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Welcome to the official SCMHRD Admissions 2010-12 thread on Pagalguy!!
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Every year during the admissions season, most MBA aspirants would be lost in a deluge of information coming in from all quarters. Thus, no denying the fact that the need of the hour is to find a one stop shop for all your queries and concerns. This thread is an attempt to give you just that. Write in with any doubts or clarifications that you need, and rest assured that your queries would be answered as promptly as possible.
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Hi Bhargav,
Firstly, I am dying to be in Symbi and SCMHRD is my topmost priority.
I was just looking for something like this only, It will be a long reply, I hope you will go through it and reply as it will save many ppl their time and obviously your time also.
Something bt me:
I am giving SNAP first time, I will be having 18 months of work-ex from Accenture India(leading MNC in India)
Acads: 10th- 67%, 12th- 59% 
(did well in AIEEE) NIT-Surathkal B.tech 6.3(on scale of 10)
Good extra cocurricular, president of our society+event mgmt head for our cultural fest+presented many Business plans... blah blah
My personal question:
I am very much scared that I will not be entertained due to my ACADS, does ACADS play such an important role, or its just your SNAP+GD+PI that can save you.
... Just few questions, I know this will take much of your time... but what I am trying to do here is asking questions point wise + creating a FAQ for ppl (after you will answer) + solving my doubts + stopping ppl from posting repetitive questions.
1. What was the cut off for SCMHRD in 2008 ?
2. Over the last couple of years there was lot of confusion over marks scored in SNAP and the new list was put out also last year, but everybody cried foul.. This time will there be any key published by the institute ? so everything goes fair...
3. What is the selection criteria in SCMHRD?(weightage to acads + SNAP +PI +Gd ??)
4. (for ppl like me)If we crack SNAP(80-90 marks) will our ACADS ruin our Dreams ??
5. When can we fill SCMHRD forms and when we have to submit them(last date).
6. I have heard it that Symbi Institutes have hiked their fees. Is it true ?
Guys and Girls, for all other queries please first go through and then post, lets keep this as clean as possible.
SCMHRD - Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development ? SCMHRD, Pune
SIBM - SIBM . Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
Hi Rickysh09,
Thanks for your query. Don't worry about the length, because I m sure it will help other aspirants as well, as you said :)
In answer to your questions:
1. SCMHRD uses many criteria apart from the SNAP score to give GD/PI calls. Some of these criteria are academics, past work ex, extra-curriculars, overall profile, etc. This is called profile-based selection. As a result, there is no SNAP score cutoff released. Although for students who perform exceptionally in SNAP, there is a threshold score, above which candidates are definitely called for GD/PI. So SNAP is really important and make sure you do your best.
2. The SNAP test is conducted by the Symbiosis International University, and the scores are also released by them. The entire process is conducted independently of the constituent colleges, and SCMHRD has no role to play in it. Once the scores are communicated to the institutes, they release their GD/PI calls. As far as the discrepancy in the scores last year is concerned, SIU had released a revised score list to sort the problem. They will certainly ensure that this does not happen again, and have already assured us that an answer key will be released this year onwards.
3. As I already mentioned, SCMHRD has a profile-based selection criteria, which is very carefully worked out each year based on a lot of research. Based on the findings of the research, the exact weightage given to each criteria vary each year. Broadly however, it takes into consideration all aspects of a candidates performance, right from academics, work exp, extra-curriculars, achievements, leadership roles taken up, SNAP score, performance in GD, and PI. It is important to perform equally well at all stages.
4. In one word, NO. Although academic performance has a lot of weightage in our selection, it is definitely not the end of the road for you, even if you dont have excellent grades in your marksheets. This is the best part of SCMHRD's selection process; you are never rejected on the basis of one single weak point in your profile. However, it is really important now that you do you absolute best in the forthcoming stages, so that your chances are maximized.
5. The SCMHRD application forms are not out yet, and the exact dates for the application are yet to be announced. As soon as they are decided, we will put them on this forum, as well as on our website www.scmhrd.edu You can keep a lookout for it there. The last date for submission will be in early January 2010.
6. Regarding the fees, the SNAP brochure will be released shortly. Please purchase it and refer to the SCMHRD section. The fees structure will be provided in detail over there. The updated structure will also be available on our website shortly.
I hope that clears some of your confusion. Please feel free to ask more questions as and when you need to :)
Take care and good luck in your preparation!
Thanks for your query. Don't worry about the length, because I m sure it will help other aspirants as well, as you said :)
In answer to your questions:
1. SCMHRD uses many criteria apart from the SNAP score to give GD/PI calls. Some of these criteria are academics, past work ex, extra-curriculars, overall profile, etc. This is called profile-based selection. As a result, there is no SNAP score cutoff released. Although for students who perform exceptionally in SNAP, there is a threshold score, above which candidates are definitely called for GD/PI. So SNAP is really important and make sure you do your best.
