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{{Short description|Business school in Pune, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox university
| name = Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies Pune
| image = SIMS official logo.jpg
| caption =
| motto = Make A Difference
| type = [[Private University|Private]] [[business school]]
| established = 8 February 1993
| academic_affiliation = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[Symbiosis International University|SIU]]
| accreditation = [[All India Council for Technical Education|AICTE]]
| chancellor = [[S. B. Mujumdar]]
| director = Maj Gen (Dr.) Rohit Bakshi (Retd)
| city = [[Pune]]
| country = India
| campus_type = Urban
| website = {{URL|https://www.sims.edu}}
}}
'''Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies''', Pune, also known as '''SIMS Pune''' is a [[business school]] located in [[Pune]], India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SIMS Pune: MBA in Marketing & Finance - Entrance Application Form |url=https://www.snaptest.org/mba-marketing-finance-sims-pune.html |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=www.snaptest.org |language=en}}</ref> It is a Constituent of [[Symbiosis International University]]; it offers full time [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] and [[Executive MBA]] programmes to Indian and international students.

Established in 1993, the institute is an example of PPP ([[Public–private partnership|Public Private Partnership]]) between Symbiosis University and [[Government of India]] – [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]] since 2002<ref>{{Cite web |title=MSN |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/other/touching-the-sky-sims-pune-alumni-on-a-path-to-make-a-difference/ar-AAUq3Wn |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=www.msn.com}}</ref>. Its flagship MBA course is primarily for Defence Personnel and their Dependents with some seats for Civilian candidates.

Admission to SIMS, Pune is granted on the basis of candidates' performance in SNAP<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-16 |title=Symbiosis MBA Admission 2021 at SIBM, SICSR, SIMS, SIOM, SCMHRD: Register for SNAP 2021 at snaptest.org |url=https://news.careers360.com/symbiosis-mba-admission-2021-at-sibm-sicsr-sims-siom-scmhrd-register-for-snap-2021-at-snaptestorg |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=Careers360 |language=en}}</ref>. It is an [[ISO 9000 family|ISO 9001:2015]] quality certified management institute and one of the three institutes in Western India with accreditation of 'Centre for Corporate Governance' of the 'National Foundation of Corporate Governance' (established by Ministry of Corporate Affairs and CII)<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Foundation For Corporate Governance {{!}} SIMS Pune |url=https://www.sims.edu/nfcg |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies |language=en}}</ref>

SIMS Pune is [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]] approved and has been accredited in Grade 'A++' by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-12 |title=Principal speak: SIMS director on creating leaders who make a difference |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/principal-speak-sims-director-on-creating-leaders-who-make-a-difference/story-QcgscmatvBRnpVylm93YgM.html |access-date=2022-04-12 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

== History ==
SIMS Pune was established in the year 1993 by Shri [[S. B. Mujumdar]].<ref>{{Cite web |agency=TNN|date=8 Mar 2022 |title=mujumdar: Symbiosis Chancellor Stresses On Short Courses In Medicine {{!}} Pune News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/symbiosis-chancellor-stresses-on-short-courses-in-medicine/articleshow/90064156.cms |access-date=2022-04-12 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |agency=TNN|date=23 Jun 2018 |title=Army prepared for war on 2 fronts, says Bhamre {{!}} Pune News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/army-prepared-for-war-on-2-fronts-says-bhamre/articleshow/64704248.cms |access-date=2022-04-12 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The institute is currently headed by Maj Gen (Dr.) Rohit Bakshi (Retd), who assumed charge as Director in June 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MBA From Symbiosis {{!}} Top Business School in Pune {{!}} SIMS Pune |url=https://www.sims.edu/director-profile |access-date=2026-02-15 |website=Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=SIMS Pune Hosts 16th International Research Conference, SIMSARC'25, on 'Wealth to Wellbeing' |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/sims-pune-hosts-16th-international-research-conference-simsarc25-on-wealth-to-wellbeing20251217184004/ |access-date=2026-02-15 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref>

[[S. B. Mujumdar|Dr. SB Mujumdar]], wanted to serve the defence personnel by working towards reducing the hardships faced by their wards in getting quality education due to their service conditions, and therefore started the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune<ref>{{Cite web |title=MBA From Symbiosis {{!}} Top Business School in Pune {{!}} SIMS Pune |url=https://www.sims.edu/about-sims |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies |language=en}}</ref>.

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Pune, was established on February 8, 1993, initially operating from the modest premises of Symbiosis Pre-Primary School at 15 Prabhat Lane<ref>{{Cite web |title=Symbiosis Schools |url=https://www.symbiosis.ac.in/symbiosis-primary-school.php |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=www.symbiosis.ac.in}}</ref>. The institute's first director, Prof. A. Balasubramanian, played a key role in shaping its foundational values and programs. In its early years, SIMS offered two programs: the Management Development Program (MDBA) as a full-time course and an [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] through correspondence.

