SIMS Pune
(For Defence Personnel & Their Dependents)
Constitent of Symbiosis International University
Established under section 3 of the UGC Act. 1956 vide notification No. F 9-12/2001-U 3 of Government of India
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Range Hills Road, Khadki, Pune - 411020
Tel: 020 - 30213250/201/207, Fax: 020 - 30213333
SIMS MBA January 2013
Full Time Residential MBA (Two Years) Admission Notice 2013-2015
MBA FULL TIME
Full time 2 years MBA Programme spread over 4 semesters.
The specializations in major/minor mode offered includes Marketing, Finance, Operations, Information Systems, HRM, International Business
Marketing :
The curriculum focuses on leadership and executive management development in order to provide students with the skills and qualifications necessary to successfully target market strategies, consumer behavior, market research and product management.
Human Resource Management :
The course focuses on various facets of organizational design, motivation, leadership, strategic human resource management, compensation, negotiation, teams, managing change and business ethics.
Operations :
The operations curriculum focuses on the design and management of the processes by which products are manufactured and services are delivered to customers. The core course provides an overview of the field and Critical processes that enable service delivery systems, supply chain, and quality improvement efforts.
Finance :
The finance specialization is designed to provide a means for students to gain exposure to five major fields in the field of finance namely corporate finance, financial institutions, investments, insurance and personal financial planning including modules on portfolio management, financial analysis, decision making and international financial management.
International Business :
This specialization is intended to provide them with opportunities to acquire a deeper understanding of doing business in a global context. The course integrates international finance, strategy and marketing with rich cross-cultural material.
Information Systems :
The IT course builds the skills necessary to analyze business strategies and processes, identify IT related problems and opportunities, specify required IT capabilities and manage the design, implementation and evaluation of IT solutions.
Retail Management :
The specialization on Retail Management caters to the current needs of the growing retail market in India and covers courses related to visual merchandizing, store management, store location and inventory and logistics management. The students are imparted skills on opening and managing retail stores.
Entrepreneurship:
The curriculum focuses on dealing with issues that a potential entrepreneur must be aware of, much before starting the venture. It pertains to important concerns while starting a business, such as making a business plan and raising finance and also it addresses issues important to the day-to-day operations of an entrepreneurial enterprise, such as marketing, project management.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The requisite eligibility criteria for MBA programmes at SIMS are as under:
Candidate should be graduate from a college affiliated to a statutory University having undergone a full-time bachelor's level degree programme with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks as indicated in the mark-sheet provided by University.
Candidate under Defence category should be a dependant of a serving Defence Personnel or Ex-Servicemen. The category of Ex-Serviceman is as defined vide Ministry of Defence; Govt. of India letter No. 36034/5/85-Estt (SCT) dated 14 April 1987.
Candidates scheduled to appear in the graduation examination up to 15th June 2012 may also apply for MBA programmes and go through the selection process. However, the cases of those selected for admission will be treated as provisional and the admissions in such cases will be considered as under:
Will be confirmed only on submission of original mark sheets, through their colleges, immediately on declaration of results provided they fulfil the requirement of minimum 50% of marks. ( Will be cancelled in case of failures or in respect of those with less percentage of marks (even 49.99% cannot not be accepted).
The grounds that the student has applied for revaluation/or is reappearing for the exam will not be accepted.
All the students will be required to present their original graduation Mark Sheets, Degree Certificate (if the student has passed his/her graduation prior to academic year '2012,) Migration Certificate and Transfer Certificate for verification latest by 31st August 2012.
In case the concerned University fails to declare the candidates results by 31st August 2012, the Principal of the college, or the Registrar/Vice-Chancellor of the University where the student was studying should personally write a letter indicating the likely date of declaration of the results or declare the results confidentially to the Director, SIMS for suitable decision.
In any case, if the original copies of the above certificates are not submitted to the college by 30th September 2012 the admission of the student will stand cancelled automatically without any prior notification of the same.
The criteria in respect of Defence Officers on Study Leave will be in terms of the MOU with Ministry of Defence, Govt of India.
As per SIU regulations upto 15% seats additional are available for foreign / NRI international category of students.
The students pursuing full time course in SIMS cannot undertake any other full time course/programme outside, during their tenure with the Institute.
The students should be medically examined and pronounced physically and mentally fit to undergo full time courses.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Stage 1:
All India Symbiosis National Aptitude Test for post graduates (SNAP).
Stage 2:
Register for SIMS (Nov-Jan).
Stage 3:
Short listed candidates appear for personality assessment including two group excercises, personal interview.
Stage 4:
Admission list made strictly as per merit.
