Shiv Nadar University Chennai (MBA) Overview

Legacy

The MBA program offered by Shiv Nadar University Chennai has a legacy of success under SSN School of Management (part of SSN College of Engineering, Autonomous under Anna University, Chennai) from 2000-2025. From this academic year 2026-27, SSN School of Management will offer program through Shiv Nadar University Chennai.

SSN School of Management will be part of School of Commerce and Management of Shiv Nadar University, Chennai (SNUC - MBA). 

SSN School of Management has accomplished a brand journey encompassing 25 batches, 2500+ alumni, and an impeccable placement record. MBA graduates are often sought after by the industry for their ready employability skills.  With such a rich legacy, the MBA program has embarked on a new journey under SNUC. 

The unique value proposition of the school is its industry touch and the value creation it creates for young management graduates through successful careers. The return on investment of the students is very often less than 12 months with 50% of the class (2023-25) carrying a CTC of 9.1 LPA.

Nothing much has changed, except that the program will become more effective. Under SNUC, the MBA program will flourish as the curriculum will be cutting edge and  move closer to the industry expectations. 50% of the courses will be taught by industry managers.

Welcome to the SNUC - MBA program. 

Trust that we have built over years is nothing but your confidence

Unique Value Proposition

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.

SSN 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 .

Ranking:

Shiv Nadar University is recognised as Tamil Nadu’s first State Private University, established through the Shiv Nadar University Act, 2018.

Established: 2021

SSN SoM Courses, Fees and Eligibility 2026

Functional Specializations and Fee:

Fee Details:

SSN School of Management Admission 2026

SSN MBA Program

MBA Program 

(Formerly, SSN School of Management, MBA Program)

Website: https://som.snuchennai.edu.in/

Landing page: https://mba.snuchennai.edu.in/

Admission Process

The admission process commences with the submission of an online application through the official portal.

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.

Selection criteria/ eligibility/ selection process

Eligibility

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 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.

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.

Selection Process

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.