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Overview

Programme Profile    :- 

The SIOM MBA in Agri-Operations Management (AOM) deals with Operations management topics with the flavour of Agro based Industries. Subjects include Agro commodity markets, Processing and Value Chain in Agriculture, Agri Supply Chain Management, Advances in Agriculture, Agro procurement Management, Warehouse Management and Quality Management for Agro Products and many more with managerial underpinnings. Impetus on Entrepreneurship is also one of the intents and hence project based learning in each semester is part of the programme structure.

 

Name of the Programme: MBA (Agri-Operations Management)

  • Objective of the Programme: MBA (Operations Management) is designed exclusively to meet the needs of operations expertise and competencies in Agri and allied sector that will cater to Agro based processing, Technology, Retailing, Ecommerce and Consulting. Technology revolution coupled with changing global norms and increased global competitiveness, invites a tremendous need for professional courses in Agri Management. The MBA- Agri-Operations Management Programme could thus be a response to this growing need for professionals, who can contribute to, and engineer the Agri revolution.

 The objective is 

  • To develop amongst the students, in-depth strategic understanding of operations systems, their components, contributions, and interactions with Agro business and other functional areas. 
  • To provide the Business Management knowledge to students with special reference to Agri Operations.
  • To address the challenges of rapidly growing and diverse agriculture and allied sectors, the MBA (Agri-Operations Management) programmes aims at providing updated knowledge in the discipline and with a world view. It will facilitate the acquisition of managerial and technical skills for practicing sustainable agriculture all sectors of agricultural economy.

 

Orientation and Pedagogy

MBA (Agri-Operations Management) is designed to meet the needs of Agro based and allied sectors of economy. The course is oriented to fill in the void of operations competencies needed to successfully drive Agries through the complex dynamics of the global economies. Students are equipped to manage agro based Process Improvement and Management, Developing, Implementing and forecasting strategies, Procurement, Demand forecasting, Quality Management, SCM Consulting, Process Improvement, and many more given the capacities and expertise gained during the course. Highly advanced and Industry relevant state-of-the-art course with balanced understanding of technical-analytical and organizational-behavioural aspects of the market makes this program unique.

On campus academic sessions and pedagogy is as follows:

Regular sessions: These are regular classroom sessions on courses listed in the SIU approved programme structure for which a fortnightly schedule is communicated to all students through the portal.

Projects: Students are required to do projects in each semester with the Agries based in Nashik. The objective is to inculcate research capability & practical insights and problem solving of the subject within the student. 

Six Sigma : All students enrolled for this course will undergo Six Sigma training through theory & practical sessions with live projects which is evaluated by KPMG experts to earn Six Sigma Certification.

The course plan suggests delivery mechanism of course along with pre reads, case studies, presentations, which students are required to go through before-hand. Absence of this may lead to compulsory library hours for the students

Co-curricular Learning Activities:

Value added and enrichment courses are offered through various platforms. These form an important supplementary part of mainstream learning. Students are expected to participate and attend all such sessions.

Workshops: Workshops for skills development or in-depth inputs of subjects which may or may not be a part of the course structure are organized

Guest Lectures / CEO Meets: Heads of Corporate / CEOs of companies are invited to share their experiences with the students to impart practical insights and relevance of subjects

Industry visits: Industry visits are arranged during Semester. Every student visits at least one company to give them an exposure to the processing / Operations / Retail / of Agro Industries in and around Nashik.

Eligibility-Criteria

Eligibility :-  Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance in with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).

Important Date

Important Dates :- 

SNAP

SNAP 2024 Registration Commences on

August 05, 2024 (Monday)

SNAP 2024 Registration and Payment closes on

November 22, 2024 (Friday)

SNAP Admit card live date

December 02, 2024 (Monday) for SNAP Test 01

December 09, 2024 (Monday) for SNAP Test 02

December 15, 2024 (Sunday) for SNAP Test 03

SNAP Computer Base Test (CBT) exam date

SNAP Test 01 - December 08, 2024 (Sunday)

SNAP Test 02 - December 15, 2024 (Sunday)

SNAP Test 03 - December 21, 2024 (Saturday)

SNAP 2024 Result announcement date

January 08, 2025 (Wednesday)

SIOM

SIOM Registration Opens

August 5, 2024 (Thursday)

SIOM Registration/Payment closes on

January 7, 2025 (Tuesday)

