)/B.A.(M.C)/B.Sc (Economics) Hons./ B.A. (Liberal Arts) Hons./B.Sc (Liberal Arts) Hons/B.Tech programmes offered by institutes / constituents of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) [SIU] have to appear for the mandatory common entrance tests SET/SLAT/SITEEE. Since 2018, SET - Law test is known as Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT), SET - Engineering as SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE) and SET - General as SET.
These are usually conducted in a Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across various cities of India. However, due to the Covid pandemic across the globe and specially in India, these tests will be conducted in an Online Home Proctored Mode for the year 2021. This will benefit the candidates who can now appear for these tests from the safety and security of their homes as well as alleviate the anxiety of the parents who are worried about the health of their wards.
A candidate needs to register for SET/SLAT/SITEEE 2021 & also register for the institutes offering his/ her choice of programmes by paying separate programmes registration fees (not applicable to SIT). If shortlisted, he/she would then need to attend the further admission process conducted by each of these institutes individually. Aspirants can now complete the Online SET/SLAT/ SITEEE 2021 as well as programme registrations in the same portal (set-test.org).
The process for admission through SET Test is as follows:
Stage 1: SET Test Registration
Stage 2: SET Test
Stage 3: Shortlisting and Selection Process
Stage 4: Merit List Declaration and Admission
For more details please visit SET Website www.set-test.org.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) offers a PhD programme under the guidelines prescribed by the University Grants Commission. The programme is offered under the faculties of Law, Management, Computer Studies, Health Sciences, Media & Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Engineering.
The University predetermines the number of doctoral students that can be admitted to the programme based on the number of available research guides. The University aims to maintain a high standard in its research, and with this goal in mind, and as per the directives of the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor on recommendation of the Academic Council, the University has followed a specific criteria of selection.
Admissions of international students are centralized for all the constituent institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and are routed through the Symbiosis Center for International Education (SCIE). The admission procedure for foreign students is designed taking into consideration the requirements and difficulties faced by every individual. The online admission procedure has made it accessible to each and every student to apply from different parts of the world and in the comfort of their homes. The student is required to come to India only when the applicant is shortlisted for a particular program chosen by the student. The software has been tailor-made to suit the admission procedure. Through the system of online admissions, students are not only able to check their admission status but also make all their payments online.
SCIE earmarks 15% of the total intake of the respective program for international students which include, Foreign Nationals (FN), Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card Holders, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) Card Holders, and Non-Resident Indians (NRI).
A student is eligible to apply as a Non Resident Indian (NRI) if he/she is an Indian National and has appeared for either 10th or 10+2 (equivalent to the Indian 10th or 12th) examination outside India. It is mandatory for one of the two qualifying examinations to be given outside India.
Admission Criteria for NRI Students:
Students applying under the NRI category are NOT required to appear for the English Proficiency Test (IELA/IELTS Examination).
Admission Criteria for FN/PIO/OCI Students:
Students applying as FN/PIO/OCI are required to appear for the English Proficiency Test (IELTS/IELA examination)
A student is eligible to apply as a Non Resident Indian (NRI) if he/she is an Indian National and has appeared for the 12th examination (equivalent to the Indian 12th) or graduation outside India. It is mandatory for one of the two qualifying examinations to be given outside India.
Admission Criteria for NRI Students:
Students applying under the NRI category are NOT required to appear for the English Proficiency Test (IELA/IELTS Examination).
Admission Criteria for FN/PIO/OCI Students:
Students applying as FN/PIO/OCI are required to appear for the English Proficiency Test (IELTS/IELA examination)
Note: It is the responsibility of the student to ascertain whether they possess the requisite qualifications for admission.
International Admissions & Student Events
Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE)
Senapati Bapat Road, Pune – 411 004, Maharashtra, India
Tel.: +91-20-25671905
Fax : +91-20-25673854
Website : www.scie.ac.in
With the objective of encouraging meritorious students and academic excellence, Scholarships/ Awards are offered to deserving students of the University by the Symbiosis Society Foundation.
Please see the following for details on scholarships/awards available:
Post Graduate (MBA) scholarships for IIT Graduates 
University Scholarship
