Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) is a private management school in Hinjewadi, Pune, set up in 1993. It is part of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), which has NAAC "A++" accreditation. SCMHRD is approved by AICTE and recognised by UGC.

SCMHRD offers MBA programmes for fresh graduates through the SNAP admission route, along with an Executive MBA for experienced working professionals. In the NIRF Management Ranking 2025, SCMHRD is ranked 13 in India.

The institute is placed in Pune’s Hinjewadi business area, close to corporate offices in the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park belt. Students also get residential support through on-campus hostel facilities.

  • MBA (2 years, 180 seats): General Management programme with a focus on HR and strategy specialisations
  • MBA (Business Analytics) (2 years, 90 seats): Business programme built around data and analytics
  • MBA (Infrastructure Management) (2 years, 60 seats): Programme meant for infrastructure, real estate, and urban management roles
  • Executive MBA (EMBA) (2 years): Course for working professionals who have at least 5 years of experience

The total fee is INR 27,06,300 for MBA (General Management), INR 21,02,300 for MBA (Business Analytics), and INR 17,28,300 for MBA (Infrastructure Management). The Executive MBA fee is INR 6,63,100.

For the 2025 placement season of the 2023-25 batch, SCMHRD recorded the highest package of INR 35.9 LPA. The MBA average package was INR 21.47 LPA, while the median package was INR 20 LPA. More than 118 companies took part in placements.

Admission Update: SCMHRD MBA 2027-29 admissions are based on SNAP 2026. SNAP 2026 registration and payment close on November 25, 2026. The SNAP tests are scheduled on December 13, December 19, and December 26, 2026. Students can register at snaptest.org. SCMHRD does not offer a management quota.

SCMHRD Admission Dates 2027

SCMHRD uses SNAP 2026 scores for admission to its MBA 2027-29 batch. The same SNAP score is used for shortlisting candidates for all three MBA programmes. After the exam stage, SCMHRD conducts GE-PIWAT, which includes Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, and Written Ability Test, at its Hinjewadi campus.

Event Date
SNAP 2026 Registration and Payment Closes November 25, 2026
SNAP 01 Admit Card Live December 7, 2026
SNAP 02 Admit Card Live December 11, 2026
SNAP 03 Admit Card Live December 18, 2026
SNAP Test 01 December 13, 2026
SNAP Test 02 December 19, 2026
SNAP Test 03 December 26, 2026
SNAP 2026 Result January 12, 2027
SCMHRD GE-PIWAT Shortlist January 2027 (Tentative)
GE-PIWAT Rounds at SCMHRD January to February 2027 (Tentative)
SCMHRD MBA 2027-29 Final Merit List March to April 2027 (Tentative)

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

EMBA admission follows a different schedule and accepts GMAT or SNAP scores. The programme-wise admission route is given below.

Programme Qualifying Exam Selection Route
MBA (General Management) SNAP SNAP shortlist and SCMHRD GE-PIWAT
MBA (Business Analytics) SNAP SNAP shortlist and SCMHRD GE-PIWAT
MBA (Infrastructure Management) SNAP SNAP shortlist and SCMHRD GE-PIWAT
EMBA GMAT or SNAP Application, GMAT or SNAP score, and interview

SCMHRD Courses and Fees

SCMHRD Pune offers three MBA options, an Executive MBA, and Management Development Programmes for corporate learners. The full-time MBA fee details below cover the complete 2-year course for Indian and NRI students.

Programme Duration Seats Total Fees (Domestic) Total Fees (NRI)
MBA (General Management) 2 years 180 INR 27,06,300 INR 47,04,750
MBA (Business Analytics) 2 years 90 INR 21,02,300 INR 36,96,750
MBA (Infrastructure Management) 2 years 60 INR 17,28,300 INR 30,66,750
Executive MBA (EMBA) 2 years Limited cohort INR 6,63,100 Not specified

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

MBA (General Management) is the flagship course at SCMHRD and is known for HR, strategy, and BFSI placements. MBA (Infrastructure Management), with a fee of INR 17,28,300, has the lowest entry fee among the three MBA tracks and is planned for careers in infrastructure, urban management, and real estate. Hostel accommodation is offered on campus, with yearly fees between INR 84,500 and INR 1,12,500.