Institute shortlist announcement date

January 15, 2025 (Wednesday)

Dates of GE-PI Process

07, 08, 09 February,

14, 15, 16 February, and

21, 22, 23 February 2025

Declaration of First Merit List

March 17, 2025 (Monday)

Programme Commencement

June 2, 2025 (Monday)

Contact Details of Institute :-

  1. Name of Institute     :- Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM), Nashik
  2. Address of institute  :- A-23, Shravan Sector, Cidco, New Nashik, Nashik - 422008
  3. Telephone number   :- 0253-2376107/108, 2379959, 2379960, 2391750
  4. Email                        :- admissions_eligibility@siom.in
  5. Website                     :- www.siom.in

Symbiosis Institute of Operation Management, Nashik

Approved Fee Structure for Batch 2025-2027 In the Academic year 2025-2026 - INDIAN STUDENTS

(Annexure I )

Programme Fees For Master of Business Administration (Operations Management) 1st Year Academic Year 2025-2026 (Amount in ₹)
Academic Fees (Per Annum) ₹ 9,05,000
Institute Deposit (Refundable) ₹ 20,000

Programme Fees For Master of Business Administration (Agri Operations Management) 1st Year Academic Year 2025-2026 (Amount in ₹)
Academic Fees (Per Annum) ₹ 5,00,000
Institute Deposit (Refundable) ₹ 20,000

**Hostel and Mess Fees (Subject to change In campus and accommodation type wise, e.g. Single Sharing, Twin Sharing,Triple Sharing, Four Sharing, Dormitory) (The fees indicated herein are for Nashik Campus Only 1st Year Academic Year 2025-26 (Amount in ₹)
Mess Fees (Per Annum) @ ₹ 1,04,000
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) ₹ 20,000
Hostel Fees (Different, subject ta Sharing, Per Annum)@
Three Sharing ₹ 96,300

Installment for Master of Business Administration (Operations Management) 1st Year (Amount in ₹) 2nd Year (Amount in ₹)
1st Instalment 2nd Installment 1st Installment 2nd Installment
Academic Fees (Per Annum) ₹ 4,52,500 ₹ 4,52,500 ₹ 4,52,500 ₹ 4,52,500
Institute Deposit (Refundable) ₹ 20,000 - - -
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) ₹ 20,000 - - -
Hostel Fees (Per Annum) ₹ 96,300 - ** **
Mess Fees (Per Annum) ₹ 52,000 ₹ 52,000 ** **
Installment ₹ 6,40,800 ₹ 5,04,500
Last date of payment At the time of Admission 25-Nov-2025 25-Jun-2026 25-Nov-2026

Installment for Master of Business Administration (Agri Operations Management) 1st Year (Amount in ₹) 2nd Year (Amount in ₹)
1st Instalment 2nd Installment 1st Installment 2nd Installment
Academic Fees (Per Annum) ₹ 2,50,000 ₹ 2,50,000 ₹ 2,50,000 ₹ 2,50,000
Institute Deposit (Refundable) ₹ 20,000 - - -
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) ₹ 20,000 - - -
Hostel Fees (Per Annum) ₹ 96,300 - ** **
Mess Fees (Per Annum) ₹ 52,000 ₹ 52,000 ** **
Installment ₹ 4,38,300 ₹ 3,02,000
Last date of payment At the time of Admission 25-Nov-2025 25-Jun-2026 25-Nov-2026

** Hostel and Mess Fees for the Subsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year.
@Hostel and Mess Fees can be increased up to 15% each year. Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable.
*Few seats are reserved as Discretionary Quota Seats. Only students with good academic record and with good entrance test scores are considered for Discretionary Quota Seats. The fees for Discretionary Quota seats will be double the academic fees of open category as approved by the Fee Structure Committee, to be paid to the institute by way of online transfer/demand draft.Once admission is taken in Discretionary Quota, the fees applicable to Discretionary Quota will have to be paid by the student for the entire duration programme.No donation or capitation fee is charged for admission to any program ot any institute of SIU


Symbiosis Institute of Operation Management, Nashik

Approved Fee Structure for Batch 2025-2027 in the Academic year 2025-2026 - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Note : International students are admitted from two categories and the fees for each are as given below

  1. NRI, PIO, OCI Category
  2. Foreign National Category

(Annexure II )

(a) Fees Payable by the students taking admission in NRI, PIO, OCI Category.

