Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) 002 Content • A Foreign Affair that Founded Symbiosis ...... Institutes / Departments offering • Chancellor’s Message...... • Pro Chancellor’s Message ...... PG Programmes • Vice Chancellor’s Message ...... • Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune • Symbiosis Family...... (SIBM, Pune) ...... • Authorities ...... • Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Symbiosis Managing Committee Pune (SIIB) ...... Board of Management • Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Academic Council Development, Pune (SCMHRD) ...... Finance Committee • Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Planning and Monitoring Board Pune (SIMS) ...... • Global Representation at Symbiosis ...... • Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management, • The University ...... Pune (SIDTM) [Formerly Symbiosis Institute of Telecom • Symbiosis Centre for Research and Innovation...... Management, Pune (SITM)] ………………………………………….... • Symbiosis Centre for Nanoscience and • Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik Nanotechnology ...... (SIOM, Nashik) ...... • Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research...... • Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru • Symbiosis Centre for Behavioural Studies...... (SIBM, Bengaluru) ………………………………………………………….. • Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance, Pune (SSBF) ..... • Symbiosis Centre for Waste Resource Management...... • Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad • Symbiosis Teaching Learning Resource Centre...... (SIBM, Hyderabad) ...………………………………………………………... • Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur • Learning Resources ...... (SIBM, Nagpur) ..…………………………………………………………….... • Symbiosis Centre for International Education...... • Symbiosis Institute for Computer Studies and Research, • Support Departments ...... Pune (SICSR) ....…...... • Symbiosis Centre for Corporate Education...... • Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology, • Symbiosis Centre for Health Skills...... Pune (SCIT) ...... • Symbiosis Centre for Innovation and • Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune (SIHS) ...... Entrepreneurship ...... • Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Pune (SSSS) ………… • Symbiosis Community Outreach Programme and • Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Extension ...... Pune (SIMC) ...... • Admission Process for Indian Students ...... • Symbiosis School of Media Communication, Bengaluru • Admission Process for International Students...... (SSMC, Bengaluru) ...... • Examination and Evaluation Pattern of the • Symbiosis Law School, Pune (SLS, Pune) ...... University...... • Symbiosis College of Nursing, Pune (SCON) ...... • Student Affairs ...... • Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Pune (SSBS) ...... • Code of Conduct...... • Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune (SSE) ...... • Anti-Ragging Measures at Symbiosis International • Symbiosis School of International Studies, Pune (SSIS) ...... (Deemed University) ...... • Symbiosis Statistical Institute, Pune (SSI) ...... • Symbiosis Hostels...... • Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune (SIT) ...... • Health Care, Recreation and Sports...... • Symbiosis Institute of Geoinformatics, Pune (SIG) ...... • About SCHC...... • Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture and Design • Recreation and Wellness Centre ...... (SSPAD) ……………………………………………………….………………….. • University Sports Board...... • Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA (SLS, NOIDA) ………………….. • Refund Rules of the University ...... • Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur (SLS, Nagpur) ……………...... • Eligibility...... A Foreign Affair that Founded Symbiosis The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. But, it is the first step that involves deliberation and much hesitation. The Symbiosis journey however began with a surge of enthusiasm spurred on by an incident that, in itself, makes a poignant tale. “It was an afternoon on a hot day. I was standing near the window of my house overlooking the first hostel block, of which I was the rector. A strange thing happened. A girl walked up to the window of the boys’ hostel room, quickly handed over something and disappeared. My curiosity was aroused and I kept watching the girl walking up to the window day after day and suspected, like any other rector would, that an affair was afoot. So one day, I made up my mind and walked up to the door and knocked. When the door opened, I saw a Mauritian student lying in bed. His face was pale and his eyes seemed to have sunken low. I was puzzled.” “When I turned to the boy for an explanation, he said, ‘Sir, I have an attack of jaundice & I’m feeling extremely weak. I cannot stand up, nor walk a few steps. A girl from my country brings me food. However, since ladies are not allowed to enter the boys’ hostel, she hands over the tiffin box through the window.’ I was stunned. After all, it wasn’t the type of ‘affair’ I had expected. I was very much pained & decided something had to be done about this. That was the instance, the golden moment that Symbiosis was born. “Symbiosis is a term in life science, meaning ‘living together of two different organisms, for the benefit of each other’. Dr. Mujumdar, himself a professor of botany, thought this name apt for the institution. Thus the institution was founded to alleviate the problems faced by foreign students coming to India. At the time, these problems included - accommodation, meals, medical care, guidance, coaching, information about the city, etc. Symbiosis has come a long way since then. Today it is home to students from more than 80 different countries. These students are offered the best learning resources, industry exposure, a strong international students’ alumni network, a global recognition, and above all, a truly enriching Indian experience.
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Message by Chancellor
I extend a warm welcome to all of you as you join the Symbiosis family. The University is part of the larger Symbiosis family, which is built on the core ideals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - the world is one family.
