Counselling

SNAP Cut Off Scores to get in MBA

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A student asked… ‘I got 55 percent score in SNAP test. Please give me information of colleges for my score. And also give me other alternatives for MBA?’. Following is the answer:

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is conducted for admission into the PG Programs of Symbiosis International University and its constituent units. The overall good score in SNAP 2010 is estimated to be in the range of 120-124 marks out of 180 marks. You have obtained 55 percent. For this level of performance in SNAP, you are likely to receive intimation for further selection process from Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) for International Business (IB) and Agri-Business Management (ABM) Programs.

The other alternative tests for SNAP, for admission into MBA Program are Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs, Management Aptitude Test (MAT) conducted by AIMA, IBSAT conducted by the Federation of Universities for admission into IBS, Hyderabad and Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) conducted for admissions into foreign Universities. Various other tests by local institutions are also conducted, but student should choose based on his/her interest, aptitude, focus, career aspirations and reputation of the institution.

Diploma in Project Management OR Business Management

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An Engineering student who is also a working professional asked…. ‘I completed my B.Tech. Mechanical in 2009. Since last year I am working as a project engineer. I have seen a notification that University of Hyderabad provides a PG Diploma in management through distance mode. I want to join in that but am in confusion that which course is better to me in the project management and business management. Which is more useful for me?’

Answer: An engineering graduate will have choice of either continuing higher education in the area of technical education, in your case it is mechanical engineering or in management studies. The choice is driven by your aptitude, career aspirations, interests and inclination to work. Business management program has versatility, which Project Management program does not offer. In case you choose to pursue a management program, you have to choose between a campus based program and a distance mode program.

For a student with less than 3 years experience, pursuing a campus based program is advised, as it will enable the student to develop managerial, interactive, analytical, decision making and leadership skills through activities, assignments, case studies, and internships. Usually, a distance mode program will not train the students in skill building and the art of human networking, which are a vital factor in managerial success in any domain. Unfortunately distance education programs in Indian context are not valued much by good companies.

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