Programmes
Programmes
Programmes- Programme Name
- Specialization
- Programme Structure
- Orientation and Pedagogy
- Eligibility and Reservation of Seats
- Admission Schedule
- Fees Structure
- Rules for Refund of Fees
- How to Apply
- International Students
- Intake
- Selection Process
- Code of Conduct
- Scholarship
- Submission of Certificates
- FAQ's
- Contact Admission Team
Programme Name
SIDTM has been offering an M.B.A. (Digital and Telecom Management) with a fine blend of technology and management for the new age management professionals in the Digital era. The program aims at creating management professionals who understand the business requirements and can deliver commercially viable technology solutions to address these requirements. The course circular is aligned with the current industry trends.
Specialization (Batch 2027-2029)
All our courses are offered as a dual specialization as follows:
Systems and Finance Specialization (60 Intake):
The Systems and Finance specialization at SIDTM offers a unique blend of business and technology to deal with the challenges of the widespread adoption of digitization and digital technologies. Systems and Finance specialization is for the new age technology managers who would be responsible for business processes, product development, and project management, etc. Other than the course curriculum, the students are offered various industry-relevant certifications and training on Cybersecurity, DevOps, Internal
Audit, AWS cloud, etc.
Marketing and Finance Specialization (60 Intake): The Marketing and Finance Specialization at SIDTM scores the perfect balance at being a technology and marketing domains. The course offers subjects on marketing as well as technology aspects in relation to marketing. Subjects like Brand Management, Sales Force and Channel Management, marketing communication and many more prepare the students for handling both B2B and B2C marketing. The placements record and the alumni profile has proven that our students are succeeding in not just the telecom domain but also in other domains where Digital Technologies have been adopted. The technical knowledge has proven to be the differentiator and the USP in the resume of the students.
AI and Analytics Specialization (60 Intake) :
SIDTM has introduced the specialisations as well as courses in line with the industry requirements. SIDTM has introduced AI and Analytics specialisation replacing its earlier specialisation of Analytics and Finance. This specialization lays a strong focus on various tools being used by the industry to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the managerial and various leadership tasks. We already had the AI courses in the program structure and the syllabus however considering the strong demand for this specialisation and the input from the industry, this new specialisation is introduced. The course pedagogy revolves around various tools, live case studies, workshops, and a summer internship. Subjects like R, Python, Tableau, PowerBI, IBM Cognos, Data mining, Social Media Analytics, and Data analytics and big data, Generative AI tools, Applications of AI and ML etc. form an integral part of the specialization.
Specialization Allocation Process: Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management (SIDTM) shall be admitting 180 students (+ a few more) These students shall be admitted to M.B.A. (Digital & Telecom Management). SIDTM offers three specializations (Marketing & Finance, Systems & Finance and AI and Analytics) to its students as per 60:60:60 divisions (of 180) respectively. First semester of the incoming batch will be common to all. However, starting second semester these students will be imparted knowledge based on specializations chosen by them.
The students may have higher inclination to some specializations as in comparison to others. In order to create a transparent selection process and for acknowledging the merit, SIDTM has adopted the Specialization Allocation Process for selection of these students to various specializations being offered. The combined marks scored by the students in the first semester internal tests for three courses (1) Business Statistics (2) Network Concepts and Components and (3) Essentials of Marketing Management will be considered . The allocation of the specialisation will be done in a descending order on the basis of combined marks scored by the students.
Specialization Allocation Process (SAP) and Specialization Allocation Test (SAT) will be announced to the students well in advance so as to give them time to prepare.
Programme Structure
SIDTM offers the Two Year Full Time: (w.e.f. 2027-2029)
Masters of Business Administration – Digital and Telecom Management M.B.A. (DTM) in the following specializations:
- Systems and Finance
- Marketing and Finance
- AI and Analytics
SIDTM offers the Two Year Full Time: (till Batch 2026-2028)
Masters of Business Administration – Digital and Telecom Management M.B.A. (DTM) in the following specializations:
- Systems and Finance
- Marketing and Finance
- Analytics and Finance
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Orientation and Pedagogy
SIDTM follows a pedagogy that blends strong academic foundations with practical, industry-relevant applications. Our approach is dynamic, collaborative, and closely aligned with the evolving Digital and Telecom landscape.