Programme Fees For Master of Business Administration (Operations Management) Student taking Admission In
(a) NRI, PIO, OCI Category 1st Year 2025-2026 Amount in US$
Academic Fees (per Annum) to be paid   (A) $16,800
Institute Deposit (Refundable)   (B) $275
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) to be paid   (C) $550
Total Fees to be paid   (D)=(A+B+C) $17,625

Programme Fees For Master of Business Administration (Agri Operations Management) Student taking Admission In
(a) NRI, PIO, OCI Category 1st Year 2025-2026 Amount in US$
Academic Fees (per Annum) to be paid   (A) $9,775
Institute Deposit (Refundable)   (B) $275
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) to be paid   (C) $550
Total Fees to be paid   (D)=(A+B+C) $10,600

**Hostel and Mess Fees (Subject to change In campus and accommodation type wise, e.g. Single Sharing, Twin Sharing, Triple Sharing, Four Sharing, Dormitory) (The fees indicated herein are for Nashik Campus Only) Student taking Admission in (a) NRI, PIO, OCI Category 1st Year 2025-26 Amount in US$
Mess Fees (Per Annum)@ $1,290
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) $250
Hostel Fees (Different, subject to Sharing, Per Annum)@
Three Sharing $1,200

(a)lnstallment for Master of Business Administration (Operations Management) Student taking Admission in NRI, PIO, OCI Category 1st Year (Amount in $) 2nd Year (Amount in $)
1st Instalment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 1st Installment 2nd Installment
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) $550 - - - -
Academic Fees (Per Annum) $540 $8,130 $8,130 $8,400 $8,400
Institute Deposit (Refundable) $275 - - - -
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) - $250 - - -
Hostel Fees (Per Annum) - $1,200 - ** **
Mess Fees (Per Annum) - $645 $645 ** **
Installment $1,365 $10,225 $8,775
Last date of payment At the time of acceptance of 'Offer Letter' At the time of Reporting to SCIE 25-Nov-2025 25-Jun-2026 25-Nov-2026

(a)lnstallment for Master of Business Administration {Agri Operations Management) Student taking Admission in NRI, PIO, OCI Category 1st Year (Amount in $) 2nd Year (Amount in $)
1st Instalment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 1st Installment 2nd Installment
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) $550 - - - -
Academic Fees (Per Annum) $540 $4,618 $4,618 $4,888 $4,888
Institute Deposit (Refundable) $275 - - - -
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) - $250 - - -
Hostel Fees (Per Annum) - $1,200 ** **
Mess Fees (Per Annum) - $645 $645 ** **
Installment $1,365 $6,713 $5,263
Last date of payment At the time of acceptance of 'Offer Letter' At the time of Reporting to SCIE 25-Nov-2025 25-Jun-2026 25-Nov-2026

(bl Fees Payable by the students taking admission in Foreign National Category.

Program Fees For Master of Business Administration (Operations Management) Student taking Admission In
(b) Foreign National Category 1st Year 2025-26 Amount in US$
Academic Fees (Per Annum) $16,800
Less: Symbiosis Golden Jubilee Scholarship to Foreign National Students# $14,200
Academic Fees (per Annum) to be paid   (A) $2,600
Institute Deposit (Refundable)   (B) $275
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) $550
Less: 50% Fee Concession on Administative Fees $275
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) to be paid   (C) $275
Total Fees to be paid   (D)=(A+B+C) $3,150

Program Fees For Master of Business Administration (Agri Operations Management) Student taking Admission In
(b) Foreign National Category 1st Year 2025-26 Amount in US$
Academic Fees (Per Annum) $9,775
Less: Symbiosis Golden Jubilee Scholarship to Foreign National Students# $7,175
Academic Fees (per Annum) to be paid   (A) $2,600
Institute Deposit (Refundable)   (B) $275
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) $550
Less: 50% Fee Concession on Administative Fees $275
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) to be paid   (C) $275
Total Fees to be paid   (D)=(A+B+C) $3,150

