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SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
(Established under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 vide notification No. F.9.12/2001-U.3 of the Govt. of India)
Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ grade
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2013
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Closes on November 22nd, 2013 - Friday
Payment Closes on November 26th, 2013 – Tuesday
SNAP Test 2013 December 15th, 2013 – Sunday
Announcement of Result January 9th, 2014 - Thursday
Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Gram: Lavale, Tal : Mulshi, Dist : Pune – 412115 India
Phone: 020-39116226 / 27 ; Telefax: 020-39116228
Website: www.snaptest.org ; University Website: www.siu.edu.in
Email: symbitest@siu.edu.in, Email: info@snaptest.org
No part of this bulletin may be reproduced or utilized in any form without the written permission of Symbiosis Test Secretariat.
* All rights reserved by Symbiosis Test Secretariat of the University.Page 2 of 84
Chancellor’s Message
Symbiosis International University is perhaps one of the few universities in India, which is known
for imparting quality education and creating opportunities for students. It is a multicultural,
multidisciplinary university, which is the favoured destination of students across the country,
and international students from over 80 countries.
The university follows best practices, and its faculty provides immense opportunities for the
students to develop a holistic personality.
It is a student-centric University, which offers a world class campus with modern infrastructure,
a well maintained library, sports facilities, curricular and extra-curricular activities and excellent
health care amenities and residential accommodation.
I welcome you and wish you all the best.
Dr. S. B. Mujumdar Page 3 of 84
Acting Vice Chancellor’s Message
Symbiosis International University's ethos of promoting international understanding between
Indian and international students was inspired by the lofty universal ideals of integration and
understanding underlying Vishwa Bharati founded by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore and
Antar Bharati movement of Sane Guruji. In the ensuing years it developed around its motto of
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - The world is one family.
Today, the University has acknowledged international recognition and provides a high standard
of education at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The University has
established a good reputation in Law, Management, Computer Studies, Health & Biomedical
Sciences, Media, Communication & Design, Humanities & Social Sciences and Engineering
Disciplines. This reputation has attracted talented teachers and students to the University. The
University has always placed a high value on its postgraduate studies and research. In recent
years, this has had an integral place in our academic profile.
Our students come from all States of India and from almost 80 different countries. They make
significant contributions to the intellectual, social and cultural life of the University. Our
students have access to a state of the art library and computer facilities. We always believe that
Student life is not related to just academics. Our students are encouraged to enjoy the
University's fine range of sporting and recreational facilities, and take part in its rich social life.
The website provides a summary of the wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and
doctoral study opportunities at the University. I hope you will find in it the information you are
seeking and will be a part of the Symbiosis family.
Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar Page 4 of 84
Pro Vice Chancellor’s Message
Symbiosis International University (SIU) is one of the most sought - after destinations for Indian
and international students, which has gained reputation for commitment to high quality
learning and teaching. The beautiful sprawling 300 acres campus at Lavale, several campuses in
Pune and other cities attract students from different regions, ethnicity and cultures and provide
a vibrant and symbiotic ecosystem.
SIU is a forward–looking, globally competitive education enterprise where enquiry, investigation
and innovation are encouraged and nurtured. The academic programmes aim at imparting
interdisciplinary knowledge with a broader vision, compassion, value systems and critical
awareness of national and global issues. With collaborative networks of several Universities
from different parts of the world, SIU provides a very conducive, interactive and inspiring
environment to create true global citizens who are ready to contribute to their respective
countries and humankind. SIU offers high quality academic programmes in contemporary
disciplines of Management, Law, Computer Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, Media,
Communication and Design, Health Sciences and Engineering. The Symbiosis Innovation and
Research Institute initiatives are mentored by Dr. Manju Singh and many other thought leaders,
academicians, scientists and industrialists.
I invite you to experience, explore, learn, play, work and get motivated to meet the challenges
to shape your career and future. I hope you will take full advantage to meet the challenges of
the new exciting world. Welcome to the Symbiosis family!
Dr. Rajani GuptePage 5 of 84
ADMISSION BULLETIN
MBA PROGRAMS OF CONSTITUENT INSTITUTES OF SIU
Since 2007, candidates aspiring to join MBA programs offered by constituent units of Symbiosis
International University have had to take the common, mandatory Symbiosis National Aptitude
(SNAP) Test. Until last year a candidate used to register for SNAP Test & then register with the
institutes offering his/ her choice of program by paying separate institution registration fees. If
shortlisted, he/she would then attend the Group Exercise & Personal Interaction (GE&PI) process
conducted by each of these institutes.
