Symbiosis BBA Direct Admission: 16 Must Know Things Out For The First Time

Direct Admission in BBA @ Symbiosis Centre Of Management Studies [SCMS - Pune & Noida]

About SCMS Pune BBA Admission

SCMS Pune: Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune, set up in the year 2004, is a constituent

Institute of Symbiosis International University.

SCMS Noida: Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida, an off campus Institute of Symbiosis

International University, Pune began its operations in December 2010.

These Institutes currently offers 3­year full time BBA degree programme. The programme is divided into 6

Semesters. SCMS offers three specialisations that a student can choose from namely:

• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management
• Accounting & Finance
• International Business
• Environment Management
• Entrepreneurship Management

SCMS Pune BBA Seats Distribution

Total Seats

SCMS Noida - 150

SCMS Pune - 300

Must Know 16 Point Checklist For You If You Are Looking For Direct Admission in BBA @ Symbiosis' SCMS Pune/Noida

Point 1

The Admission Process of BBA programme begins generally begins with Registration in the beginning of the year. The timetable and structure of Admission process are given here; SCMS Admission Timetable.

Point 2

The eligibility criteria for candidates applying for BBA programme Direct Admission in Symbiosis is XII appearing or XII passed or equivalent exam with 50% and above for Open Category and 45% and above for SC & ST Category.

Point 3

The intake for BBA Programme Direct Admission at Symbiosis is Total 300 seats:-

(a). Indian Student - 240 seats including reservation for ( SC 15%, ST 7.5%, AFD 05%, DA 3%)+ 2 seats per program for Kashmiri Migrant .

(b). International Students - 60 Seats

Point 4

If you want to apply for BBA programme in Symbiosis (SCMS) then you first need to get selected to UG Program of Symbiosis International University (SIU) on the basis of their performance in a single entrance test - Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET). It is therefore mandatory that a student registers –

(i). To appear for the symbiosis entrance test (SET) by visiting the website of SET test.

(ii). To communicate their choice of program and Institute. (scms pune)

Point 5

The Selection Process in Symbiosis for BBA Direct Admission involves Students to get selected for admission based on the cumulative score of -

(i). Performance in the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 50% weightage

(ii). Performance in Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test (PI-WAT) 50% Weightage

Overview of SET

SET is a common entrance test for getting admission into any of the courses / Institutes under Symbiosis International University. SET is held in various cities (details available on SET test website ) It is generally held on first Saturday of May every year.

Registration Process for SET  -For appearing in SET, one has to do online registration.

Online Registration For the current academic year the online registration generally opens by beginning of the year and closes by mid-April ( 13 Apr 17).

Registration Fees Registration fees as specified on web site to be paid along with registration before the closing date for on line payment given under ‘ Important dates‘ (17 April 2017).

Admit – Card The admit –card for SET to be printed / collected online by a candidate within the dates specified 23April to 06 May 2017.

Test Date 06 May 2017. The Test is conducted only once a year and this date cannot be changed.

Maximum Score The maximum score for SET will be 150.

SET Results The set results will be declared on SET test website on 19 May 17.

Overview of PI-WAT

PI-WAT is the next activity of selection process for BBA course offered by Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS). For PI-WAT only those candidates who have scored > = cut off marks. Only those candidates who have registered for SCMS Pune will be called for PI-WAT.

(a) Personal Interaction (PI) -  It is personal interaction/ interview of a candidate with panel of experts from Industries / Academics. That covers general awareness, extracurricular activities, and your specific field of interest, communication –skills and overall personality.

(b) Written Ability Test ( WAT)- The Test includes one PAT ( picture association test ) and writing an short essay on a given topic (of general nature) as well as answering the questions related to given topic.

(c) Maximum Score -Maximum score for PI-WATwill be 100marks.

(d) PI-WAT Centres - PI-WAT, a candidate can choose any one of the following two centres – (i) Pune, (ii) Noida

(e) Registration for SCMS-Pune - Any candidate who is seeking admission to BBA course at SCMS – Pune, must get himself/ herself registered with SCMS –Pune A Candidate who has not registered with SCMS-Pune within the given dates cannot be called for PIWAT in spite of his/her having more than Cut-off score in SET.  