- Dynamic Curriculum Design
Our curriculum, program structure, and assessment processes are continuously refined to meet industry needs. This is driven by inputs from the Quality Improvement Cell and Program Review Committee—comprising academic experts and industry leaders—and is formally approved by the Board of Studies. This ensures that our programs remain rigorous, relevant, and future-ready.
- Core Teaching Methodologies
We use diverse and innovative teaching methods to enhance engagement, critical thinking, and hands-on skills:
- Classroom Instruction: Builds a strong theoretical foundation, enriched with case studies, assignments, quizzes, and presentations.
- Case-based Teaching: Develops analytical and decision-making skills through real-world scenarios.
- Simulation-based Learning: Includes marketing simulations, UI Path automation, and blockchain labs for applied learning.
- Flipped Classroom: Pre-class study materials enable classroom time for problem-solving and in-depth discussions.
- Comprehensive Viva Examinations: Assess multidisciplinary integration across Management, Digital & Telecom, and Analytics.
- Industry-based Projects: Apply classroom learning to real business challenges, building professional readiness.
Additional approaches include:
- Collaborative Learning: Student “syndicates” for peer learning, creativity, and teamwork.
- Industry Expert Engagement: Guest lectures and workshops from leaders in IT, Digital, Telecom, Fintech, and more.
- International Seminar: Annual platform with global experts discussing emerging technologies and global trends.
- Applied Learning through Technology:
- Simulations: Advanced telecom, network, and business models.
- Lab Sessions: Hands-on work with analytics, databases, and technical platforms.
- Practical and Research-Based Learning
We integrate experiential learning to bridge academics and industry practice:
- Industrial Visits: Three-day immersion programs (e.g., BSNL facilities) with expert sessions and live demonstrations.
- Summer Projects: Two-month internships through campus recruitment, followed by formal evaluation.
- Research Projects: Fourth-semester dissertations and year-long syndicate research on techno-commercial topics.
- Internships & Live Projects: Direct collaboration with companies to solve operational and strategic problems.
- Self-Study & MOOC-Based Learning: Guided modules from platforms like NPTEL, Swayam, Infosys Springboard, and Cisco LMS, paired with applied assignments.
Eligibility and Reservation of Seats
Eligibility:
- Graduate from any recognized University / Institution of National Importance with minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).
- Programmes which require specific discipline/ subject specialization need to be checked for eligibility as given by the respective Institute.
- A candidate who has completed qualifying degree from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
- All foreign degrees/ qualifications need to be verified from AIU by the candidate before seeking admission to any programme of SIU.
- Evaluation Division of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) issues equivalence certificate for foreign degrees/qualifications.
The contact details are as below:
Association of Indian Universities
AIU House, 16 Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg (Kotla Marg),
Landmark: Opposite National Bal Bhawan,
Near I.T.O., New Delhi-110002, India
Tel. No.+91-11-23230059; 23232429; 23232305
Fax No.+91-11-23232131
Email: info@aiuweb.org Website: www.aiuweb.org
Note: It is the responsibility of the candidates to ascertain whether they possess the requisite qualifications / eligibility for admission. Having been admitted provisionally does not mean acceptance of eligibility. Final eligibility of admission will be decided by Symbiosis International University.
Reservation Policy:
As per the UGC Regulations, following will be the reservation policy for admission to any program of Institutes of SIU (Except Symbiosis Institutes of Management Studies, which has separate policy
Within Sanctioned Intake
- Scheduled Caste (SC):15%
- Scheduled Tribes (ST):7.5%
- Person with Disability (PwD) :3%*
- Children/wards of Defence Personnel : 5%*
The definition for Children / Wards of Defence Personnel is:
The term Defence Personnel would mean only those serving / retired Defence personnel from Army, Navy, Air Force. Retired defence personnel are those who fall in the category of ex-servicemen as laid down in Ministry of Defence letter no 36035/5/85- Estt (SCT) dated 14 April 1987. It includes children of defence personnel who died while in service or after retirement.
Note:- If a candidate chooses to apply under “Children / Wards of Defence Personnel” category for any one of the programmes mentioned above, and subsequently if he/she chooses to apply for any / all of the remaining programmes mentioned above, he / she will be treated under the same category (i.e. Children / Wards of Defence Personnel)”
- Over & Above Intake
- Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) living in Kashmir valley: 02 (two) seats
- International Candidates:25%
Candidates applying from categories other than Open Category are required to submit valid supporting document (s) at the time of GE-PI (if shortlisted).
