Academic Eligibility
X, XII, UG > 60%. A full-time UG program from a recognized University. We prefer students with consistent academic records.

Admission Tests Accepted

• CAT 2026: more information
• XAT 2027: more information
• CMAT 2027: more information
• ATMA 2027: more information
• MAT 2026-27 (Sept 2026, Dec 2026, Feb 2027 and May 2027): more information
• NMAT 2027: more information
• CUET PG Management 2027: more information
• TANCET 2027 (TN State Level Admission Test)
• State Level Admission Tests of respective States (example, ICET of AP and Telangana, KMAT of Kerala, Karnataka PGCET MBA, Maharashtra MAH MBA CET.....similar tests conducted by respective state governments across the states of India for MBA Admissions 2027).

Applications are accepted from ll states (including Tamil Nadu) based on all India/State level admission tests.

The school uses the above all India/State level admission tests for the purpose of admission process. The institutes conducting these exams have no role in the selection process. Similarly, we are also not part of Government Quota Counselling, Anna University Chennai though we use TANCET scores for eligibility purposes.

Admission Test Eligibility
Preferred pattern of scores followed for admission eligibility are listed below.

• CAT/XAT/CMAT > 60 percentile
• MAT/ATMA > 80 percentile
• NMAT 200+ scores
• TANCET/Other State Level Admission Tests > 80 percentile

An applicant can apply to the program with an admission test score (even if their scores are little lower than above) and can update the same application form with any number of admission tests (held after the submission of the online form) to improve the chances of getting an invite for the selection process.

The applicants are expected to take multiple all India/state level admission tests so that their qualification level increases. An applicant will be allowed to update a single application form (even after submission to the institution) with multiple admission tests during the entire admissions season of 2027.

Work Experience Professionals
Applicants with 12+ months work experience (with relevant profile) can get a relaxation up to 10 percentile points in admission test scores. However, all academic eligibility remains the same.

Shortlisting of applicants is based on consistent academic records and scores obtained in any of the below admission tests.
All India admission tests – CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/NMAT
or
State level admission tests conducted by the respective State Governments / State Higher Education Boards / State Authorized Universities – TANCET (TN), ICET (AP & Telangana), KMAT (Kerala), PGCET (Karnataka), MAH MBACET (Maharashtra) etc. conducted for 2027 season. However, admission tests conducted by Private Associations in any of the states are not accepted and recognized.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a selection process involving Group Discussion, Essay Appreciation and Personal Interview. The process will be held online, and selected students will be invited to campus later for a review with the academic board to make a final decision regarding admission. This will help applicants review the infrastructure, faculty profile, placement records, etc. to make a final decision and sign off the admission process with admission acceptance.

Admission will be granted based on the rank list prepared with suitable weightages for past academic records, all India/ State level admission test scores, GD, Essay and Personal Interview scores.

For the international admissions, GMAT can be considered in place of all India admission tests.

Candidates with 12+ months work experience in a reputed company will get up to 10% relaxation in the admission test scores.

Residential Status of the Program:
The SNU MBA program is a mandatory residential program. The residential status of the program helps you create excellent peer group learning and interpersonal dynamics which are key to the success of your career journey. The campus boasts the modern-day infrastructure with excellent academic ambience. The student success stories built over the last twenty-six batches resonate over the campus and can be largely attributed to the residential nature of the program.

The school takes care of the students’ academic and social well-being. The program is highly rigorous as it serves as a finishing school for the graduates who find the career of their choice.

Shiv Nadar Foundation has a thriving practice of rewarding merit and provides scholarships of following types to meritorious students:
Walk-in & Walk-out: CAT/XAT > 90 percentile makes you eligible for these scholarships. They can be discussed on a case-by-case basis during the time of admission process.

Merit: The first-year merit scholarships are based on the performance of students in the selection process. The second-year scholarships are awarded based on first year performance. They are awarded only after commencement of the program.

Merit cum Means: Students who need financial support due to their economic disadvantage. These scholarships can be discussed at the time of grant of admission.

Sports: Specific to players who earned recognition by playing at all India/State/university level.