Symbiosis International University - Symbiosis Pune

Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune was established in the year 1971 under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956. The campus spreads over 350 acres of land. By the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), the Institute was declared as a Deemed-to-be-University in the year 2002. 

SIU Pune courses include diploma, undergraduate (BA/BCA/B.Sc (Hons)/LLB/B.Des/B.Sc/B.Tech/BBA), Postgraduate (MBA/PGD/M.Sc/Executive MBA/LLM/M.Tech/MA/MPH/PGDM), Integrated (BA LBB/BBA LLB), and doctoral (Ph.D) programmes in various areas. The university has 37 Constituent Institutes, 7 Research Centres, 9 Support departments and 11 Departments of Skills & Continuing Education across Pune, Nashik, Bengaluru, NOIDA, Hyderabad and Nagpur. Candidates who want to know more about SIU can go through the subsequent sections of the article.

SIU Pune Highlights:

SIU Pune Location:

Symbiosis International University is located at Lavale, Mulshi, Pune, Maharashtra. Dapodi Railway Station is around 18.1 km away and Bus Station Lavale is 6.1 km away from the institute. Pune International Airport is around 26.9 km away and it will take around 58 minutes to reach the SIU Pune. Students can take a bus or a cab to reach SIU. The university is well connected with all modes of transport.

SIU Latest Updates and News:

• October 7, 2020 to October 8, 2020: SIU organises Symbiosis Lit Fest:

              SIU Pune has organised a two-day Symbiosis Lit Fest where Shri Amitabh Bachan was welcomed as a chief guest for Valedictory function of Lit fest 2020. Various renowned personalities from different industries became part of this Lit Fest.

• October 2, 2020: SIU Pune conducts Alumni Conclave for Gulf Countries:

             Alumni conclave for Gulf Countries was organised by the Symbiosis International University. Alumni from different countries connect with each other via call (virtual meet).

• September 15, 2020: Symbiosis Launches 'Symbiosis Medical College for Women' (SMCW):

              SIU Pune completed its Golden Jubilee this year on September 9, 2020. So, as a Golden Jubilee year celebration, Symbiosis launches 'Symbiosis Medical College for Women' (SMCW) on September 15, 2020.

SIU Pune Rankings:

• Ranked 1 in the country in the Swachh Campus Rankings 2018.
• Ranked 43 by NIRF 2020 in India under the Universities Category.
• SIU Pune ranked 109 in BRICS QS World ranking 2018-19.
• Symbiosis International University is the only Indian university to have received the Asia Pacific Quality Label. 

SIU Notable Alumni:

• Riti Singh (Sub Lieutenant, Indian Navy Warships)
• Pragya Jaiswal (Actress, South Indian Cinema)

SIU Accreditations and Collaborations:

• SIU is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Collaborations:

• Berlin School of Economics and Law (BSEL, Germany)
• Deakin University, Australia
• ESSEC Business School, France
• Technishe Hochschule Nurnberg (Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• Hochschule Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany
• Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
• Nanyang Technological University
• Ritsumeikan University, Japan
• ISEG Lisbon School of Economics & Management, Portugal
• Ontario Universities International, Canada
• Universite Paris- Dauphine, France
• Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• Chuo University, Japan
• Edith Cowan University, Australia
• ESC Rennes University, France
• Kenyatta University, Kenya
• Leiden University, Netherlands
• University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
• Alliance 4 Universities A-4U, Spain
• DHBW Heidenheim
• DHBW Ravensburg
• DHBW Karlsruhe
• Macquarie University, Australia
• Kings University College of Western University, Canada
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
• School of International Business and Entrepreneurship (SIBE) GmbH, Germany
• Arizona State University, USA
• Universitat Pompeu Fabra( Pompeu Fabra University), Barcelona, Spain
• Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)- MoU, Germany
• Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Indonesia
• Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic
• University of Kigali, Rwanda
• WuFeng University, Taiwan
• University of New Hampshire, USA
• J F Oberlin, Japan
• Helsinki University, Finland
• Lahti University of Applied Sciences (LAMK), Finland
• Takasaki University of Commerce, Japan
• University of Wolverhampton, UK
• Kampala University, Uganda
• Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea
• The International University of Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast
• Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business Bronx, New York, USA
• Nottingham Trent University, UK
• Universidad Carlos III De Madrid, Spain
• University of Adelaide, Australia
• King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
• University of Malaya, Malaysia
• University of Queensland, Australia
• Jagiellonian University of Kraków, Poland
• Bond University, Australia
• Stiftung Universität Hildesheim, Germany
• Kansai Gaidai University, Japan
• Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology, Malta
• Hochschule Mainz - University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• University of Johannesburg, South Africa
• Masaryk University, Czech Replublic
• HECI (ERASMUS ), France
• Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• Osaka University of Economics & Law, Japan
• University of Latvia, Latvia
• Nipissing University, Canada
• The Pennsylvania State University- Dickison School of Law at University Park, USA
• Washburn University, USA
• Lingnan University, Hong Kong
• Swinburne University of Technology ( MoU + Student Exchange Agreement), Australia
• Teesside University, UK
• University of Leeds, UK
• RUDN University, Russia
• University of Jaén, Spain
• National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway, Ireland
• Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria
• Providence University, Taiwan
• National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
• Kultahya Dumlupinar University, Turkey
• University of Cologne