Selected candidates are also informed through a letter confirming their admission.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR MBA 2013-15
Please note the important dates related to institute
Important Dates for Full Time Residential MBA (Two Years) Course: Residential Programme
Online SNAP Registration for SNAP Test 27th August, 2012 *
Online registration for SIMS commences 31st August, 2012*
SNAP Examination 16th December, 2012 *
Last date of online registration for SIMS MBA programme 9th January, 2013
SNAP Result 10th January, 2013
List of candidates short listed for GEPI 16th January, 2013 *
Dates for GEPI 2 &3 February, 2013
Admission list of selected candidates 19th February, 2013
Last date for payment of 1st installment of all fees 19th March, 2013
Pre-induction Programme (Online) commences 25th March, 2013
Course commences on 3rd June, 2013
* Subject to approval/changes by SIU.
Important instructions and check list for filling up of Online SIMS Application form (MBA 2013-15).
1. Last date for registration of online application for SIMS is 9th January 2013, 6.00PM. Application is online only. There is no other mode of application to SIMS.
2. Please log on to
www.sims.edu for detailed instructions on registering and filling up of online form. No document has to be submitted / attached online.
3. Only dependents of Armed Forces (combatants) are eligible to apply. No Defence civilian and their dependents are eligible. A candidate can apply to one category only. (i.e Defence Open, Defence Special or Industry Sponsored)
4. On successful completion and submission of form an auto generated receipt shall be received by the candidate. Print out / hard copy need not be submitted.
5. SNAP Test results will be declared on 10th January, 2013. SIMS Shortlist for GE / PI will be declared on 16th January, 2013.
The documents given below are to be produced in original and two sets of attested photocopies to be submitted at the time of GE/ PI (Group Exercise / Personal Interview).
The schedule of GE/ PI will be intimated to each qualifying aspirant through email/ SMS and telephonically. Hence, it is mandatory to mention email IDs, Mobile or telephone numbers correctly.
A candidate will not be allowed to take GE / PI if fails to produce requisite documents and appendix or if the same are found to be incomplete / incorrect. The institute is not responsible for any wrong information / misrepresentation given by the candidate in the online form.
The following formats are attached with the online form.
Performa Appendix 'A' - Proof of Armed Forces / Ex- Serviceman dependency status (to be filled only by Open Defence Category).
Performa Appendix 'B' - Proof of Defence Special category dependency status (to be filled only by Special Defence category).
Performa Appendix 'C' - Proof of Industry Sponsored Category status.
Performa Appendix 'D' - For candidates of Defence Open Special Category in case of adoption only.
Declaration Certificate Appendix 'E'- to be signed by candidates and parent.(For all categories.)
Original SNAP 2012 Test Admit Card.
Proof of Identification i.e. attested copy of Driving license / Ration card/ Electricity bill / Telephone bill / Voter ID card.
Students Identity proof i.e. attested copy of Dependant I-Card issued 6 months before from Defence authority or Pan Card, Passport / Driving license / Voters I card. No other proof of identity will be accepted.
Attested copy of SSC (Xth) and HSC (XIIth) mark sheets.
Attested copy of SSC certificate for date of birth verification.
Attested copy of graduation. Consolidated passing mark sheets or individual mark sheets of each semesters.
Candidates appearing for final year graduation shall produce attested copies of all available mark sheets. Those who have completed graduation till December 2012, in such cases all mark sheets including final Mark Sheets, Degree or Provisional Degree certificate are required for verification.
Attested copy of Post Graduation/ Post Graduate diploma if held / Passed.
Attested copy of work experience certificate / letter from company / Institute / Organization in case employed (BPO work experience is not given weightage) candidates those who are still employed, the initial appointment letter / last pay slip / work experience certificate can be accepted.
Please carry Proof of Identification i.e. attested copy of Driving license / Ration card/ Electricity bill / Telephone bill / Voter ID card.
Students can register online on payment of Rs. 1000/- and filling of online application form through Credit / Debit card or Axis Bank gateway Challan, through Demand draft (Demand draft of any nationalized bank in favour of Director SIMS, payable at Pune) and by cash at SIMS Accounts Department Only .
Registering with SNAP, payment of fees for SNAP and appearing to SNAP TEST is mandatory. Candidate cannot apply to SIMS without SNAP TEST.
For further details:
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Range Hills Road, Khadki, Pune - 411020
Tel: 020 - 30213250/201/207, Fax: 020 - 30213333
How To Reach
By Plane :
Land at Lohegaon Airport and take a transport to SIMS.
By Train :
Take an auto from Khadki station or Pune railway station.
By Bus :
Take an auto from Swargate, Shivaji Nagar, Deccan or Pune railway station bus stand.
By Car :
Reach E-Square, University road. From E-square side take a right turn from under the flyover and go straight till you see a roundabout. Go straight from the roundabout. SIMS is to the right side of the road after approximately hundred meters.