Hence one must get him/her self-registered as per following steps.

(i) Online Registration -The candidate must get himself online registered on our Web site –www.scmspune .ac.in. For academic year 2017-18 online Registration has begun on 26 Dec 2016 and will close on 19 May 17.

(ii) Payment of Registration Fees -Registration fees as specified can be paid Online / through Demand Draft. Wef 26 Dec 2016.

(iii) Closing Date – The on-line payment of Registration fees will close on 19 May 2017.

(iv) Call for PI-WAT -The short listed candidates for PIWAT will be declared on 23 May 2017 for which candidates must visit our web site of SCMS Pune.

It is advisable to make your travel arrangement by booking your seat to attend PIWAT immediately keeping in view the small gap between date of SET Results and date of PIWAT for short listed candidates. Should you not get short listed for PIWAT, the seat may be cancelled.

(v) PI-WAT Schedule- The PIWAT for both the centres will be conducted on separate dates ( 27 – 29 May 17 and 31 May to 03 June 17) and will be available to candidates for Slot booking through our website giving the Centre, date and time. Shortlisted Candidates have to give their option for the centre and date and slot till vacancy available on that date. Candidates not exercising the option

(vi) Reporting for PI-WAT––Candidates must bring with them- self attested copies of their documents as specified in the intimation for PIWAT e.g. 12th Mark sheet , Provisional passing cert from School and Cast /category – cert e.g. For SC/ST or Defence, as applicable .

(vii) Declaration of Merit –List -  Based on the weightage of scores for SET and PI-WAT , the first Merit list will be drawn and will be declared on our web-site www.scmspune.ac.in on 10 June 2017 .

Point 6

BBA at Symbiosis is a is a Non-residential course. One can stay as per his/her convenience.

Point 7

Hostel facility is available for students who want get Admission in BBA course by Management Quota at Symbiosis. Symbiosis (SCMS) offers Hostel facility for Girl students only within 1 KM radius and limited seats for Boys. Due to limited seats available in the hostel, seats are allotted on ‘first come first served’ basis. For hostel facility, one can enquire with the administration at Symbiosis. In addition Private hostel facility exists within about 5 KM range.

Point 8

The Fees structure of BBA programme which is  3 years course with semester system has following fees structure -

First Year – Rs. 2,30,000* + Rs. 10,000 (Refundable Deposit) and for the rest of corresponding years likely to increase by 5%.

Point 9

Symbiosis provides the following facilities to students who get BBA Admission by Direct Management Quota Seat:-

(a). Campus Facilities

Symbiosis owing to its exceptional track record is synonymous with excellence in all its sphere of operations and has been gaining in strength and admiration over the years. The state-of-art infrastructure, with its well-equipped spacious lecture halls, an ultra-modern auditorium, a well-stocked library and a well-designed Amphitheatre ensures that all supplementary aspects of learning are taken care of.

(b). Wi - Fi Enabled Campus

The campus is wi-fi enabled which caters to the growing technological needs of the students. Access to the internet for research work and any other constructive purpose does not become a problem for the students.

(c). Computer Laboratory

Computer lab supports and facilitates teaching, learning of its future managers and technocrats. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies is equipped with state-of-art computing facilities to compliment classroom pedagogy.

(d). Library

The Library at Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies houses some of the finest collections of books on management & related areas, periodicals & journals, newspapers, videocassettes, CDs, DVDs that include numerous case studies, project work. The library accords open-access, which provides the students with perfect ambience for learning.

(e). Classrooms

Our well-furnished, spacious classrooms and lecture halls are equipped with audio-visual aids like LCD projectors. Classroom teaching thus becomes more interesting. Students are also encouraged to make Power Point presentations. This interactive teaching methodology not only involves student-participation but also builds their confidence.