SIU Pune Clubs, Committees and Societies: 

Symbiosis International University Pune has some clubs and committees for the students so that apart from their academic studies, students can also participate in various events or activities conducted by the following SIU clubs and committees:

• Finance Committee
• University Sports Board

Symbiosis International University Infrastructure and Facilities:

Varied facilities and infrastructure is a major attraction for the students and it is one of the major factors for the students in deciding their admission. SIU Pune infrastructures help in the smooth functioning of the institute. For students to experience a good college life, they need proper infrastructural support. Several infrastructural facilities offered by Symbiosis International University Pune include: 

• The library with a rich collection of books in print and electronic format and helps the readers to upgrade their knowledge.
• SIU Pune has well-equipped laboratories that use advanced technology and help in conduction of the practical sessions for the students. 
• SIU also has separate hostels for boys and girls with other necessary facilities. The hostels provide safe and secured accommodation with all the necessary amenities. 
• Symbiosis International University also provides various indoor and outdoor sports facilities to the students for their leisure time.

SIU Courses, Fees and Eligibility:

Symbiosis International University courses are offered at diploma, UG, PG and doctoral level. SIU Pune courses are given below:

• BA
• BCA
• B.Sc (Hons)
• LLB
• B.Des
• B.Sc
• B.Tech
• BBA
• MBA
• PGD
• M.Sc
• Executive MBA
• LLM
• M.Tech
• MA
• MPH
• PGDM
• BA LBB
• BA LLB
• Ph.D

SIU Fee:

The first instalment of admission fee for all the courses is paid as a demand draft in favour of Symbiosis International University whereas SIU Pune fee for the subsequent year is to be paid in the online mode. 

Symbiosis Pune Fee:

Symbiosis International University Admission:

SIU Pune courses include diploma, undergraduate (BA/BCA/B.Sc (Hons)/LLB/B.Des/B.Sc/B.Tech/BBA), Postgraduate (MBA/PGD/M.Sc/Executive MBA/LLM/M.Tech/MA/MPH/PGDM) Integrated (BA LBB/BBA LLB), and doctoral (Ph.D) programmes in various areas. SIU admission to the undergraduate programmes will be done through the entrance examination - Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) conducted by the university. Students are firstly shortlisted on the basis of SET exam and then they have to further be a part of the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. After the allotment of seat, they have to pay the requisite fee and get their documents verified. SIU Pune admission to Postgraduate programmes is offered on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates in SNAP examination conducted by the Symbiosis International University. Then the students have to be a part of the document verification and fee payment process. 

SIU Pune Admission Procedure for Undergraduate Programmes:

• Meet the eligibility criteria.
• Submit the application form
• Appear for the SET entrance examination
• Declaration of results
• Participation in the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview
• Document verification
• Fee payment

Symbiosis International University Admission Process for Postgraduate Programmes:

• Meet the eligibility criteria.
• Submission of the application form
• Appear in the SNAP Test conducted by the SIU Pune
• Participate in Written Ability Test and Personal Interview
• Document verification
• Fee payment

SIU Pune admission process for Doctoral Courses:

• Submission of the application form
• Appear in the PET examination conducted by the SIU Pune
• Participate in Personal Interview
• Document verification
• Fee payment

SIU Pune Scholarship:

SIU scholarships are provided to the students in order to provide financial support to meritorious students. SIU Pune students can get various scholarships on the basis of merit. A total of 25 UG merit scholarships are awarded to the students who are pursuing an undergraduate programme and a total of 37 PG merit scholarships are awarded to the students who are pursuing a postgraduate degree. Symbiosis International University scholarship is also available for international students.

Scholarships offered by SIU Pune are given below:

• Merit-based PG Scholarships
• Jayatee Deshmukh PG Scholarship for a Girl Student
• Malhotra Weikfield Foundation Scholarship for MBA-IB
• Alumni Scholarship for the first rank in MBA-IB
• Alumni Scholarship for the second rank in MBA-IB
• Merit-based UG Scholarships
• Jayatee Deshmukh UG Scholarship for a Girl Student
• Adv. Ram Jethmalani Scholarship for Topper in Law of Evidence
• Adv. S. K. Jain Scholarship for Toppers in BBA LLB and BA LLB
• S.N. Gupta Scholarship for Topper in Law of Contracts
• Nani A. Palkhiwala Memorial Trust Scholarship for Toppers in Taxation Course and Constitution Course
• The Shantanu Tomar Scholarship for all-round excellence in the first four years of BBA/BA LLB
• Late Rajeev Agarwala Award for Excellence in Company Law and Taxation Law
• International Student Scholarships
• Outstanding sports person Scholarships
• An outstanding student participating in co-curricular activities
• Jayatee Deshmukh Award
• Ajay Bhargava Best student award of MBA-IB
• Lila Poonawala Scholarships

UG Merit Scholarship:

This scholarship will be awarded to the meritorious students who are pursuing undergraduate courses. Students who are semester toppers with a minimum GPA of 8.50 will be awarded a scholarship. The students should not have any backlog and there will be no limit on the income of the parents/guardians of the students. If a student is eligible for more than one scholarship/freeship offered by SIU Pune then he/she will be awarded only one scholarship/freeship as per their preference.

