What is Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS known for?
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS offers MBA / PGDM across 5 active programme records.
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS, Pune – 2026 Overview
private · Pune, Maharashtra · University
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Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS has recorded total fees from ₹1,83,333 and placement records with average packages up to ₹10 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
5Active programmes
1Student reviews
4.0Average rating
1Placement years
About Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS
History and Background
SIMS Pune, a prestigious management institute founded in 1993 is one of India’s top B Schools in India. The only MBA programme of its kind in India, SIMS Pune is a part of the esteemed Symbiosis International University and has been a model PPP (Public Private Partnership) partnership between Symbiosis and the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India since 2002. SIMS has been ranked at no.9 overall India for management studies, Apart from this, SIMS has also been ranked at no.1 in Top B-Schools for MBA (Executive) in India. One of just three management institutes in all of Western India to hold ISO 9001:2015 certification is SIMS Pune. It is one of the few institutions recognized by the Department of Science and Technology as a Centre for Entrepreneurship. SIMS Pune is also a certified "Centre for Corporate Governance" of the National Foundation of Corporate Governance, which was founded by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and CII. SIMS Pune Highlights Particulars Statistics SIMS Symbiosis Institute of Management and Studies Establishment year 1993 | Private College Type of Program Postgraduate Admission Criteria Entrance Exam Accreditations A++ grade by NAAC Recognised by UGC Official Website https://www.sims.edu/aboutsims SIMS Pune Courses SIMS Pune courses offers a variety in the field of management, including MBA in Finance, MBA in Marketing , MBA in International Business , MBA in Information Systems, and MBA in Human Resource Management. These are 2-year full-time programs that provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the corporate world. Course Specialization Duration MBA Marketing, Human Resources, Operations and SCM, Data Analytics for Business 2 years MBA (Executive) Marketing / Finance / SCM & Operations / HR / IT & Analytics. Total Four semesters 2 years
Campus and Location
Established in 1993. Located in Pune, Maharashtra. Range Hills Road, Khadki, Pune, Maharashtra
Courses and Programmes Offered
MBA / PGDM Programmes
- Executive MBA Finance – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the SIMS for the Executive MBA should have done Graduation from a recognized institute/university with at least 50% aggregate and should have 2 years of work experience after graduation. · MBA / PGDM profile
- Executive MBA Human Resources – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the SIMS for the Executive MBA should have done Graduation from a recognized institute/university with at least 50% aggregate and should have 2 years of work experience after graduation.
- Executive MBA Marketing – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the SIMS for the Executive MBA should have done Graduation from a recognized institute/university with at least 50% aggregate and should have 2 years of work experience after graduation.
- Executive MBA Operations – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the SIMS for the Executive MBA should have done Graduation from a recognized institute/university with at least 50% aggregate and should have 2 years of work experience after graduation.
- MBA – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the should have done graduation from a recognized institute/college with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories)
Course Fees at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS
MBA / PGDM Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MBA / PGDM: ₹1,83,333 – ₹8,90,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- MBA / PGDM: The candidate seeking admission in the SIMS for the Executive MBA should have done Graduation from a recognized institute/university with at least 50% aggregate and should have 2 years of work experience after graduation..
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: SNAP.
Cutoff Trends
Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2019₹17 LPA
MBA / PGDM (2019): Highest ₹17 LPA, Average ₹10 LPA.
Top Recruiters
3M, ABD Distilleries, AC Nielson, Accenture, Ackruti City, Amrop, Anglo-Malaysia, Antal International, Aranca, Arshiya International Ltd., Aviva, axis bank, Bacardi, Bajaj Allianz, Bajaj Finserve, Ballarpur Industries Limited (BILT), Bank of America, Bank of Baroda, Bharti AXA Life Insurance, Big 92.7 FM, BRICS, CAP Gemini, CavinKare, CBRE, CEC, Cinemax, Citi Bank, Cognizant, Credit Suisse Business Analytics, CRISIL, CSC India, Dale Carnegie, DDI, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, DLF Pramerica, Draft FCB, E-Clerx, Endeavor, essar group, FinIQ Consulting, FINO, First Source, Flextronics, Gammon India, Gartner, Gati, Gensol Consultants, Godrej & Boyce, Goodyear and others (100 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 1
- Average overall rating: 4.0/5
- Infrastructure: 3.0/5
- Hostel: 5.0/5
- Clubs/Activities: 4.0/5
- Faculty: 3.5/5
- Admission: 3.0/5
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Brig. Rajiv Divekar (Retd) – Director
- Dr. Asha Nagendra – Professor
- Dr.B.Londhe – Prof. and Deputy Director
- Dr.Mita Mehta – Associate Professor
- Dr. Pradnya Chitrao – Associate Professor
- Brig (Dr) Rajiv Divekar – Director and Professor Dean (PhD, MSC, MBA, BE, BSc)
- Dr Pravin Kumar Bhoyar – Deputy Director and Professor (PhD, MBA, BE)
- Dr. Suruchi Pandey – Professor (M.Com, Master's in Personnel Management, PGD in Psychotherapy and COunseling Ph.D. Masters Diploma in Higher Education and An-dragogy, Diploma in Training and Development, ACTP ICF accredited coach training)
- Dr. Pradnya Vishwas Chitrao Professor – Professor (HR M.A., M.B.A., Ph. D.)
- Dr. Jaya Chitranshi – Professor (HR M.A., M.B.A., Ph. D.)
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS?
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS lists Executive MBA Finance, Executive MBA Human Resources, Executive MBA Marketing, Executive MBA Operations, MBA.
What are the fees at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS?
Recorded total fees range from ₹1,83,333 to ₹8,90,000. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
Which entrance exams are accepted by Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS?
The active programme mappings list SNAP.
How are placements at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS?
Placement records are available for 1 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹10 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the student rating of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS?
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS has an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 from 1 active review(s).
Which recruiters are associated with Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - SIMS?
The available records include recruiters such as 3M, ABD Distilleries, AC Nielson, Accenture, Ackruti City, Amrop.
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.