SCMHRD Admission Process

Admission at SCMHRD is fully merit-based, and the institute does not have a management quota. The final selection score is calculated out of 100 marks: SNAP score carries 50 weighted marks, Group Exercise carries 10 marks, and Personal Interaction with Written Ability Test carries 40 marks.

MBA Admission Process

  • Eligibility: Students need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks. The minimum is 45% for SC/ST students. There is no stream restriction.
  • Qualifying exam: A valid SNAP score is needed. SNAP is held 3 times every December, and the best score from all attempts is considered.
  • SCMHRD SNAP cutoff: MBA (General Management) needs 97 percentile. MBA (Business Analytics) and MBA (Infrastructure Management) need 94 percentile.
  • GE-PIWAT: Shortlisted students attend Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, and Written Ability Test at the SCMHRD campus in Hinjewadi, Pune.
  • NRI seats: NRI seats are offered in all three MBA tracks. NRI applicants can apply with SNAP or GMAT scores. Students should contact SCMHRD admissions for NRI process details.

EMBA Admission

The SCMHRD EMBA is meant for working professionals with at least 5 years of full-time work experience after graduation. Applicants can use GMAT or SNAP scores. Selection includes application review and an interview. Students can apply at scmhrd.edu.

SCMHRD SNAP Cutoff

SCMHRD shortlists MBA applicants through SNAP percentiles. The General Management MBA has the highest stated cutoff, while Business Analytics and Infrastructure Management use the same stated cutoff level.

Programme SNAP Cutoff
MBA (General Management) 97 percentile
MBA (Business Analytics) 94 percentile
MBA (Infrastructure Management) 94 percentile

SCMHRD Placements

SCMHRD Pune placements for the 2023-25 batch closed with the highest package at INR 35.9 LPA. The MBA average package was INR 21.47 LPA, and the median package reached INR 20 LPA. The placement process saw participation from more than 118 companies.

BFSI led the hiring share with 30.11% of total offers. Engineering and manufacturing accounted for 12.5%, while consulting made up 11.93%. SCMHRD also received recruitment interest from IT and analytics, FMCG, healthcare management, and infrastructure sectors. BFSI recruiters included Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak, and major insurance and asset management firms. Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and Accenture were among the consulting recruiters.

Placement Metric 2025 Season
Highest Package INR 35.9 LPA
Average Package INR 21.47 LPA
Median Package INR 20 LPA
Companies Participated 118+
Top Sector BFSI (30.11%)

MBA (Infrastructure Management) students are mainly placed in real estate, construction, urban planning, government infrastructure bodies, and private consulting. MBA-BA students find demand in analytics, IT, and BFSI roles. SCMHRD’s HR management strength also brings HR roles from Tata, Mahindra, Wipro, and Infosys group companies.

SCMHRD Rankings

SCMHRD Pune is ranked among India’s top management institutes and takes part in NIRF under the Management category.

Ranking Body Category 2025 Rank
NIRF Management 13

Symbiosis International (Deemed University), the parent institution, has NAAC "A++" grade accreditation. SCMHRD programmes are approved by AICTE. The institute is also included in major India management ranking surveys by Business Today, India Today, and Outlook, usually within the national top 20 to 25 range.

SCMHRD Campus and Infrastructure

SCMHRD is based in Hinjewadi, Pune, within the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park zone. This location places the institute close to one of India’s biggest IT clusters and supports industry sessions, guest lectures, and live projects with companies in Hinjewadi Phase 1, 2, and 3.