If more than one students have the same GPA/CGPA, then scores of their past academic performance will be taken into consideration such as marks of 10th and 12th.

SIU UG Merit Scholarship is announced every year by the Symbiosis International University Pune. In case a student cancels his admission then the scholarship will not be given to any other student and the amount will be refunded by the institute to the SIU Pune. 

PG Merit Scholarship:

This scholarship will be awarded to the meritorious students who are pursuing postgraduate courses. Students who are semester topper with a minimum GPA of 7.50 will be awarded a scholarship. The students should not have any backlog and there will be no limit on the income of the parents/guardians of the students. If a student is eligible for more than one scholarship/freeship offered by SIU Pune then he/she will be awarded only one scholarship/freeship as per their preference.

If more than one students have the same GPA/CGPA, then scores of their past academic performance will be taken into consideration such as marks of 10th, 12th and graduation.

SIU PG Merit Scholarship is announced every year by the Symbiosis International University Pune. In case a student cancels his admission then the scholarship will not be given to any other student and the amount will be refunded by the institute to the SIU Pune. 

Symbiosis International University scholarship for International students:

• One Partial (50%) Academic Scholarship for a PG Programme at any Institute of SIU.
• One Full (100%) Academic Scholarship for a UG Programme at any Institute of SIU.
• One Partial (50%) Academic Scholarship for a UG Programme at any Institute of SIU.
• Two Partial (25%) Academic Scholarships for an Undergraduate Programme at any Institute of SIU.

Apart from these scholarships, SIU Pune offers a 30% concession/scholarship for all African students who want to pursue a course at any institute of Symbiosis International University on academic fees. This scheme was started under the ‘Educate Africa’ programme to strengthen the relations between India and Africa. Foreign national students are also eligible to apply. At the time of applying for the scholarship, the students should have the final result of the last qualifying examination.

SIU Cutoff:

Symbiosis Pune has released the cutoff for admission to the university. Marks of the SET examination will be taken into consideration for admission to the UG courses and the SNAP score will be taken into consideration for admission to the PG programmes. SNAP cutoff will be in the form of percentile. There are various factors that determine the cutoff 2020 are given below:

• Reservation Criteria 
• Candidates appearing for SNAP 2020
• The number of seats available
• Difficulty criteria

SIU Placement Details:

The SIU Pune placement cell contacts the past and potential recruiters from different sectors and they are invited by the cell to conduct campus placements.  Students of the varsity are a part of various conferences and seminars, guest lectures from eminent personalities belonging to the industry. Students are a part of resume writing sessions and various workshops are also organised for the students for the development of soft skills of the students. Group discussions and mock interview sessions are also conducted frequently to improve the communication and the public speaking skills of the students. 

Check the steps of the Symbiosis International University placements procedure given below:

• Companies are invited by the institute via mail and interested companies will revert back. 
• Then, the companies visit the SIU Pune and deliver a pre-placement talk to the students to make them aware of the companies policies. 
• Further, the group discussions and tests are conducted by the companies. 
• Shortlisted aspirants have to appear for the final round of placement process i.e technical and HR interview.
• An offer letter will be given to the students who have qualified all the rounds of interviews successfully.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Question 1: Where is Symbiosis International University located?

Answer: Symbiosis International University is located at Lavale, Mulshi, Pune, Maharashtra.

Question 2: Does the SIU Pune has any collaborations?

Answer: Yes, SIU Pune has collaborations with several institutes. Some of them are given below:

• University of Latvia, Latvia
• Nipissing University, Canada
• The Pennsylvania State University- Dickison School of Law at University Park, USA
• Washburn University, USA
• Lingnan University, Hong Kong
• Swinburne University of Technology ( MoU + Student Exchange Agreement), Australia
• Teesside University, UK
• University of Leeds, UK
• RUDN University, Russia

Question 3: Does SIU Pune Scholarships are available for the students?

Answer: Yes, SIU Pune provides scholarships to the students who are pursuing UG and PG courses on the basis of merit in their academic performance. SIU scholarships are also given to international students.

Question 4: Does SIU has any accreditations?

Answer: Yes, Symbiosis International University is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Question 5: Does SIU Pune has any clubs and committees?

Answer: The university has a Sports Club and Finance Committee for the students apart from their academic studies.

Question 6: Is SIU conducts placement drive for the students?

Answer: SIU Pune placements drive is conducted for the students who are pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Some of the SIU top recruiters are given below:

• ICICI
• HDFC
• GE
• Eaton Tech
• Marsh
• Mother Dairy
• SBI

Question 7: Does the university has any recognition?

Answer: Yes, SIU Pune is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Question 8: What are the infrastructural facilities offered by the SIU Pune?

Answer: SIU Pune has a library, separate hostels, seminar hall, sports, gym, health care centre, laboratories, canteen available for the students.