Symbiosis International University

What Symbiosis International University does

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is a private multi-disciplinary higher education institution headquartered at the 350-acre Lavale campus in Pune, Maharashtra, operating under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Founded in 1971 by Dr. S.B. Mujumdar under the Symbiosis Society, it received deemed-university status in 2006 and currently runs 46 constituent institutes across 7 campuses (Pune, Bengaluru, Noida, Nashik, Hyderabad, Nagpur, and Dubai) offering 130+ programmes spanning Law, Management, Computer Studies, Medical & Health Sciences, Media & Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences, Engineering, Design, and Education. The institution serves 25,000+ full-time students (35,000+ including international enrolment from 85+ countries) and 2,385+ doctoral scholars, supported by 1,100+ faculty and 626+ recognized PhD supervisors.

The university functions as both an academic platform and a centralized testing infrastructure. SNAP (MBA/Management), SET (Undergraduate), SLAT (Law), SITEEE (Engineering), SEED (Design), AIAT (LL.M/LL.B), and PET (Ph.D.) examinations operate as the funnel feeding admissions across institutes. The technology stack includes the SAAI multilingual AI virtual assistant (English, Hindi, Marathi, Arabic, French by Geta AI), academic referencing integrations (EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley), dedicated research infrastructure under SCRI comprising 13 research centres (notably SCAAI for Applied AI and SCCCS for Climate Change established March 2022), and digital platforms including SSODL for online programmes. SAII, launched in May 2026, is positioned as India's first academic institute dedicated exclusively to AI education, with new B.Sc. and B.B.A. programmes in Artificial Intelligence.

Revenue mechanics rest on tuition and programme fees as the primary recurring stream, layered with transactional entrance examination fees and incremental revenue from international student tuition (20% intake reserved for FN/PIO/OCI/NRI through SCIE) and dual-degree programmes with Aston University (UK), Deakin University (Australia), and Macquarie University (Australia). Top-tier recruiters include IBM, TCS, Pfizer, Caterpillar, Liebherr, and Jindal, supporting placement outcomes of INR 28.38 LPA highest and INR 12.33 LPA average at SIBM Nagpur. Research output — 18,854+ Scopus/WoS publications, 170,949+ citations, 1,088+ IP filings, and 29+ patents granted — substantiates the institution's NAAC A++ and UGC Category-I standing, both re-accredited in 2025.

Name

Symbiosis International University

Legal name

Symbiosis International (Deemed University)

Website

https://siu.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is a private Indian deemed university operating 46 constituent institutes across 7 campuses in India and Dubai, offering 130+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes to 25,000+ full-time students through centralized SNAP, SET, and SLAT entrance examinations.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Inbound Exchange Hosting & Visiting Student Administration (EDAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Credentialing, Academic Credit, Assessment & Transcript Services (EDAIAFAO), Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Multidisciplinary university
• Professional degree programs
• Doctoral research programs
• International student education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Programme Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, certificate, diploma, and other programmes across 46 institutes. The university offers merit-based scholarships funded by Symbiosis Society Foundation.
2. Entrance Examination Fees: Revenue from conducting SNAP (for MBA), SET (for Undergraduate), SLAT (for Law), SITEEE, SEED, AIAT, and PET entrance tests. Registration fees are Rs 2250 per test and Rs 1000 per programme for SET/SITEEE.
3. International Student Admissions: Centralized international admissions through SCIE with 20% intake earmarked for international students (FN, PIO, OCI, NRI). Additional fees for international students including Golden Jubilee Scholarships funded by the university.
4. Global Immersion Programme (GIP) Fees: Fees from international exchange programmes and dual degree programmes with partner universities like Deakin University and Aston University.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Symbiosis International University is a multi-disciplinary deemed university operating 46 constituent institutes and offering 130+ programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, certificate, diploma, and corporate education levels. It delivers education in Law, Management, Computer Studies, Engineering, Medical and Health Sciences, Media and Communication, Humanities and Social Sciences, Design, and Education across campuses in India and Dubai, with centralized admissions through SNAP, SET, SLAT, SITEEE, SEED, AIAT, and PET entrance examinations.