2. The SNAP test is conducted by the Symbiosis International University, and the scores are also released by them. The entire process is conducted independently of the constituent colleges, and SCMHRD has no role to play in it. Once the scores are communicated to the institutes, they release their GD/PI calls. As far as the discrepancy in the scores last year is concerned, SIU had released a revised score list to sort the problem. They will certainly ensure that this does not happen again, and have already assured us that an answer key will be released this year onwards.
3. As I already mentioned, SCMHRD has a profile-based selection criteria, which is very carefully worked out each year based on a lot of research. Based on the findings of the research, the exact weightage given to each criteria vary each year. Broadly however, it takes into consideration all aspects of a candidates performance, right from academics, work exp, extra-curriculars, achievements, leadership roles taken up, SNAP score, performance in GD, and PI. It is important to perform equally well at all stages.
4. In one word, NO. Although academic performance has a lot of weightage in our selection, it is definitely not the end of the road for you, even if you dont have excellent grades in your marksheets. This is the best part of SCMHRD's selection process; you are never rejected on the basis of one single weak point in your profile. However, it is really important now that you do you absolute best in the forthcoming stages, so that your chances are maximized.
5. The SCMHRD application forms are not out yet, and the exact dates for the application are yet to be announced. As soon as they are decided, we will put them on this forum, as well as on our website www.scmhrd.edu You can keep a lookout for it there. The last date for submission will be in early January 2010.
6. Regarding the fees, the SNAP brochure will be released shortly. Please purchase it and refer to the SCMHRD section. The fees structure will be provided in detail over there. The updated structure will also be available on our website shortly.
I hope that clears some of your confusion. Please feel free to ask more questions as and when you need to :)
Take care and good luck in your preparation!
Hi Bhargav,
Thanx a million, that was by far one of the most detailed and beautifully crafted answer I have received till date.
I will do my best to overcome my shortcommings and do well in SNAP !!
cheers
RS
Hey puys!!!
Hope you all have started your preparations for SNAP.
The official SNAP date is out.
SNAP 2009 - 20th Dec 2009
Time: 2pm to 4pm.
The notification for registering for SNAP will be shortly released.
Check the newspapers regularly.....
For more information on SNAP please visit www.snaptest.org
Hello Every One
Thanks bhargav for this thread, and also for ansering the queries.
i have few more doubts :D
- can you please suggest what topics have to be covered for verbal- SNAP.
- is there a sectional cutoff for SCMHRD.
- is snap going online too like CAT.
thanks
Tehsin
Hey Tehsin,
SNAP has evolved over the years and the verbal section now contains the following 4 major sub-sections:
- RC
- Vocab-based questions (analogy, synonyms, antonyms, multiple usage)
- Para-jumbles
- Grammer & Usage (parts of speech, pronouns, idioms, passive voice)
For preparation of RCs, please read 1 newspaper daily (end-to-end) especially editorials and a business magazine. Practice a lot of para-jumbles. If possible also go through a basic grammer book (Wren & Martin is one i can suggest).
Regarding the sectional-cutoffs, there are no explicit sectional cut-offs but its preferable to have a balanced score across all sections and a high overall score. And we at SCMHRD give out call based on your overall profile and not just SNAP score.
At-least for this year there are absolutely no plans to conduct the SNAP online. So dont worry...just concentrate on your SNAP preparation:-P
P.S. Puys....Dont hesitate to ask your queries, however small (no doubt/query according to us is small/irrelevant) they might be...
Hi Bhargav,
Thanks a ton for the quick detailed reply.
i am presently studing from RS Agarwal for quants & Verbal non verbal reasoning. Is there a need to refer any other book?
where can i get an access to snap mock or previous yrs papers.
thanks
Tehsin :)
Hey Tehsin,
SNAP has evolved over the years and the verbal section now contains the following 4 major sub-sections:REMEMBER: This might not be an exhaustive list of topics for the verbal section in SNAP, but this covers most of it.
- RC
- Vocab-based questions (analogy, synonyms, antonyms, multiple usage)
- Para-jumbles
- Grammer & Usage (parts of speech, pronouns, idioms, passive voice)
For preparation of RCs, please read 1 newspaper daily (end-to-end) especially editorials and a business magazine. Practice a lot of para-jumbles. If possible also go through a basic grammer book (Wren & Martin is one i can suggest).
Regarding the sectional-cutoffs, there are no explicit sectional cut-offs but its preferable to have a balanced score across all sections and a high overall score. And we at SCMHRD give out call based on your overall profile and not just SNAP score.
At-least for this year there are absolutely no plans to conduct the SNAP online. So dont worry...just concentrate on your SNAP preparation:-P
P.S. Puys....Dont hesitate to ask your queries, however small (no doubt/query according to us is small/irrelevant) they might be...
Hey,
Here are some sample papers and 2007 and 2008 paper of SNAP.
Hope it will help.
--> Rickysh09
great job.... i think this will help everyone..
thanks and keep up the good work...
