What Students Say
Likes
- Specialized and Relevant Curriculum - The focus on core finance subject in the first year, combined with pratical exposure through project and guest lectures.
- Faculty Expertise - Many Professors have extensive experience in banking and finance service industry, which allows them to provide valuable real world expertise.
- Strong Infrastructure and Campus life - The Campus is generally well regarded for its modern and clean infrastructure, the campus life is vibrant and engaging. the Boys to Girls is 51:49
Dislikes
- Heavy workload - The Academic rigour of the program can lead to a very demanding workload, tight schedule with numerous assignments and presentations make it a challenging experience
- Remote Campus Location - The Campus is located in Lavale which is in outskirts of pune so sometimes some services may not be available as per needs of students
- Food Quality of Mess - Sometimes the quality of food in mess can be a disappointing experience.
Course Curriculum Overview
SSBF offers a highly specialized and rigorous curriculum that directly caters to BFSI sector. Curriculum is deeply focused on Finance and Banking from the very first semester and comprehensive knowledge in arears of Financial modelling, FinTech, and quantitative measures. The program emphasizes pratical applications through case studies and live projects
Internships Opportunities
Companies like JP Morgan chase and co. , BNY mellon , CRISIL have already arrived for summer internship opportunity at SSBF while other big companies are set to visit the campus in few days. Roles offered are of Credit Analyst, Financial Analyst and Investment Banking trainee, Management trainee etc
Placement Experience
Placement percentage is 100% for all eligible students. Highest Package (CTC) the was offered was INR 21.24 LPA, Average Package (CTC) is around INR 11 LPA. Major firm that consisently visit are JP Morgan Chase and co., CRISIL, BNY mellon, ICICI bank, KPMG etc. The roles are specialized such as Financial analyst, Credit Manager, Wealth manager etc.
Fees and Financial Aid
The total course fee for the two year MBA program for Indian students is approximately Rs. 17.8 lakhs. This figure doesnot include hostel and mess fess, which are seperate charges. The fees are typically paid in installments. A common structure is a per- semester or yearly breakdown. Here is a breakdown of fees for the 2025-2026: - Academic fees: Rs. 4,45,000 per semester. The total for a year would be Rs. 8,90,000. -Institute deposit: A one-time refundable payment of Rs. 20,000 at the time of admission. Important Note of Fee Increase: Academic fees can vary are subject to change. It is also explicitly stated hostel and mess fee may increase up to 15% and 10% each year respectively. Fees for other categories: - Foreign National Category: The academic fee per annum is approx $23700 for 2025-26 academic year Scholarships and Financial Aid : - Post Graduate Merit Scholarship: These are awarded to semester toppers. A student with minimun GPA of 7.50 is eligible for a 50% concession on academic fee for the semester in which they were the topper. - Industry Sponsored Schloarship: Rs. 1,00,000 every year to a student from economically disadvantaged background who demonstrate strong academic performace - Lata Jayatee Deshmukh Award - Scholarship by University Sports board
Campus Life
The campus life is vibrant and diverse offering ample social interaction and opportunities for engagement, with various festivals and celebrations observed with enthusiasm. Social life is significantly shaped by Student Committees, they have palpable impact allowing students to gain pratical experience, network and contribute to society.
Hostel Facilities
It is a mandatory residential program. There are 4 hostels. My hostel room is 3 sharing and has all the facilities like 2 fans bedding and clean drinking water both normal and cold, hostel has lift facilities too with parking. Hostel food is average and has lot of varities and also have both veg and non-veg options.
Admission
SSBF is ideal for anyone serious about a career in the BFSI sector. The curriculum is 100% focused on core financial domains from first year. The faculty includes both accomplished acadmics and Industry veterans. The entire Corporate interface is geared towards top financial recruiters like JP morgan, CRISIL, BNY and other leading banks
Faculty
faculty is highly qualified, experienced and includes mix of full time academics and industry expert.The Ratio is healthy reported to be around 20:1. Faculty members are knowldegeable, supportive and approachable. The program is a two year, four semester MBA in banking and finance. Assessment is mix of internal assignments/tests and final term end exam. 75% aggregate attendance is compulsory to be eligible for Term-end Exam
Interview Experience
The admission process involves multiple assessment rounds after the mandatory entrance exam. Focus heavily on mock tests to increase speed and accuracy. regularly read finance newspaper like Economic times to build content on current affairs and industry news. Prepare strong and clear answers for common HR questions and demonstrate a genunine interest in BFSI sector.
Night Life
The experience is defined by the mandatory residential setting on serene Lavale hilltop Campus.The Campus is secured and extremely safe for students to roam around late at night. some famous hangout places are amphitheatre, Mid night cafe that opens at 11:00 pm and closes at 2:00 am so students can fulfill their midnight cravings with their friends.
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