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 MBA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Aug 7, 2026

SCMHRD (Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development), Pune, is an AACSB-accredited B-school offering three full-time 2-year MBA programmes: the flagship MBA with HR, Marketing, Finance, and Operations tracks, MBA in Business Analytics, and MBA in Infrastructure Development and Management. Total fees range from INR 47,95,050 (Infrastructure) to INR 74,11,050 (flagship), with admissions through SNAP followed by Group Exercise and Personal Interaction.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Final merit lists for the 2026-28 batch are being declared in August 2026.

Key Points

SCMHRD holds AACSB accreditation, making it one of fewer than 5% of B-schools globally to earn this recognition for MBA quality.
MBA in Infrastructure Development and Management is a rare 2-year specialization in India covering project finance, PPP models, urban development, and smart city management.
The flagship MBA allows students to pursue dual functional tracks across HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Strategy within the same programme.

SCMHRD MBA Fees 2026

Fees below are the official total programme fees for each MBA offering at SCMHRD as per the 2026 fee structure published by the institute.

Course Name	Total Fees
MBA	INR 74,11,050
MBA Business Analytics	INR 57,99,050
MBA Infrastructure Development and Management	INR 47,95,050

Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
Hostel and mess charges are notified separately by the institute each year.

SCMHRD MBA Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
SNAP 2025 Registration Closed	20 November 2025
SNAP 2025 Tests	06, 14, and 20 December 2025
SCMHRD GEPI Shortlist Released	19 January 2026
Group Exercise and Personal Interaction	February to March 2026
Merit Lists (2026-28 Batch)	March to August 2026
SNAP 2026 Registration (Next Batch)	October 2026 (Tentative)

Dates above are based on the SCMHRD 2026-28 batch admission cycle.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).
Valid SNAP score is mandatory. No candidate can seek admission without appearing for SNAP.
Final selection is based on SNAP score, Group Exercise (GE), and Personal Interaction (PI).

Admission Process

Register and appear for SNAP, held in three sessions each December.
Shortlisting for GEPI is based on SNAP score above the declared cutoff percentile.
Attend Group Exercise and Personal Interaction at the SCMHRD campus in Pune.
Merit list is prepared on composite score across SNAP, GE, and PI rounds.
Confirm admission by paying fees within the deadline in the offer letter.

SCMHRD MBA vs Other Colleges

Here is how SCMHRD MBA compares with similar private B-schools on fees, entrance exams, cutoff, and placements.

College	Fees	Exams	Cutoff	Salary	CD Rating
SCMHRD Pune	47.95 L to 74.11 L	SNAP	SNAP 97 percentile (2025)	INR 21.47 LPA (Avg, 2025)	Not Rated
SIBM Pune	30.24 L	SNAP	SNAP 98 percentile (2025)	INR 28.83 LPA (Avg, 2025)	Not Rated
NMIMS Mumbai	27 L	NMAT	NMAT 230 to 235 (2025)	INR 25.13 LPA (Avg, 2024)	Not Rated
SIIB Pune	Not Disclosed	SNAP	SNAP 94 percentile (2025)	Not Disclosed	Not Rated

✓ Opt for this if

You want an AACSB-accredited MBA for global career recognition
You are targeting a career in infrastructure project management or urban development
You are strong in SNAP and want a Symbiosis campus in Pune with industry connections
You want HR management at a school with a dedicated people-focused curriculum

✗ Skip if

You cannot justify fees above INR 47 L against the average placement of INR 21 LPA
You want a top-10 MBA brand and are also competitive for IIM calls
You prefer a CAT-based selection process over SNAP

SCMHRD MBA Placement 2026

In the 2025 placement season, SCMHRD reported 100% placement for the outgoing batch. The highest package was INR 35.90 LPA and the average package was INR 21.47 LPA with a median of INR 20 LPA. Key sectors included BFSI, consulting, technology, FMCG, and e-commerce.

Metric	Figure
Highest Package	INR 35.90 LPA
Average Package	INR 21.47 LPA
Median Package	INR 20 LPA
Placement Rate	100%

SCMHRD MBA Scholarships 2026

SCMHRD and Symbiosis International University offer merit-based scholarships to high-performing MBA students. Government scholarships are also available for eligible students from reserved categories.

