Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS) Admission 2026 is administered through Symbiosis International (Deemed University) portals. The school is a constituent of the university in Pune. Its 3-year BSc Culinary Arts program has a total general quota fee of INR 8,45,000, while the 2-year MBA in Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management has a total general fee of INR 9,64,000.

Located on the Symbiosis International University campus at Lavale (Mulshi), Pune, Maharashtra, SSCANS requires an interview or GE-PI alongside the applicable entrance process. Undergraduate applicants need at least 50% in 10+2, and postgraduate applicants need 50% in graduation. SC/ST candidates receive the stated 5% relaxation, bringing the minimum to 45%.

Admission portal: ssca.edu.in.

SSCANS Important Admission Dates

The following MBA admission milestones cover the 2027-29 batch, including SNAP 2026 and SSCANS selection stages.

Event Date
SNAP 2026 registration and payment deadline November 25, 2026
SNAP Test 1 admit card release December 7, 2026
SNAP Test 2 admit card release December 11, 2026
SNAP Test 3 admit card release December 18, 2026
SNAP Test 1 December 13, 2026
SNAP Test 2 December 19, 2026
SNAP Test 3 December 26, 2026
SNAP result announcement January 12, 2027
SSCANS registration and payment deadline January 15, 2027
GE-PI shortlist announcement January 22, 2027
GE-PI slot booking for shortlisted applicants January 25, 2027
GE-PI process January 29 and 30, 2027
First merit list announcement February 6, 2027
Fee payment deadline for the first merit list February 15, 2027
MBA program commencement June 14, 2027

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

Undergraduate Eligibility, Fees and Selection

SSCANS offers 3 BSc programs and 1 BBA program in culinary arts, hospitality and nutrition. All use SET, the Symbiosis Entrance Test, followed by a personal interview. Total general quota fees for the full undergraduate course range from INR 6,05,000 to INR 24,62,500.

The 2026-27 undergraduate intake is complete, with programs having commenced on July 13, 2026. The next intake, for 2027-28, is expected to open in early 2027 with SET registration.

Undergraduate Courses and Total Fees

Course Duration Total General Quota Fee
BSc Culinary Arts 3 years INR 8,45,000
BSc Hospitality and Culinary Management 4 years INR 24,62,500
BSc Nutrition and Dietetics 3 years INR 6,05,000
BBA Hons. Culinary Arts 4 years INR 23,74,000

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

The stated fees are reference figures and may change. Contact the college or visit ssca.edu.in for exact fee details.

Undergraduate Eligibility

Course Qualifying Examination Minimum Aggregate
BSc Culinary Arts 10+2 from any recognised board 50%, or 45% for SC/ST
BSc Hospitality and Culinary Management 10+2 from any recognised board 50%, or 45% for SC/ST
BSc Nutrition and Dietetics 10+2 with Biology or Home Science 50%, or 45% for SC/ST
BBA Hons. Culinary Arts 10+2 from any recognised board 50%, or 45% for SC/ST

Students appearing in their final Class 12 examinations may apply. They must satisfy the required percentage at document verification and joining; applicants whose results fall below the requirement lose their seat. Most undergraduate programs have no age restriction.

SET and the Interview Process

SET is a 60-minute computer-based test covering General English, Quantitative Ability, Analytical Reasoning and General Awareness. It is conducted on 2 test dates each year, and candidates may attend both.

Applicants who clear SET are invited to an interview. Final merit combines SET marks and interview performance, with the composite-score merit list published on the SSCANS admission portal. Attendance at the interview is compulsory; applicants who skip it are excluded from admission. Entrance scores alone do not determine selection.

  1. Register at set-test.org and pay the SET application fee.
  2. Select SSCANS among the preferred institutes and pay its program application fee during SET registration.
  3. Download the admit card and take SET on the scheduled date.
  4. After receiving the shortlist notification, attend the personal interview on the assigned date.
  5. Check the merit list on the SSCANS admission portal.
  6. Accept the offer, pay the fees and submit the required documents to confirm the seat.

The exact undergraduate program application fee is available at set-test.org.

Student feedback appreciates the practical kitchen labs and industry exposure gained through internships. Reviewers also describe the interview as an important selection component and say that genuine culinary interest helps candidates perform better than textbook preparation alone.

SET scores can be used to apply to multiple Symbiosis institutes. Applicants who miss their first-choice college may use the same score for other SIU institutes. The application guidance recommends registering early at set-test.org because SSCANS seats are limited and interview slots fill quickly after the merit list is released.

Postgraduate Eligibility, Fees and Selection

SSCANS offers MBA Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management through SNAP scores and announces MSc Nutrition and Dietetics admission details separately on its website. Both programs last 2 years. The MBA 2027-29 batch uses SNAP 2026, followed by online GE-PI and merit-based selection.

Postgraduate Courses and Total Fees

Course Duration Total General Fee
MBA Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management 2 years INR 9,64,000
MSc Nutrition and Dietetics 2 years INR 5,04,000

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

These course fees are provided for reference and remain subject to revision. Confirm exact amounts with SSCANS or through ssca.edu.in.

