Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce

What Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce does

Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce is a private, autonomous higher education institution in Pune, India, founded in 1983 as part of the Symbiosis educational group established by Dr. S. B. Mujumdar in 1971. Affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University, it holds UGC Empowered Autonomous status (2024), NAAC A+ reaccreditation (3.51 CGPA), and recognition as a UGC College with Potential for Excellence. The college delivers a full academic stack spanning Junior College (Std 11-12, Maharashtra State Board), undergraduate programmes (B.Com. and B.A. with specialisations in Marketing, HRM, Banking, Entrepreneurship, English, Economics, Psychology), postgraduate degrees (M.A., M.Com.), doctoral research in Commerce, Management, English, Economics, and Psychology, plus three embedded centres covering liberal arts (SCLA), skill development, and innovation/entrepreneurship.

The institution differentiates via integrated global professional certifications (ACCA-UK, CIMA-UK, IoA-UK) embedded directly into B.Com. specialisations, allowing students to earn internationally recognised credentials alongside their degree. Technology infrastructure is conventional for the sector: smart classrooms, campus-wide Wi-Fi, a 35,000+ book library automated on KOHA with WEB OPAC, and e-library access to 83,000+ digital titles across JSTOR, EBSCO, CMIE, Cambridge/Oxford University Press, and Springer. International Initiatives drive student exchange, joint research, and semester-abroad programmes with partner universities including Kutztown (USA), University of Akron (USA), and University of Padjadjaran (Indonesia).

The business model is tuition-funded, direct-to-consumer, with online merit-based admissions. Annual fees vary by programme tier: standard UG/PG programmes at base tuition, professional integrated tracks (ACCA, CIMA, IoA) at premium pricing, Junior College following Maharashtra State Board structure, and non-refundable pre-merit registration charges of INR 1,500 per programme. Capitation fees and donations are explicitly prohibited, and fee concessions apply only to Maharashtra State reserved-category students. The college draws students from across Indian states and approximately 36 Afro-Asian countries, with RUSA government grant (INR 5 crores, 2019) as the only disclosed capital infusion.

Name

Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce

Legal name

Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce

Website

https://symbiosiscollege.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce is a UGC Empowered Autonomous, NAAC A+-accredited institution in Pune, India, offering Junior College, undergraduate (B.Com., B.A.), postgraduate (M.A., M.Com.), and Ph.D. programmes with integrated global certifications (ACCA, CIMA, IoA) to students from India and 36+ Afro-Asian countries.

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Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

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Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs (EDAHAHAO), Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Undergraduate education
• Postgraduate programs
• Higher secondary education
• Doctoral research programs
• Professional 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, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees collected from undergraduate and postgraduate students across various programs. Regular B.A. and B.Com programs have standard fees, while professional integrated programs (ACCA, CIMA, IoA) have higher fees. Junior college (Std 11-12) also charges fees as per Maharashtra State Board curriculum.
2. Pre-Merit Registration Charges: Non-refundable online processing charges of Rs. 1,500 per program for undergraduate programs. Similar charges for postgraduate programs. Rs. 1,000 for Fourth Year Honours programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce is an autonomous educational institution delivering higher education services from its Pune campus. It offers undergraduate programs (B.Com. and B.A.), postgraduate programs (M.A. and M.Com.), doctoral research (Ph.D.), junior college (Std 11-12 under Maharashtra State Board), and certificate/diploma programs through its Centre for Liberal Arts (SCLA), Centre for Skill Development, and Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Several programs integrate globally recognized professional certifications from ACCA, CIMA, and IoA.

