Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Bengaluru
95/1, 95/2, Hosur Rd, Electronics City Phase 1, Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100 4 (1542) 234 Comments
95/1, 95/2, Hosur Rd, Electronics City Phase 1, Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100
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Courses Offered in Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Bengaluru
SIBM Bengaluru offers full time MBA programmes through SNAP and an Executive MBA for working professionals. The current admission listing for the 2027 to 2029 batch covers the MBA and MBA (Business Analytics) programmes through SNAP 2026.
The institute also runs the MBA (Executive) programme for experienced professionals. This programme follows a Personal Interaction based selection process and is not part of the SNAP full time admission cycle.
MBA Course
The MBA is a two year full time programme. The first year builds a foundation in Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Strategy, Marketing, Operations, Organisational Behaviour, Finance, Human Resource Management and Artificial Intelligence.
From the second semester, students choose a specialisation in Finance, Marketing, Operations or Human Resource Management. They can also take electives outside the specialisation for wider exposure.
After the first year, students complete an eight week Summer Internship Programme. The published intake for the MBA batch of 2027 to 2029 is 240 students.
MBA (Business Analytics) Course
MBA (Business Analytics) is a two year full time programme for students who want to work with data, business intelligence and analytics led decision making. The published intake for the 2027 to 2029 batch is 30 students.
The programme covers areas such as data mining, data visualisation, forecasting, statistical modelling and business intelligence. Students work with tools and resources such as R, Python, Tableau, Bloomberg, CMIE Prowess and IndiaStat.
MBA (Executive) Course
MBA (Executive) is a two year programme designed for working executives who want to move into stronger managerial and leadership roles. The published intake is 30 students.
Candidates need a graduation degree with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC and ST candidates, and at least one year of full time work experience after graduation. Selection is based on Personal Interaction conducted by SIBM Bengaluru.
Selection Process and Important Dates
For the full time MBA and MBA (Business Analytics), candidates must register for SNAP and separately register for the SIBM Bengaluru programme. The SNAP test fee is Rs 2,550 per test and the programme registration fee is Rs 1,000 per programme.
Candidates can appear for up to three SNAP tests, and the higher score is considered for the final percentile calculation. Shortlisted candidates attend Group Exercise and Personal Interaction separately for each programme they have applied to.
| Admission Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SNAP 2026 registration and payment closes | 25 November 2026 |
| SIBM Bengaluru registration and payment ends | 12 December 2026 |
| SNAP 2026 test dates | 13, 19 and 26 December 2026 |
| SNAP 2026 result | 12 January 2027 |
| Shortlist announcement for GE-PI | 19 January 2027 |
| GE-PI call letter | 25 January 2027 |
| GE-PI for MBA | 4 to 6 February 2027 and 9 to 13 February 2027 |
| GE-PI for MBA (Business Analytics) | 2 to 3 February 2027 |
| First merit list | 10 March 2027 |
| Last date for fee payment for first merit list | 29 March 2027 |
| Programme commencement | 3 June 2027 |
The final merit list weightage is SNAP score scaled to 50 marks, Group Exercise 10 marks and Personal Interaction 40 marks, making a total of 100 marks. There is no separate Writing Ability Test component in the current weightage.
Fees and Payment Notes
For Indian students, the academic fee for the MBA and MBA (Business Analytics) is Rs 10,70,000 per year, which is Rs 21,40,000 for two years, plus a refundable institute deposit of Rs 20,000.
Hostel and mess are charged separately. The published hostel fee is Rs 1,79,700 per year, mess fee is Rs 1,19,600 per year and the refundable hostel deposit is Rs 20,000. Hostel and mess charges for the next year are communicated before the next academic year.
For MBA (Executive), the academic fee is Rs 3,00,000 per year, plus a refundable institute deposit of Rs 10,000.
All Courses
The table below lists the current SIBM Bengaluru courses with eligibility and 2026 fees. Use the Apply Now button next to a course to ask for admission help for that course.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Fees (2026) | Apply Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | Graduate from a recognised university or institution of national importance with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC and ST candidates. SNAP and GE-PI are mandatory. | Rs 10,70,000 per year, plus Rs 20,000 refundable institute deposit. Hostel and mess are charged separately. | Apply Now |
| MBA (Business Analytics) | Graduate from a recognised university or institution of national importance with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC and ST candidates. SNAP and GE-PI are mandatory. | Rs 10,70,000 per year, plus Rs 20,000 refundable institute deposit. Hostel and mess are charged separately. | Apply Now |
| MBA (Executive) | Graduate with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC and ST candidates, and at least one year of full time work experience after graduation. Selection is through Personal Interaction. | Rs 3,00,000 per year, plus Rs 10,000 refundable institute deposit. | Apply Now |
Fees can change as per the institute fee structure for the relevant batch. Confirm the exact fee, hostel charges and payment schedule before making any payment.
FAQ's
The academic fee for the full time MBA and MBA (Business Analytics) at SIBM Bengaluru is Rs 10,70,000 per year, plus a refundable institute deposit of Rs 20,000. Hostel fees of Rs 1,79,700 per year and mess fees of Rs 1,19,600 per year are charged separately.
Candidates should be graduates from a recognised university or institution of national importance with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade. The minimum is 45% for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates. Final year students can apply, subject to obtaining the required marks.
Full time MBA admission is through SNAP followed by Group Exercise and Personal Interaction. The final merit weightage is SNAP score scaled to 50 marks, Group Exercise 10 marks and Personal Interaction 40 marks. There is no separate Writing Ability Test component in the current weightage.
SNAP 2026 registration closes on 25 November 2026. SIBM Bengaluru registration and payment ends on 12 December 2026. SNAP tests are on 13, 19 and 26 December 2026, the result is on 12 January 2027, the first merit list is on 10 March 2027 and the programme commences on 3 June 2027.
MBA (Executive) is for working professionals. Candidates need graduation with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC and ST candidates, and at least one year of full time work experience after graduation. Selection is through Personal Interaction. The academic fee is Rs 3,00,000 per year, plus a refundable institute deposit of Rs 10,000.
FAQ's
The academic fee for the full time MBA and MBA (Business Analytics) at SIBM Bengaluru is Rs 10,70,000 per year, plus a refundable institute deposit of Rs 20,000. Hostel fees of Rs 1,79,700 per year and mess fees of Rs 1,19,600 per year are charged separately.
Candidates should be graduates from a recognised university or institution of national importance with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade. The minimum is 45% for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates. Final year students can apply, subject to obtaining the required marks.
Full time MBA admission is through SNAP followed by Group Exercise and Personal Interaction. The final merit weightage is SNAP score scaled to 50 marks, Group Exercise 10 marks and Personal Interaction 40 marks. There is no separate Writing Ability Test component in the current weightage.
SNAP 2026 registration closes on 25 November 2026. SIBM Bengaluru registration and payment ends on 12 December 2026. SNAP tests are on 13, 19 and 26 December 2026, the result is on 12 January 2027, the first merit list is on 10 March 2027 and the programme commences on 3 June 2027.
MBA (Executive) is for working professionals. Candidates need graduation with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC and ST candidates, and at least one year of full time work experience after graduation. Selection is through Personal Interaction. The academic fee is Rs 3,00,000 per year, plus a refundable institute deposit of Rs 10,000.