Questions Asked On SSE Pune, Pune

My sibling has done the diploma in quantitative economics from Symbiosis School of Economics and has reviewed it as a good choice for a diploma. He mentioned the advantages and the disadvantages of Symbiosis as per his experience.

Advantages:

• After doing the one-year diploma from Symbiosis, the students enrolled in international universities for Masters.
• The course and the curriculum are quite good with the excellent faculty.
• Moreover, the faculty are very supportive and their training helps the students which is extremely impressive.

Disadvantages:

• The number of students in the class is less than 20 students.
• A total of 450 students have enrolled in undergraduate and a total of 100 students have enrolled in postgraduate.
• Thus, the diploma students are disadvantaged as the interaction and participation are quite low.

Overall, it is a good choice to do a diploma from Symbiosis School of Economics.

Yes, you can undeniably pursue economics honors from any college, even if you didn’t have Economics in your 12th. The first semester in economics ug degree is dedicated to the basic and fundamental understanding of the subject, which is also taught in school. Thus, even if you have not studied the aspects of it in school, the college you are part of will certainly cover the topics you still have to know about.

But if you are planning to do a course in Economics, it will be better to make yourself familiar with the basic concept of the course. Pick up some books on Economics after you are done with your entrance examinations if you are planning on giving any. My friends with Economics degrees suggested the following books that you can begin with.

• Introductory Microeconomics by Deepashree (taught in the 12th standard)
• Introductory Macroeconomics by Deepashree (for the 12th standard again)
• Principles of economics by Mankiw (this is taught in the college for the first semester or anytime during the first year)

These are to name a few. You can likewise add on more.

The test and interview process for Symbiosis School of Economics varies depending on the specific program you are applying for. However, to ace the test and interview you should research the school and program beforehand, practice your interview skills, and stay up to date on current events and economics news. It's important to sound as genuine as possible for maximum impact. 

Entrance Test: The entrance test required to be taken is the same for all symbiosis programs except law. It tests your basic knowledge of English, Math, and General knowledge in addition to a separate section on logical reasoning. The difficulty level is average and you don have to prepare for this exam rigorously. The knowledge you gained till class 12h will be sufficient. 

Group Discussion: Before the interview, you have to appear for a GD round. In the group discussion, you have to speak on a given topic, generally related to ongoing events in politics, sports, and education for a fixed duration after which discussion with the other applicants is done on the same. The GD round evaluates your knowledge and confidence level.

Personal Interview: The personal interview is not very challenging and you are probed with general questions about yourself, your interests, reasons for choosing the course, extracurricular activities, etc. Sometimes, a few Math or Stats related questions are asked. All you need to do is answer the questions with confidence and involve in an easy conversation to clear the interview. 

In conclusion, the majority of the questions will be related to your basic knowledge of economics and maths. So be prepared for current affairs in India and the world and study 12th std. CBSE economics to prepare well for the Entrance Exam. 

My cousin is in SSE and clearly it doesn’t allow anyone to enroll easily. You will notice that the merit list overflows easily. If you get in with merit, then congratulations you will pay the regular official fees; however, if you get in through the management quota, then you will have to pay double the fees mentioned on the official website.

Secondly, there is a SET score, which you must take seriously because it's not a part of a formal procedure. Rather, it is requisite for the admission process. My cousin was literally saved because of his SET score.

Lastly, the admission committee grills you to check whether you qualify to be a part of the Symbiosis club or not. You need good contacts to get into the program because if you're interested in BBA, you'll see how the privileged kids get in quickly through contacts.

Focus on your SET, Interview preparation, and the WAT which you can easily practice online. In the interview, loosen up a bit and introduce yourself with confidence. Be honest and carry proof of everything you claim.