Symbiosis International University: Academics, Programs, Admissions 2020-21, Campuses and Much more

Symbiosis International University: Academics, Programs, Admissions 2020-21, Campuses and Much more

Symbiosis stands for mutual benefits and a strong union of bonds, literally reflecting on the Symbiosis International University. It is profoundly known as SIU, Pune Deemed University. SIU was established in 1971 by Prof. Dr. S.B. Majumdar. Expert academic programs, modern infrastructure campuses, a wide range of courses in 8 disciplines: Medical, Law, Management, Engineering, Computer Studies, Health Sciences, Media & Communication, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Symbiosis International University nurtures merit and appreciates the growth of professionalism. Management courses of SIU, Pune is Top Ranked among these years. A ton of awards and achievements have been collected by the Symbiosis International University. SIU, Pune has been rapidly growing since its inception and currently affiliated institutes with modern campuses are spread across 6 cities of India. In 2002, Symbiosis International was conferred ‘Deemed to be University’ and later it turned out to be a ‘Deemed University’ by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development. Besides it, SIU, Pune has recently been reaccredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC. Symbiosis International University wears a crown for having the ‘Asia Pacific Quality Label’ as it is the only university to go that far.

Symbiosis International University is committed to the generation of Knowledge, innovation, and contribution to lead a better society. 

Symbiosis University, Pune: Awards & Achievements

Symbiosis Pune has recently established a Medical College for Women. There are tons of Awards and Achievements been gathered by the University itself. Let’s have a look at that.

  SIU, Pune Rankings as per NIRF’20:

  • 43rd among Universities
  • 73rd in Overall Category
  • 22nd in Management Category
  • 8th in Law Category
  • Received an award in Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievement (ARIIA), 2020. SIU, Pune got a place in Band ‘A’, usually for 1-6 Rank holders in ARIIA, 2020.

   SIU, Pune World Agency Rankings 2020:

  • Ranked amongst the Top 300 Universities
  • Ranked 23rd in India as per QS-INDIA
  • Ranked 2 in Private Universities in India
  • Ranked 14 in Business & Management Category

Symbiosis University, Pune: Campuses

Since its inception, SIU, Pune has been explored across 6 cities of India. A home away from home is for international students. Hundreds of international students are pursuing their academics at Symbiosis University. Today the University has 37 constituents, 7 Research Centres, 9 Support Departments, and 11 departments of Skill & Continuing education all across 6 cities of India. Details are being elaborated in the following.

Pune  ,Maharashtra
                Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC)
                  Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM)
            Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management
                        Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT)
                  Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (SSBS)
                Symbiosis School of Visual Arts and Photography
                        Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts (SSCA)
                            Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences
                                Symbiosis Centre of Yoga (SCY)
                            Symbiosis Medical College for Women
                    Symbiosis School for Open and Distance learning
                              Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS)
                                                     Symbiosis Infotech, Hinjewadi, Pune , Maharashtra
                    Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIFB)
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resources Development
                      Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT)
                                                   Viman Nagar, Pune , Maharashtra
                                          Symbiosis Law School (SLS)
                                Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (SSLA)
                        Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMC)
                                  Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID)
              Symbiosis Centre for Medical & Communication (SCMC)
                    Symbiosis School of International Studies (SSIS)
                                          Model Colony, Pune  , Maharashtra
                Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research
                              Symbiosis Institute of Geoinformatics (SIG)
                    English Language Teaching Institute of Symbiosis
                    Symbiosis Institute of Foreign & Indian Languages (SIF&IL)
  KIRKEE CANTT, Pune  , Maharashtra
                    Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS)
                                        Electronics City, Bangalore  ,  Karnataka
                          Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
                          Symbiosis School of Media & Communication
 Sector 62, Noida  ,  U.P.
                                          Symbiosis Law School
                    Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS)
New CIDCO, Nashik,  Maharashtra
                    Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management
                                      Mamidipalle, Hyderabad,  Telangana
                          Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
                                          Symbiosis Law School
                                       Bhandewadi, Nagpur,   Maharashtra
                          Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
                                              Symbiosis Law School
                          Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies
                Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture, and Design

Symbiosis University, Pune: Programs/Courses:

Symbiosis International University has currently full-time programs in around 8 disciplines and 37 programs. Several UG, PG, Ph.D., and Fellowship programs are functioning in Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Management, and Health Sciences, etc. Following details of the courses of all disciplines are mentioned below.

Faculty of Law:

Symbiosis Law SchoolViman Nagar, PuneBA.LL.BBBA LL.BLL.M
Symbiosis Law SchoolSector 62, NoidaBA.LL.BBBA LL.BLL.M
Symbiosis Law SchoolMamidipalle, HyderabadBA.LL.BBBA.LL.BLL.M

Faculty of Management:

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Lavale, PuneMBA (Executive)MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)MBA (Leadership and Strategy)MBA

Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Hinjewadi, Pune
MBA (International Business)MBA (Agri Business)MBA (Energy and Environment)

Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resources Development, Hinjewadi, Pune
MBA (Executive)MBA (Infrastructure Development & Management)MBA (Business Analytics)MBA
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, KIRKEE Cantt, PuneMBA (Executive)MBAPGDM (Executive)
Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management, Lavale, PuneMBA (Digital & Telecom Management)
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Viman Nagar, PuneBBA
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, New CIDCO, NashikMBA (Operation Management)
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, BengaluruMBA (Executive)MBAMBA (Family Business and Entrepreneurship)MBA (Quantitative Finance)
Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance, Lavale, PuneMBA (Banking and Finance)
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, NoidaBBA
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, HyderabadMBA
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, NagpurMBA
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, NagpurBBA

