SSBF MBA Admission 2026: Admission to Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance (SSBF) for the 2026 academic year primarily revolves around the MBA in Banking and Finance (MBA B & F) program.
The admission process is based on a candidate’s performance in the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP), followed by a Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interaction (PI).
Fact files:
Tuition Fees | Rs. 17.8 Lakh for MBA |
Full time Faculty | 12 |
Faculty with PhD | 12 |
Average CTC last year | Rs. 11 LPA |
Highest CTC last year | Rs. 21.43 LPA |
PPO Offered | N.A |
Faculty with Industry Exposure | N.A |
Exam Accepted | SNAP Test |
Seat | 150 |
SNAP Cut offs | 80+ |
SSBF Admission 2026 ~ Key Highlights
- SNAP 2025 Exam: The CBT will be held on three dates in Dec 2025 (Dec. 6, 14, and 20).
- SNAP 2025 Result: January 9, 2026.
- SSBF Registration/Payment: Closes on Jan 14, 2026.
- Shortlisting for GE-PI: The list of shortlisted candidates will be declared on January 21, 2026.
- GE-PI Process: Conducted on multiple dates in February 2026 (Feb. 5-7 and Feb. 12-15).
- First Merit List: The first merit list will be declared on March 2, 2026.
- Program Commencement: The program for the new academic year will begin on June 1, 2026.
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MBA Eligibility and Selection Criteria
- To be eligible for the MBA in Banking and Finance program, you must:
- Be a graduate from a recognized university or institution of national importance.
- Have a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade in your qualifying degree. The minimum percentage for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) candidates is 45%.
- If you have a foreign university degree, you must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
MBA Selection Process
The final selection is based on a cumulative score that combines your SNAP score and your performance in the GE-PI process. The weightage is as follows:
- SNAP Score: 50% weightage (scaled down from your total score).
- Group Exercise (GE) & Personal Interaction (PI): The remaining 50% weightage is given to your performance in these rounds, which includes a review of your academic performance and work experience.
You must appear for the SNAP test to be considered for admission. There is no separate application form for SSBF; you only need to register for SSBF through the SNAP portal.