--> Tehsin
i think RS Agarwal is a nice book....this will help in understanding the
fundamentals.... Apart from this for verbal section, please also refer
to the things I had suggested in the earlier post...
Nice work Bhargav....keep it up.
Dear Puys,
All the best for this years SNAP test. You will be getting full support from us with any kind of queries.
Hi.i am a fresh commerce grad.out of the 12 colleges under SNAP I had to rule out 4 because i didn't satisfy the elgibilty criteria(engineering graduates and/experienced candidates).so i'm left with SIBM-Pune and bangalore,SCMHRD,SIMC,SIMS,SITM,SIHS,Symbiosis institute of geoinformatics where it says that all graduates are eligible.do any of these institutes make profile based calls like SPJIMR?do a good number of freshers manage to get in?what were the overall and sectional cutoffs for the above institutes for snap 08?
Hey Manjushaa,
SCMHRD is perhaps the only college from the list that you mentioned that gives a profile based call. We at SCMHRD use many criteria apart from the SNAP score to give GD/PI calls. Some of these criteria are academics, past work ex, extra-curriculars, overall profile, etc. As a result, there is no hard-and-fast SNAP score cutoff.
And yes we do a have a very healthy ratio of freshers in our batch. So you need not worry about the same. Just concentrate on your SNAP preparation and leave the rest to us.
As far as cutoffs are concerned you can visit the previous year's threads or the websites of various career coaching institutes to get the overall picture.....hope this helps
Hello,
As SNAP 09 is within striking range now
Lets discuss about how to prepare and get ready for the ultimate challenge.
It may be too much to ask, but again no harm in asking
..
We would be so grateful if both of you "Bhargav" and "Sankalp" can share your success stories, as when you really started preparing for your SNAP, your aim was SNAP or CAT and which area you focussed upon, your exact strategy for cracking the SNAP. What scores you were expecting and how much you got?
How you prepare for GD/PI, and how was your experience in GD/PI rounds?
This will give us a minimum aim to reach & ultimately a platform to look upon.
If other seniors can also share somethings, it will be an icing on the cake.
Regards,
Rajat
Please note: I would feel good if you will call me by my name and not by my username 
Hi Rajat....
Initially thru my research i shortlisted my top 10-12 colleges and then took up exams accordingly. CAT and SNAP were among that. I did sufficiently well in both of 'em (98.5 %ile in CAT) and 90 marks in SNAP.
According to me if you get your basic fundamentals (quant and grammer) in place, it will help u in all the competitive exams. But remember u need different strategies for both SNAP and CAT. Take as many mocks as possible. That really helps.... The preparation for every individual differs, as everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. You plan according to that.....
You concentrate on SNAP right now and dont worry about the GD/PI process. Its not the right time yet to worry about that.....
We'll be on this thread throughout the year to help you out.... ATB...
Hey,
Thank u so much all of you for your replies and questions.
Came here after a long time and found the thread which I was looking for ages.
Can someone please shed some light on what to prepare for LR as this is the only portion which comes for (60 marks) rest all are 40 marks I guess. I know it can change but LR is more important
Can someone please suggest what topics to study and which book to refer from.
And also there are no dedicated threads for SIIB, just wanted to know the placement scenario of SIIB and SCMHRD !!
Priya 😃
Hi Priya,
Yeah as you have said LR is the section where one can maximise his/her score the most.Since each question carries two marks you should concentrate on this part.
Now as you are aware the basic preparation for logic is to solve and understand the core concepts.As a next step, you could start working with Shankuntala Devi(problems involving logic) and try solving Su-Doku. Though sudoku dosnt directly help in exam, it builds a line of thought. These steps help you with Mathematical Reasoning and Logical Reasoning( Easy - Moderate) which form a major chunk of the LR section.
The other areas you might look into are Coding Decoding, Sequences & Series(Easy - Moderate), and Set theory(Easy).
Now as far as placements records of SIIB is concerned, we cannot comment on it as comparing colleges is not fit to be put up on a public forum.
For SCMHRD placements, please visit
Placements Record Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD)
Hey,
Thank u so much all of you for your replies and questions.
Came here after a long time and found the thread which I was looking for ages.
Can someone please shed some light on what to prepare for LR as this is the only portion which comes for (60 marks) rest all are 40 marks I guess. I know it can change but LR is more important
Can someone please suggest what topics to study and which book to refer from.
And also there are no dedicated threads for SIIB, just wanted to know the placement scenario of SIIB and SCMHRD !!
Priya :)
Dear Aspirant,
Preparation for any exam should not have a just on one subject, but on the overall exam. The previous years trend has shown that LR has most of the 2 mark questions, but to bring to your notice, last year there were 2 mark questions in QA as well as English. So please dont give too much attention on LR only just because it had 2 mark questions.
You never know, if this year they plan to have 2 markers in QA or English. So focus on all the aspects of cracking an exam and not just one.
All the best