Postgraduate Eligibility and Entrance Routes

Course Qualifying Degree Minimum Marks Selection Route
MBA Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Microbiology, Agriculture, Biotechnology or Food Engineering 50%, or 45% for SC/ST SNAP and GE-PI
MSc Nutrition and Dietetics BSc in Nutrition, Home Science, Food Science or a related field 50%, or 45% for SC/ST SET PG and Interview

MBA Application Payments

Payment Listed Fee Payment Requirement
SNAP registration fee INR 1,750 Paid through snaptest.org
SSCANS MBA program application fee INR 1,000 Non-refundable; paid separately from the SNAP fee

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

MBA Application and Final Selection

  1. Register at snaptest.org and pay the stated SNAP registration fee of INR 1,750.
  2. Select SSCANS as a program choice and pay the separate, non-refundable INR 1,000 application fee.
  3. Take SNAP on any of its 3 scheduled test dates. Only the best score is counted.
  4. Wait for SSCANS to issue the shortlist after SNAP results.
  5. Attend the Group Exercise and Personal Interview on the allotted date through the online virtual platform. An in-person interview is not required.
  6. Final merit combines SNAP scores and GE-PI performance. Accept the merit-list offer and pay the fees to confirm admission.

MSc Admission Information

MSc admission details are issued separately at ssca.edu.in. The supplied admission update expects information about the next cycle in early 2027. Candidates should consult the college for the application process and interview arrangements.

Diploma Admissions

SSCANS offers diplomas in culinary skills and bakery and patisserie skills. Both require Class 12 completion and a minimum age of 18 years.

Diploma Eligibility Total Fee
Diploma in Professional Culinary Skills Class 12 completed; at least 18 years old INR 1,70,000
Diploma in Bakery and Patisserie Skills Class 12 completed; at least 18 years old INR 1,40,000

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

Contact SSCANS for the diploma application procedure and next admission-cycle dates.

NRI Admission Requirements

NRI quota seats are available across all SSCANS programs for eligible NRI and PIO candidates. Fees under this quota are significantly higher than general quota fees. Applicants must take SET or SNAP where applicable and complete the required interview process. Undergraduate NRI applicants follow the same SET and personal interview selection process.

SSCANS does not provide a management quota or direct admission route. For NRI admission and current fee details, email admission@ssca.edu.in or call 020-6193-6330.

Scholarships at SSCANS

Students may access scholarships from Symbiosis International University and government bodies according to academic merit, category and financial circumstances.

Scheme Eligibility and Assistance Application Information
SIU Merit Scholarship Merit-based fee waivers for high-performing students The university announces details after each admission cycle
Government of Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship SC/ST students domiciled in Maharashtra whose family income is below the prescribed limit Subject to the scheme's eligibility conditions
National Scholarship Portal schemes Central government scholarships for minority, OBC and EWS students Apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission
Symbiosis Saathi Scholarship SIU institutional support for students experiencing financial hardship Applications are accepted after joining the program

SSCANS Admission Questions and Answers

Ques. What selection stages must applicants complete for SSCANS's BSc courses?

Ans. BSc Culinary Arts, BSc Hospitality and Culinary Management, and BSc Nutrition and Dietetics applicants take SET, the Symbiosis Entrance Test, and then attend a personal interview. SET is held on 2 dates each year, and candidates may take both tests.

Ques. How do the qualifying-mark requirements differ for undergraduate, postgraduate and SC/ST applicants?

Ans. Undergraduate applicants need at least 50% in 10+2 from a recognised board, or 45% for SC/ST candidates. MBA and MSc applicants need at least 50% in their bachelor's degree, with a 45% threshold for SC/ST candidates.

Ques. What general quota total is stated for the complete BSc Culinary Arts program?

Ans. The full 3-year BSc Culinary Arts program has a general quota fee of INR 8,45,000. NRI students pay more. Email admission@ssca.edu.in for the current fee structure.

Ques. What examination and interview process apply to the SSCANS MBA, and is a separate program payment required?

Ans. MBA Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management requires SNAP, the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test. Shortlisted candidates complete an online Group Exercise and Personal Interview. Register through snaptest.org, select SSCANS separately and pay its INR 1,000 program application fee.

Ques. How do NRI seats differ from management quota or direct admission at SSCANS?

Ans. There is no management quota at SSCANS. Admission follows the applicable SET or SNAP entrance process and a personal interview or GE-PI. Eligible NRI and PIO candidates can access NRI quota seats at higher fees.

Ques. Which undergraduate intake follows the completed 2026-27 cycle, and where should applicants check updates?

Ans. The 2026-27 intake concluded with programs starting on July 13, 2026. The 2027-28 cycle is expected to open in early 2027. Check ssca.edu.in and set-test.org for updated dates.

Ques. What condition applies when students submit an application before their Class 12 results are available?

Ans. Students appearing in their final Class 12 examinations may apply. They must meet the 50% requirement at document verification and joining. Candidates whose final results do not meet the required percentage lose their seat.

Ques. Which SSCANS diplomas are available, and what fees and entry conditions are supplied?

Ans. The Diploma in Professional Culinary Skills has a total fee of INR 1,70,000, and the Diploma in Bakery and Patisserie Skills costs INR 1,40,000. Applicants must have completed Class 12 and be at least 18 years old. Contact the college for the application procedure and next-cycle dates.

Ques. How are entrance registration and SSCANS program application fees paid?

Ans. Undergraduate applicants pay the SSCANS program fee during registration at set-test.org, where the exact amount is available. For MBA applications, the supplied SNAP registration fee is INR 1,750, with a separate non-refundable SSCANS program fee of INR 1,000.