What Sandip Foundation does

Sandip Foundation is an Indian private educational trust established in 2005 and affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, operating eight institutes across two campuses: a 250+ acre WiFi-enabled campus in Nashik, Maharashtra and a 50+ acre campus in Sijoul, Bihar. Its portfolio includes engineering and management institutes (SITRC and SIEM), a pharmacy institute (SIPS), polytechnics (SP and SRP), a junior college, a teacher training college (SNJCOE), and a vocational industrial training institute (SSJITI), with curriculum spanning engineering specializations including AI & Data Science and AI & ML, MBA, B.Pharm/M.Pharm/D.Pharm, diploma programs, and B.Ed/D.Ed. The foundation's core technology and infrastructure footprint includes specialized BMW and Toyota training laboratories, RFID-enabled library automation, an internal ERP (sandiperp.com), and 109+ patents filed with 105 copyrights received across domains such as IoT, renewable energy, blockchain, and assistive technology.

The business model is tuition-and-fee-driven, with revenue streams from recurring academic fees, hostel and accommodation services, professional services through a Consultancy Cell, and institutional research grants. Go-to-market combines direct admission enquiries through the website, DTE-coded entry, educational consultancy networks, alumni referrals, and on-campus corporate placement drives attracting 300+ companies and 150+ recruitment partners, supported by partnerships with Capgemini (PEEP), Infosys (SpringBoard), IBM (Skill Build via Edunet), and Zensar/RPG Foundation. The foundation holds NAAC 'A' accreditation for SITRC and SIEM, NAAC 'A+' for SIPS, NBA accreditation for SITRC/SIEM/SP, and AICTE approval; ranked among top 100 colleges in India and recipient of SiliconIndia, Dalal Street, BERG, Dewang Mehta, and ET NOW awards since 2011. Its customer base comprises undergraduate and postgraduate students across engineering, management, pharmacy, polytechnic, teacher education, and vocational segments, served by a distributed faculty and a centralized Training and Placement Cell led by a Central Head, with outcomes including 750+ annual placements, an average package of INR 5 lakhs, and a highest package of INR 12 lakhs.

Name

Sandip Foundation

Legal name

Sandip Foundation

Website

https://sandipfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sandip Foundation is an Indian private educational trust operating eight institutes across Nashik (Maharashtra) and Sijoul (Bihar) campuses, delivering engineering, management, pharmacy, polytechnic, teacher education, and vocational programs affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Management education
• Pharmacy education
• Polytechnic diploma
• Teacher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashik

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs including Engineering, MBA, Pharmacy, Polytechnic, B.Ed, and D.Ed across Nashik and Sijoul campuses
2. Hostel and Accommodation Services: Revenue from hostel facilities including shared rooms for boys and girls with internet connectivity, mess facilities, and basic medical and entertainment facilities
3. Professional Services and Consultancy: Revenue through the Consultancy Cell providing professional services; also includes IPR Cell activities and international relations
4. Research Grants: Institutional research grants from government and private agencies supporting various research initiatives; cited as 'Prestigious Research Grants' received

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sandip Foundation is an educational trust that operates multiple higher education institutes offering undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs in engineering, management, pharmacy, polytechnic, and teacher education. The foundation serves students through eight branded institutes across two campuses (Nashik and Sijoul), with programs affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University and approved by AICTE. Revenue is generated primarily from tuition and academic fees, supplemented by hostel services, consultancy, and research grants.

