Established in 2008, Symbiosis International University (SIU) in Bangalore is a deemed university. The university is made up of two colleges: Symbiosis School of Media and Communication (SSMC) and Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM). SIU's constituents provide a range of postgraduate and diploma programmes in the fields of media and communication and management.

The candidates' performance in the university-conducted entrance exam determines their admission to the SIUB. The university is supported by the determined Training and Placement Cell, which helps students get placed. Top recruiters include Aakash Institute, DishTV, Accenture, Genpact, Flipkart, Airtel, ANZ Bank, Infosys Ltd., TATA Communications, Bosch Ltd., Genesis BCW, Zivame, Hansa Research, ITC Gardenia, OLA, Brand Communications, and many more.

Symbiosis International University Courses

Numerous postgraduate and diploma programmes in the fields of management and media and communication are available at SIU, Bangalore. The specifics of the same are tabulated below:

Symbiosis International University Admission

Bangalore, Karnataka is home to the private university Symbiosis International University. This deemed university was given UGC approval and was founded in 2008. At the postgraduate level, Symbiosis International University in Bangalore provides MBA, Executive MBA, and Post Graduate Diploma programmes. These courses are offered by SIBM Bengaluru and SSMC Bengaluru, two different colleges.

• Applicants to the MBA programme must be graduates of an accredited university with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Performance on the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP), GE, and PI-WAT will determine admission.
• Students enrolled in the Executive MBA programme must have completed a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited university with a minimum of three years of work experience and an overall GPA of at least 50%.
• Based on performance in the Personal Interaction portion of the SIBM, Bengaluru Entrance Exam, admission to the Executive MBA programme will be given.
• Prior to enrolling in Post Graduate Diploma courses at the university, students must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 50% overall examination score.

Symbiosis International University Bangalore MBA & Executive MBA Admission

SIU, Bangalore provides a 180-seat MBA programme in four disciplines as well as a postgraduate MBA (Executive) programme.

To enrol in an MBA programme, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%. A candidate for an executive MBA programme must have completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited university with a minimum of three years of work experience and an overall grade point average of at least 50%.

The MBA course will admit students based on their performance in SNAP, GE, and PI-WAT. In the Personal Interaction portion of the SIBM, Bangalore Entrance Exam, admission to the Executive MBA programme will be awarded.

Key Points:

• Students can also apply if they will be taking final year exams.
• A 5% aggregate mark relaxation will be granted to candidates who fall under the SC/ST category in the qualifying exam.
• To be eligible for admission to the Executive MBA programme, applicants must have worked for a minimum of three years after graduation.
• The 90-minute entrance exam for the MBA (Executive) is an objective-type paper with 90 questions.

Symbiosis International University Bangalore PG Diploma Admission

PGD programmes are available at the PG level in five disciplines at SIU, Bangalore.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university with an overall GPA of at least 50% in order to be considered for admission to PG Diploma programmes.

PG Diploma programme admission will be granted based on the applicant's performance in Personal Interaction.

Note: Candidates who fall under the SC/ST category will receive a 5% aggregate mark relaxation in the qualifying exam.

Records needed for the in-person interview:

• Every mark sheet (starting with the tenth)
• Four passport-size photos; a degree certificate or university passing certificate
• Work Experience (If Any)

Symbiosis International University Bangalore Application Process

Applicants can submit an online application for any of the university's postgraduate programmes they wish to pursue. The specific steps and process to follow are as follows:

1. Go to "Symbiosis International University, Bangalore's" official website.
2. Select the Admissions tab.
3. After selecting the course you want to apply for, click "Apply online."
4. Complete the Registration Form with all relevant information.
5. Application fees are INR 1500 for MBA Executive, INR 1000 for PG Diploma, and INR 1750 for MBA.
6. Click "Submit" once the application fee has been successfully submitted.
7. The properly completed application form will show up on the screen after clicking.
8. Download the file, print it off, and store it somewhere safe in case you need it later.

Symbiosis International University Placement

Students at SIU, Bangalore can receive help with placement from its facilitated Training and Placement Cell. In addition to helping students develop their skills through lectures, seminars, group discussions, mock interviews, and other events for career guidance, entrepreneurship, and personality development, the cell places students through on-campus recruitment.