Person with Disability (PwD) Category at SIU
In compliance to the Government directives on Disability Guidelines issued by the Office of the Chief Commissioner for persons with disabilities vide Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, New Delhi notification no. 16-18/97 on 1st June 2001, The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 dated 27th December 2016 and University Grants Commission Notification No. F.6-1/2006 (CPP-II/SCT) dated 30/09/2009, the University has made provision of reserving 3% seats for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Category candidates in all its Constituents.
The types of disabilities covered are: –
Physical Disability: –
- Locomotor Disability
- Leprosy Cured Person
- Cerebral Palsy
- Dwarfism
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Acid Attack Victims
- Visual Impairment
- Blindness
- Low Vision
- Hearing Impairment
- Deaf
- Hard of Hearing
- Speech and Language Disability
Intellectual Disability: –
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mental Behaviour (Mental Illness)
Disability caused due to: –
- Chronic Neurological Conditions such as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Blood Disorder:
- Haemophilia
- Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
*Persons with Disabilities (PwD): candidate means a candidate having any of the disabilities in accordance with the Persons with Disabilities Act – 1995 and as per revised Gazette of India Registered no: DL – (N)04/0007/2003-16 dated December 28, 2016.
Process to be followed for Persons with Disabilities (PwD):
- The candidate applying for the entrance tests /admission in the Persons with Disabilities (PwD), selects the type of disability available in the PwD options on the portal.
- A Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidate is required to upload his/her copy of Disability Certificate issued by Competent Government Medical Authority the AND Unique Disability ID (UD ID) Card at the time of registration for entrance/admission of SIU to ascertain percentage and the type of the disability.
- The Medical Superintendent, SUHRC through Medical Board shall ascertain the genuineness of the said documents. Once the documents are found authentic and correct by the Medical Board, SUHRC, his/her eligibility will be certified under the PwD category.
Note- If a candidate selects Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in the Registration form and s/he requires scribe/writer facility please note SIU will not be providing scribe/writer. The candidate has to make her/his own arrangement for scribe/writer. The scribe/writer should not have completed studies beyond the Class XII. Request for approval for scribe/writer should be sent to info@snaptest.org. The approval email and supporting documents should be carried at the time of appearing for the SNAP Test.
As per SIU norms, a Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Candidate is provided with 20 minutes of compensatory time for every 60 minutes of test.
Admission Schedule 2027-29
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| SNAP and Programme Registration Begins | August 21, 2026 (Friday) |
| Last date to apply for SNAP | November 25, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Last date to pay for SNAP | November 25, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Admit Card Live on (www.snaptest.org) Timings of the tests will be communicated to the candidates via their Admit Cards | |
| SNAP Computer Based Test (CBT) 2026 (www.snaptest.org) | SNAP 01: December 13, 2026 (Sunday) SNAP 02: December 19, 2026 (Saturday) SNAP 03: December 26, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Announcement of Result | January 12, 2027 (Tuesday) |
| Last date of Online registration For the Institute | January 11, 2027 (Monday) |
| Last Date of payment of Registration fees For the Institute | January 11, 2027 (Monday) |
| Declaration of Shortlisting of SIDTM | January 21, 2027 (Thursday) |
| Slot Booking for Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interaction (PI) {For Shortlisted Candidates Only} | January 23, 2027 (Saturday) |
| Group Exercise (GE) And Personal Interaction (PI) Dates for SIDTM | February 04, 05, 06 and 07, 2027 February 11, 12, 13 and 14 2027 |
| Declaration of First Merit List | March 04, 2027 (Thursday) |
| Last Date for Payment of Fees for The First Merit List | March 29, 2027 (Monday) |
| Programme Commencement (Academic Year 2027-29) | June 07, 2027 (Monday) |
| Hostel Registration (Academic Year 2027-29) | Hostel Registration Date will be announced shortly. |
Fees Structure
M.B.A. (DTM) Fee Structure for Batch 2026-2028
Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management
Approved Fee Structure for batch 2026-2028 in the Academic year 2026-2027 - INDIAN STUDENTS
| Programme fees for Master of Business Administration (DTM) | 1st Year Academic Year 2025-26 (Amount in Rs.) | |||
| Academic Fees (Per Annum) | 845,000 | |||
| Institute Deposits (Refundable) | 20,000 | |||
|
** Hostel and Mess fees ( Subject to change in campus and accomodation type wise e.g. Single Sharing, Twin Sharing, Triple Sharing, Four Sharing, Dormitory ) ( The fees indicated herein are for Lavale Hill Top campus only ) |
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| Mess Fees (Per Annum) @ | 119,600 | |||
