SIBM Nagpur (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur) Admission 2026 uses SNAP, the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, for MBA and MBA in Food and Agri-Business Management admission. Students must clear the SNAP cutoff first and then attend the Group Exercise and Personal Interaction rounds held by SIBM Nagpur. Admission is handled by the institute under Symbiosis International (Deemed University). SIBM Nagpur does not offer admission through centralised state counselling or a management quota.

The full MBA fee is INR 20,79,300. Nagpur domicile candidates pay an annual academic fee of INR 3,82,075, while non-Nagpur candidates pay INR 4,49,500 per year.

SIBM Nagpur Admission Portal 2026: sibmnagpur.edu.in

SIBM Nagpur Important Dates 2026

Event Date
SNAP 2026 Registration End November 20, 2026
SNAP 2026 Admit Card for Test 01 November 28, 2026
SNAP 2026 Test 01 December 6, 2026
SNAP 2026 Test 02 December 14, 2026
SNAP 2026 Test 03 December 20, 2026
SNAP 2026 Result January 9, 2027
SIBM Nagpur GE-PI Shortlist January 2027
GE-PI Rounds January to February 2027
First Merit List February 2027

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

SIBM Nagpur PG Admission 2026

SIBM Nagpur offers two full-time residential postgraduate management programmes: MBA and MBA in Food and Agri-Business Management. Both programmes follow the same admission route. Students need a valid SNAP 2026 score for the 2027-29 batch, followed by Group Exercise and Personal Interaction. For the 2026-28 admission cycle, the General category cutoff was 55 to 60 SNAP marks.

  • SNAP is compulsory for MBA and MBA-FABM admission at SIBM Nagpur. CAT, MAT and XAT scores are not accepted.
  • Eligibility: Students need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate. Final-year graduation students can also apply.
  • Selection score: SNAP carries 50 marks, Group Exercise carries 10 marks and Personal Interaction carries 40 marks. The total is 100 marks.
  • Nagpur domicile fee concession: Students with Nagpur domicile pay INR 3,82,075 as the annual academic fee, instead of INR 4,49,500 paid by non-Nagpur students.
  • SNAP 2026 has three test windows. Students can take all three tests, and the best score is used for SIBM Nagpur shortlisting.
Programme Eligibility Selection Criteria
MBA (Full-Time) Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate from a recognised university. Final-year students may apply SNAP score followed by Group Exercise and Personal Interaction at SIBM Nagpur
MBA Food and Agri-Business Management Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate. Science, agriculture, or management background preferred SNAP score followed by Group Exercise and Personal Interaction at SIBM Nagpur
Programme Total Fee
MBA (Full-Time) INR 20,79,300
MBA Food and Agri-Business Management INR 20,79,300

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

  • Students must complete SNAP 2026 registration separately and choose SIBM Nagpur as one of their preferred institutes.
  • The best score from the three SNAP windows is considered. A student may appear in one, two, or all three tests.
  • The expected General category SNAP cutoff for SIBM Nagpur is 55 to 60 marks, based on the 2026-28 admission cycle.
  • MBA-FABM is well suited for students from agriculture, food science, engineering and management backgrounds.
  • The 2025 average CTC for MBA-FABM graduates was INR 11.94 LPA.

SIBM Nagpur MBA and MBA-FABM Selection Process 2026

After the SNAP cutoff, SIBM Nagpur shortlists students for the next stage. The second stage includes Group Exercise and Personal Interaction at the SIBM Nagpur campus. The final merit list is prepared from a 100-point composite score.

Selection Component Marks
SNAP Score 50 marks
Group Exercise (GE) 10 marks
Personal Interaction (PI) 40 marks
Total 100 marks
  • SNAP has the highest weight in the final score, with 50 marks.
  • Personal Interaction is worth 40 marks, so students should prepare for business awareness, career plans and basic management thinking.
  • Group Exercise is a discussion or case-based round. It checks how a student communicates, works in a team and shows leadership in a group setting.
  • Waitlist movement continued in later rounds for the 2026-28 batch.

How to Apply for MBA and MBA-FABM at SIBM Nagpur?

