Symbiosis School Of Biological Sciences

What Symbiosis School Of Biological Sciences does

Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (SSBS) is a non-profit postgraduate and doctoral institution established in 2011 as a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), operating under the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences from its campus at Gram Lavale, Taluka Mulshi, Pune, Maharashtra. The institution delivers M.Sc. programs in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and a Dual Degree Biotechnology track with an international university partner, along with a Ph.D. program in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, serving students seeking research-oriented graduate training in life sciences.

The institution's technology base is built around state-of-the-art research laboratories including a Bioanalytics Laboratory, Animal Tissue Culture Facility, Microbiology Laboratory, Genetics and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Nutrition and Food Science Laboratory, and an Experimental Animal Facility registered with CCSEA. Equipment such as flow cytometry (FACS), fluorescent microscopes, fermentors, and an electrospinning machine supports wet-lab research across biotechnology and biochemistry domains. Research is organized across government-funded extramural projects, intramural grants, industry projects, and consultancy work, with the school reporting 490 Lakhs+ in cumulative research funding, 14 government projects, and 10+ industry collaborations.

SSBS earns revenue primarily through annual tuition fees across its M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs (subscription-style recurring billing), supplemented by research grants from public and private funding agencies and industry-sponsored projects. The school uses a traditional admissions-led go-to-market, processing applications through the centralized SIU portal with merit-based selection, while maintaining a dedicated international student cell and an active placement function that routes graduates to named life sciences, diagnostics, agriculture, and pharmaceutical employers.

Name

Symbiosis School Of Biological Sciences

Legal name

Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences

Website

https://www.ssbs.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences is a Pune-based, non-profit postgraduate and doctoral institution under Symbiosis International (Deemed University) offering M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Biotechnology and Biochemistry, serving students seeking research-oriented life sciences training with industry and international placement pathways.

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Product category

Higher Education (Postgraduate Life Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI)

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Nutrition & Dietetics Schools (EDAHAGAK), Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology (EDABALAU)

Keywords

• Biotechnology education
• Biochemistry programs
• Life sciences research
• Postgraduate science degrees
• Doctoral research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. M.Sc. Biotechnology Tuition Fees: Two-year postgraduate program in Biotechnology with tuition fees
2. M.Sc. Biochemistry Tuition Fees: Two-year postgraduate program in Biochemistry with tuition fees
3. M.Sc. Biotechnology Dual Degree Tuition Fees: Dual degree program with international university collaboration
4. Ph.D. Program Fees: Doctoral program in Biotechnology and Life Sciences
5. Research Grants and Funding: Extramural funding from government agencies and industry for research projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences delivers postgraduate and doctoral academic programs in life sciences, primarily M.Sc. in Biotechnology, M.Sc. in Biochemistry, M.Sc. in Biotechnology (Dual Degree), and Ph.D. programs. Programs are delivered through state-of-the-art specialized laboratories, experienced faculty mentorship, and research funding from public and private agencies, with structured placement support into life sciences industry roles.