| Hostel Deposit (Refundable) | 20,000 | |||
| Hostel Fees (Different subject to sharing Per Annum) @ | ||||
| Single (Only for differently abled Students) | 179,700 | |||
| Twin Sharing | 179,700 | |||
| Three Sharing | 157,300 | |||
| Four Sharing | 124,100 | |||
| Dormitory | 92,000 | |||
| Installments for M.B.A. (DTM) | 1st Year (Amount in Rs.) | 2nd Year (Amount in Rs.) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | |
| Academic Fees (Per Annum) | 422,500 | 422,500 | 422,500 | 422,500 |
| Institute Deposit (Refundable) | 20,000 | - | - | - |
| Hostel Deposit (Refundable) | 20,000 | - | - | - |
| Hostel Fees (Per Annum) | 157,300 | - | ** | - |
| Mess Fees (Per Annum) | 59,800 | 59,800 | ** | - |
| Installments | 679,600 | 482,300 | ||
| Last date of payment | At the time of Admission | 25-Nov-26 | 25-Jun-27 | 25-Nov-27 |
** Hostel and Mess Fees for the subsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year.
@Hostel Fees can be increased up to 15% each year and Mess Fees can be increased up to 10% each year.
Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable.
* Few seats are reserved as Discretionary Quota Seats. Only students with reasonable academic record and with good entrance test scores are considered for Discretionary Quota Seats.
Discretionary Quota Seats. The fees for Discretionary Quota Seats will be double the academic fees of the open category as approved by the fee structure Committee, to be paid to the institute by way of online transfer/demand draft. No donation or capitation fee is charged for admission to any program at any institute of SIU.
Once Admission is taken in Discretionary Quota, the fees applicable to Discretionary Quota will have to be paid by the student for the entire duration of the program.
Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management
Approved Fee Structure for Batch 2026–2028 in the Academic Year 2026–2027 – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Note: International students are admitted from two categories and the fees for each are as given below:
(a) NRI, PIO, OCI Category
(b) Foreign National Category
(a) Fees payable by the students taking admission in NRI, PIO, OCI Category
| Programme fees for Master of Business Administration (DTM) | 1st Year Academic Year 2025-26 (Amount in US $) | |||
| Academic Fees (Per Annum) | $15,000 | |||
| Institute Deposit (Refundable) | $275 | |||
| Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) | $550 | |||
| Total fees to be paid | $15,825 | |||
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** Hostel and Mess fees (Subject to change in campus and accommodation type wise) (The fees indicated herein are for Lavale Hill Top campus only) |
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| Mess Fees (Per Annum) @ | $1,400 | |||
| Hostel Deposit (Refundable) | $250 | |||
| Hostel Fees (Different subject to sharing Per Annum) @ | ||||
| Single (Only for differently abled Students) | $2,080 | |||
| Twin Sharing | $2,080 | |||
| Three Sharing | $1,820 | |||
| Four Sharing | $1,440 | |||
| Dormitory | $1,070 | |||
| Installments for M.B.A. (DTM) | 1st Year (Amount in $) | 2nd Year (Amount in $) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 1st | 2nd | |
| Administrative Fees | $550 | - | - | - | - |
| Academic Fees | $540 | $7,230 | $7,230 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Institute Deposit | $275 | - | - | - | - |
| Hostel Fees | - | $1,820 | - | ** | ** |
| Mess Fees | - | $700 | $700 | ** | ** |
| Installments | $1,365 | $10,000 | $7,930 | ||
| Last date of payment | Offer Acceptance | Reporting to SCIE | 25-Nov-26 | 25-Jun-27 | 25-Nov-27 |
(b) Fees payable by the students taking admission in Foreign National Category
| Programme fees for Master of Business Administration (DTM) | 1st Year Academic Year 2025-26 (Amount in US $) | |||
| Academic Fees (Per Annum) | $15,000 | |||
| Less: Symbiosis Golden Jubilee Scholarship | $12,400 | |||
| Academic Fees Payable | $2,600 | |||
| Institute Deposit (Refundable) | $275 | |||
| Administrative Fees (50% Concession) | $275 | |||
| Total fees to be paid | $3,150 | |||
| Hostel and Mess Fees | ||||
| Mess Fees (Per Annum) | $560 | |||
| Hostel Deposit (Refundable) | $250 | |||
| Hostel Fees (Per Annum) | $650 | |||
| Installments for M.B.A. (DTM) | 1st Year (Amount in $) | 2nd Year (Amount in $) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Fees | $815 | $895 | $890 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Institute Deposit | $275 | - | - | - | - |
| Hostel Fees | - | $650 | - | ** | ** |
| Mess Fees | - | $280 | $280 | ** | ** |
| Installments | $1,365 | $2,075 | $1,170 | ||
Note
# Only Foreign National Students taking admission in the year 2025 for the batch 2025–2027, will be eligible for the Symbiosis Golden Jubilee Scholarships. Designed to celebrate 50 glorious years of Symbiosis being established to offer quality education to foreign national students, these include:
(1) 100 Symbiosis Golden Jubilee full Academic Scholarships with need-based reduced hostel fees for foreign national students from developing African–Asian countries.