  1. Register for SNAP 2026 at snaptest.org and select SIBM Nagpur as a preferred institute.
  2. Take one or more SNAP 2026 tests on December 6, December 14, or December 20, 2026. The best score will be used for shortlisting.
  3. After the SNAP 2026 result on January 9, 2027, shortlisted students must complete the separate SIBM Nagpur admission process on the institute portal.
  4. Attend Group Exercise and Personal Interaction at the SIBM Nagpur campus in January to February 2027.
  5. Check the merit list in February 2027. Students who receive an offer must accept it and pay the seat confirmation fee before the deadline.

Note: SNAP 2026 registration and SIBM Nagpur institute registration are separate steps. A SNAP cutoff score does not automatically confirm a GE-PI call. Students must also complete the SIBM Nagpur admission registration within the given deadline after the SNAP result.

Scholarships at SIBM Nagpur

SIBM Nagpur provides scholarships and fee concessions to eligible students through the Symbiosis International University framework.

  • Nagpur Domicile Concession: Students with a valid Nagpur domicile pay INR 3,82,075 as the annual academic fee. Non-domicile students pay INR 4,49,500. This lowers the fee burden for local students.
  • Merit Scholarships: Symbiosis International University gives merit-based scholarships to high-ranking students. The scholarship amount and eligibility rules are announced at the beginning of the academic session. Students can contact the SIBM Nagpur student affairs office for current details.
  • Education Loan Assistance: SIBM Nagpur helps students with education loan processing through leading banks. The institute gives a bonafide letter and other documents needed by the bank.

SIBM Nagpur Admission FAQs

Ques. What SNAP score is expected for MBA admission at SIBM Nagpur?

Ans. For General category students, the expected SNAP cutoff for SIBM Nagpur MBA is 55 to 60 marks out of 100, based on the 2026-28 admission cycle. Reserved category students may be shortlisted at lower scores. SIBM Nagpur will release the official cutoff for the 2027-29 batch after the SNAP 2026 result.

Ques. Which entrance test should I take for SIBM Nagpur?

Ans. SIBM Nagpur accepts only SNAP, the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, for MBA and MBA-FABM admission. CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT and other entrance scores are not accepted. Students must register for SNAP 2026 at snaptest.org and choose SIBM Nagpur as a preferred institute.

Ques. How much does the MBA programme cost at SIBM Nagpur?

Ans. The two-year MBA fee at SIBM Nagpur is INR 20,79,300. The annual academic fee is INR 4,49,500 for non-Nagpur domicile students and INR 3,82,075 for Nagpur domicile students. Fees may change, so students should check sibmnagpur.edu.in for the latest amount.

Ques. What happens after a student clears the SNAP cutoff for SIBM Nagpur?

Ans. Students shortlisted after SNAP attend two rounds at SIBM Nagpur: Group Exercise for 10 marks and Personal Interaction for 40 marks. SNAP contributes 50 marks. The final admission score is calculated out of 100 marks.

Ques. Can one student take SNAP more than once for SIBM Nagpur admission?

Ans. Yes. SNAP 2026 is planned in three windows: December 6, December 14 and December 20, 2026. Students may appear in one, two, or all three tests. SIBM Nagpur considers the best SNAP score for shortlisting.

Ques. What graduation score is needed for SIBM Nagpur MBA?

Ans. Students need at least 50% aggregate in a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Final-year students can also apply, but they must submit the degree certificate before joining the programme.

Ques. Is there a lower fee for Nagpur domicile students at SIBM Nagpur?

Ans. Yes. Students with a valid Nagpur domicile pay INR 3,82,075 as the annual academic fee, while non-Nagpur domicile students pay INR 4,49,500. The benefit starts from the first year and applies for both years of the programme.

Ques. When is the first merit list expected for the SNAP 2026 cycle?

Ans. For the 2027-29 batch, the first SIBM Nagpur merit list is tentatively expected in February 2027. It will come after the GE-PI rounds scheduled in January to February 2027.

Ques. Who should consider MBA-FABM at SIBM Nagpur?

Ans. MBA in Food and Agri-Business Management, or MBA-FABM, is a two-year full-time programme for students aiming for roles in food processing, agri-supply chains and rural marketing. Admission follows the same SNAP-based process as the regular MBA. The total fee is INR 20,79,300, and the 2025 average placement package for MBA-FABM graduates was INR 11.94 LPA.