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline
Symbiosis Merit Scholarship	Up to 100% tuition waiver	Top SNAP scorers admitted to SCMHRD MBA programmes	At admission offer stage
Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship	Varies by category	SC, ST, OBC students. Income criteria applies. Central government scheme.	Not Disclosed

Scholarship details are confirmed at the time of the admission offer.
Government scholarships are applied via the NSP portal at scholarships.gov.in.

SCMHRD MBA Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, SCMHRD ranks #25 out of 372 colleges in India. According to 125 Reviews collected by Collegedunia, the MBA program at SCMHRD is rated 3.9/5. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 1459.86/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

SCMHRD is ranked by several ranking agencies such as India Today, The Week, Outlook. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#13 out of 275 under India Today Ranking 2024.
#15 out of 235 under The Week Ranking 2024.
#16 out of 200 under Outlook Ranking 2026.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#23 out of 350 (2026) #6th Pune #14 Maharashtra	#25 out of 372 (2025) #4th Pune #12 Maharashtra
	#13 out of 275 (2024) #2nd Pune #6 Maharashtra	#15 out of 272 (2023) #2nd Pune
	#15 out of 235 (2024) #2nd Pune #5 Maharashtra	#8 out of 193 (2023) #1st Pune #4 Maharashtra
	#16 out of 200 (2026)	#15 out of 200 (2025)
	#8 out of 120 (2026)	#4 out of 122 (2025)
	#17 out of 36 (2023) #12th Pune	#13 out of 100 (2022) #9th Pune #14 Maharashtra

SCMHRD MBA FAQs

Ques. How is MBA Infrastructure Development at SCMHRD different from the flagship MBA, and what careers does it lead to?

Ans. MBA Infrastructure Development and Management at SCMHRD is one of the very few specializations in India training managers for infrastructure projects. It covers project finance, PPP models, urban planning, real estate, and smart city development alongside core management. Career paths include infrastructure consulting, government advisory, construction firms, real estate companies, and infrastructure finance institutions. The fees are INR 47.95 L, which is lower than the flagship MBA at INR 74.11 L.

Ques. What SNAP percentile is realistically needed to get shortlisted for SCMHRD MBA in the 2027 cycle?

Ans. Based on 2025 SNAP cutoffs, SCMHRD shortlisted candidates around the 97 percentile mark for the flagship MBA. MBA Business Analytics and MBA Infrastructure typically had cutoffs around 94 percentile. SNAP scores are valid only for the same year’s admission cycle. You can appear up to three times in a single SNAP year and your best score is considered for shortlisting. Check the official SCMHRD shortlisting notice each year at scmhrd.edu for the exact threshold.

Ques. What makes AACSB accreditation at SCMHRD meaningful for MBA students?

Ans. AACSB accreditation is held by fewer than 5% of business schools globally. For SCMHRD students it signals rigour in curriculum design, faculty qualifications, and outcomes assessment. It improves credibility with international employers and supports credit transfer or exchange with other AACSB-accredited schools. If you plan to use your MBA for global roles or further education abroad, AACSB recognition adds a verifiable quality marker that non-accredited Indian B-schools cannot offer.

Ques. Is the return on investment on SCMHRD MBA worth it given the high fees and average placement?

Ans. SCMHRD flagship MBA costs INR 74.11 L while the 2025 average placement was INR 21.47 LPA. At this salary the investment recovers in 3 to 4 years assuming normal living expenses and no loan interest. For MBA Infrastructure at INR 47.95 L or Business Analytics at INR 57.99 L, the payback is faster. ROI depends strongly on individual performance, specialization, and which companies you secure during placements.

Ques. Can final-year students apply for SCMHRD MBA, or is graduation completion required before applying?

Ans. Final-year students can appear for SNAP and apply to SCMHRD. Provisional admission is granted subject to completing graduation before the date specified by the institute. You must submit proof of final results (degree certificate or provisional certificate) to confirm admission. Failure to clear graduation or meet the minimum 50% aggregate will result in cancellation of the admission offer. Check the official policy at scmhrd.edu for the exact deadline for result submission each year.