What exam is required for SCMHRD MBA admission 2027?

SCMHRD MBA admission 2027 is based on SNAP 2026 scores. SNAP is conducted 3 times in December 2026 at snaptest.org. Shortlisted candidates attend GE-PIWAT at SCMHRD, Pune.

What is the SNAP cutoff for SCMHRD MBA 2027?

The expected SNAP 2026 cutoff for SCMHRD MBA is around 97 percentile. MBA-BA and MBA-Infrastructure Management cutoffs are expected around 94 percentile. These are indicative based on previous years.

How is the final merit list calculated at SCMHRD?

SCMHRD final merit is SNAP (50 marks) + Group Exercise (10 marks) + PI and WAT (40 marks). Candidates must clear the SNAP cutoff to be called for GE-PIWAT.

What is the total MBA fee at SCMHRD?

The total SCMHRD MBA fee is INR 27,06,300 for 2 years. MBA (Business Analytics) total fee is INR 21,02,300 and MBA (Infrastructure Management) is INR 17,28,300. All fees are subject to revision.

How many MBA seats are available at SCMHRD?

SCMHRD has 330 MBA seats: MBA (180), MBA-BA (90), and MBA-IM (60). NRI seats are available in addition.

What is the eligibility for SCMHRD MBA 2027?

Candidates need graduation with minimum 50% aggregate from a recognised university. SC/ST candidates need 45% aggregate. No specific graduation stream is required.

Does SCMHRD accept GMAT scores for MBA admission?

SCMHRD primarily admits through SNAP for regular MBA seats. NRI and International candidates may apply with GMAT scores. Contact SCMHRD admissions at scmhrd.edu for NRI quota details.

Can working professionals apply for SCMHRD EMBA?

Yes. SCMHRD EMBA is designed for working professionals with minimum 2 years of work experience. No SNAP is required. Selection is based on academics, work experience, and a virtual PI. Total EMBA fee is INR 6,63,100.

SCMHRD EMBA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: How do the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, and XIMB measure up to the established ones of XLRI, TISS, MDI and SCMHRD?

The simple answer to your question is no, the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, or XIMB are not at par with the established ones XLRI, TISS, MDI, and SCMHRD. The established programs especially that of XLRI are the epitome of HR programs. They cannot be compared to the new ones at any given level or parameter. Faculty: The professors of XLRI are renowned throughout the industry for their competency. They specialize in almost every domain one can think of be it Law, Competency Modeling, Compensation, or Performance Management. Peers: It’s the cream students who get the opportunity to get into a prestigious college like XLRI. You can see tough competition between the finest students at college. Every individual has a valuable opinion and stands to contradict others. Their thinking pattern is broad and given a case study, they look at all angles from accounting to finance to laws while proposing the solution. The situation at TISS is also quite similar. Now one can say that the curriculum can be replicated and learned faculty can be sought to match the quality of the HR program at these institutes. But the truth is faculty and curriculum are the main but not the only factors that determine an institute's worth. Its own culture, ethics, and background have a lot to do with the programs it offers. So one cannot match XLRIs programs no matter how much they try.

Component	Amount (INR)
Programme Fee (2 Years)	INR 6,63,100
Total Fees	INR 6,63,100

Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (2 Years)

INR 6,63,100

Total Fees

INR 6,63,100

SCMHRD EMBA Admission 2026

Event	Date
Applications Opened	December 6, 2025
Application Deadline	July 26, 2026
Written Assessment and Interview	August 1, 2026
Next Cycle Applications (Expected)	December 2026 (Tentative)

Applications for the 2026 batch were accepted from December 6, 2025 to July 26, 2026.

The selection round on August 1, 2026 comprised a written test and personal interview at SCMHRD Pune.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates)

Minimum 2 years full-time work experience after graduation in a registered firm, company, or government organization

Candidates must be available to attend weekend sessions at SCMHRD Hinjewadi campus in Pune

Admission Process

Pay the requisite application fee and upload academic certificates and work experience documents

Receive a shortlist call and appear for written assessment and personal interview at SCMHRD Pune

Final selection is based on academic record, depth of work experience, and interview performance

Accept the offer letter and pay the first annual installment to confirm enrolment in the EMBA programme

✓ Opt for this if

Working in Pune or within commutable distance and want an MBA without career break
Have at least 2 years work experience and want a Symbiosis management degree
No SNAP score available, prefer interview-based admission to postgraduate programmes
Seek weekend-class flexibility alongside full-time professional responsibilities

✗ Skip if

Fresh graduate without post-graduation full-time work experience
Prefer a full-time residential SNAP-based MBA at SCMHRD with campus placements
Cannot commute to Pune for weekend sessions over the 2-year programme
Targeting IIM PGPX or an executive MBA from an IIM campus

SCMHRD EMBA Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
SIU Merit-based Scholarship	As per institute norms	Candidates with exceptional academic and professional background
SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	As per government norms	SC/ST candidates with valid caste and income certificate
OBC/Minority Post-Matric Scholarship	As per government norms	OBC and minority candidates meeting means-cum-merit criteria

Scholarship notifications for EMBA students are released annually after enrolment confirmation.

Education loans through nationalised banks are available at preferential rates for SIU programmes.

SCMHRD EMBA FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for the Executive MBA at SCMHRD?