(2) 100 Golden Jubilee Free-ships for academically and financially deserving foreign national students from conflict-ridden / war-affected regions by giving them an opportunity to study at SIU by covering not only the cost of all academic fees but also the hostel and mess / food fees (lodging and boarding).
(3) Concessional Hostel fees are applicable to Foreign National students @ $650 per annum.
(4) Concessional Mess fees are applicable to Foreign National students @ $560 per annum.
** Hostel and Mess Fees for the subsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year.
@ Hostel fees can be increased up to 15% each year and Mess Fees can be increased up to 10% each year. Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable.
## 50% Concession will be given only to the Foreign National students on Administrative Fees.
Rules for Refund of Fees
Rules for remittance & refund of fees and other student centric issues
How to Apply
tep 1 : SNAP Test
- Each student aspires for admission to SIDTM, Pune must appear for Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test, which is a common Computer-Based Test for the admission to all Symbiosis postgraduate institutes.
- For SNAP Test information log on to http://www.snaptest.org and register. Simultaneously, register online to SIDTM, Pune by paying additional ₹1000
- Those candidates who have paid their SNAP / Institute programme registration fees prior to this change will NOT be required to pay an additional amount.
- Preserve the Admit Card of SNAP Test for further selection process at SIDTM, Pune. Appearing for SNAP Test does not automatically qualify an applicant for the next step in the selection process at SIDTM, Pune.
International Students
THE SYMBIOSIS CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (SCIE)
The Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE) is a department of the University, providing leadership & support for the University’s efforts to internationalise the campus and the curricula. The admissions are centralised for all the constituent institutes of Symbiosis International University (SIU) and routed through SCIE. The online admission facility has made it possible for all candidates to apply from different parts of the world.
To check if you fall under International Candidates’ Category, please refer to the categories listed below:
1. FOREIGN NATIONAL (FN)
A candidate is eligible to apply as a Foreign National (FN), if he/she holds a foreign passport.
2. PERSON OF INDIAN ORIGIN (PIO)
A candidate is eligible to apply as a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) if he/she has a PIO card, and is a citizen of a country other than India.
3.OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA (OCI)
A candidate is eligible to apply as an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) if he/she has an OCI card, and is a citizen of a country other than India.
4. NON RESIDENT INDIAN (NRI)
A candidate is eligible to apply as a Non Resident Indian (NRI) if he/she has appeared either for the 10+2 (equivalent to the Indian 10+2) examination or graduation outside India. It is mandatory for one of the two qualifying examinations to be given outside India.
It is mandatory for the Postgraduate candidates who fall in the NRI Category and have appeared for their graduation in India to appear for the SNAP Test.
To assist candidates with their application to Symbiosis International University (SIU); a detailed stepwise procedure is available on scie.ac.in. Interested candidates can apply online through user friendly online application facility.
Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE)
Senapati Bapat Road, Pune-411004, India
Tel: +91 20 25671905
Fax: +91 20 25659209
E-Mail: intadmissions@symbiosis.ac.in
Website: www.scie.ac.in
Intake
1.Intake – Sanctioned Intake 180 students
Scheduled Caste (SC): 15%
Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5%
Person with Disability (PwD) : 3%
Children/wards of Defence Personnel: 5% *
2.Reservation above intake ( As per SIU policy) –
Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) living in Kashmir valley: 02 (two) seats
International Candidates: 25%
Important points :
A) The definition for Children / Wards of Defence Personnel is:
The term Defence Personnel would mean only those serving/retired Defence personnel from Army, Navy, Air Force. Retired defence personnel are those who fall in the category of ex-servicemen as laid down in Ministry of Defence letter no 36035/5/85- Estt (SCT) dated 14 April 1987. It includes children of defence personnel who died while in service or after retirement.
Note:-If a candidate chooses to apply under “Children / Wards of Defence Personnel” category for any one of the programmes mentioned above, and subsequently if he/she chooses to apply for any / all of the remaining programmes mentioned above, he/she will be treated under the same category (i.e. Children / Wards of Defence Personnel)”
B) A candidate applying under any of the reserved category (Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes/ Person with Disability (PwD)/ Kashmiri Migrants) are mandatorily required to submit relevant documents issued by competent authority. Any participation at any stage of the admission process by such a candidate is purely provisional and always subject to verification and authentication of such relevant documents.
In case a candidate falls under more than one of the above categories (eg. Scheduled Caste as well as Person with Disability (PwD) or any other combination), he would need to select any one Category (i.e. Either Scheduled Caste OR Person with Disability (PwD) in the case of example mentioned above) at the time of filling up the SNAP registration form. The category selected by the candidate at the time of filling the registration form will be considered to be his category for the entire admission process and his benefits and entitlements shall be according to such selected category. He will not be able to claim benefits under the other category/s at any stage of admission on any account whatsoever. Please also note that if any information provided by the candidate in respect of his category is found to be incorrect, the University shall have the right to cancel the candidature of such candidate at any stage of the admission process.
C) In compliance to the Government directives on Disability Guidelines issued by the Office of the Chief Commissioner for persons with disabilities vide Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, New Delhi notification no. 16-18/97 on 1st June 2001, The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 dated 27th December 2016 and University Grants Commission Notification No. F.6-1/2006 (CPP-II/SCT) dated 30/09/2009, the University has made provision of reserving 3% seats for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Category candidates in all its Constituents.
The types of disabilities covered are: –
Physical Disability: –
- Locomotor Disability
- Leprosy Cured Person
- Cerebral Palsy
- Dwarfism
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Acid Attack Victims
- Visual Impairment
- Blindness
- Low Vision
- Hearing Impairment
- Deaf
- Hard of Hearing
- Speech and Language Disability
Intellectual Disability: –
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mental Behaviour (Mental Illness)
Disability caused due to: –
- Chronic Neurological Conditions such as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Blood Disorder:
- Haemophilia
- Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
*Persons with Disabilities (PwD): candidate means a candidate having any of the disabilities in accordance with the Persons with Disabilities Act – 1995 and as per revised Gazette of India Registered no: DL – (N)04/0007/2003-16 dated December 28, 2016.
Process to be followed for Persons with Disabilities (PwD):
- The candidate applying for the entrance tests /admission in the Persons with Disabilities (PwD), selects the type of disability available in the PwD options on the portal.
- A Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidate is required to upload his/her copy of Disability Certificate issued by Competent Government Medical Authority the AND Unique Disability ID (UD ID) Card at the time of registration for entrance/admission of SIU to ascertain percentage and the type of the disability.
- The Medical Superintendent, SUHRC through Medical Board shall ascertain the genuineness of the said documents. Once the documents are found authentic and correct by the Medical Board, SUHRC, his/her eligibility will be certified under the PwD category.
Note- If a candidate selects Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in the Registration form and s/he requires scribe/writer facility please note SIU will not be providing scribe/writer. The candidate has to make her/his own arrangement for scribe/writer. The scribe/writer should not have completed studies beyond the Class XII. Request for approval for scribe/writer should be sent to info@snaptest.org The approval email and supporting documents should be carried at the time of appearing for the SNAP Test.
As per SIU norms, a Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Candidate is provided with 20 minutes of compensatory time for every 60 minutes of test.
Selection Process
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP Test) is the gateway for Post Graduate Programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
A candidate aspiring to join an Symbiosis M.B.A. programme offered by any Institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) [SIU] has to appear for the common, mandatory Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP 2026) Computer Based Test (CBT) which will be conducted at Test Centres.