Product overview

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is a multi-disciplinary higher education institution operating as a platform-plus-institutes model with 46 constituent institutes offering 130+ programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, certificate, diploma, and corporate education levels. The portfolio includes core academic products organized by faculty (Law, Management, Computer Studies, Engineering, Media & Communication, Medical & Health Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, Design, Education) alongside specialized branded offerings: SNAP/SLAT/SET/SITEEE entrance examination systems, the Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute (SAII) as India's first dedicated AI education institute, Symbiosis Centre for Research & Innovation (SCRI) managing Ph.D. programmes, the Symbiosis-Aston Research Academy (SARA) for dual-degree doctoral research, and the Symbiosis Centre for Climate Change & Sustainability (SCCCS). International operations include a Dubai campus and Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE) for global student recruitment. The institution also operates SAAI, an AI-powered multilingual virtual assistant on its digital platform, and SSODL for online programme delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA and Management Programmes Comprehensive management education including M.B.A., M.B.A. (Executive), and specialized programmes across 17 Symbiosis institutes including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIMS, SIBM Bengaluru, SIBM Noida, SIBM Hyderabad, and SIBM Nagpur. Specializations include Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Digital and Telecom Management, International Business, Agri Business, Sustainability Management, Infrastructure Development, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Banking and Finance, and Data Sciences.
• Law Programmes Law education including B.A. LL.B. (Honours), B.B.A. LL.B. (Honours), B.Com. LL.B. (Honours), LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes offered at SLS Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, and Nagpur campuses.
• Engineering and Technology Programmes B.Tech and M.Tech programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, AI and ML, Robotics and AI, Civil, Mechanical, Electronics and Telecommunications, Geoinformatics, Automotive Technology, and Engineering Design at SIT Pune, Hyderabad, and Nagpur campuses.
• Computer Studies Programmes B.C.A., B.B.A. (IT), M.B.A. (IT), M.Sc. (Computer Applications), and M.B.A. (Digital Transformation) programmes at SICSR and SCIT institutes.
• Media and Communication Programmes B.A. (Media and Communication), B.A. (Mass Communication), B.B.A. (Media Management), M.B.A. (Communication Management), M.A. (Journalism and Media Industries), and M.A. (Film, Television and Digital Production) programmes.
• Medical and Health Sciences Programmes M.B.B.S., M.B.A. (Hospital and Healthcare Management), M.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing, Master of Public Health, M.Sc. (Paramedical Technology), and various specialized medical technology programmes including Cardiovascular Technology, Radiology, Dialysis Therapy, and Medical Laboratory Science.
• Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute (SAII) India's first academic institute dedicated exclusively to AI education, offering undergraduate B.Sc. and B.B.A. programmes in Artificial Intelligence. Admits students from Science, Commerce, and Arts streams without requiring prior coding experience, aligned with National Education Policy 2020.
• Symbiosis Centre for Research and Innovation (SCRI) Dedicated research department established in 2009 for promoting and facilitating research among students and faculty. Oversees Ph.D. programmes across 9 faculties with 2385+ students on roll.
• Symbiosis Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability (SCCCS) Research centre established in March 2022 focusing on climate change impacts, mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable development. Research areas include One Health, Water and Climate Change, Bioenergy and Carbon Capture, Biodiversity Conservation, and Sustainable Agriculture.
• Symbiosis-Aston Research Academy (SARA) International research collaboration between SIU and Aston University, UK, offering dual degree Ph.D. programs, collaborative research projects, and capacity building initiatives across six core areas: AI and Computational Modelling, Sustainable Energy, Health Technology, Smart Materials, Digital Transformation, and Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE) Centralized hub for international student admissions, earmarking 20% of total intake for international students including Foreign Nationals, PIO, OCI, and NRI categories. Handles scholarships for international students and the II Indo-Russian Education Summit participation.
• Dual Degree Programmes International dual degree programmes in partnership with Deakin University (Australia), Aston University (UK), and Macquarie University (Australia) offering M.B.A. (Banking and Finance), B.B.A. Global, and B.B.A. (Honours) with study abroad components including one year at SIU Dubai.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top placement packages up to ₹28.38 LPA at SIBM Nagpur
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Integration4 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• Mari State University (Russia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026MoU signed at II Indo-Russian Education Summit 2026 held in New Delhi on May 28-29, 2026 to establish structured academic collaboration, joint research initiatives, and student exchange programmes between Russia and India. This partnership aligns with MarSU's strategy to integrate its healthcare education strengths with India's higher education ecosystem.
• Indraprastha University of Engineering and ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026MoU signed at II Indo-Russian Education Summit 2026 for structured academic collaboration, joint research initiatives, and student exchange programmes with Mari State University.
• Aston University, UKflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSymbiosis-Aston Research Academy (SARA) provides dual degree PhD programmes with joint supervision awarding degrees from both institutions. Research targets six core areas: AI and Computational Modelling, Sustainable Energy, Health Technology, Smart Materials, Digital Transformation, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
• Deakin University, AustraliaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal dual degree programmes including B.B.A. Honours/ Honours with Research with one year at SCMS Pune/Noida, one year at SIU Dubai, and two years at Deakin University. Also MBA (Banking and Finance) dual degree.
• Georgia Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaborator for climate change and sustainability research at SCCCS
• Pennsylvania State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaborator for climate change and sustainability research at SCCCS
• All-Russian Collection of Microorganisms (VKM), RussiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration in microbiology and related fields through SCCCS
• Chungbuk National University, South KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaborator for climate change and sustainability research at SCCCS
• Chinese Academy of Sciences, ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaborator for climate change and sustainability research at SCCCS
• National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational collaborator for biodiversity and life sciences research
• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational collaborator for climate change and sustainability research
• Kumaun University, UttarakhandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration for research in environmental sciences
• Agharkar Research Institute, PuneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration in biological sciences and biodiversity
• Breach Candy Hospital Trust, MumbaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare and public health research collaboration
• Prof. (Dr) Abhay Karandikar, Secretary DSTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisit by DST Secretary to SCRI to discuss probable research projects and science-technology collaboration
• Deakin University, AustraliaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerB.B.A. Honours/ Honours with Research Global Dual Degree programme with one year at SCMS Pune or Noida, one year at SIU Dubai, and two years at Deakin University
• Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternal unit handling centralized international admissions, scholarship administration for FN, PIO, OCI, NRI students with 20% intake earmarked

