Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune is also known as SIMS Pune. It was founded in the year 1993 under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. SIMS Pune is situated in Pune, Maharashtra. It is a constituent institute of Symbiosis International University. SIMS Pune is an ISO 9001:2015 certified management institute.
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies Pune has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is also recognised/approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Other than the accreditation SIMS Pune has, it has also collaborated with various institutes/universities worldwide. These institutes are mentioned below.
- CFA Institute
- NSE
- SPSS
- Leeds Beckett University
- Hochschule Bremen University
Some of the ranks which SIMS Pune has secured are-
- Secured 3rd rank in the state of Maharashtra amongst private institutes in India.
- Secured 3rd rank under the category “Top B-school for MBA (Executive ) in India.” for its MBA Executive in the country by “CSR-GHRDC B-school Survey,2019”.
- Secured 25th rank by the Economic Times, B-School ranking in October 2017.
- Secured 33 ranks by Times B School survey.
- SB-School Leadership Award
- SInnovation In Placements Award
Currently, SIMS Pune gives admission to its two management programs. These programs are offered in full-time and part-time mode. Full-time M.B.A programmes and Executive M.B.A programmes are available for the students. SIMS Pune course duration of the full-time M.B.A programme is 2 years and 2.5 years for executive M.B.A. Those who want to pursue any of these programs from SIMS Pune should ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by the institute before participating in its admission process.
In SIMS Pune, the students can find various facilities such as a library, separate hostels, computer laboratories, sports, gym, cafeteria, swimming pool, etc.
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune also provides scholarships to meritorious students. Students who perform well in academics, get scholarships from the institute. Placement opportunities are also provided to the students by the SIMS Pune placement cell.
SIMS Pune is situated at H Type quarters, Range Hills, Khadki, Pune, Maharashtra. The nearest railway station to SIMS Pune is Khadki Railway Station. It is 3.3 km away from the institute. The students can reach the institute in around 8 minutes from the railway station. The nearest airport to this college is Pune International Airport. It is around 10.5 km away from SIMS Pune and it will take around 23 minutes to reach the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune. The nearest bus stop from SIMS Pune is the Ravi Nagar Tapkir Vasti Bus Depot. The aspirants can also reach the institute via airways, railways, roadways, etc.
The vision of SIMS Pune is "To Promote international understanding through quality education."
The mission of SIMS Pune is "
- to promote ethical and value-based learning
- to foster the spirit of national development
- to inculcate cross-cultural sensitization
- to develop global competencies among students
- to nurture creativity and encourage entrepreneurship
- to enhance employability and contribute to human resource development
- to promote health and wellness amongst students, staff and community
- to instill sensitivity amongst the youth towards the community and environment
- to produce thought-provoking leaders for the society