Candidates should register and pay for SNAP Test & separate institute program-wise registration fees to SIDTM. For details and registration, please visit https://www.snaptest.org
After the SNAP test result is declared, candidates who have applied, registered, and paid for SIDTM will be shortlisted for GE – PI (Group Exercise- Personal Interview).
Note: It is mandatory for a student to apply for SNAP and Register for SIDTM to be shortlisted for SIDTM.
The SNAP Test 2026 consists of a total of 60 questions carrying a maximum of 60 marks. The test is divided into four sections: General English, comprising 10 questions for 10 marks; Analytical & Logical Reasoning, comprising 20 questions for 20 marks; Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, comprising 20 questions for 20 marks; and Ethics, Morality and Values, comprising 10 questions for 10 marks. Each correct answer carries one mark, making the total score of the SNAP Test 2026 60 marks.
| Section | Questions | Marks per Correct Answer | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Ethics, Morality and Values | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Total | 60 | — | 60 |
Weightage of Distribution of Marks for GE – PI (Group Exercise- Personal Interview). :
| SNAP Test : | 50 % |
| Group Exercise : | 10% |
| Personal Interaction : | 40% |
Code of Conduct
Scholarships
Scholarships
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has various scholarship schemes to reward meritorious students.
Scholarship Policy
With the objective of encouraging meritorious students and academic excellence, Scholarships / Awards are offered to deserving students of the University by the Symbiosis Society Foundation.
Applicability and Commencement: This scholarship is applicable to:
- M.B.A. (Digital and Telecom Management) programme.
- A student can avail only one SIU scholarship per semester.
Awarded to:
- Four semester toppers in the order of merit of every batch of every M.B.A. (Digital and Telecom Management) programme under SIU.
- Four toppers which follow annual pattern.
Nature of the scholarship:
First four toppers in the order of merit of every batch of M.B.A. (Digital and Telecom Management) programme every semester/ annually will be awarded the Merit Scholarship.
The Scholarship recipients are granted concession in Academic Fees of the semester, applicable to all full time Post Graduate Degree Programme of the Constituents of SIU, as below:
- 1st topper gets 20%,
- 2nd topper gets 15%,
- 3rd topper gets 10%,
- 4th topper gets 5%
The scholarship amount will not be paid directly to the students. It will be transferred by the University directly to the Constituent, for the adjustment in academic fee of the following semester.
In case the student is a topper in the last semester of the programme, the scholarship amount will be transferred to the student’s bank account as per available records.
SIU Scholarships details and other scholarships offered by SIU can be seen at – https://www.siu.edu.in/admissions/scholarship
Submission of Certificates
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR CONFIRMATION OF PROVISIONAL ADMISSION AND ELIGIBILITY OF NATIONAL STUDENTS ENROLLED TO UNDERGRADUATE / POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AT SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL (DEEMED UNIVERSITY)
(A) PRIMARY DOCUMENTS:
1. Statement of Marks of Last Qualifying Examination
2. Provisional/ Passing/ Degree Certificate
3.Transfer Certificate (If applicable)
Original transfer certificate issued by the School/College/ Institute last attended.
4.Migration Certificate (If applicable)
Original Migration certificate issued by the last University attended. Candidates who have completed/ appeared for last qualifying examination from any Constituent Institution/ Department of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) shall submit Transfer Certificate in Original. They are not required to submit Migration Certificate
5.Caste Certificate (If applicable)
6.Certificate of Disability issued by Competent Govt. Medical Authority (If applicable)
The candidate applying for admission to any constituent Institute/ Department of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) under the Person with Disability (PwD) category should produce a certificate fulfilling the requirement of admission under Person with Disability (PwD) category, issued by the competent medical authority at the time of reporting. The candidate will have to get the disability authenticated from Symbiosis University Hospital & Research Centre (SUHRC). The provisional admission may be considered as regularized only after due authentication by Symbiosis University Hospital & Research Centre (SUHRC).
7.Jammu & Kashmir Migrant Certificate (If applicable) –
A candidate seeking admission under the category of Jammu & Kashmir Migrant in type J1, J2, J3 shall submit the migrant certificate in original issued by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir
8.Defence personnel and their dependents (Children / Ward / Spouse) of Defence personnel (as per merit) (If applicable)
9.Change of Name Certificate (Govt. Gazette) (If applicable)
A candidate shall submit the self-attested photocopy of change of name certificate, if his/her name has been changed due to any reason and is not the same as mentioned in the certificates of qualifying examination. A self-attested photocopy of Government Gazette in proof of change of name should be submitted.
