Symbiosis International University (SIU), Bangalore is a deemed university established in 2008. The university comprises two colleges namely Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) and Symbiosis School of Media and Communication (SSMC). The constituents of SIU offer various postgraduate and diploma courses in the discipline of Management and Media & Communication.

Admission to the SIUB is done on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the entrance exam conducted by the university. The university is facilitated with the resolute Training and Placement Cell who renders placement assistance to its students. Some of the top recruiters are Infosys Ltd., TATA Communications, Bosch Ltd., Genesis BCW, Zivame, Hansa Research, ITC Gardenia, OLA, Brand Comm., Aakash Institute, DishTV, Accenture, Genpact, Flipkart, Airtel, ANZ Bank, and many more.

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Symbiosis International University Key Points

  • Candidates can apply to the university through online mode on the official website.
  • Candidates need to appear for the SNAP entrance exam for admission in the courses offered by the university.
  • The university provides scholarships to the students on merit-cum-means basis.
  • The university has collaboration with various national and international organizations and institutions to provide better experience to the students.

Symbiosis International University Courses

SIU, Bangalore offers various postgraduate and diploma courses in the discipline of Management and Media & Communication. Tabulated below the details of the same:

Courses Specialization Eligibility Selection Criteria
MBA Integrated Marketing Communication, Media Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Operation Management, Human Resource Management, Communication Management, Family Managed Business & Entrepreneurship, Quantitative Finance,  Passed graduation with 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST) in any discipline. SNAP
MBA - Part Time Executive Passed graduation with 50% marks in any discipline SNAP
PG Diploma Management, Finance Management, Operations Management, Human Resource Management, Business Analytics. Passed graduation with 50% marks in any discipline SNAP

Symbiosis International University Admission

SIU, Bangalore offers postgraduate PG diploma courses in the discipline of Management. Apart from the regular courses, the university also offers part-time MBA. The duration of the courses are 2 years and it is spread across multiple specializations. The candidates can take admission to the university through the prescribed channel maintained by the university.

How to Apply?

  • Candidates need to visit the official website of ‘Symbiosis International University’.
  • Click on the Admission tab.
  • Click on the course applying for and then ‘Apply online’.
  • Fill all the details correctly in the Registration Form.
  • Pay the application fees of INR 1750 (for MBA), INR 1500 (for MBA Executive) and INR 1000 for PG Diploma program.
  • On successful submission of the application fee, click on the ‘Submit’ button.
  • On clicking, the duly filled application form will appear on the screen.
  • Download and take a print out of the same and keep it safe for future references.

Symbiosis International University Placement

SIU, Bangalore has a facilitated Training and Placement Cell who renders placement assistance to its students. The cell renders placement through campus recruitment as well as it helps the students to enhance their skills by organizing lectures, seminars, group discussions, mock interviews etc. for career guidance, entrepreneurship and personality development.

Symbiosis International University Placement Highlights

Highest Salary Offered INR 32 PLA
Average Salary Offered INR 10.40 LPA
Median Salary Offered INR 9.75 LPA
Top Recruiters Infosys Ltd., TATA Communications, Bosch Ltd., Genesis BCW, Zivame, Hansa Research, ITC Gardenia, OLA, Brand Comm., Aakash Institute, DishTV, Accenture, Genpact, Flipkart, Airtel, ANZ Bank, and many more.

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Symbiosis International University Scholarships

SIU, Bangalore provides scholarships to the students on merit-cum-means basis. The scholarships provided by the university are as follows:

  • Scholarships at the Stage of Admission to Programme
    • Late Jayatee Deshmukh Scholarship (for SNAP/SET female toppers)
    • Merit Scholarships for IIT Graduates (Joining MBA programmes of SIU)
    • Merit Scholarships Scheme for Students from North-East Region.
    • International Scholarships - Postgraduate & Undergraduate
    • SCOPE Scholarships for Girls Students from Adopted Villages
    • 15% Fee Concession for Nagpur Domicile Category
    • 25% Inaugural Scholarships to SSPAD Students.
    • Dr. Anandi Gopal Scholarships Scheme
  • Scholarships Awarded for Performance during Programme
    • SIU Sports Scholarships
    • Global Immersion Program
    • Merit Scholarship for Semester Topper - Postgraduate and Undergraduate

Symbiosis International University Faculty

The faculty at SIU, Bangalore are highly experienced and well qualified. The university has 35 faculty members who provide proper guidance to the students through their experience. The faculty members are helpful, supportive and have proper understanding in their area of expertise.

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Symbiosis International University FAQs

Ques. What are the facilities provided by SIUB?

Ans. SIU Bangalore has state of the art infrastructure which provides various facilities to the students such as modern classroom, hi-tech computer lab, hygienic cafeteria, gym, sports facility, amphitheater, accommodation, and many more.

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Ques. Is there any reservation provision for admission at SIUB?

Ans. Symbiosis International University, Bangalore has reservation provision for admission of the students. The reservation criteria are as follows:

  1. WITHIN SANCTIONED INTAKE
  • Scheduled Castes (SC): 15%
  • Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5%
  • Differently Abled *: 3%
  1. OVER & ABOVE INTAKE
  • Kashmiri Migrants: 2 seats per programme
  • International Candidates: 15%

Ques. Whether one can take admission without an entrance exam at SIUB?

Ans. Admission to the SIUB is done on the basis of the SNAP entrance exam. Candidates need to appear for the prescribed entrance exam for the admission in the courses offered by the university.

Ques. Does SIUB provide hostel facilities to the students?

Ans. SIUB provides scholarship facilities to the students. The hostels are well equipped with basic amenities which provide comfortable stay to the students.