(f). BBA Course –

Under the Cafeteria system in BBA course offered, a student has few core subjects and has option to select other subjects ( out of elective ) to get his / her specialization.

(g). Global Competence –

Symbiosis has MoU with few overseas university where our students are sent in fourth Semester under the semester exchange program to have international exposure.

(h).Gymnasium

The campus has a well-equipped gym to have a in-house modern health club and fitness center with the view to facilitate a holistic development of mind and body & for an all-round development of our students.

(i). Amphitheatre

An amphitheater has the capacity of 200 people at a time. It is the most sought-after place to have concerts, band competitions, street-plays, Dandiya evening etc.

(j). Cafeteria & Mess

A multi-cuisine cafeteria and a Mess cater to the requirements of the students. While the services of the mess are optional, it is compulsory for students residing in hostels to avail of this facility.

(k). Extra Curricular Activities

We believe that students of Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies must go out with an all-rounded personality. We encourage them to give expression to their talent and hone skills for which there are various clubs and a student can join any of these club /clubs depending upon his aptitude and area of interest.

(l). Music Room

A sound-proof music room equipped with all instruments required for a band and instruments required for Indian classical music is a heaven for the music lovers.

(m). Sports

In addition to Indoor games, facilities for outdoor games eg. Cricket, Football, Tennis, volleyball and basketball are within our Campus area. Facility for squash/ swimming are available within University location .

(n). Placement Cell, Audio Visual Room, Conference Hall

To carry out the placement activities for the final year students the college has a Placement Cell. Most of the corporate presentation, group discussions and personal interviews are conducted within the campus in the Audio Visual Room and the Conference Hall.

(o). Health Care

Symbiosis Center for Health Care ( SCHC ) is an in-house Health Care Centre exclusive to the staff and students of the various institutes of Symbiosis. The SCHC has a team of specialist doctors who conduct the (compulsory) annual check up of every student . A medical officer of SCHC is stationed in our campus at Viman Nagar for Curative health care that includes medical OPD, referrals to consultants and emergency hospitalization. The center also arranges seminars & health education workshop.

(p). Insurance

Every student at Symbiosis is covered under a unique and novel medical insurance scheme. The student is covered for hospitalization (in the empanelled Hospitals)up to Rs. 50,000 in case of non accidental emergencies (as per the Mediclaim Insurance Policy) & Rs. 1,00,000 in case of Rail/Road traffic accidents.

(q). Reprography Centre

Printout/ photocopy facilities are available for the students at the reprography center.

Point 10

The Placement record of BBA students at Symbiosis Centre of Management Studies [SCMS] is amazing. About 100 students generally seek assistance for placements while others go for higher studies. Our Campus placement has been about 85% to 90%.

Point 11

The Attendance for BBA course student at Symbiosis needs to be up to the mark. In the BBA course any student must have minimum 75% attendance as per our university norms to appear in the semester examination.

Point 12

There is no sports quota facility for BBA students at Symbiosis. Specifically there is no sports quota for admissions, however due weightage is given during Personal Interaction (Part of PIWAT). All students seeking admission to MBA program have to appear for SNAP held for entrance test for MBA programme.

Point 13

There is Management Quota for BBA direct admissions at SCMS Pune/Noida under Symbiosis. Few Management Quota seats are there. Admission through Management / Discretionary quota is centrally controlled. Appearing in SET is mandatory for MQ seats and admissions are purely decided on the Merit of case. ‘NO DONATION’s taken for Management / Discretionary Quota seats, except that the Tuition fees in double that of normal fees per year.

Point 14

SCMS Pune as well as SCMS Noida (BBA)is affiliated to which university ? Ans:- SCMS is a Department of Symbiosis International University (SIU) which is a deemed university.

Point 15

The college timings for BBA program at Symbiosis Centre of Management Studies (SCMS) are generally 9 am to 4 pm however it may vary from 8.30 am to 3 pm from Monday to Saturday

Point 16

The First year BBA Course at SCMS starts around third week of June ( 27 June 17 ) with Induction and Orientation Program.

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