Symbiosis International University has from this year brought the complete admission process
under one umbrella. The process has been completely revamped .A simplified, streamlined
process which is candidate friendly, convenient, advantageous and economical to a candidate has
been brought in for the Academic Year 2014-15. Symbiosis International University will conduct
the complete process centrally under its aegis.
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE ADMISSION PROCESS
• Single registration process for all MBA programs at all institutes of SIU.
• Reduced registration fees for multiple programs.
• Single Personal Interaction and Writing Ability Test (PI-WAT) process for all MBA
programs, at multiple locations (Pune, NOIDA and Bengaluru campuses of SIU)
• SNAP Test Score + Academic Profile Score will form the basis for short listing candidates
for Personal Interaction and Writing Ability Test (PI-WAT).
• Academic Profile Score will be computed on the basis of weights assigned to academic
performance in 10th Std., 12th Std. and Graduation.
• Group Exercise (GE) process has been eliminated. Page 6 of 84
This bulletin gives details of the entire admission process and is organized in seven
(7) sections.
Section 1: General Guidelines:-
A. The SNAP test structure
B. The Institutes and programs for which SNAP test is mandatory
C. The Institutes and programs for which SNAP is not required
D. The cities where SNAP test will be conducted
E. Reservation Policy of SIU
F. Admission to International Candidates
Section 2: SNAP Registration:-
A. SNAP test registration process
B. Modes of payment for SNAP test
C. Downloading Admit Card
D. Important guidelines regarding SNAP test
Section 3: Registering for MBA Program of any/ all Institute:-
A. The procedure to register for programs
B. The Program Registration fees and the modes of payment for the same
Section 4: Details of PI-WAT:-
A. The Personal Interaction and Writing Ability Test (PI - WAT) process
B. Process of short listing for PI-WAT
C. Computation of Academic Profile Score
D. Rules regarding marks to be considered for computation of Academic Profile Score
E. Booking of slots for PI-WAT by shortlisted candidates
Section 5: explains the following:-
Details regarding the bases for generation of final merit list
Section 6: captures:-
A. Flow Chart of the Admission Process
B. Important dates and processes at a glance Page 7 of 84
SECTION 1
A. SNAP Test Structure
Sr. No. Sections Total Marks
1 General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning,
Verbal Ability 40
2 Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 40
3 General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs,
Business Scenario 40
4 Analytical & Logical Reasoning 60
Total 180
SNAP Test duration is of 120 minutes.
(Date: 15th December 2013, Time: 02.00 p.m. – 04.00 p.m.)
SNAP Test is an objective test. Each question has 4 responses. Candidate should choose an
appropriate response. Each wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks.
Candidate must use Blue or Black ball point pen only.
B. SNAP Test is mandatory for the programs offered at following constituent
institutes of SIU
Sr. Name of the Institute/ School/ College Program
1 Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
(SIBM - Pune)
MBA
2 Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research
(SICSR)
MBA (Information Technology)
3 Symbiosis Centre for Management and
Human Resources Development
(SCMHRD)
MBA
MBA (Infrastructure Management)
4
Symbiosis Institute of International Business
(SIIB)
MBA (International Business)
MBA (Agri Business)
MBA (Energy & Environment)
5 Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management
(SITM)
MBA (Telecom Management)
6 Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
(SIMS)
MBA
7 Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune
(SIMC, Pune)
MBA (Communication Management)
8 Symbiosis Institute of Operation Management
(SIOM, Nashik)
MBA (Operations Management)
9 Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology
(SCIT)
MBA (Information Technology Business
Management)
10 Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences
(SIHS)
MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management)
11 Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru
(SIBM, Bengaluru)
MBA
12 Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Bengaluru
(SIMC, Bengaluru)
MBA (Communication Management)
13 Symbiosis School of Banking Management
(SSBM)
MBA (Banking Management) Page 8 of 84
C. Candidates should also note that SNAP Test is NOT applicable for :
Sr. Name of the Institute Name of the Program
1 Symbiosis Law School (SLS-Pune) LL.M.
2 Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies (SICSR) M.Sc. (Computer Applications)
3 Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) M.Sc. (Medical Technology)
4 Symbiosis College of Nursing (SCON) M.Sc. (Nursing)
5 Symbiosis School of Biomedical Sciences (SSBS) M.Sc. (Biomedical Sciences)
M.Sc. (Biotechnology)
M.Sc. (Nutrition & Dietetics)
6 Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication-
,Pune (SIMC- Pune)
M.M.C.
