MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management at SIHS Pune

• Programme: SIHS Pune offers the M.B.A. in Hospital and Healthcare Management under SNAP 2026.
• Eligibility: Graduates need at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade, reduced to 45% for SC and ST candidates.
• Learning: The programme combines hospital management, healthcare management and three elective areas with practical exposure at SUHRC.
• SNAP 2026: Registration closes on 25 November 2026. The tests take place on 13, 19 and 26 December 2026.

The M.B.A. in Hospital and Healthcare Management at Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences SIHS Pune develops management knowledge for the changing healthcare sector.

The programme combines hospital administration, healthcare operations, technology, insurance, pharmaceuticals, finance, policy and leadership. This structure supports students who want to manage healthcare organisations and services across different industry segments.

SNAP 2026 is the mandatory entrance test for admission to the SIHS M.B.A. for the 2027-28 academic year. Applicants also need to complete the separate SIHS programme registration and take part in the institute's selection process after shortlisting.

The healthcare sector includes hospitals and several connected services. The SIHS programme prepares students to study decisions across care delivery, business operations and sector-specific management.

Relevant sectors include:

• Hospitals and multi-speciality healthcare organisations
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Healthcare information technology
• Health insurance
• Clinical research
• Medical equipment and devices
• Public healthcare establishments
• Healthcare consultancies and NGOs
• Diagnostics, wellness and home healthcare

The programme links academic concepts with practical healthcare problems. Students study established management methods and newer approaches for operations, quality, analytics, technology and policy decisions.

Applicants need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or Institution of National Importance with at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates need at least 45% marks or an equivalent grade.

Final-year candidates should follow the completion and documentation conditions published by SIHS and Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Applicants with a foreign degree need an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities.

Check the current requirements on the official SNAP programme eligibility page before paying the non-refundable fees.

SNAP 2026 assesses management aptitude through General English, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency, and Ethics, Morality and Values.

The computer-based objective test contains 60 questions and lasts 60 minutes. Each correct answer carries one mark. Each wrong answer attracts 25% negative marks.

Candidates are permitted up to three SNAP 2026 attempts. The higher score is used for the final percentile calculation when a candidate takes more than one test.

1. Register for SNAP 2026 and pay the fee for each selected test attempt.
2. Select the SIHS M.B.A. in Hospital and Healthcare Management and pay the programme registration fee.
3. Appear for SNAP 2026 on the selected date or dates.
4. Wait for SIHS shortlisting based on the overall SNAP percentile.
5. Attend the Group Exercise and Personal Interaction after shortlisting.

The final merit list uses the SNAP score scaled to 50 marks, Group Exercise for 10 marks and Personal Interaction for 40 marks. Paying only the SNAP test fee does not complete the SIHS programme application.

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has a legacy of more than five decades in higher education. The university promotes diversity, ethical learning, creativity, employability and social responsibility.

SIHS is a constituent of this university and has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare management education. Its learning ecosystem includes experienced faculty, Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centre and Symbiosis Arogya Dham.

SIHS combines management education with a healthcare-focused setting. The institute's location near the 900-bed Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centre supports multidisciplinary and application-led learning.

Students engage with healthcare systems through classroom study, case discussions, field visits, simulations, live projects and summer internships. This approach links management ideas with the operational realities of healthcare organisations.

The M.B.A. curriculum combines core management learning with healthcare subjects. Key areas include:

• Principles and Practices of Management
• Business Communication and Research Methodology
• Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
• Financial Accounting and Financial Management
• Hospital Clinical and Support Services
• Quality and Accreditation in Healthcare
• Health Policies and Regulatory Environment
• Health Economics and Community Health
• Healthcare Operations and Project Management
• Business Analytics and Information Systems

The curriculum also covers entrepreneurship, emerging healthcare trends, global health systems, governance, ethics and research. Course titles remain subject to the applicable batch structure.

The programme offers three elective areas that support focused learning within the wider healthcare management curriculum.

Application-led pedagogy supports the transition from classroom concepts to healthcare decisions. Students receive exposure through:

• Hands-on learning at Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centre
• Case studies and healthcare simulations
• Field visits and industry interactions
• Live projects and research assignments
• Summer internships
• Guest sessions with healthcare professionals

These activities help students examine patient-service systems, quality processes, hospital operations, insurance, pharmaceuticals, technology and business decisions in context.

Faculty members come from academic and healthcare-industry backgrounds. Their experience brings practical context to hospital management, public health, insurance, pharmaceuticals, technology and allied healthcare subjects.

Industry collaborations, internships, live projects and professional sessions support career preparation. The placement cell also connects eligible students with healthcare organisations, consultancies, insurers, pharmaceutical companies and other employers.

Graduates pursue roles across hospital administration, healthcare consulting, healthcare marketing, insurance, pharmaceuticals, technology, policy and other related areas.

• Hospital Manager
• Hospital Administrator
• Healthcare Associate
• Healthcare Finance Manager
• Hospital Operations Executive
• Medical Practice Manager
• Medical Superintendent
• Healthcare Consultant
• Health Insurance Manager
• Healthcare IT Manager
• Pharmaceutical Product or Business Manager

Career direction depends on academic background, elective choices, internships, skills and individual employer requirements. Leadership roles usually require relevant professional experience in addition to the degree.

SIHS provides placement assistance through its campus recruitment process. Employers represent hospitals, insurance, consulting, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, healthcare IT, public health and wellness.

Salary outcomes differ by role, sector, location, prior experience and recruitment performance. Applicants should review the latest official SIHS placement report instead of treating any package figure as a guaranteed result.

• SNAP test fee: INR 2,550 per test, plus applicable government taxes.
• Programme registration fee: INR 1,000 per programme, plus applicable government taxes.

Both fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Test timings appear on the respective admit cards. The official schedule remains subject to change under unavoidable circumstances.

The M.B.A. in Hospital and Healthcare Management at SIHS Pune offers healthcare-focused management education, three elective areas and practical exposure through the SIHS and SUHRC ecosystem.

Applicants should review the official SNAP important dates, verify eligibility and complete both the test and SIHS programme registration before the relevant deadlines.