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NIRF 2025 #40 OverallNIRF 2025 #24 UniversityDeemed

Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune

Also known as Symbiosis Pune, SIU

Pune, MaharashtraEstd. 2002UGC, NAAC8000 intake
Fees / year
₹1.04L - ₹13.1L
Courses
68+
Median salary
₹7.79 LPA
Placed
53.7%
NIRF Overall
#40
Established
2002

About Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is a deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. It received deemed status in 2002, and Symbiosis itself was set up in 1971. The university's address is Lavale, Mulshi, Pune 412115. It has 46 constituent institutes, with campuses in Pune, Nashik, Bengaluru, Noida, Hyderabad, Nagpur and Dubai. NAAC has re-accredited it A++ (CGPA 3.56), and the UGC has placed it in Category I. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked 24th among universities, 40th overall and 46th in engineering. Two of its Pune institutes rank separately: SIBM is 11th in management and Symbiosis Law School is 7th in law.

Its Pune programmes include:

  • BBA at SCMS.
  • BBA (IT) and BCA at SICSR.
  • Mass communication at SCMC.
  • Economics at SSE and liberal arts at SSLA.
  • B.Tech. at SIT and law at SLS.
  • Design at SID, allied health at SIHS and nursing at SCON.
  • 23 MBA programmes at 12 institutes through SNAP, including SIBM, SCMHRD, SIIB, SIMS and SIMC.

For 2026-27, first-year undergraduate fees run from Rs 1,04,000 (post-basic B.Sc. Nursing) to Rs 5,10,000 (liberal arts). B.Tech. costs Rs 3,00,000 to Rs 4,00,000 a year and the five-year law programmes Rs 5,06,000.

Each programme group has its own entrance test:

  • SET for most undergraduate programmes.
  • SITEEE or JEE Main for B.Tech.
  • SLAT for law.
  • SNAP for the MBA.
  • SEED for design.
  • NEET UG for MBBS and physiotherapy.

SNAP 2026, which fills MBA seats for 2027-28, will be held on 13, 19 and 26 December 2026; registration closes on 25 November. SLAT 2027 will be held on 19 and 26 December 2026. SET 2027 has not been announced.

Hostel and mess cost about Rs 2.1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh a year in 2026-27, depending on the campus and room, and can rise by up to 15% a year. In the data Symbiosis filed for NIRF 2025, 438 of the 815 students who finished four-year UG programmes in 2023-24 were placed, at a median salary of Rs 7.79 lakh. SIBM placed 239 of its 247 MBA graduates, at a median of Rs 25 lakh.

Highlights

The essentials students check first.

Established
2002
Institution type
Deemed
Location
Pune, Maharashtra
Approvals
UGC, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#40 Overall, #24 University, #46 Engineering
Programmes
68Engineering, Management, Medical, Science
UG fees
₹1.04L – ₹5.1L a year
PG fees
₹1.46L – ₹13.1L a year
Median salary
₹7.79 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
53.7%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
21,8162023–24
Also known as
Symbiosis Pune, SIU

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

68 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Master of Business AdministrationPostgraduate19₹4,60,000 – ₹13,10,000
Bachelor of ScienceUndergraduate13₹1,52,000 – ₹4,00,000
Bachelor of TechnologyUndergraduate7₹3,00,000 – ₹4,00,000
Bachelor of Business AdministrationUndergraduate5₹2,50,000 – ₹4,10,000
Bachelor of Science (Hons)Undergraduate4₹2,01,400 – ₹2,90,000
Master of SciencePostgraduate3₹2,42,000 – ₹4,74,600
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)Undergraduate2₹3,46,000 – ₹5,10,000
Master of ArtsPostgraduate2₹4,72,000 – ₹5,70,000

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

Undergraduate (SET): BBA, BCA, BBA (IT), mass communication, economics, liberal arts, statistics, sports science, AI and the hospitality BBA admit through SET, followed by the institute's personal interaction. SET counts for 70 marks and the interaction for 30, out of 100. SET 2026 was held on 2 and 10 May 2026, with results on 20 May; SET 2027 has not been announced.

B.Tech. (SIT Pune): on the SITEEE percentile, or a JEE Main or state engineering entrance score.

Law (SLS Pune): the five-year B.A., B.B.A. and B.Com. LL.B. (Hons) admit through SLAT 2027. The tests are on 19 and 26 December 2026, registration closes on 4 December 2026, and results come on 12 January 2027.

MBA: through SNAP 2026, followed by a group exercise and personal interaction at each institute. The tests are on 13, 19 and 26 December 2026, registration closes on 25 November 2026, and results come on 12 January 2027. Graduates with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) can apply.

Other programmes: B.Des. admits through SEED, and MBBS and BPT through NEET UG counselling. Allied health (SIHS), nursing (SCON), visual arts (SSVAP) and culinary arts run their own selection.

Placements

4-year UG programmes, 2023–24

53.7%

Placement rate

₹7.79 LPA

Median salary

438

placed of 815 graduates

47

went on to higher studies

438 of the 815 students who graduated from Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (53.7%), at a median salary of ₹7.79 LPA. 47 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

4.7%

of students reimbursed

1,031

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 1,031 of 21,816 students at Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune (4.7%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees at Symbiosis Pune for 2026-27?

