Symbiosis Institute of Technology

Name

Symbiosis Institute of Technology

Legal name

Symbiosis Institute of Technology

Website

https://sitpune.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Engineering

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

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Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF), Mechatronics Systems & Integration (EDAOAHAB)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate engineering programs
• Postgraduate engineering programs
• Industry internship training
• Technology certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition and Programme Fees: SIT generates primary revenue from tuition and fees charged for B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D programmes. Registration fees of Rs. 1500/- apply for JEE candidates. Fee structures are publicly disclosed with separate fee schedules for B.Tech First Year, Direct Second Year, and M.Tech programmes. The institute also charges a caution deposit.
2. Bajaj Auto BEST Programme Fees: The Bajaj Engineering Skills Training (BEST) centre charges Registration Fees of ₹2,000 + GST (non-refundable), Academic Fees of ₹23,000 + GST, and a Caution Deposit of ₹10,000 (refundable) for the 4.5-month GTE certification programme.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) is a constituent engineering college of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) that delivers B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programmes across disciplines including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computer Science, Civil, Mechanical, Electronics & Telecommunication, Robotics & Automation, and Robotics & AI. The institute supplements degree education with mandatory industry internships, a Global Immersion Programme for international exchange, and specialised certification programmes such as the Bajaj-funded BEST (Bajaj Engineering Skills Training) initiative in Industry 4.0 technologies.

Product overview

Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), operates as an engineering education institution offering undergraduate (B.Tech) and postgraduate (M.Tech) programs across seven NBA-accredited specializations including AI & ML, Computer Science, Civil, Mechanical, Electronics & Telecommunication, Robotics & Automation, and Robotics & AI. The institute's portfolio includes degree programs (B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D.), international dual-degree partnerships with Deakin University, and vocational certification programs like the Bajaj-funded BEST program in Industry 4.0 technologies. Supporting services include a Training & Placement Cell, Global Immersion Programme for international exchanges, and AICTE IDEA Lab for innovation. The curriculum follows NEP-2020 alignment with mandatory industry internships and is delivered at campuses in Pune and Hyderabad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BEST - Bajaj Engineering Skills Training: Flagship CSR initiative by Bajaj Auto in partnership with SIT for upskilling engineering and diploma graduates in Industry 4.0 technologies. Offers 4.5-month Graduate Trainee Engineer certification program.
• SITEEE

Products and services

• B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Four-year undergraduate engineering programme focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, designed for students entering through SITEEE or JEE Main.
• B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering programme in computer science and engineering, one of the NBA-accredited flagship programmes.
• B.Tech in Civil Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering programme in civil engineering with exposure to Bentley Systems infrastructure software.
• B.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Four-year undergraduate programme in electronics and telecommunication engineering covering VLSI, embedded systems, signal processing and communications.
• B.Tech in Information Technology Four-year undergraduate programme in information technology, offered with current admissions closed.
• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering programme in mechanical engineering with industry-aligned curriculum.
• B.Tech in Robotics and Automation Four-year undergraduate programme focused on robotics and automation, supported by the BEST Centre's Industry 4.0 facilities.
• B.Tech in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Four-year undergraduate programme combining robotics with artificial intelligence.
• M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Two-year postgraduate programme in AI and ML aimed at engineering graduates seeking advanced specialisation.
• M.Tech in Automotive Technology Two-year postgraduate programme in automotive technology, jointly delivered with ARAI, covering automotive engineering research and industry projects.
• M.Tech in Embedded Systems Two-year postgraduate programme in embedded systems for engineering graduates (admissions currently closed).
• M.Tech in Engineering Design Two-year postgraduate programme in engineering design for B.Tech/BE graduates.
• M.Tech in Geoinformatics Two-year postgraduate programme in geoinformatics and spatial technology.
• M.Tech in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Two-year postgraduate programme in robotics and AI, renamed from the Robotics and Automation specialisation.
• Dual Degree Programmes with Deakin University Dual degree programme offered with Deakin University (Australia) allowing students to earn a SIT B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering plus a Deakin Bachelor degree in Data Science or Cyber Security, with pathways to Australian work visas.
• Bajaj Engineering Skills Training (BEST) Programme 4.5-month Graduate Trainee Engineer certification programme in two verticals (Robotics and Automation; Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing), delivered in INR 30 Crore state-of-the-art labs built by Bajaj Auto at SIT Pune campus, with curriculum co-designed by Bajaj Auto and SIT faculty.
• Global Immersion Programme (GIP) International exposure programme offering semester abroad, summer school, and international internships through partner universities in Singapore, Germany, the USA, France, and Canada (Mitacs).