Faculty of Computer Studies:



Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research, Model Colony, Pune

BBA (Information Technology)MBA (Information Technology)M.Sc (System Security)BCAM.Sc (Computer Applications)


Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology, Hinjewadi, Pune
MBA (Data Sciences & Data Analytics)MBA (Information Technology Business Management)MBA (Executive IT)

Faculty of Health Sciences:



Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Lavale, Pune
MPHM.Sc (Medical Technology)B.Sc (Medical Technology)B.Sc (Radiotherapy)M.Sc (Nutrition & Dietetics)MBA (Hospital and Healthcare Management)
Symbiosis College of Nursing, Lavale, PuneB.Sc (Nursing)M.Sc (Nursing)
Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Lavale, PuneM.Sc (Biotechnology)M.Sc (Nutrition and Dietetics)
Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Lavale, PuneMBA (Sports Management)
Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts, Lavale, PuneB.Sc (Culinary Arts)B.Sc (Hospitality Management)
Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Lavale, PuneMBBS

Faculty of Media & Communication:

Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Lavale, PuneMA (Mass Comm.)MBA (Comm. Management)
Symbiosis School for Media & Communication, BangaloreMBA (Comm. Management)
Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication, Viman Nagar, PuneBA (Mass Comm.)

Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences:

Symbiosis School of Economics, Senapati Bapat, PuneM.Sc (Economics)B.Sc (Economics)
Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, Viman Nagar, PuneBA (Liberal Arts)B.Sc (Liberal Arts)
Symbiosis School of International Studies, Hinjewadi, PuneMA (International Studies)
Symbiosis Statistical Institute, Senapati Bapat, PuneM.Sc (Applied Statistics)

Faculty of Engineering:

Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Lavale, PuneB.Tech (Mechanical)M.Tech (Geoinformatics & Surveying Technology)B.Tech (CSE)B.Tech (ECE)B.Tech (Civil)B.Tech (Information Tech.)M.Tech (CS&E)M.Tech (CAD&M)M.Tech (Electronics & Telecom)
Symbiosis Institute of Geoinformatics, Model Colony, PuneM.Sc (Geoinformatics)M.Sc (Data Science and Spatial Analytics)

Faculty of Architecture and Design:

Symbiosis Institute of Design, Viman Nagar, PuneB.Des
Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture, and Design, Bhindewadi, NagpurB.Arch (Architecture)B.Des (Designing)

Symbiosis University, Pune: Admissions 2020-21

Symbiosis International University offers academic programs in eight faculties. The University facilitates a variety of courses at Graduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral, and Diploma levels. As per University norms, every admission granted is strictly based on the merit gained in University administered entrance exams.

SIU, Pune conducts two separate entrance tests for offering admission in UG and PG Programs across 8 disciplines by Symbiosis University. Further details of the entrances are mentioned below.

   SET 2021: Symbiosis Entrance Test:

Symbiosis Entrance Test 2021 usually refers to SET as the gateway for Undergraduate programs of Symbiosis International University.

In almost every 8 faculties, there are certain programs crafted for the Undergraduates. Law, Management, Computer Studies, Media & Communication, and Humanities & Social Sciences disciplines offer graduate courses for the UG Candidates. Besides it, Engineering and Medical Aspirants can secure their seat in the University without appearing for SET, as candidates need to qualify All India Entrance Tests for B.Tech, JEE MAINS, and for MBBS, NEET-UG is recommended to secure in the University.

SET is a common written test for admission to Undergraduate Programs in the institutes of SIU, Pune. A candidate can register for one paper from the Morning session i.e. Law or Design and another paper from the afternoon session for General programs.

  SET 2021: Eligibility for UG Programs:

  • The candidate must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks in any stream. The score card must be issued by a recognized board.
  • Certain relaxation has been given to the Reserved Category as they have to possess 40% marks in the Intermediate exam.
  • Self-attested caste certificate issued by Tehsildar/Dep. Collector/Sub-Divisional Magistrate or competent authority to avail the reservation claims.
  • For Differently-Abled candidates, they need to produce a certificate fulfilling the admission requirement under DA Category. The candidate will have to get the disability authenticated from the ‘Symbiosis Centre of Health Care’

  SNAP Test 2021: Symbiosis National Aptitude Test:

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test usually called SNAP Test is the only entrance exam that can provide admission to PG Courses in any institute of SIU, Pune.

Since 2007, candidates aspiring to join MBA programs offered by the institute of Symbiosis International University. Candidates need to register and pay a registration fee for SNAP Test. Aspirants are advised to select an institute offering a choice of program in which the candidate is interested and then paying a separate institute program-wise registration fee.

SNAP Test is conducted across the country in Online mode. Candidates are judged on General English, Current Affairs, Quantitative Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning. The entrance exam is followed by the GE-PIWAT process conducted separately by each of these institutes before the merit list is finally published.

Aspirants seeking admission to Postgraduate courses must visit https://snaptest.org to register and for more information regarding the test.

  SNAP Test 2021: Eligibility for PG Programs:

  • The candidate must be a graduate with 50% marks from the respective stream. The last examination score card must be issued by a UGC Recognized University/Institute of National Importance.
  • Certain relaxation has been given to the Reserved Category as they have to possess 40% marks in the last passed exam.
  • Self-attested caste certificate issued by Tehsildar/Dep. Collector/Sub-Divisional Magistrate or competent authority to avail the reservation claims.
  • For Differently-Abled candidates, they need to produce a certificate fulfilling the admission requirement under DA Category. The candidate will have to get the disability authenticated from the Symbiosis Centre of Health Care

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