SCMHRD Selection Criteria 2026, Placements, Cutoffs, Fees

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SCMHRD Selection Criteria 2026, Placements, Cutoffs, Fees

SCMHRD Selection Criteria 2026

The SCMHRD selection criteria 2026 rely heavily on a computer-based entrance test to shortlist candidates. This initial score carries significant weight right through to the final admission list. A group exercise and a personal interview complete the process. These elements merge into one composite number. Knowing this split early tells a candidate exactly how much preparation belongs to each specific stage.

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SCMHRD Admission 2026

SCMHRD admission 2026 runs entirely through the SNAP exam. Candidates register on the portal by November 25, 2026, pick their preferred programmes, and pay a separate fee for each. The computer-based test happens across three dates in December 2026. Shortlisting for the Group Exercise and Personal Interaction (GE-PI) round depends strictly on the overall percentile. Not on individual section scores.

Shortlists are calculated separately for each of the three distinct programmes. A candidate might easily receive interview calls for multiple tracks based on their performance. When this happens, they must attend the GE-PI round separately for every single option. Combining the interviews is not permitted under any circumstance.

Programme-wise Eligibility

Programme

Eligibility

MBA (Human Resources / Sales & Marketing / Finance)

Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university/institution of national importance, minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates)

MBA (Business Analytics)

Graduate in any discipline, minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST), plus at least two years of full-time work experience after graduation

MBA (Infrastructure Development and Management)

Engineering, Architecture or Planning graduate with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST); OR any bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) plus at least 12 months' work experience in an infrastructure-linked sector

Final Merit-list Weightage

Component

Weightage

SNAP Score (out of 60, scaled down to 50)

50

Group Exercise (GE)

10

Personal Interaction (PI)

40

Total

100

Attending every single component of GE-PI is mandatory for all applicants. Skipping even one part drops a candidate completely from the final list, regardless of their test score. SCMHRD Results 2026 brings out the merit list and the wait list together, and movement on the wait list runs on the seats that fall vacant as admitted candidates confirm or drop out.

SCMHRD Cut Off

The SCMHRD cut off has climbed steadily through every recent cycle. It now sits near the 99th percentile. The exact bar moves with the size and overall strength of each year's applicant pool. What felt like a safe score a few cycles ago now sits right on the edge.

Overall Cut-off Percentile by Year

Year

Overall Cutoff

2025

98-99 %ile

2024

97.2 %ile

2023

96.5 %ile

2022

95.1 %ile

2021

94.4 %ile

SNAP Test Score and Equivalent Percentile

SNAP Test Score

Equivalent Percentile

52+

99.7 percentile

49+

99 percentile

45+

95 percentile

The required percentile has risen by roughly four points across five cycles. A score that would have easily cleared the 2021 list sits well below the mark today.

A SNAP score of 49 and above lands a candidate around the 99 percentile. This is the exact range the most recent cut-offs have settled into.

    SCMHRD Fees 2026

    Two separate amounts come before the SCMHRD fees 2026. Candidates pay a test fee of ₹2,550 for each attempt, plus ₹1,000 for every programme picked at registration. Each programme draws up its own shortlist. This separate processing is exactly why the registration fee applies per programme.

    MBA Fee Breakup (2026-2028 Batch)

    Particulars

    1st Instalment

    2nd Instalment

    3rd Instalment

    4th Instalment

    Academic Fees (per annum)

    ₹6,45,500

    ₹6,45,500

    ₹6,45,500

    ₹6,45,500

    Institute Deposit (refundable)

    ₹20,000

    -

    -

    -

    Hostel Deposit (refundable)

    ₹20,000

    -

    -

    -

    Hostel Fees (three sharing)

    ₹1,12,500

    -

    -

    -

    Mess Fees

    ₹59,800

    ₹59,800

    -

    -

    Total Fees

    ₹8,57,800

    ₹7,05,300

    -

    -

    Last Date of Payment

    At the time of admission

    25-Nov-2026

    25-June-2027

    25-Nov-2027

    MBA Business Analytics Fee Breakup (2026-2028 Batch)

    Particulars

    1st Instalment

    2nd Instalment

    3rd Instalment

    4th Instalment

    Academic Fees (per annum)

    ₹4,87,000

    ₹4,87,000

    ₹4,87,000

    ₹4,87,000

    Institute Deposit (refundable)

    ₹20,000

    -

    -

    -

    Hostel Deposit (refundable)

