About Symbiosis Centre Bangalore
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Bangalore is the Bangalore campus of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) — one of India's most respected private universities headquartered in Pune. SCMS Bangalore offers BBA (undergraduate) and MBA programmes to students seeking Symbiosis International University's nationally recognised management education in Bangalore. Symbiosis International is NAAC A++ accredited and holds multiple international accreditations, placing its management programmes among India's top university offerings.
Admission to Symbiosis MBA is through SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) — the Symbiosis group's own entrance examination conducted nationally — followed by group exercise and personal interview. Apply at symbiosisblore.edu.in.
Programme Offered
| Programme | Duration | Intake | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA — Multiple specialisations | 2 years | 120 | SNAP + GE + PI |
| BBA (Hons) | 3 years | 180 | SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) |
Symbiosis Brand — Pune Institution, Bangalore Campus
Symbiosis International University's management brand — built through SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune and multiple campuses — is one of India's strongest in the Tier 2 private management institution segment. The SNAP examination is nationally recognised by industry recruiters as a Symbiosis-quality filter. SCMS Bangalore gives students the Symbiosis University degree with Bangalore's industry access — combining the brand recognition of a Pune-heritage institution with the employment market advantages of studying in India's IT capital.
SNAP Examination
SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) is Symbiosis International University's entrance examination, accepted exclusively by Symbiosis group institutions. SNAP is conducted in December and tests English, analytical and quantitative ability. SNAP scores are valid only for the current admissions cycle. Karnataka students interested in SCMS Bangalore should register for SNAP in addition to any national examinations for a comprehensive management admissions strategy.
Career Scope
SCMS Bangalore MBA graduates carry Symbiosis International University's degree with Bangalore-based placement recruitment. The Symbiosis brand's recognition among India's management recruiters — particularly in FMCG, consulting and financial services — provides SCMS graduates with employer credibility beyond standalone Bangalore management institutions. Finance, marketing, HR and operations specialisations align with Bangalore's primary industry recruitment areas.
Symbiosis International University's SNAP examination score is the primary admission route for SCMS Bangalore, distinct from the KMAT and CAT routes used by most Bangalore management colleges. Students targeting Symbiosis programmes should register for SNAP (conducted in December) as a parallel admissions strategy alongside national examinations. The Symbiosis brand's employer recognition in FMCG, consulting and financial services sectors distinguishes SCMS graduates in placement from purely Bangalore University affiliated management programmes.