SSBF Pune: Admission 2027, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

SSBF Admission Dates 2027

SSBF admissions for the 2027-29 MBA batch are anchored by SNAP 2026. SNAP is the only accepted entrance exam for all full-time MBA programmes at SSBF. CAT, XAT, and CMAT are not accepted. International students may apply through GMAT scores directly.

Candidates must register for SNAP at snaptest.org and separately apply to the SSBF programme at ssbf.edu.in. The Executive MBA follows the same SNAP 2026 cycle. Working professionals applying for the EMBA must have a minimum of 2 years of experience.

SSBF Courses and Fees 2027

SSBF offers two programmes, both focused on the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. The MBA (Banking and Finance) is the flagship 2-year residential program. The Executive MBA is designed for experienced BFSI professionals. SIBF Courses and Fees is tabulated below:

Hostel (three-sharing accommodation) costs INR 1,57,300 per annum and mess is charged separately at INR 59,800 per annum. Two refundable deposits of INR 20,000 each (institute and hostel) are payable at admission. The MBA batch has an intake of 150 seats. Dual degree options with Aston University (UK) and Macquarie University (Australia) are available for eligible MBA students who meet additional academic and language criteria.

SSBF Admission Process 2027

All SSBF MBA admissions are purely merit-based through SNAP followed by GE-PI-WAT rounds. There is no management quota or NRI quota at SSBF. The details regarding SSBF Admissions are given below:

SSBF MBA Admission Process

SSBF MBA admission eligibility requires any graduation with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ST/EWS candidates). Students in their final year of graduation may also apply provisionally. The selection process follows three stages:

• SNAP: Register and appear for SNAP 2026 at snaptest.org. SNAP is held across three test dates in December (one test per candidate).
• Shortlisting: SSBF shortlists candidates for the GE-PI-WAT round based on SNAP score.
• GE-PI-WAT: Group Exercise, Personal Interview, and Writing Ability Test, conducted at the SSBF Pune campus.

SNAP percentile cutoffs for shortlisting at SSBF typically fall around the 55 to 65 percentile range, making it more accessible than top-ranked Symbiosis schools like SIBM or SCMHRD. However, the final selection weighs GE-PI performance significantly, given the institute’s niche BFSI focus. Candidates with prior internship or work exposure in banking or financial services are viewed favourably.

SSBF Executive MBA Admission

The Executive MBA requires graduation with a minimum 50% aggregate and at least 2 years of work experience in the BFSI sector. Admission also flows through the SNAP cycle followed by a separate GE-PI-WAT process. Working professionals may apply directly through the SSBF admissions office if they hold a GMAT score.

SSBF Placements

SSBF placements are exclusively within the BFSI sector, covering investment banking, retail banking, treasury, credit analysis, wealth management, equity research, and financial consulting. The 120-seat batch sees concentrated recruiting from BFSI majors. The latest average package stands at INR 10.25 LPA, with the highest package at INR 24 LPA. SSBF Placement data is given below:

Confirmed recruiters include Tresvista Financial Services, JP Morgan Chase, CRISIL, The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon), Morgan Stanley, ICICI Bank, HDFC AMC, Infosys, and Wipro. Roles offered span financial analyst, credit analyst, risk analyst, wealth management associate, and investment banking associate profiles.

SSBF Campus and Infrastructure

SSBF is located at Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Lavale, Pune, a self-contained residential campus shared with other Symbiosis constituent institutes. The Knowledge Village is approximately 30 km from Pune city centre on the Bangalore highway.

The MBA is a residential programme. Hostel accommodation is on the Lavale campus in three-sharing rooms. Campus facilities include a library, computer labs, sports courts, a canteen, and transport services. The co-location with other Symbiosis schools provides access to a broader student community and shared academic infrastructure, including Symbiosis International’s central library and research facilities.

SSBF vs SIBM Pune vs SCMHRD Pune

All three institutes are SNAP-based Symbiosis constituents in Pune and are commonly compared by SNAP aspirants. SSBF is the niche BFSI-focused option, while SIBM and SCMHRD offer broader general management and HR-specialised MBA programmes.

SIBM and SCMHRD carry higher SNAP cutoffs and stronger average placement packages. SSBF is the right choice for aspirants with a clear interest in BFSI careers, a SNAP score in the 55 to 65 range, and a preference for a smaller, sector-focused cohort. The dual degree option at SSBF is a distinctive feature not readily available at most Symbiosis schools.