7 Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE) M.Sc. (Economics)
8 Symbiosis Institute of Technology M.Sc. (Physics)
M.Tech. (CAD & CAM)
M.Tech. (E&TC)
M.Tech. (Computer Science)
M.Tech. (Geoinformatics & Surveying)
9 Symbiosis Institute of Geoinformatics (SIG) M.Sc. (Geo-informatics)
10 Symbiosis School of Planning & Architecture
(SSPA)
M.Arch. (Urban Design)
Admission process for the programs of the constituent institutes mentioned above will be announced in
the national newspapers at later date.
D. Test Cities
SNAP Test is conducted in 30 cities all over India. A candidate may choose one city of the
following:
1. Agra
2. Ahmedabad
3. Allahabad
4. Bengaluru
5. Bhopal
6. Bhubaneswar
7. Chandigarh
8. Chennai
9. Delhi
10. Faridabad
11. Gurgaon
12. Guwahati
13. Hyderabad
14. Indore
15. Jaipur
16. Jamshedpur
17. Kanpur
18. Kochi
19. Kolkata
20. Kolhapur
21. Lucknow
22. Mumbai
23. Nagpur
24. Nashik
25. NOIDA
26. Patna
27. Pune
28. Surat
29. Vashi
30. Visakhapatanam
The Test Centre and its address will be printed on the Admit Card.
Symbiosis Test Secretariat reserves the right to change or allot a city other than the one requested
by the candidate in the event of the requested city not being available for any reason. Page 9 of 84
E. Reservation Policy
As per the UGC Regulations/ Guidelines, following will be the reservation policy for admission
to any program of Institutes of SIU (except Symbiosis Institutes of Management Studies, which
has separate policy #)
a. Within Sanctioned Intake
• Scheduled Caste (SC) : 15%
• Scheduled Tribes (ST) : 7.5%
• Differently Abled * : 3%
b. Over &Above Intake
• Kashmiri Migrants : 2 seats per program
• International Candidates : 15%
Candidates applying from categories other than Open Category are required to submit valid
supporting document (s) at the time of PI-WAT (if shortlisted).
* Differently Abled Category (DAC) at SIU
In compliance to Govt. Directives on disability guidelines issued by the office of the Chief Commissioner
for persons with disabilities vide Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment New Delhi notification no.
16-18/97 on dated 01st June 2001 and University Grants Commission Notification No. F.6-1/2006 (CPPII/SCT) dated 30/09/2009, SIU has made provision of reserving 3% seats for Differently Abled Category
(DAC) students in all the Constituent Institutes of SIU.
The types of disabilities covered are:-
a) Vision Impairment
b) Hearing Impairment
c) Locomotors Disabilities
d) Mental Retardation
e) Multiple Disabilities
f) Dyslexia
All candidates claiming admission under DAC will be provisionally admitted under the said category.
Thereafter, the candidate will be required to obtain an ‘Authentication Certificate’ from Symbiosis Centre
of Health Care (SCHC) within one month of commencement of the program. SCHC will check validity of
documents produced by the candidates and verify the continued existence and extent of the disability.
# For Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS): As per MoU with Ministry of Defence clause
no. 13 sub clause (d) The term Defence Personnel would mean only those serving / retired Defence
Personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force who fall in the category of ex-serviceman as laid down
vide Ministry of Defence Letter no. 36034/5/85 -Estt (SCT) dated 14th April, 1987.
Reservation of Seats within the intake is:
Defence Category- General: 80% seats for dependents (Children/Ward) of Defence personnel. (as
per merit)
Defence category- Special: 10% seats for dependents of Defence personnel killed in action (war,
Counter Insurgency or war like operation), disabled in action (war, Counter Insurgency or war like
operation), with more than 50% disability, next of kin of service personnel who have died while in
service, death being attributable to military service. (as per merit)
Open Category: 10% seats are in open category to civilian candidates sponsored/ recommended by
the Industry (as per merit).
Reservation of Seats over and above intake:
Officers of Armed Forces on Study Leave as authorized by respective Services HQs are granted
automatic admission subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
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