SIU Review

Name: SIU Review
Item: Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies - [SIMS]
Rating: 4.2
Author: Ankit Kumar Jha

4.2

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Faculty

4.5

Social Life

5.0

Placement

4.0

Course

4.0

Campus

3.5

Hostel

4.0

Ankit Kumar Jha

SIMS Pune, MBA

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2020(Enrolled 2013)

Remarks

Very strict and defence culture curriculum. Great exposure to industrial realities through multiple guest lecturer visits.

Course Curriculum Overview

Yes, MBA is more about bringing individual skills and presentability out with great visiting industry experts as faculty, live industry and market exposures and great curriculum with study materials. Under strong guidance and education strict regulation.

Class Size: 300Course Fees: INR 700000 per year

Placement Experience

Great connections with the placement cell of the college to support for trade specific training, Internships and Placements.

College Events

CSRs, Fitness tournaments, Cultural fests, festival celebration, Business competitions, Sports tournaments, Business stints. Art and culture competitions. Business tasks are to be performed with clear presentations and research work under the stipulated time span.

Fee Structure And Facilities

Feasibilble. Compared with other BSchools at similar grades. There are multiple modes of payment like semester wise payment bifurcated are accepted in cash, online transaction, credit or debit cards or bank transfers/ RTGS etc. Only First semester fees need to be paid in advance for the admission confirmation.

Fees and Financial Aid

Yes. To top 5 students basis overall points scoring system, basis experience in the past, Education background, GD, PI and Snap scores.

Campus Life

3.5

Almost equal gender diversity for Male and female student managers. Great curriculum and Open group discussions and assignments to be performed. There are quotas around 10 % for international student application invitations as well. No bifurcation for economic status.

Hostel Facilities

Yes. Included in total fees. 2 Mens and 2 Girls hostels with fully equipped facilities and management. Access to wifi, All Indoor facilities, sufficient spaces for student managers. Properly maintained rooms and green environment around.

Hostel Fee: INR 50000 per yearExternal Expense: Rs.4000 - Rs.7000

Alumni/Alumna

Yes. Frequent visits happen at the college to share alumni industry experiences as guest speaker. Every year college also conducts alumni parties and gatherings.

Admission

Symbiosis a brand name for Management studies planned after my graduation. Wrote SNAP exam, cleared GD and Personal interview to claim opportunities. Online applications are accepted for applications and Defence background candidates only can choose this college.

Faculty

4.5

Great inhouse and visiting faculties with excellent market exposures and experiences. Multiple industry experts visit frequently to share their life experiences from the industry and various sectors of the economy and assist different trades student managers

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