NIRF #13 · 2-Year Residential
MBA — Leadership & Strategy
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. Two years to rethink how organizations win.
Cohort Size
Small batch = real access to profs, mentors, and recruiters.
Key numbers
Placement Rate
96%
Average CTC
₹20.2 LPA
NIRF (Management)
Rank 13
Program Fee
₹19.85 L
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
96%
Top recruiters
Are you eligible?
Who can apply
Any graduate discipline with minimum 50% in Class 12.
Entrance Exam
SNAP is mandatory — CAT/XAT scores are not accepted here.
Entrance exams
The 24-Month Arc
Year +0
Year 1: Foundations
Strategy, leadership, org behavior, and your first boardroom simulation.
Year +1
Summer Internship
Step into consulting or corporate strategy teams.
Year +2
Year 2: Specialization
M&A, global strategy, CXO shadowing, and final placement season.
Budget Check
Total fee is ₹19.85 Lakhs. With an average CTC of ₹20.2 LPA, the ROI looks solid — but plan for Pune living costs and the SNAP prep grind.
The verdict
Strong fit
For anyone aiming at consulting houses (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) or in-house strategy roles, this program delivers the brand, the network, and the recruiter access. The catch? You need to own the SNAP exam and be comfortable with the premium fee.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Consulting & strategy careers
- ✓ Tier-1 B-school brand
- ✓ Small cohort learning
- ✓ Leadership track roles
Doesn't match
- ✗ Low-fee MBA
- ✗ CAT/XAT route
- ✗ Tech/AI specialization
- ✗ Large batch energy