Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Pune (Kirkee Campus)

Pune, MaharashtraEst. 1993

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One of India's top business schools, SIMS Pune was founded in 1993 and is well-known for its specialist MBA program, which is mostly intended for military people and has a restricted number of seats available for civilians. The institute's primary goal is to develop management, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities that are specific to the defense and related industries. SIMS, which is accredited by NAAC, prepares students for dynamic business contexts by fusing industry involvement with rigorous academics. With a long history of professionalism, integrity, and discipline, SIMS Pune is still a major player in Indian management education.

Avg placement: ₹13.5L
Flagship fee: ₹14L; Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) · 2-yr residential
Top package: ₹21L; Highest CTC 2025
Programs: 2; Across all modes

SIMS Pune admissions 2026: status not announced yet.

Application Closing Date

Not announced

Registration Date

21st August, 2026

Eligibility

Accepted exams

SNAP

No cutoff published

Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Work experience not required

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Placements

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Flagship programme only · Class of 2025

Avg CTC

₹13.5L

Not published

Highest CTC

₹21L

Not published

Placed

100%

Not published

Placement trend · batch-wise

Avg CTC
Highest

Offers by sector

All programs combined

Finance & Banking

42%

IT & Technology

26%

Consulting

Manufacturing & Logistics

FMCG

Healthcare

Others

Smaller shareLarger share

Summer internships · 2025-27 batch

₹5.3L/mo
Highest stipend: ₹1L/mo
Avg stipend

Top recruiters

Official placement report 2025View official data

Programs & Fees

Avg CTC

₹13.5L

Not published

Avg. Tuition Fee

₹10.2L

Across 2 programs

Placed

100%

Batch of 2025

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Flagship
Full-time2 yearsResidential
300
Seats
₹16L
Avg CTC 2024-26
₹14L
Tuition
Master of Business Administration - Executive (M.B.A. Executive)
Executive2 years
180
Seats
₹16L
Avg CTC 2024-26
₹6.4L
Tuition

Program	Seats	Avg. Placement	Tution Fee
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential	300	₹16LAvg CTC 2024-26	₹14LTuition
Master of Business Administration - Executive (M.B.A. Executive) Executive2 years	180	₹16LAvg CTC 2024-26	₹6.4LTuition

Total cost of the MBA

Fee data 20000 Security Deposit · applyo.in

₹17.3Lknown costs so far

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Avg package: ₹13.5L
Tuition fees: ₹14L
Monthly EMI: ₹23,605

Scholarships

9 scholarships · up to ₹5.7L

₹5.7L

Highest award

PG Merit Scholarship

Eligibility

Postgraduate students with excellent academic grades
covers up to 50% of the academic fee (50% of ₹11.3L tuition)

Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) Merit Scholarship

Eligibility

Wards of Army personnel who have demonstrated academic excellence

AGIF (Army Group Insurance Fund) Scholarship

Eligibility

Students from families of serving or retired personnel of the Indian Armed Forces

Amul Vidya Bhushan

Eligibility

Students who have secured the highest marks in their class

JP Morgan Scholarship

Eligibility

Students who have demonstrated financial need

Prime Minister Scholarship

Eligibility

Students from families of serving or retired personnel of the Indian Armed Forces

Air Force Benevolent Association Scholarship

Eligibility

Students from families of serving or retired personnel of the Indian Air Force

Symbiosis Sports Scholarship

Eligibility

Students with outstanding sports achievements

Symbiosis Need-Based Scholarship

Eligibility

Students demonstrating financial need

₹5.7L
Highest award
PG Merit Scholarship
Eligibility
- Postgraduate students with excellent academic grades
- covers up to 50% of the academic fee (50% of ₹11.3L tuition)
Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) Merit Scholarship
Eligibility
- Wards of Army personnel who have demonstrated academic excellence

Alumni Outcomes

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Where SIMS Pune graduates end up — alumni insights you won't find on other platforms.

Industries

Tech / Engineering34.2%
Consulting15.8%
BFSI / Fintech14.5%
Sales / BD6.3%
Marketing / Media5.9%
Analytics / Data5.2%
HR4.8%
Others13.3%

Compiled by Applyo from recruitment-platform employment data and direct alumni surveys. Outcomes vary.

Campus

What’s on campus

4-acre campus

Hostel is mandatory · 4 hostel blocks

Getting there

Start
SIMS Pune campus
Pune
Airport
~5.7 km
Pune International Airport
Railway
~5.3 km
Pune Junction railway station
Nearest city
In the city
Pune

Living nearby

PGs and flats around SIMS Pune, by distance from campus

Rings at 1, 2, 5 and 10 km. Dots show distance only, not direction.

1Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies3.3 km

2S. P. Residency Boys Hostel3.4 km

3Shri Sai PG for Boys3.4 km

4Swara Insignia Girls Hostel - Girls PG in Shivaji Nagar4.8 km

5Stanza Living Boulder House | Shivaji Nagar, Pune4.9 km

6SORIKA GIRL'S HOSTEL4.9 km

7GetSetHome - PG In Model Colony, requirement one single individual for rent what is room rent ?5 km

8PES's Sir Sasoon David Boy's Hostel ( Modern College Hostel)5.3 km

Admission

Admission rounds

Application fee

₹1K

Apply at sims.edu

Interview cities

Pune

Step by step

01
Register and pay for SNAP
Register and pay for SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) on snaptest.org
02
Register online with SIMS
Simultaneously register online with SIMS and pay separate programme fee of ₹1,000
03
Shortlisting based on SNAP scores
Shortlisting based on SNAP scores

04
Group Exercise (GE) and PI-WAT
Attend Group Exercise (GE) and PI-WAT (Personal Interview and Writing Ability Test)
05
Merit list announced
Final merit list announced on SIMS website

Composite score

50%

Entrance exam

Selection

Written Ability Test
Group Discussion
Personal Interview
Group Exercise

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What programs does SIMS Pune offer?

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SIMS Pune offers an MBA with specializations in Marketing, Finance, and HR, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Executive).

Can I get admission into SIMS Pune with a score of 70 in the SNAP?

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Yes, a 70+ SNAP score is considered, but final selection depends on GE-PI-WAT performance, academics, and overall profile strength. Candidates with higher scores (75 or above) have better chances.

What is the admission process?

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Admission is based on SNAP test scores, followed by Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, and Writing Ability Test (GEPI-WAT).

How are the placements?

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The institute boasts a strong placement record, with the highest package of ₹24 LPA in 2024. Top recruiters include Accenture, Aon, Bank of America, Barclays, BlackRock, BNY Mellon, Coca-Cola, Crisil, Dell, and Digit.

What is the fee structure?

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The MBA program fee is approximately ₹ 21 lakhs for 2 years. Scholarships and loans are available.

Does SIMS Pune provide hostel facilities?

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Yes, on-campus hostel accommodation is available for students.

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