Ans. The total programme fee for the Executive MBA (EMBA) at SCMHRD Pune is INR 6,63,100 for the complete 2-year duration. The fee is payable in annual installments across the programme. This covers tuition and institutional charges for the part-time weekend programme under Symbiosis International University. Candidates can also explore education loan options through nationalised banks for financing the EMBA at SCMHRD Pune.

Ques. What work experience is required for SCMHRD EMBA admission?

Ans. A minimum of 2 years full-time work experience after graduation is required for the SCMHRD Executive MBA. The experience must be in a registered firm, company, industry, educational institution, or government or autonomous body. Work experience is a key evaluation criterion in the selection process and candidates with managerial responsibilities and diverse professional backgrounds are generally given preference during the personal interview round at SCMHRD Pune.

Ques. Is there an entrance exam for SCMHRD Executive MBA?

Ans. No, the EMBA programme at SCMHRD does not require SNAP, CAT, GMAT, or any other national entrance exam. Admission is based on a written assessment and personal interview conducted by SCMHRD at the Pune campus. Candidates are evaluated on academic background, depth of work experience, and performance in the selection rounds rather than on any standardized national test score.

Ques. How does SCMHRD EMBA differ from the full-time MBA at SCMHRD?

Ans. The SCMHRD EMBA is a 2-year part-time programme for working professionals with weekend-only classes, no residential requirement, and admission through interview rather than SNAP. The full-time MBA programmes at SCMHRD are residential, SNAP-score based, and include comprehensive campus placement support. The EMBA is best suited for candidates who wish to continue employment while pursuing a postgraduate management qualification at Symbiosis International University.

Ques. When will SCMHRD EMBA admissions for the 2027 batch begin?

Ans. Based on the pattern from previous cycles, SCMHRD EMBA admissions for the 2027 batch are expected to open in December 2026. The 2026 batch applications opened on December 6, 2025 and closed on July 26, 2026, followed by selection assessment on August 1, 2026. Prospective candidates should monitor the official SCMHRD website and the Symbiosis International University admissions portal for the formal 2027 cycle notification.

Ques. What are the class timings for SCMHRD EMBA students?

Ans. SCMHRD EMBA classes are held exclusively on weekends, specifically on Saturdays and Sundays, at the SCMHRD Hinjewadi campus in Pune. Each session day typically involves 8 hours of instruction, enabling students to continue full-time employment throughout the 2-year programme. This format is designed for working professionals based in or within commutable distance of Pune and is not offered as an online or distance learning option.

SCMHRD: 3 Answered Questions

Is HR at MDI better than TISS/SCMHRD? Also, does XLRI offer the best course in HR?

Advait JoshiLives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

It is hard to compare one specific major or stream but whatever is in the public domain the general ranking of these three colleges in HR domain quality-wise and RoI-wise is given below in a table.

Quality wise	RoI wise
XLRI	TISS
TISS	XLRI
SCMHRD	SCMHRD
MDI	MDI

Below is a table comparing these colleges on absolute numbers like fees, highest package, and average package.

Institution	Fees (approx.)	Highest Package	Average Salary	Median Package
XLRI	INR 26 lakhs	INR 1.1 CPA	INR 32.7 LPA	INR 30 LPA
TISS	INR 1.4 lakhs	INR 49 LPA	INR 27.22 LPA	INR 25.75 LPA
MDI	INR 23.5 lakhs	INR 60 LPA	INR 26.1 LPA	INR 26.13 LPA
SCMHRD	INR 22.1 lakhs	INR 67.60 LPA (International) INR 35.02 LPA (Domestic)	INR 23.71 LPA	INR 22 LPA

For HR domain XLRI is the best and RoI wise for HR domain TISS is the best.

How do the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, and XIMB measure up to the established ones of XLRI, TISS, MDI and SCMHRD?

Apoorv AshutoshFormer PhD Candidate at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (2017–2020)

The simple answer to your question is no, the new HR programs of IIM Ranchi, NMIMS, or XIMB are not at par with the established ones XLRI, TISS, MDI, and SCMHRD. The established programs especially that of XLRI are the epitome of HR programs. They cannot be compared to the new ones at any given level or parameter.

Faculty: The professors of XLRI are renowned throughout the industry for their competency. They specialize in almost every domain one can think of be it Law, Competency Modeling, Compensation, or Performance Management.
Peers: It’s the cream students who get the opportunity to get into a prestigious college like XLRI. You can see tough competition between the finest students at college. Every individual has a valuable opinion and stands to contradict others. Their thinking pattern is broad and given a case study, they look at all angles from accounting to finance to laws while proposing the solution. The situation at TISS is also quite similar.

Now one can say that the curriculum can be replicated and learned faculty can be sought to match the quality of the HR program at these institutes. But the truth is faculty and curriculum are the main but not the only factors that determine an institute's worth. Its own culture, ethics, and background have a lot to do with the programs it offers.

So one cannot match XLRIs programs no matter how much they try.

How good is the HR MBA Course at SCMHRD? Is it comparable to XLRI and TISS?

Amit ChoudhuryM.A. in Human Resource Management, Tata Institute of Social Sciences

SCMHRD offers a good HR MBA program. It offers a decent curriculum and placements. SCMHRD placements in 2021 concluded with an average CTC of INR 16.5 LPA. The highest CTC offered was INR 33.6 LPA.

For HR, XLRI is better than SCMHRD. TISS is a great option for HR as well. In terms of placements, SCMHRD is comparable to TISS.

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