Quantifiable outcome

• 97-98% placement rates achieved in AY 2022-23 and AY 2021-22 respectively, with highest packages of ₹50 LPA (domestic) and ₹40 LPA (international)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Bentley SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 17 December 2025Bentley Systems signed an MoU with SIT to establish a Center for Infrastructure Innovation at the SIT campus in Pune. The partnership provides students and faculty with access to Bentley's engineering software and includes curriculum integration, industry certifications, and project-based training in digital construction, sustainable infrastructure design, and digital twin technologies. The initiative aligns with India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
• Bajaj Auto LimitedflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2023Bajaj Auto Ltd. launched its flagship CSR initiative 'BEST - Bajaj Engineering Skills Training' programme in partnership with Symbiosis International (Deemed University). An MoU was signed to set up the BEST Centre at SIT Pune with an investment of INR 30 Crore to build state-of-the-art laboratories. The centre offers a 4.5-month Graduate Trainee Engineer (GTE) Certification Programme with two verticals: Robotics and Automation and Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing. Curriculum is co-designed by Bajaj Auto Ltd. and SIT Pune faculty.
• ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2023SIT Pune and ARAI signed an MoU to offer an M.Tech programme in Automotive Technology. The partnership provides automotive engineering research, industry projects, and specialized curriculum development. Students also carry out final year projects in collaboration with ARAI.
• Deakin University, AustraliaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIT offers dual degree programmes in partnership with Deakin University, Australia, allowing students to obtain B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering alongside a Bachelor degree in Data Science or Cyber Security. The programme includes pathways to Australian work visas. The partnership provides global immersion and international credential recognition.
• Aditya Institute of Technology and Management, Andhra PradeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearchers from SIT and Aditya Institute of Technology and Management collaboratively developed an AI model that predicts chronic kidney disease with nearly 99% accuracy using a stacking ensemble machine learning approach. The study created a new Uddanam CKD dataset and was published in Scientific Reports.
• KPIT TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIT E&TC Department signed MoUs with KPIT to collaborate in both academic and research fields. KPIT focuses on automotive software and mobility solutions. Students carry out final year projects in collaboration with KPIT. The partnership includes industry-aligned curriculum development.
• SparkMindaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIT E&TC Department signed MoUs with SparkMinda to collaborate in the field of academics and research. SparkMinda is a global automotive components manufacturer. Faculty are actively involved in R&D activities with products and ideas in various stages of the patent process.
• Loughborough University, UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIT Pune maintains academic partnerships with Loughborough University for international research collaboration and student exchange. A Ph.D. scholar from SIT received the Commonwealth Scholarship from UK Government to study at Loughborough University.
• Aston University, UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIT Pune maintains academic partnerships with Aston University for international collaboration. Students can pursue semester abroad programmes and research collaborations through this partnership.
• Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIT has a semester exchange programme with Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Germany. Students such as Swayam Pendgaonkar (Batch 2021-25) and Vinayak Bidave (Batch 2020-24) attended the semester abroad programme at TUHH from April 2023 to September 2023.
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU), SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNanyang Technological University is listed as a partner university for SIT's Semester Abroad Programme. Students can study one semester at NTU Singapore with mutual recognition of credit hours.
• Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is listed as a partner university for SIT's Semester Abroad Programme. Students can study one semester at IUPUI with mutual recognition of credit hours.
• Ingolstadt University, GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIngolstadt University is listed as a partner university for SIT's Semester Abroad Programme. Students can study one semester at Ingolstadt University with mutual recognition of credit hours.
• Telecom Ecole de Management (Paris), FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecom Ecole de Management in Paris, France is listed as a summer school destination for SIT students. Students are encouraged to attend summer schools at this institute as part of the Global Immersion Programme.
• Berlin School of Law and Economics, GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin School of Law and Economics in Germany is listed as a summer school destination for SIT students as part of the Global Immersion Programme.
• Mitacs (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive fully funded 12-week programme for international undergraduates. Two SIT students (Abhimanyu Patwa and Soham Hudnurkar, Batch 2019-23) were selected for this fully funded research internship in Canada under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU): Pune-based private deemed university offering B.Tech and M.Tech programmes with comparable NBA-accredited specializations, similar tuition economics, and the same local recruiter pool (TCS, Infosys, Bajaj, etc.). Directly competes for JEE/SITEEE-eligible applicants in Pune.
• Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT Pune): One of Pune's leading private engineering colleges with NBA-accredited B.Tech specializations and a strong placement record. Competes head-to-head with SIT for top JEE scorers and the same Pune-based IT/core recruiter ecosystem.
• Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT): Long-standing Pune engineering college with strong CSE/IT placement track record. Direct admission and recruiter competitor to SIT in Pune, especially for CS/IT-oriented aspirants.
• Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE): Pune-based private engineering college with NBA-accredited programmes and similar placement cell infrastructure. Competes for the same Maharashtra / JEE applicant pool and corporate recruiter mindshare.
• College of Engineering, Pune (COEP): Premier public engineering college in Pune with strong legacy brand and alumni network. Direct competitor for top engineering applicants and recruiter visits despite its public-university status.
• Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT): Mumbai-based private engineering college with NBA-accredited programmes and strong placements. Comparable on curriculum, accreditation profile, and recruiter base, serving a regional applicant pool adjacent to SIT.

Broad incumbents

• BITS Pilani: Premier private Indian engineering institution with much larger scale, multi-campus operations, and stronger brand recognition. Competes with SIT for high-JEE-scoring students seeking private engineering education, but at a substantially higher positioning and price point.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large-scale Indian private university with comprehensive engineering programmes, established placement record, and similar industry partnerships. Indirect competitor through aspirational applicant pool, but with much wider geographic reach and brand.
• Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT Manipal): Long-established private engineering college with international partnerships and similar NBA-equivalent accreditations. Competes with SIT for engineering aspirants seeking private residential campus experience; broader brand and alumni base.

Others

• Deakin University (India pathway partner): Australian university partner delivering SIT's dual-degree pathway in Data Science and Cyber Security. Not a peer competitor — included as the closest ecosystem partner whose brand and Australian work-visa pathway directly enhance SIT's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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