MBA Admissions
Shiv Nadar University Chennai (SNUC) offers an MBA program that blends rigorous academics with industry practice. Delivered by expert faculty and practitioners, the curriculum is built around a distinct pedagogical approach and an innovative hybrid internship model, ensuring real-world exposure. Students choose dual specializations from Marketing, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Business Analytics, gaining targeted expertise for competitive careers.
The residential nature of the program helps students in building their personality and interpersonal skills that play a significant role in career development. The peer group learning due to the academic and gender diversity makes a big impact during your stay on campus for 24 months of the program. With a fee structure focused on rapid return on investment, the program readies graduates to thrive in the global business landscape. The legacy of running 25 batches of MBA, 2500+ alumni across all industry sectors makes the school a knowledge hub and preferred by young graduates.
The MBA program offered under the aegis of Shiv Nadar University Chennai (SNUC) is built on a strong legacy of 25-years of journey of SSN School of Management. Known for its industry touch, the MBA program enjoys top of the mind brand recall from the aspirants in the crowded market of Business Schools.
Our Unique Value Proposition
Legacy and Brand
26 MBA batches, 2,500+ alumni from SSN School of Management, a brand par excellence. The brand gets strengthened by being part of Shiv Nadar University Chennai, known for its multi-disciplinary focus.
Impressive ROI & Proven Career Tracks
A strong placement record with payback in less than 12 months, top 50% of the students of batch 2023–25 carrying a CTC of about ₹9.1 LPA.
Industry-driven learning
Curriculum closely aligned with industry expectations; around 50% of courses taught by practising industry managers. Sweeping changes in curriculum with focus on Digital, Analytics and AI in all functional areas of management.
Experiential, practice-oriented MBA
Emphasis on internships (summer and hybrid), live projects, and real business problem-solving situations.
Corporate & Alumni network
Deep corporate connects and a growing, well-placed alumni base that supports internships, placements, mentoring, and career mobility.
“Nothing much has changed with our MBA, except that it is getting better off to prepare MBA graduates to face a new age Digital and AI driven business challenges” – the same trusted culture, tangible outcomes, and an intangible brand equity, all embedded into our all new MBA Program offered by Shiv Nadar University Chennai.
We are part of Shiv Nadar Foundation, known for its creative philanthropy and for creating a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals through transformational education . The foundation is a social catalyst with an investment worth USD 1.7 Billions.
Join our MBA community that has cornerstones of trust, confidence, credibility and outstanding outcomes .
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 2025
- XAT 2026
- CMAT 2026
- ATMA 2026
- MAT 2025-26 (Sept 2025, Dec 2025, Feb 2026 and May 2026)
- NMAT 2026
- TANCET 2026 (TN State Level Admission Test)
- State Level Admission Tests of respective States (example, ICET of AP, KMAT of Kerala)

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

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 2026.
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 record 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 2026 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 at a later date for a review with the academic board to make a final decision regarding the admission. This will help applicants to 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 in creating excellent peer group learning and inter-personal 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 the campus and can be largely attributed to the residential nature of the program.
The School takes care of the academic and social well being of the students. The program is highly rigorous as it serves as a finishing school for the graduates who find the career of their choice.
Application Portal Opens: Dec 20, 2025.
MBA Fee Structure for 2026 – 2027 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S.No | Nature of the fee | Amount |
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| 1 | Application Fee | Rs. 1,500 | |||
| 2 | University Fee | Tuition Fee (Per annum) | Indian Nationals | Rs. 3,00,000 | |
| NRI | — | ||||
| Foreign National / OCI / PIO | — | ||||
| Admission Fee | For all PG Programs | (one time, non refundable) | Rs. 20,000 | ||
| University Caution Deposit | For all PG Programs | (one time, refundable) | Rs. 20,000 | ||
| The tuition fees may increase 5% every year to cater to inflation | |||||
HOSTEL FEES |
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| 1 | Hostel Admissions Fee | All PG Programs | (one time, non refundable) | Rs. 17,500 | |
| 2(a) | Non AC Rooms Hostel Room Rent (per annum) | Non- AC Single Room | Single room without attached toilet | Rent | Rs. 1,03,000 |
| Caution Deposit (one time, refundable) | Rs. 11,000 | ||||
| Single room with attached toilet | Rent | Rs. 1,50,000 | |||
| Caution Deposit (one time, refundable) | Rs. 15,000 | ||||
| 2(b) | AC Rooms Hostel Room Rent (per annum) | AC Single Rooms | Single room without attached toilet | Rent | Rs. 1,55,000 |
| Caution Deposit (one time, refundable) | Rs. 15,500 | ||||
| Electricity Charges | Extra | ||||
| Single room with attached toilet | Rent | Rs. 1,80,000 | |||
| Caution Deposit (one time, refundable) | Rs. 18,000 | ||||
| Electricity Charges | Extra | ||||
| Furnished Single room with balcony and attached toilet | Rent | Rs. 1,95,000 | |||
| Caution Deposit (one time, refundable) | Rs. 19,500 | ||||
| Electricity Charges | Extra | ||||
Note: | MBA at SNUC is a residential program |
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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.