In the early 2000s, under the guidance of [[George Fernandes|Mr. George Fernandes]], the then [[Defence Minister]] of India, the government approved a grant of 4 acres of Defence land in [[Khadki|Khadki Cantonment]] to be leased to Symbiosis for the establishment of a dedicated SIMS campus. After 22 months of construction, the new campus was inaugurated, designed by architect Razzak Sheikh. <ref>{{Cite news |date=2002-08-10 |title=Fernandes to inaugurate new Symbiosis campus |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/fernandes-to-inaugurate-new-symbiosis-campus/articleshow/18602417.cms |access-date=2026-02-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

The academic block, featuring Greek-style architectural columns and a prominent dome over the central foyer, became a landmark of the campus. The campus is efficiently designed, allowing easy access to all areas within a few minutes. It houses a residential community of 600 students with separate four-story hostels for boys and girls, equipped with modern amenities, including a swimming pool, gym, health club, guest rooms, sports facilities, and a mess. The academic block includes faculty offices, classrooms, conference rooms, a seminar hall, a computer lab, a library, and a 400-seat auditorium. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Part Time MBA in Pune {{!}} SIMS Infrastructure |url=https://www.sims.edu/infrastructure |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies |language=en}}</ref>

In 2008, SIMS became a constituent of [[Symbiosis International University|Symbiosis International University (SIU)]], integrating various Postgraduate Diploma programs into a comprehensive MBA degree, offering specializations in [[Human resources|Human Resources]], [[Marketing]], [[Finance]], and Operations<ref>{{Cite web |last=Digitex |first=Sterco |title=Symbiosis International (Deemed University) |url=https://www.siu.edu.in/campus/kirkee/programmes/postgraduate |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250422135659/https://www.siu.edu.in/campus/kirkee/programmes/postgraduate |archive-date=2025-04-22 |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=www.siu.edu.in |language=en}}</ref>.

== Institute Rankings ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+SIMS, Pune Rankings
!Body/Magazine
!Ranking
!Year
|-
|CSR GHRDC
|Top B-School for MBA

Executive<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=West |url=http://ghrdc.org/website/B-SchoolSurvey/2017/West.html |access-date=2023-07-30 |url-status=live |archive-date=Apr 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412123915/http://ghrdc.org/website/B-SchoolSurvey/2017/West.html |language=en |website=ghrdc.org}}</ref>
|2021
|-
|CSR GHRDC
|2nd Top leading B-School

of Super Excellence In

India<ref name=":1" />
|2021
|-
|CSR GHRDC
|3rd Top Private B-School

in Maharashtra<ref name=":1" />
|2021
|-
|CSR GHRDC
|12th Faculty, Publication,

Research, Consultancy,

MDP and other

programmes in India

(Both Government &

Private)<ref name=":1" />
|2021
|-
|CSR GHRDC
|12th All over India for Placements, Social

Responsibility, Networking and Industry

Interface<ref name=":1" />
|2021
|}

== List of Directors ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! S. No. !! Name !! Years served
|-
| 1 || Col. (Dr.) A. Balasubramanian || 1993 to 1997
|-
| 2 || Mr. Ranjeet Mudholkar || 1997 to 2001
|-
| 3 || Prof. David S. Kadam || 2001 to 2003
|-
| 4 || Brig. H. Chukerbuti || 2003 to 2009
|-
| 5 || Brig. (Dr.) Rajiv Divekar || 2009 to 2025
|-
| 6 || Maj Gen (Dr.) Rohit Bakshi || 2025 to present
|}

== Events ==
=== Global Leaders Summit ===
The annual Global Leaders' Summit (GLS), is the flagship corporate event organized by SIMS Pune each year. Running to its 10th edition in the year 2021, the event brings together several reputed industry corporates from across the globe from sectors such as IT/ITES, Manufacturing, Consulting, BFSI, E-Commerce and Media.<ref>{{cite web |title=SIMS Global Leaders' Summit 2021 concluded amidst eminent industry leaders |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/sims-global-leaders-summit-2021-concluded-amidst-eminent-industry-leaders20211011133104/ |website=[[Asian News International]] |access-date=1 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106110210/https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/sims-global-leaders-summit-2021-concluded-amidst-eminent-industry-leaders20211011133104/ |archive-date=Nov 6, 2022 |language=en |date=Oct 11, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

=== SIMSARC ===
SIMSARC is the Annual International Research Conference organized by Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Pune. The conference is aimed at bringing together researchers and scholars to participate, present or publish their research papers.
The salient feature of the review process of SIMSARC is its double-blind peer review. The conference has reviewers who are from the industry and academia world of India and abroad.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sims.edu/simsarc2022.php |title=Executive MBA Programs | Executive MBA Course in Pune | SIMS |access-date=6 November 2022 |archive-date=5 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205112652/https://www.sims.edu/simsarc2022.php |url-status=dead }}</ref>

=== TEDxSIUKirkee 2019 ===
The 4th TEDx event of TEDxSIUKirkee was held at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune on 15 December 2019 on the theme 'SURGE (Seek Uniqueness through Redefined Growth and Evolution).<ref>{{cite magazine |title=TEDxSIUKirkee 2019 At SIMS, Pune |url=https://youthincmag.com/tedxsiukirkee-2019-at-sims-pune |magazine=Youth Incorporated |access-date=31 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131102043/https://youthincmag.com/tedxsiukirkee-2019-at-sims-pune |archive-date=Jan 31, 2023 |language=en |date=26 December 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>

== Notable alumni ==
* [[Prachi Mishra]] (Indian Model)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Touching The Sky : SIMS, Pune Alumni On A Path To Make A Difference |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/other/touching-the-sky-sims-pune-alumni-on-a-path-to-make-a-difference/ar-AAUq3Wn |access-date=2022-04-12 |website=MSN |language=en-IN}}</ref>
* [[Arantxa Sanchis]] (Indian Professional Snooker Player)<ref name=":0" />
* [[Nikhil Khurana]] (Indian Actor)<ref name=":0" />

== References ==
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[[Category:Symbiosis Society]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Pune]]

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies Pune - Revision history

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