**Hostel and Mess Fees (Subject to change in campus and accommodation type wise, e.g. Single Sharing, Twin Sharing, Triple Sharing, Four Sharing, Dormitory) (The fees indicated herein are for Nashik Campus Only) Student taking Admission in
(b) Foreign National Category 1st Year 2025-2026 Amount in US$
Mess Fees (Per Annum) @ $560
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) $250
Hostel Fees (Different, subject to Sharing, Per Annum)@
Three Sharing $650

b)lnstallment for Master of Business Administration (Operations Management) Student taking Admission in Foreign National Category 1st Year (Amount in $) 2nd Year (Amount in $)
1st Instalment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 1st Installment 2nd Installment
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable)## $275 - - - -
Academic Fees (Per Annum) $815 $895 $890 $1,300 $1,300
Institute Deposit (Refundable) $275 - - - -
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) - $250 - - -
Hostel Fees (Per Annum) - $650 - ** **
Mess Fees (Per Annum) - $280 $280 ** **
Installment $1,365 $2,075 $1,170
Last date of payment At the time of acceptance of 'Offer Letter' At the time of Reporting to SCIE 25-Nov-2025 25-Jun-2026 25-Nov-2026

(b)lnstallment for Master of Business Administration (Agri Operations Management) Student taking Admission in Foreign National category 1st Year (Amount in $) 2nd Year (Amount in $)
1st Instalment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 1st Installment 2nd Installment
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable)## $275 - - - -
Academic Fees (Per Annum) $815 $895 $890 $1,300 $1,300
Institute Deposit (Refundable) $275 - - - -
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) - $250 - - -
Hostel Fees (Per Annum) - $650 $650 ** **
Mess Fees (Per Annum) - $280 $280 ** **
Installment $1,365 $2,075 $1,170
Last date of payment At the time of acceptance of 'Offer Letter' At the time of Reporting to SCIE 25-Nov-2025 25-Jun-2026 25-Nov-2026

Note:
# ONLY Foreign National Students taking Admission in the year 2025 for the Batch 2025-2027 will be eligible for the Symbiosis Golden Jubilee Scholarships. Designed to celebrate 50 glorious years of Symbiosis being established to offer quality education to foreign national students, these include:
(1) 100 Symbiosis Golden Jubilee full Academic Scholarships with need-based reduced hostel fees for foreign national students from developing African- Asian countries.
(2) 100 Golden Jubilee Free-ships for academically and financially deserving foreign national students from conflict ridden/war affected regions by giving them an opportunity to study at SIU by covering not only the cost of all academic fees but also the hostel and mess/food fees (lodging and boarding).
(3) Concessional Hostel fees are applicable to Foreign National students @ 650$ per annum.
(4) Concessional Mess fees are applicable to Foreign National students @50% as mentioned above.
**Hostel and Mess Fees for the Subsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year.
@Hostel and Mess Fees can be increased up to 10% each year. Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable. # # 50% Concession will be given only to the Foreign National students on Administrative Fees.

How to apply

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Step 1:  Register and pay for SNAP by November 22, 2024 (Friday)

Step 2:   Register and pay for Operations management programme @ SIOM Nashik by January 7, 2025 (Tuesday):

ONLINE SNAP ENTRANCE TEST DATES

  • SNAP Test 01 - December 08, 2024 (Sunday)
  • SNAP Test 02 - December 15, 2024 (Sunday)
  • SNAP Test 03 - December 21, 2024 (Saturday)

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration fee for SNAP – Rs.2250/- Per Test (non-refundable)

Programme Registration Fee – Rs.1000/- per programme (non-refundable)

SELECTION PROCEDURE SCHEDULE

  • Institute Shortlist Announcement Date January 15, 2025 (Wednesday)
  • Institute GEPI dates 07, 08, 09 February 2025, 14, 15, 16 February 2025 and 21, 22, 23 February 2025(Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
  • First Merit list announcement date March 17, 2025 (Monday)
  • Programme commencement date June 2, 2025 (Monday)

Admission Process

  • For seeking admission to the Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM)Nashik’s MBA Agri-Operations Management programme, Candidate has to register and pay for SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) SNAP test fee Rs 2250 is (non-refundable). While registering for SNAP, applicant has to also apply for  SIOM Nashik  in the same application form. A programme fee of Rs. 1,000 (non-refundable) is to be paid to  SIOM Nashik  for each programme that the aspirant wishes to apply. Based on the SNAP test scores, short-listed candidates are asked to book slots for the GE (Group Exercise), PI (Personal Interview) process for the respective programme(s).Post this merit list is declared and selected candidates are called for completing the admission process by paying fees within stipulated time window.
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