Product overview

Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences offers a portfolio of graduate and postgraduate programs in biological sciences. The core offerings include three M.Sc. programs—M.Sc. (Biotechnology), M.Sc. (Biochemistry), and M.Sc. (Biotechnology) [Dual Degree]—along with Ph.D. programs in Biotechnology and Life Sciences. These programs are supported by specialized laboratory infrastructure including bioanalytics, animal tissue culture, microbiology, genetics and molecular biology, nutrition and food science facilities. The school emphasizes research-driven education with access to government grants, intramural funding, industry projects, and consultancy opportunities.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• M.Sc. (Biotechnology) A two-year Master's program in Biotechnology offering comprehensive training in life sciences research, with specialized laboratory work and research projects aligned with national guidelines. Targeted at students with an undergraduate background in biological sciences seeking advanced research skills in biotechnology.
• M.Sc. (Biochemistry) A two-year Master's program in Biochemistry providing in-depth knowledge of biochemical processes, molecular biology, and analytical techniques for research applications. Targeted at students seeking specialization in biochemistry for careers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and research.
• M.Sc. (Biotechnology) [Dual Degree]m A dual degree Master's program in Biotechnology offering combined academic credentials and extended research opportunities over two years in collaboration with an international partner university. Targeted at students seeking international exposure and globally recognized dual qualifications.
• Ph.D. Programme Doctoral program in Biotechnology and Life Sciences offering research opportunities in contemporary areas with supervision from experienced faculty members. Targeted at researchers pursuing doctoral degrees in biotechnology, biochemistry, and related life science disciplines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple students qualifying GATE, CSIR NET, and other national eligibility exams
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAFARI (Nutrition and Food Research Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2020MoU signed for collaboration in nutrition and food research. NAFARI is an initiative focused on food industry research and development, with Mr. Girish Chitale as President and Director of Chitale Dairy.
• SSBS-NSI Pune Chapter with IAPENminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 August 2019Half Day CNE (Continuing Nursing Education) organized in collaboration with Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
• University of AdelaideminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2019Team visit from University of Adelaide for potential academic collaboration and exchange programs
• NSI Pune ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2019Half Day Symposium organized in collaboration with Nutrition Society of India, Pune Chapter
• Gene Support, PuneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2018Dr. Amol Raut, CEO of Gene Support collaborated for Three-day workshop on Nutrigenomics
• Indian Dietetics Association (IDA), Pune ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2018Collaboration for National Nutrition Week CNE program and other dietetics-related activities
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2018DAAD team visited for equipment inaugural ceremony, indicating collaboration in scientific equipment and research exchange
• Shashtri Indo-Canadian InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsored the International 'Diabetes - One Health' e-Conference through Golden Jubilee Conference and Lecture Series Grant (GJCLSG)
• Diabetes Unit, KEM Hospital & Research Centre, PunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly organized International 'Diabetes - One Health' e-Conference with SSBS and Symbiosis International University

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Amity Institute of Biotechnology: A large private university network with multiple biotechnology postgraduate programs across India. Comparable in private education delivery model and target audience, with broader scale.
• School of Biosciences, VIT Vellore: A large private university school offering biotechnology and life sciences postgraduate programs with significant scale and industry connections. Comparable in private education model and target student pool.

Direct peers

• Department of Biological Sciences, BITS Pilani: A private deemed-university department offering postgraduate and doctoral programs in biological sciences and biotechnology. Comparable in private-tier positioning and research-driven postgraduate model.
• School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU): One of India's premier public university schools for M.Sc./Ph.D. in biotechnology, biochemistry, and life sciences research. Directly comparable in mission and degree offerings, with stronger brand equity.
• IISER Pune: A research-focused institution in Pune itself, offering BS-MS/Ph.D. programs with strong biology and biotechnology streams. Direct local competitor for postgraduate talent and faculty recruitment.
• School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad: A university-based school offering M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in biotechnology, biochemistry, and allied life sciences. Highly comparable to SSBS in program structure, research focus, and postgraduate training model.
• Manipal School of Life Sciences: A private university-affiliated school offering M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in biotechnology, biochemistry, and related disciplines. Closely comparable in private university model, program mix, and target student segment.
• School of Biotechnology, KIIT University: Private university school offering M.Sc./Ph.D. programs in biotechnology with research infrastructure and industry linkages. Comparable in private-tier positioning and postgraduate focus.

Broad incumbents

• School of Biosciences, IIT Madras: Established biosciences school within a top-tier Indian technical university, offering postgraduate and doctoral programs with strong industry and research linkages. Comparable in research orientation.
• Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Bombay: A larger, more established engineering-school-affiliated department offering M.Sc./Ph.D. programs with extensive lab infrastructure. Competes for the same postgraduate talent and research funding pool as SSBS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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