The 2026-27 first-year academic fees per annum include: B.A., B.B.A. and B.Com. LL.B. (Hons) at SLS Pune: Rs 5,06,000. BBA at SCMS Pune: Rs 4,10,000. BBA (IT) at SICSR: Rs 2,50,000. BCA at SICSR: Rs 2,45,000. B.A. Mass Communication at SCMC: Rs 3,46,000. B.Sc. Economics at SSE: Rs 2,90,000. Liberal Arts at SSLA: Rs 5,10,000. B.Tech. at SIT Pune: Rs 3,00,000 to Rs 4,00,000. B.Des. at SID: Rs 5,00,000. Allied health degrees at SIHS: Rs 1,74,000. Fees can rise by 10-12% over the programme. A refundable deposit (usually Rs 20,000) and hostel are extra. Source: SIU UG prospectus 2026-27.

What is the hostel fee at Symbiosis Pune?

For 2026-27, the yearly charges by campus are: Viman Nagar: rooms from Rs 1,61,600 (three-sharing) to Rs 3,33,600 (single), plus Rs 1,19,600 for the mess. Lavale Hill Base: Rs 1,24,100 (four-sharing) to Rs 2,95,600 (single). S.B. Road: Rs 1,35,500 (three-sharing) to Rs 2,82,300 (single). Each campus has a Rs 1,19,600 mess fee and a Rs 20,000 refundable deposit. Hostel and mess fees can rise by up to 15% a year.

Which entrance exams does Symbiosis accept?

Each programme group uses its own test: SET: BBA, BCA, BBA (IT), mass communication, economics, liberal arts, statistics, sports science, AI and the hospitality BBA. SET counts for 70 marks and a personal interaction for 30. SITEEE, JEE Main or a state engineering CET: B.Tech. at SIT Pune. SLAT: the five-year law programmes at SLS Pune. SNAP: the MBA programmes. SEED: B.Des. at SID. NEET UG: MBBS and BPT. SIHS, SCON, SSVAP and the culinary B.Sc. run their own selection.

When is SNAP 2026 for Symbiosis MBA admission?

SNAP 2026 will be held on 13, 19 and 26 December 2026 as a computer-based test. Registration closes on 25 November 2026, and results come on 12 January 2027. The score is valid for MBA admission in 2027-28. Candidates can take up to three attempts, and the best score counts. Institutes then hold a group exercise and personal interaction. Graduates with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) can apply. The fee is Rs 2,550 per attempt plus Rs 1,000 per programme, plus taxes.

When is SLAT 2027?

SLAT 2027, for the five-year B.A., B.B.A. and B.Com. LL.B. (Hons) at Symbiosis Law School, will be held on 19 and 26 December 2026. Registration closes on 4 December 2026, and results come on 12 January 2027. The best of two attempts counts. The fee is Rs 2,550 per test plus Rs 1,000 per programme, plus taxes.

When is SET 2027?

Symbiosis had not announced SET 2027 on 13 October 2026. In the 2026 cycle, registration closed on 15 April 2026, the tests were held on 2 and 10 May 2026, and results came on 20 May 2026. The fee was Rs 2,250 per test plus Rs 1,000 per programme. SITEEE for B.Tech. ran on the same days.

How are placements at Symbiosis?

In the data Symbiosis filed for NIRF 2025: Four-year UG programmes (finished 2023-24): 438 of 815 placed, median salary Rs 7.79 lakh. Three-year UG programmes (finished 2023-24): 428 of 841 placed, median Rs 4.6 lakh. SIBM MBA: 239 of 247 placed, median Rs 25 lakh. SLS Pune five-year law (2022-23): 278 of 297 placed, median Rs 18 lakh.

What is the NAAC grade and NIRF rank of Symbiosis International University?

NAAC has re-accredited Symbiosis International (Deemed University) with an A++ grade (CGPA 3.56), and the UGC has given it Category I status. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked 24th among universities, 40th overall and 46th in engineering. Two of its institutes rank separately: SIBM Pune is 11th in management and Symbiosis Law School, Pune is 7th in law.

Is Symbiosis a deemed or private university?

Symbiosis International is a private deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. The Ministry of Human Resource Development conferred deemed university status in 2002. It has 46 constituent institutes, with campuses in Pune, Nashik, Bengaluru, Noida, Hyderabad, Nagpur and Dubai.

What is the admission process at Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune?

Undergraduate (SET): BBA, BCA, BBA (IT), mass communication, economics, liberal arts, statistics, sports science, AI and the hospitality BBA admit through SET, followed by the institute's personal interaction. SET counts for 70 marks and the interaction for 30, out of 100. SET 2026 was held on 2 and 10 May 2026, with results on 20 May; SET 2027 has not been announced.

Which courses does Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune offer?

Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune offers 68 programmes in Engineering, Management, Medical, Science, Arts & Humanities, Law, Design, Hospitality, Computer Applications and Paramedical, including Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Executive MBA, Bachelor of Science and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing.

Which bodies approve or accredit Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune?

Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.

Do students at Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 1,031 of its 21,816 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 152 through state and central government schemes, 791 by the institution and 88 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data). The college lists Late Jayatee Deshmukh Scholarship, Merit scholarships for semester toppers, North-East Region merit scholarship, EBC scholarship for girl students and Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (B.Sc. Nursing).

How many students study at Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune?

21,816 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 49% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

What other names is Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune known by?

Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune is also known as Symbiosis Pune and SIU.

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 14 October 2026.

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