About College

Shiv Nadar University Chennai (SNUC)

(Formerly, SSN School of Management, MBA Program)

SSN School of Management Admission 2026

About Institution

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

Shiv Nadar University Chennai (SNUC)

(Formerly, SSN School of Management, MBA Program)

SSN School of Management Admission 2026

About Institution

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:

Particulars	Details	Amount (₹)	Remarks
Application Fee		1500	One Time, Non Refundable
Tuition Fee	Annual Fee	3,00,000
Admission Fee		20000	One Time, Non Refundable
University Caution deposit		20000	One Time, Refundable
Hostel Fee (Electricity Charges will be extra). MBA at SNUC is a residential program.
Hostel Admission Fee		17,500	Payable at the time of admission, Non Refundable
Single Room (without attached washroom)	Annual hostel fee	1,03,000	plus ₹11,000 Caution Deposit
Single Room (with attached washroom)	Annual hostel fee	1,50,000	plus ₹15,000 Caution Deposit
Air-conditioned Single Room (without attached washroom)	Annual hostel fee	1,55,000	plus ₹15,500 Caution Deposit
Air-conditioned Single Room (with attached washroom)	Annual hostel fee	1,80,000	plus ₹18,000 Caution Deposit
Air-conditioned Single Room (with balcony & attached washroom)	Annual hostel fee	1,95,000	plus ₹19,500 Caution Deposit

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.

Scholarships

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.

SSN School of Management Placement Highlights 2025

Batch Strength: Around 120 students.
Placement Rate: Approximately 97% of students get placed through campus recruitment.

💼 Salary Highlights

Average Package: Around ₹7.5 LPA
Median Package: Around ₹7.3 LPA
Highest Package: Up to ₹16.4 LPA
Top 10% Average: ~₹13.5 LPA
Top 25% Average: ~₹10.9 LPA
Top 50% Average: ~₹9.3 LPA

SSN SoM Campus Life:

About SNU Chennai

Shiv Nadar University Chennai is established by “Shiv University Act 2018” by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly to promote, conceptualize and bring about a paradigm shift through the development of outstanding leadership, research, knowledge and ideas for education and allied development sectors. Shiv Nadar University Chennai is part of the Shiv Nadar Foundation that has a legacy of excellence of over 30 years in education with over 40,000 alumni and students and an investment of over Rs 10,000 cr in building world-class institutions.

Nestled in a dreamy and expansive campus, Shiv Nadar University Chennai is the place where hopes and dreams take shape. With programs designed to cultivate talent and nurture young minds to become world-class industry-ready professionals, the university strives to promote innovation, excellence, and social responsibility. The multicultural environment of the campus makes the learning experience enriching, engaging, and enjoyable. Students can interact with peers from different backgrounds, perspectives, and interests, and develop a global outlook and a respect for diversity. The campus also offers a range of facilities and services to cater to the needs and preferences of the students, such as modern classrooms, labs, libraries, sports facilities, clubs, cafeterias, hostels, and more.

The campus is a home away from home for the students, where they can feel safe, comfortable, and supported. The university offers a stimulating learning environment, rich in academic resources, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities. The university also fosters a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, where students can learn from each other and from the faculty of eminent scholars and practitioners. Shiv Nadar University Chennai is more than just an institution, it is a community of learners, thinkers, and doers who are committed to making a positive impact in the world. Driven by a belief in the need for all-round development, it is exactly the kind of place where one can discover one’s true potential, pursue one’s passions, and achieve one’s goals.

Vision

To be an institution of choice among aspiring managers by enabling successful careers through research-driven learning, staying abreast of the latest developments, and generating new knowledge in management.

Mission

To develop industry-ready and effective managers by imparting insightful knowledge and essential skills.
To provide an environment that promotes continuous learning among students.
To collaborate with industry in creating meaningful opportunities for students.
To continuously enhance and strengthen research activities.
To create and leverage opportunities in training and consultancy to foster strong industry linkages.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

Master core management concepts.
Understand real-world industry practices and challenges.
Apply critical thinking to business and managerial problems.
Build clarity of thought and persuasive communication.
Develop strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Demonstrate leadership capabilities.
Exhibit ethical and socially responsible orientation.
Cultivate a lifelong learning mindset.

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The SNUC Experience

Beyond academic excellence, the SNUC MBA experience is defined by a vibrant campus ecosystem that empowers students to grow as professionals and individuals. The campus offers a dynamic environment with continuous opportunities to learn, lead, and belong—ensuring there is never a dull moment in student life.

SNUC MBA Library – Empowering Academic Excellence

The SNU Chennai Library serves as the academic backbone of the MBA programme, supporting learning with a rich collection of over 20,430 volumes. It provides access to leading national and international journals and premium digital platforms such as EBSCO Business Source Elite, Capitaline, and the Case Centre (UK).
This strong blend of print and electronic resources enables continuous access to global research, case studies, and industry intelligence, fostering analytical thinking, academic depth, and confident decision-making.

SNUC Sports – Where Fitness Meets Campus Life

Sports and recreation form an integral part of campus life at SNUC. The university offers expansive outdoor facilities including two basketball courts, a volleyball court, a tennis court, a cricket stadium, and a football stadium, providing students ample space to pursue athletic interests.
Complementing these are well-equipped indoor facilities such as two indoor basketball stadiums, an indoor badminton court, a table tennis court, and a dedicated gymnasium. The campus gym offers a motivating and inclusive environment with essential workout equipment, encouraging students to stay active, healthy, and energized.