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.
Merit cum Means: Students who are in need of financial support due to their economic disadvantage.
Sports: Specific to players who earned recognition by playing at all India/State/university level.
For all queries on MBA Admissions to batch 2025-27, please contact
+91 7338845104 (09.30 am – 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm – 5.10 pm)
The MBA program offered under the aegis of Shiv Nadar University Chennai (SNUC) is built on a strong legacy of 25-years of journey of SSN School of Management. Known for its industry touch, the MBA program enjoys top of the mind brand recall from the aspirants in the crowded market of Business Schools.
Our Unique Value Proposition
Legacy and Brand
26 MBA batches, 2,500+ alumni from SSN School of Management, a brand par excellence. The brand gets strengthened by being part of Shiv Nadar University Chennai, known for its multi-disciplinary focus.
Impressive ROI & Proven Career Tracks
A strong placement record with payback in less than 12 months, top 50% of the students of batch 2023–25 carrying a CTC of about ₹9.1 LPA.
Industry-driven learning
Curriculum closely aligned with industry expectations; around 50% of courses taught by practising industry managers. Sweeping changes in curriculum with focus on Digital, Analytics and AI in all functional areas of management.
Experiential, practice-oriented MBA
Emphasis on internships (summer and hybrid), live projects, and real business problem-solving situations.
Corporate & Alumni network
Deep corporate connects and a growing, well-placed alumni base that supports internships, placements, mentoring, and career mobility.
“Nothing much has changed with our MBA, except that it is getting better off to prepare MBA graduates to face a new age Digital and AI driven business challenges” – the same trusted culture, tangible outcomes, and an intangible brand equity, all embedded into our all new MBA Program offered by Shiv Nadar University Chennai.
We are part of Shiv Nadar Foundation, known for its creative philanthropy and for creating a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals through transformational education . The foundation is a social catalyst with an investment worth USD 1.7 Billions.
Join our MBA community that has cornerstones of trust, confidence, credibility and outstanding outcomes .
Academic Eligibility
X, XII, UG > 60%. A full time UG program in 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 format is a must. We prefer students with consistent academic records.
Admission Tests Accepted
- CAT 2025
- XAT 2026
- CMAT 2026
- ATMA 2026
- MAT 2025-26 (Sept 2025, Dec 2025, Feb 2026 and May 2026)
- NMAT 2026
- TANCET 2026 (TN State Level Admission Test)
- State Level Admission Tests of respective States (example, ICET of AP, KMAT of Kerala)
Applications from all states (including Tamil Nadu) are accepted based on all India admission tests.
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 2026.
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 record 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 2026 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 at a later date for a review with the academic board to make a final decision regarding the admission. This will help applicants to 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 in creating excellent peer group learning and inter-personal 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 the campus and can be largely attributed to the residential nature of the program.
The School takes care of the academic and social well being of the students. The program is highly rigorous as it serves as a finishing school for the graduates who find the career of their choice.
Application Portal Opens: Dec 20, 2025.
MBA Fee Structure for 2026 – 2027 |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S.No | Nature of the fee | Amount |
|||
| 1 | Application Fee | Rs. 1,500 | |||
| 2 | University Fee | Tuition Fee (Per annum) | Indian Nationals | Rs. 3,00,000 | |
| NRI | — | ||||
| Foreign National / OCI / PIO | — | ||||
| Admission Fee | For all PG Programs | (one time, non refundable) | Rs. 20,000 | ||
| University Caution Deposit | For all PG Programs | (one time, refundable) | Rs. 20,000 | ||
| The tuition fees may increase 5% every year to cater to inflation | |||||
HOSTEL FEES |
|||||
| 1 | Hostel Admissions Fee | All PG Programs | (one time, non refundable) | Rs. 17,500 | |
| 2(a) | Non AC Rooms Hostel Room Rent (per annum) | Non- AC Single Room | Single room without attached toilet | Rent | Rs. 1,03,000 |
| Caution Deposit (one time, refundable) | Rs. 11,000 | ||||
| Single room with attached toilet | Rent | Rs. 1,50,000 | |||
| Caution Deposit (one time, refundable) | Rs. 15,000 | ||||
| 2(b) | AC Rooms Hostel Room Rent (per annum) | AC Single Rooms | Single room without attached toilet | Rent | Rs. 1,55,000 |
| Caution Deposit (one time, refundable) | Rs. 15,500 | ||||
| Electricity Charges | Extra | ||||
| Single room with attached toilet | Rent | Rs. 1,80,000 | |||
| Caution Deposit (one time, refundable) | Rs. 18,000 | ||||
| Electricity Charges | Extra | ||||
| Furnished Single room with balcony and attached toilet | Rent | Rs. 1,95,000 | |||
| Caution Deposit (one time, refundable) | Rs. 19,500 | ||||
| Electricity Charges | Extra | ||||
Note: | MBA at SNUC is a residential program |
||||
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.
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.
Merit cum Means: Students who are in need of financial support due to their economic disadvantage.
Sports: Specific to players who earned recognition by playing at all India/State/university level.
+91 7338845104 (09.30 am – 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm – 5.10 pm)