Scale indicators23 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shiv Nadar University: Private deemed university with multi-disciplinary programmes including engineering, management, humanities and natural sciences, sponsored by HCL — comparable to SIU on multi-faculty structure and research-led positioning.
• Christ (Deemed-to-be) University: Private deemed university with strong focus on management, law, humanities, and sciences, located in Bengaluru — comparable to SIU on multi-faculty portfolio and centralized admissions-driven GTM.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Private deemed university with multi-campus model (Vellore, Chennai, AP, Bhopal), strong engineering and management programmes, and similar 50,000+ student scale — directly comparable on portfolio and admissions test-driven GTM.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Private deemed university with engineering, medical, and management programmes across multiple campuses including international — directly comparable to SIU's multi-disciplinary, multi-location delivery model.
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani: Elite private deemed university known for STEM, management, and research with strong placements — comparable to SIU in admissions via centralized entrance (BITSAT vs SNAP/SET) and reputation as a premium Indian institution.
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT): Private deemed university with multi-disciplinary programmes, NAAC A++ accredited, similar centralized admissions structure — comparable to SIU in scale, accreditation, and research output emphasis.
• Amity University: India's largest private university group with multi-campus operations across India and abroad, UGC-recognized, offering comparable undergraduate to doctoral programmes — closest direct peer by scale and programme breadth.
• OP Jindal Global University (JGU): Private research-intensive deemed university with strong international positioning and multi-disciplinary programmes — comparable to SIU on international brand ambition, dual-degree partnerships, and research orientation.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Private deemed university with multi-disciplinary programmes across medicine, engineering, management, and humanities — directly comparable to SIU in scale (50,000+ students), NAAC A++ accreditation, and portfolio breadth.

Emerging players

• Ashoka University: Premier private university focused on liberal arts and sciences with strong interdisciplinary and research ethos — emerging peer with overlapping research/credentialing model but narrower programme portfolio than SIU.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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