    ₹20,000

    -

    -

    -

    Hostel Fees (three sharing)

    ₹1,12,500

    -

    -

    -

    Mess Fees

    ₹59,800

    ₹59,800

    -

    -

    Total Fees

    ₹6,99,300

    ₹5,46,800

    -

    -

    Last Date of Payment

    At the time of admission

    25-Nov-2026

    25-June-2027

    25-Nov-2027

    MBA Infrastructure Development and Management Fee Breakup (2026-2028 Batch)

    Particulars

    1st Instalment

    2nd Instalment

    3rd Instalment

    4th Instalment

    Academic Fees (per annum)

    ₹3,89,000

    ₹3,89,000

    ₹3,89,000

    ₹3,89,000

    Institute Deposit (refundable)

    ₹20,000

    -

    -

    -

    Hostel Deposit (refundable)

    ₹20,000

    -

    -

    -

    Hostel Fees (three sharing)

    ₹1,12,500

    -

    -

    -

    Mess Fees

    ₹59,800

    ₹59,800

    -

    -

    Total Fees

    ₹6,01,300

    ₹4,48,800

    -

    -

    Last Date of Payment

    At the time of admission

    25-Nov-2026

    25-June-2027

    25-Nov-2027

    Hostel and mess fees for the subsequent year are communicated before that academic year begins. The later instalment totals are set closer to the actual time. These specific fees can rise by up to 15% a year. Government taxes remain additional to all listed figures.

    One fee structure covers Open, SC, ST, PwD, and Kashmiri Migrant students alike. The institute publishes a single set of figures for all Indian students. The refundable deposits and the hostel charge fall in the first instalment. This upfront collection makes the amount due at admission the heaviest of all four.

    Both deposits come back at the end of the programme. The ₹40,000 sitting in them is money held rather than spent. These figures represent the most recently published batch's structure. The next batch receives its official fee sheet much closer to the actual admission cycle.

    SCMHRD Placements 2026

    SCMHRD placements 2026 numbers reflect the latest officially published final report. The flagship MBA batch saw a highest CTC of ₹38.00 lakh and an average CTC of ₹21.90 lakh. The median figure settled at ₹20.00 lakh. More than 114 companies recruited from campus, with over 64 visiting for the very first time.

    Half of all offers made reached ₹20.00 lakh or above. Compensation stays fairly even across genders during the recruitment process. Female graduates secured an average of ₹21.89 lakh, while male graduates averaged ₹21.97 lakh. This close margin shows consistent pay parity across the entire placement pool.

    Programme-wise Placement Figures

    Programme

    Highest CTC

    Average CTC

    Median CTC

    MBA (Human Resources / Sales & Marketing / Finance)

    ₹38.00 lakh

    ₹21.90 lakh

    ₹20.00 lakh

    MBA (Business Analytics)

    ₹35.00 lakh

    ₹21.56 lakh

    ₹20.60 lakh

    MBA (Infrastructure Development and Management)

    ₹33.12 lakh

    ₹15.81 lakh

    ₹14.75 lakh

    • Which sectors dominate the hiring? BFSI stands as the single biggest recruiting sector for the flagship MBA, followed by engineering & manufacturing and consulting. Recruiters span major banks, consulting firms, FMCG giants, and IT/ITES companies.
    • Business Analytics graduates draw most heavily from IT/ITES and consulting recruiters. Infrastructure Development graduates split fairly evenly across engineering & manufacturing, IT/ITES, and consulting.
    • Telecom and conglomerate recruiters paid the highest average CTC per hire this year. BFSI, engineering & manufacturing, and consulting brought in the largest number of total offers overall.

    SCMHRD Selection Criteria 2026: Conclusion

    The SCMHRD Selection Criteria 2026 give substantial importance to both SNAP performance and the GE-PI round. With 50% weightage assigned to the SNAP score and the remaining 50% divided between Group Exercise and Personal Interaction, candidates need balanced preparation rather than depending only on a high entrance-test percentile. The rising SCMHRD cut off also makes securing a strong SNAP score particularly important for receiving a shortlist.

    Candidates planning for SCMHRD admission 2026 should also compare programme eligibility, SCMHRD fees and placement outcomes before applying. With strong average packages across its flagship MBA, Business Analytics and Infrastructure Development programmes, SCMHRD remains a competitive option for SNAP aspirants. Understanding the complete admission process, fee structure and selection weightage early can help applicants prepare more effectively for every stage.

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