Product overview

Sandip Foundation is an educational trust established in 2005, affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, operating multiple higher education institutes across two campuses in Nashik (Maharashtra) and Sijoul (Bihar). The foundation offers a portfolio of distinct branded institutes: Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre (SITRC) for engineering and MBA; Sandip Institute of Engineering and Management (SIEM) for engineering and management; Sandip Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SIPS) for pharmacy; Sandip Polytechnic (SP) for diploma programs; Sandip Foundation Junior College for secondary education; and in Sijoul campus, Shri Ram Polytechnic (SRP), Shri Nityanand Jha College of Education (SNJCOE) for teacher training, and Shri Sitanand Jha Private Industrial Training Institute (SSJITI) for vocational training. The foundation provides supporting services including a Training and Placement Cell, Sandip Incubator Cell for entrepreneurship, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell. With 250+ acre Wi-Fi enabled campuses, the institutes collectively offer programs in engineering, management, pharmacy, polytechnic, and education, serving over 10,000+ alumni with strong industry partnerships and placement support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering Programs at SITRC (Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre) Undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, E&TC, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automation & Robotics, AI & Data Science, and AI & ML; for prospective engineering students seeking NAAC 'A' accredited technical education.
• MBA Program at SITRC Postgraduate MBA program with specializations in finance, HR, marketing, operations, and business analytics; for prospective management students and working professionals seeking management education with placement assistance.
• Engineering & Management Programs at SIEM (Sandip Institute of Engineering and Management) Undergraduate engineering programs in Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, and Mechanical Engineering; BBA, BCA, MCA, and MBA programs; for engineering and management students.
• Pharmacy Programs at SIPS (Sandip Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences) Undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs in pharmaceutical sciences (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, D.Pharm) with research focus on drug development; for students pursuing pharmaceutical education.
• Diploma Programs at Sandip Polytechnic (SP) Three-year technical diploma programs in Civil, Computer, Electrical, IT, Mechanical, Electronics & Tele-Communication, AI & ML, and Electronics and Computer Engineering; for students after 10th or 12th standard seeking employment-ready technical skills.
• Diploma Programs at Shri Ram Polytechnic (SRP) Three-year diploma courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Computer Science and Engineering at the Sijoul campus in Bihar; for students in the Bihar region seeking technical diploma education.
• Teacher Education Programs at SNJCOE (Shri Nityanand Jha College of Education) B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) and D.Ed (Diploma in Education) programs focused on modern teaching pedagogy and education technology; for prospective teachers aiming to qualify for the school education system.
• Vocational Training at SSJITI (Shri Sitanand Jha Private Industrial Training Institute) Industrial Training Institute (ITI) and vocational training programs at the Sijoul campus; for students seeking job-specific vocational skills and hands-on training for quick entry into the workforce.
• Higher Secondary Education at Sandip Foundation Junior College Higher secondary education (11th and 12th standard) programs; for students completing secondary school and preparing for higher education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Placement Assistance
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• CapgeminicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation with Capgemini for providing students unique industry visits and campus placement opportunities. Students undergo training through the PEEP (Persistent Engagement for Enhanced Partnership) program designed to help students gain necessary training to prepare for their role in the industry.
• Edunet Foundation (IBM Skill Build Program)coreTechnology or IntegrationMoU with Edunet Foundation associated with IBM Skill Build Program. Students gain extraordinary employable skills that help them land their dream job. The program offers internship opportunities to gain relevant industry experience before placements.
• Infosys (SpringBoard Program)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Infosys to gain access to SpringBoard platform for students. This is a Flagship Platform to accelerate 21st Century Digital Learning aligned with India's National Education Policy 2020. Offers digital and life skills, internship opportunities, and Digital Certification Programs. Faculty Development Programs also included.
• Xento SystemmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU with Xento System helps students gain industrial training and access to unique job opportunities through campus placement. Students receive extensive training delivered by professionals at Xento System to ensure industry awareness and enhancement of relevant skills.
• RPG Foundation (Zensar Technologies)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU with RPG Foundation dedicated to providing students with the right employable skills. Students receive rigorous skill development training through a unique Student Employability Skills Development Program specifically designed to meet industry requirements. Faculty development programs also conducted.
• BMWcoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized BMW training laboratory established for hands-on automotive and engineering training, providing students with industry-standard skills and certifications.
• ToyotacoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized Toyota training laboratory established for hands-on automotive and engineering training, providing students with industry-standard skills and certifications.
• Savitribai Phule Pune UniversitycoreOthersSandip Foundation is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. All programs across Nashik and Sijoul campuses are affiliated with and recognized by the university for awarding degrees.
• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)coreOthersApproved by AICTE New Delhi for all technical education programs including engineering, management, pharmacy, and polytechnic courses.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large private deemed university with engineering, management, and pharmacy programs; comparable scale and placement-driven GTM.
• Galgotias University: Uttar Pradesh-based private university offering engineering, management, law, and pharmacy programs; comparable scale, accreditation profile, and placement-focused positioning.
• Symbiosis International University: Pune-headquartered private deemed university with strong management and engineering programs; comparable Maharashtra-based private higher education positioning.
• Amity University: Pan-Indian private university with multi-discipline offerings (engineering, management, pharmacy, law); comparable scale of recruiter relationships and tuition-driven revenue model.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Established private deemed university with multi-discipline engineering, management, and pharmacy programs; comparable institutional accreditation profile.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large private deemed university with strong engineering, management, and applied science programs; comparable multi-campus model and heavy emphasis on placements.
• MIT Group of Institutions: Large Maharashtra-based private educational group offering engineering, management, pharmacy, and polytechnic programs across multiple campuses; directly comparable multi-discipline portfolio and regional positioning.
• Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU): Maharashtra-based private university offering engineering, management, pharmacy, and science programs with comparable program mix and regional student catchment.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): Large private university with broad multi-discipline portfolio (engineering, management, pharmacy, education); comparable tuition-driven model and large recruiter base.
• DY Patil Group of Institutions: Maharashtra-based private educational group operating engineering, management, medical, and pharmacy colleges; comparable private trust structure with multi-state presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/sandipinstitute
• Facebookfacebook.com/SandipFoundationIndia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sandipfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/sandipfoundation/?hl=en

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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