Product overview

Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce is an autonomous educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs. The college provides undergraduate programs (B.Com. and B.A.) with specializations including Marketing, HRM, Costing, Banking, Entrepreneurship, and professional integrated tracks with ACCA, CIMA, and IoA certifications. Postgraduate offerings include M.A. (English, Economics, Psychology) and M.Com. programs. The institution also offers doctoral research programs, junior college (Std 11-12), and certificate/diploma programs through its Centre for Liberal Arts (SCLA). Additional units include the Centre for Skill Development and Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. All programs are aligned with NEP 2020 and delivered from its Pune campus.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Undergraduate commerce degree program with specializations in Marketing, HRM, Costing, Banking, and Entrepreneurship, along with professional integrated options in Accounting and Finance (ACCA), Business Analytics (IoA), and Management Accounting (CIMA). For students who have completed 12th standard.
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Undergraduate arts degree program with specializations in English, Economics, and Psychology for students who have completed 12th standard.
• Master of Arts (M.A.)

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) - CMA Certification USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020B.Com. Management Accounting program integrated with CMA certification from IMA USA, offering students specialized knowledge in management accounting and financial management.
• Institute of Analytics (IoA) UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020B.Com. Business Analytics program offered in association with UK-based Institute of Analytics, equipping students with analytical skills and IoA certification.
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018B.Com. Accounting and Finance program integrated with ACCA UK syllabus, providing students with international-level certification alongside their degree. Students can gain exemptions for ACCA papers.
• Kutztown University (Pennsylvania, USA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018International collaboration with Psychology department for student exchange, joint research, and international webinars with experts from various fields.
• University of Akron (Ohio, USA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018International partnership for Psychology department collaboration including student exchange programs, international webinars, and collaborative research initiatives.
• University of Padjadjaran (Indonesia)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018International collaboration with Psychology department for academic exchange, joint conferences, and research collaboration.
• Poornam Ecovision FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Collaboration for student internships focused on e-waste management, plastic waste reduction, environmental awareness, fabric upcycling, and green consultancy.
• Leading Universities Worldwide (MOUs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011International Initiatives Committee oversees activities and has signed MOUs with leading universities globally for student exchange, faculty exchange, summer programs, and collaborative research.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Loyola College, Chennai: Autonomous, NAAC A++-accredited institution offering B.Com, B.A., M.Com, and M.A. with strong research culture. Comparable scale, accreditation tier, and Arts & Commerce portfolio targeting pan-India merit students.
• Fergusson College, Pune: Premier Pune arts and science college under SPPU with autonomous status. Competes directly for Arts and Commerce students in Pune and shares the same autonomous, NAAC-accredited positioning and 12th-standard merit-based admissions.
• St. Xavier's College, Mumbai: Autonomous, NAAC-accredited Mumbai college offering B.Com and B.A. with merit-based admissions and strong placement outcomes. Comparable premium Arts & Commerce positioning targeting the same Maharashtra merit pool.
• HR College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai: Heritage Mumbai commerce college under HSNC University. Direct competitor for B.Com and B.A. students, comparable fee structure, autonomous status, and aspirational brand in the Maharashtra merit market.
• Christ (Deemed) University, Bangalore: Multi-faculty deemed university offering B.Com, B.A., M.Com, and professional certifications with a strong NAAC-accredited brand. Comparable as a private, autonomous institution pursuing global professional body integrations and international student enrollment.
• Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC), Pune: One of Pune's oldest and most reputed commerce colleges, affiliated with SPPU. Directly comparable as a Pune-based B.Com/BBA college competing for the same merit pool, with comparable tuition and similar aspirational student profile.

Emerging players

• Ashoka University: Premium liberal-arts-focused private university with NEP-aligned 4-year UG programs, international faculty, and liberal-arts pedagogy. Comparable Arts portfolio and target liberal-arts cohort, though at significantly higher fees and with a research-first orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Large Indian private deemed university offering B.Com, B.A., and professional programs across multiple campuses. Comparable professional-integration model and international student profile, with materially greater scale and brand.

Regional players

• Flame University, Pune: Pune-based private liberal arts and commerce university. Competes for Arts & Commerce UG/PG students seeking professional certifications and premium private-campus experience, though at a materially higher fee tier.
• Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts (SSLA): Sister Symbiosis institution in Pune. Overlaps in Arts curriculum and shares faculty, international MOUs, and parent branding; competes for some of the same liberal-arts-inclined UG cohort.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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