10.Equivalence Certificate (If applicable) (If applicable)
Equivalence Certificate in case, candidate has completed qualifying qualification from Foreign University/ Board issued by Association of Indian Universities/ Statutory Councils (wherever applicable).
11.Experience certificate (If applicable)
Self-attested experience certificate.
12.Certificate of Registration (If applicable)
Self-attested Certificate of Registration issued by respective council (e.g. Medical Council/ Dental Council/ Nursing Council etc.)
13.Domicile Certificate (If applicable)
Self-attested Domicile certificate issued byCompetent Authority.
(B) SECONDARY DOCUMENTS:
- Application for confirmation of Eligibility and provisional admission (Affidavit to be notarized on Rs. 500/- non-judicial stamp green legal paper by the candidate)
- Medical Undertaking
- Indemnification Undertaking by Student
- Indemnification Undertaking by Parent
- Anti-Ragging Affidavit by Student (Soft Copy)
- Anti-Ragging Affidavit by Parent (Soft Copy)
- Aadhar Card
- Photo Identity Proof
- Driving License/ Aadhar Card / PAN Card/ Passport or any other such document as a proof of identity issued by Govt. authority
- Gap Certificate (If applicable)
- SET/SNAP Admit Card (If applicable)
- SET/SNAP Score Card (If applicable)
- PI/GE-PI Admit Card (If applicable)
NOTE:
- Candidates are advised to submit all the above-mentioned documents for confirmation of provisional admission and eligibility on the date of reporting to the respective institute.Candidates should also carry all their original documents. These would be required at the time of document verification by University Eligibility team..
- Those who have appeared for their final semester/ trimester/ annual examination of last qualifying examination, shall submit applicable documents within 30 days from the commencement of programme.
FAQ's
- Do I have to send printed application form to SIDTM?
No, you are required to register online only. - I have completed my graduation through a correspondence course. Am I eligible for the course?
No, Candidates pursuing degree examination by part time / correspondence course are not eligible for the course. - I have done my graduation in B.Sc. / Commerce / BBA / Biotech. Am I eligible for the course?
Yes, The minimum requirement for admission is a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a statutory University with a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination (45% for SC / ST). Final year students are also eligible to apply but their admission would be on provisional basis. - Is it compulsory to choose the specialization at the time of application?
No. You can choose the specialisation after joining SIDTM. The student can choose specialisation in semester I. - Is the program entirely technical one? Will I be able to cope up with it?
The programme encompasses all the aspects of management education. The programme structure covers technology courses including telecom, Finance, AI, IT and Marketing and analytics. Approximately 50% to 60% of the program consists of management subjects. - Is it a residential course?
Yes, the 2-year M.B.A. Programme is a fully residential course and it is compulsory for the students to stay in the hostel situated at Lavale, Pune. The residential campus is near to hostels and both are situated in the same campus. - How can I reach SIDTM campus?
The public transport is available in the form of local corporation buses. Similarly, the campus is easily accessible by private vehicles. Campus is approx. 21 kms from Pune railway station and 24 kms from Pune Airport. - What is the placement scenario in SIDTM?
SIDTM is known for the excellent placements since the inception i.e. 1996. We have achieved near 100% placement for eligible students in the previous years. For more details on placement please refer to the link on placement on this website. - What would be my career path after completion of the course from the institute?
With our concerted efforts we have been able to churn out the best from our student. So today we can take immense pride and pleasure in claiming that our alumni are doing well as CEO, CTO, Directors, Partners and also as President, Vice Presidents, Marketing Heads, Country Managers, Project Leaders, Account Managers and Business Analysts in many of the leading Indian and multinational companies.
However alumni (past student) have been in all types of industries such as banking, IT, Telecom, Market Research, Consulting etc.
Contact Admission Team
Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management
Tel : +91 – 20 – 61936193
Tel : +91 – 20 – 61936170
Tel : +91 – 20 – 28116170
For Technical Queries : 020-61936189/91
Email : info@sidtm.edu.in
Admission : admissions@sidtm.edu.in
