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Overview

The University conducts all India-level entrance examinations for students who wish to pursue Doctoral, Post Graduate, and Under Graduate programmes offered by the University.

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The candidate needs to:

  • Register for SNAP Test(s),
  • Pay the registration fee for SNAP Test(s),
  • Register for her/his choice of programme(s) offered by various Institutes of SIU,
  • Pay the registration fee, separately for each programme.

If shortlisted for a programme applied to, the candidate would then need to participate in the further admission process (GE-PI) of that particular programme.

The registration process (including the payment of the registration fee) for SNAP and Institutes is integrated. A candidate can complete the SNAP as well as programme registration and payment on the same portal.

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Candidates aspiring to join any of the following:

  • B.A LL. B (Hons)
  • B.B.A LL. B (Hons)
  • B.A LL. B
  • B.B.A LL. B

Programmes offered by institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) have to appear for the common, mandatory Computer Based Test (CBT). This is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across various cities of India.

A candidate can appear for SLAT on both the dates December 13,2024 (Friday) and December 15,2024 (Sunday). If a candidate appears for more than one test, the higher score will be considered for the final percentile calculation. There will be no normalization. A rigorous process that has been statistically tested will be administered to ensure that unique types of questions are framed under a specific topic across the question papers. The normal spread will ensure that there is no unfair advantage to candidates who opt for any specific test / multiple tests. This will ensure the normalisation of the spread of questions across sections. Furthermore, the question papers will be normalised for the level of difficulty across all two tests. No correspondence regarding this will be entertained.

A candidate needs to register for SLAT 2025 & also register for the institutes offering his/ her choice of programmes by paying separate programme registration fees. If shortlisted, he/she would then need to attend the further admission process conducted by each of these institutes individually.

Candidates are fully and solely responsible to provide correct information during the application process. If it is found that any information provided by the candidate at the time of filling/submitting the application form is not true, SIU has the right to cancel the application or admission, at any stage, in accordance with its rules and regulations. Any direct or indirect attempt to influence the management and employees of the Institute will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate.

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Candidates aspiring to join any of the following

  • B.B.A. - Honours / Honours with Research
  • B.C.A (Honours / Honours with Research)
  • B.B.A (Information Technology) - Honours /Honours with Research
  • B.A. (Mass Communication) - Honours / Honours with Research
  • B.Sc. (Economics) -Honours / Honours with Research
  • B.Sc. (Applied Statistics and Data Science) - Honours / Honours with Research
  • B. Tech
  • B.B.A (Media Management) Honours/ Honours with Research
  • B.B.A. (Dual Degree, Honours/ Honours with Research)

programmes offered by institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) have to appear for the common, mandatory Computer Based Test(s) (CBT). Since 2018, “SET – General” is known as Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) and “SET – Engineering” as SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE). These are conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across various cities of India.

SIU announces the four-year degree programme with multiple entry and exit options as envisioned in the NEP 2020*. The highlights of the new programme offerings are under

  • The Programme framework allows exciting options to pursue single majors, double majors, minors, and opportunities to pursue multidisciplinary, Ability and Skill enhancement courses.
  • Offers a good blend of immersive learning, research and community engagement
  • Includes opportunities for semester exchange programmes with foreign universities
  • Offers the following exit options
    • A Certificate at the end of the first year of the programme with 44 credits
    • A Diploma at the end of the first two years of the programme with 84 credits
    • A UG Degree at the end of 3 years of the programme with 120 credits
    • A UG Degree with Honours / Research at the end of the 4 years of the programme with 160 credits
  • Offers option of Re-entry within 3 years of exit and 7 years as the maximum permissible period to complete the programme.

* Not applicable for programmes under SITEEE

A candidate needs to register for SET / SITEEE 2025 & also register for the institutes offering his/ her choice of programmes by paying separate programmes registration fees. If shortlisted, he/she would then need to attend the further admission process conducted by each of these institutes individually.

Candidates are fully and solely responsible to provide correct information during the application process. If it is found that any information provided by the candidate at the time of filling / submitting the application form is not true, SIU has the right to cancel the application or admission, at any stage, in accordance with its rules and regulations. Any direct or indirect attempt to influence the management and employees of the Institute will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate.

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A candidate who wishes to pursue B.Des. Programmes has to take SEED. B.Des. is offered at the Symbiosis Institute of Design and the Symbiosis School of Planning Architecture and Design.

Symbiosis Institute of Design

The Bachelor of Design (B. Des) is a four years duration, 160 credit under-graduate degree programmes offered by SID and the degree is awarded by the Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune, which is established under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956 vide notification No. 9-12/2001-U.3 dated 10th November 2006 of UGC, Government of India.

Symbiosis School of Planning Architecture and Design (SSPAD)

The Bachelor of Design (B. Des) is a four-year degree programme offered by Symbiosis School of Planning Architecture and Design which is the best b des colleges in Nagpur under the umbrella of FoAD – Faculty of Architecture and Design. The degree is awarded by the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU), Pune, which is established under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956 vide notification No. 9-12/2001-U.3 dated 10th November 2006 of UGC, Government of India. This b des course in India aims to create professionals who can contribute to the highly dynamic and competitive design world.

For admission to Bachelor of Design (B. Des) programme kindly visit:www.sid.edu.in and www.sspad.edu.in

All Admission to LL.M (One Year) and LL. B (Three Years) is offered through Symbiosis All India Admission Test (AIAT), which will take place in a Centre Based Test (CBT) mode at select test centres across India.

The AIAT consists of:
  • Written Test (CBT Mode) (comprising of objective and subjective written test to assess the aptitude for teaching, research, legal aptitude and basic legal knowledge)- Weightage 70 %
Test Duration: - 105 minutes
  • Personal Interview (PI) (Online) - (Personal Interview is intended to test the personal Attributes, Fitment, Work Experience, Publications and Statement of Purpose)- Weightage 30%.
PI Duration: - 10 minutes (approx).

The Master of Arts (Mass Communication) Entrance Test at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC) Pune assesses candidates' knowledge of current affairs, language skills, and analytical abilities. It is the first step in the admissions process for the master's programme, followed by a personal interview to identify suitable candidates for the field of media and communication.

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Symbiosis International (Deemed University) offers Ph.D. programmes under the guidelines prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in the faculties of Law, Management, Computer Studies, Medical & Health Sciences, Media & Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences and Engineering.

To build a research culture, knowledge generation, wealth creation, social mobilization and interdisciplinary approach, the University has made provisions of awarding Junior and Senior Research Fellowships.

Ph.D. Scholars' research projects are supervised by Ph.D. Supervisors, who are full-time Faculty members of SIU, and are recognized by the RRC of the respective Faculty of SIU as research Supervisors. They supervise the work of the Ph.D. Scholar, who may be selected as SIU's Junior Research Fellow. Supervisors may recommend the inclusion of co-supervisors, who are experts in certain areas, to the Faculty RRC for approval. Deserving JRFs can also be offered a Senior Research Fellowship.

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Programmes that do not fall under any of the above entrance tests have their individual customised admission process. For more information, you may visit the institute specific website.