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Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management Nashik
Inaugurated by Mr. Baba Kalyani, MD Bharat Forge Ltd in 2005, under the aegis of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) differentiates itself from other PG Management Schools primarily on its vision of “Empowering and Leading Operations Excellence for industry growth & betterment of community at large.” Its holistic student development approach ensures their transformation into capable & responsive techno-business leaders proudly called “SIOMites”. They have the most recent knowledge, multi-disciplinary skills of global significance, and the right attitude to work within world-class organizations.
SIOM’s MBA in Operations Management & Agri Operations Management empowers each engineer and agricultural professional with sharp engineering and scientific capabilities and smart business management disciplines. The students are dressed to tackle planning, development, and implementation tribulations that organizations might confront. The curriculum deals with topics such as Quality Management, Supply chain management, Project management, Technology management, Modeling dynamic systems, Operations analytics, Six Sigma, Strategic Management, and Leadership & Capability development courses. SIOM supplies competent leaders in operations management & agri-operations management to the corporate world, who would contribute to the bottom lines without longer gestation periods.
The learning modules are designed in a manner to create the Niche. SIOM is a unique B-school with a 100% focus on Operations Management Industry linkage for training. The corporates work shoulder to shoulder with the institute to nurture students so that they are industry-ready. Engagements with premier organizations is a part of the curriculum.
The Programme open up opportunities for students to acquire world-class certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, PMI. The curriculum is linked with the respective body of knowledge. Huge thrust is laid on experiential learning through industry visits, mock investor summits, and projects conducted through Project Based Learning, Semester practical assignments, internships, and integrated projects for minor specialization streams. Students also have the opportunity to opt for the International student exchange program and a semester abroad program. SIOM is the only School that expects the students to complete the Six Sigma Project towards the award of the Black Belt certification. This ensures the linkage of classroom inputs with the real world. The MBA (OM) program is a balanced mix of exposure to all sectors, including Retail, Logistics, IT, Consulting, E-commerce, Infrastructure and Healthcare, covering integrated perspectives on each domain, whether IT, Marketing, Finance, or HR. The MBA (AOM) Programme focuses on the Agricultural related industries.
Master of Business Administration (Operations Management), MBA (OM) is now NBA accredited from AY 2024-25 to AY 2026-27.
SIU VISION AND MISSION
SIU Vision
- Promoting international understanding through quality education
SIU Mission
- To inculcate spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (The world is one family)
- To contribute towards knowledge generation and dissemination
- To promote ethical and value-based learning
- To foster the spirit of national development
- To inculcate cross cultural sensitization
- To develop global competencies amongst students
- To nurture creativity and encourage entrepreneurship
- To enhance employability and contribute to human resource development
- To promote health and wellness amongst students, staff and community
- To instill sensitivity amongst the youth towards the community and environment
- To produce thought provoking leaders for the society
Programmes offered
Master of Business Administration (Operations Management)
Programme Profile :
The SIOM Operations Management specialization empowers each engineer with sharp engineering and scientific capabilities along with smart business management disciplines. The students are dressed to tackle planning, development, and implementation tribulations that their organization might confront. The curriculum deals with topics such as supply chain management, project management, technology management, modelling dynamic systems, and quality management
Objective of the Programme :
MBA (Operations Management) is designed exclusively for Engineers to meet the needs of operations expertise and competencies in diverse sectors of economy viz. Manufacturing, Service, IT, FMCG, E Commerce and Consulting. The objective is to develop amongst the students, in-depth strategic understanding of operations systems, their components, contributions, and interactions with other functional areas and the analytical tools necessary to address both strategic and tactical issues especially catering to the dynamic global business networks addressing the function of efficient Operations processes and systems elated by the not only manufacturing and services but also the booming e commerce sector.
The curriculum motivates the students to understand the business environment holistically and tries to impart problem solving skills with respect to the core values and changing times of the market.
Master of Business Administration (Agri-Operations Management)
- Programme Profile :
The SIOM MBA in 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.
- Objective of the Programme:
MBA (Agri-Operations Management) is designed exclusively to meet the needs of operations expertise and competencies in Agribusiness 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 Agribusiness 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 agribusiness 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 Agribusiness 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.
Placement
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ELIGIBILITY
Master of Business Administration (Agri-Operations Management)
Engineering Graduate (Bachelor of Engineering/ Technology) from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes).
Master of Business Administration (Operations Management)
Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).
IMPORTANT DATES
SNAP DATES
| Particular | Date |
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SNAP 2025 Registration Commences on |
August 01, 2025 (Friday) |
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SNAP 2025 Registration and Payment closes on |
November 20, 2025 (Thursday) |
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SNAP Admit card live date |
SNAP 01: November 28, 2025 (Friday) |
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SNAP Computer Base Test (CBT) exam date
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SNAP 01: December 06, 2025 (Saturday) |
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SNAP 2025 Result announcement date |
January 09, 2026 (Friday) |
SIOM, Nashik
| Particular | Date |
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SIOM Registration Opens |
1st August 2025 |
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SIOM Registration/Payment closes on |
14th January 2026 |
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Institute shortlist announcement date |
20th January 2026 |
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Dates of GE-PI Process |
6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, February 2026 |
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Declaration of First Merit List |
14th March 2026 |
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Programme Commencement |
1st June 2026 |
How to Apply
For seeking admission to the Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management Nashik students should complete the following procedure:
Step I:
The applicant must register and pay for SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) 2019. SNAP 2019 test fee is INR 1750/- (non-refundable). Following are the options for payment.
i) Billdesk Payment Gateway ii) Easebuzz Payment Gateway iii) Indian Bank Gateway iv) Demand Draft.
For more details please visit : www.snaptest.org
Step II:
While registering for SNAP, applicant has to also apply for SIOM Nashik in the same application form.A programme fee of Rs. 1000/- (non-refundable) is to be paid to SIOM Nashik for each programme that the aspirant wishes to apply. This is mandatory, without which the applicant will not be considered for short-listing for the GE (Group Exercise) PI-WAT (Personal Interview and Writing Ability Test) process for the respective programme(s).
Note
1) SNAP Test fee & programme(s) of the institute is non-refundable.
2) Demand Draft(s) should reach the Symbiosis Test Secretariat by 5:00 pm on November 26, 2019. Demand Drafts reaching after this will not be considered and will be returned to the respective candidates.
3) The last date for payment for SIOM Nashik is 8th January 2020 (Friday) Wednesday at 5 PM
For further details on admissions mail to admissions_eligibility@siom.in
Symbiosis Test Secretariat or SIOM Nashik will not be responsible for non-delivery or any delay on the part of courier/postal services.
Please note: No capitation is charged for admission to any programme at any institute of Symbiosis.
Glimpse of Life@SIOM
Life at Campus:
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management [SIOM] - Nashik
Plot No A-23, Shravan sector,
New CIDCO, Nashik - 422008, Maharashtra,
India
Tel: (Board line) (0253) 2379960/2376107/8
Admission line: (0253) 2391750
Fax: (0253) 2379959
Website: siom.in