The campus offers hostel facilities with annual charges from INR 84,500 to INR 1,12,500. Students also use a business library with case-study databases, computing labs, seminar rooms, and spaces for student activities. SCMHRD keeps alumni engagement active through chapter events and a dedicated placement cell.

SCMHRD vs SIBM Pune vs XIMB Bhubaneswar

Students scoring in the 94 to 97 percentile range in SNAP often compare SCMHRD Pune with SIBM Pune and XIMB Bhubaneswar. SIBM Pune is also SNAP-based and has a higher NIRF rank, while XIMB Bhubaneswar uses XAT and falls in a comparable NIRF band. These three private B-schools usually sit in the INR 18 to 27 Lakh fee range.

Parameter SCMHRD Pune SIBM Pune XIMB Bhubaneswar
Established 1993 1978 1987
Parent Body Symbiosis International University Symbiosis International University Xavier University
NIRF Management 2025 13 Check NIRF portal Check NIRF portal
Entrance Exam SNAP SNAP XAT
MBA Total Fees INR 27,06,300 INR 26.00 to 27.00 Lakhs INR 20.00 to 22.00 Lakhs
Average Package 2025 INR 21.47 LPA INR 24.00 to 26.00 LPA INR 21.00 to 22.00 LPA

SIBM Pune generally reports a higher average package and admits students from a similar SNAP-based applicant group at a comparable fee level. XIMB Bhubaneswar has a lower fee structure and uses XAT scores. SCMHRD stands out for its MBA (Infrastructure Management) course, which does not have a direct match at SIBM or XIMB. Its BFSI and HR placement depth is also well known among Pune B-schools.

SCMHRD FAQs

Ques. What rank did SCMHRD Pune get in NIRF Management 2025?

Ans. SCMHRD Pune is placed at NIRF Management rank 13 in 2025. Its parent university, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), has NAAC "A++" accreditation. SCMHRD is regularly counted among India’s top 15 management institutes.

Ques. How much SNAP percentile is needed for SCMHRD?

Ans. For the General category MBA programme, SCMHRD asks for 97 percentile in SNAP. MBA (Business Analytics) and MBA (Infrastructure Management) require 94 percentile. SNAP is held 3 times in December, and the highest score from a student’s attempts is used for shortlisting.

Ques. What salary package does SCMHRD report?

Ans. In the SCMHRD 2025 placement season, the MBA average package was INR 21.47 LPA and the median package was INR 20 LPA. The highest package reached INR 35.9 LPA. BFSI was the leading hiring sector with 30.11% of all offers, followed by engineering and manufacturing at 12.5%.

Ques. How much is the total MBA fee at SCMHRD Pune?

Ans. SCMHRD Pune charges INR 27,06,300 as the total fee for MBA (General Management) for domestic students. The fee is INR 21,02,300 for MBA (Business Analytics) and INR 17,28,300 for MBA (Infrastructure Management). The Executive MBA fee for working professionals is INR 6,63,100.

Ques. Should students choose SCMHRD or SIBM Pune?

Ans. SCMHRD and SIBM Pune are both constituent institutes of Symbiosis International University in Pune and both use SNAP for admission. SIBM Pune usually reports a higher average placement package. SCMHRD has NIRF Management rank 13 in 2025 and offers MBA (Infrastructure Management), a programme without a direct equivalent at SIBM. The better choice depends on the student’s specialisation plan, SNAP score, and preferred sector.

Ques. Are hostels available at SCMHRD Pune?

Ans. Yes. SCMHRD Pune provides on-campus hostel facilities. The yearly hostel fee is between INR 84,500 and INR 1,12,500, based on the room type. Students can contact the SCMHRD admissions office at scmhrd.edu for current room availability and allotment details.

Ques. Can students take direct admission through management quota at SCMHRD?

Ans. No. SCMHRD does not provide management quota or direct admission. All MBA seats are filled on merit through SNAP scores and the SCMHRD GE-PIWAT process. NRI seats are available for applicants applying with SNAP or GMAT scores.