You will find a wealth of opportunities as you begin your journey of higher education, which is about academics, of course, but also a lot more. It is our goal that we succeed in shaping our students to be responsible members of the global citizenry. Symbiosis is appreciative of the enormous responsibility that befalls higher education institutions. I encourage you to avail of all the wonderful teaching-learning and research possibilities that are offered. We, at Symbiosis, believe that play belongs to education as much as studies; therefore, we offer a whole range of first-rate choices that contribute to personal capacity building, such as those in career enhancement, extracurricular activities and recreational facilities.
You will find wonderful prospects to share this journey with students from over eighty-five countries and from all over India. We also pride on having with us an amazing pool of talent in our teaching staff, many of whom are noted academics, with substantial international experience. All in all, the educational experience at Symbiosis is designed to be wholesome and one that is authentically international. I hope that your experience at Symbiosis will afford you the opportunities to apply your talents and inspirations to the best use.
May God bless you!
Prof. Dr. S. B. Mujumdar Chancellor Message by Pro Chancellor
Symbiosis is a name to be reckoned with for its excellence in teaching, research, and service to local and national communities. The University strongly believes in inter-disciplinary studies , interactive learning and educating and training stakeholders to work in fields where they will be valued not only for the knowledge they have gained but also for their expertise to communicate, implement their skills to do research and solve problems.
The innovative, forward-thinking approach of the Management, academia and the administrative staff ensures a conducive environment for nurturing young minds and towards a holistic development of the stakeholders. We equip graduates with the right career-preparedness skills to succeed as members of the global workforce. Our effort is to strengthen the academia -industry interface which we believe is the cornerstone of the job readiness portfolio of our students. Similarly, to extend support and nurture ideas of the students to establish an enterprise, the University has set up Incubation Centre for entrepreneurship development activities.
True to its motto of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakkam” – world is one family, Symbiosis has a unique distinction of hosting students from across 85 countries and states from all over India. The University values that the students and the faculty are exposed to different cultures, pedagogies,so vital to enhance the teaching and learning process and to equip the students with the rights skills to be global citizens and work in multicultural teams and solve global issues. With this aim in mind the University has designed scholarships and procedures to ensure that this becomes a reality and sends students to study for short term at its international partners.
University also believes in community engagement and inculcating the right morals, values, ethics in the young minds so that they become responsible citizens.
Welcome to the world of Symbiosis - On behalf of the University I wish you every success with your studies and hope you enjoy your time with us.
Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar 006 Pro Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) & Principal Director, Symbiosis 007
Message by Vice Chancellor
I am delighted to welcome you to Symbiosis International (Deemed University). It is this University’s commitment to serve you in your journey of higher education. In the service of this goal, we have taken every step to present you with the most progressive academic choices at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels instreams as wide-ranging as law, management, engineering, media and communication, humanities and social sciences, computer studies, and health sciences. The University campuses in Pune, Nashik, Bengaluru, NOIDA, and Hyderabad, are amongst some of the most impressive campuses you will find in India and elsewhere. As proud as we are of our focus on academics, we believe that there is a lot more that goes into making for a wholesome educational experience. There is a whole gamut of extra-curricular and recreational amenities. This institution believes in providing a deeply transformative experience to its students challenging them to discover and define their purpose - intellectually, socially, and personally—that will prepare them for a life of citizenship and leadership. Symbiosis till date has nurtured many achievers and leaders who have made their mark in varied industries as CEOs, CFOs, Business leaders, Entrepreneurs, Legal Experts, Scholars and Teachers across the globe. The teaching-learning processes at the University are forward- looking and student-centric. Our programmes develop deep knowledge, conceptual understanding and higher-order thinking skills, to prepare students for their future. We encourage teaching practice that engages students in their own learning, and we support our programmes with high-quality resources. Many of our teachers are internationally renowned experts and scholars. We believe that research is at the pinnacle of academic excellence, and in view of this, we have a department dedicated to promoting research capabilities amongst staff and students. The idea of internationalization is truly embedded into this institution and we are proud of the strong presence of international students from as many as eighty - five countries in our University. Internationalization also means that we set our standards of academic excellence and differentiation at the international level, and no less. We achieve this mainly by bringing in international advances into our pedagogical practices and instructional technology, and by initiating collaborations with foreign universities. Symbiosis, thus, is a home to a community of scholars and students enriched with diverse perspectives. That being said, all the opportunities at the University are only as good as what you do with them. I encourage you to put your best efforts into reaping all that you can during your time here. We consider ourselves custodians of the trust that you have placed in us as you take on your journey of higher education. I wish you all the best!
Dr. Rajani Gupte Vice Chancellor Symbiosis Family
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Initiatives Institutes • Symbiosis International Cultural Centre • Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce# • Symbiosis Society’s • Symbiosis Nursery School Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum & Memorial. • Symbiosis Primary School • Symbiosis SPA • Symbiosis Secondary School • Symbiosis Centre of Health Care • Symbiosis School, Harali, Dist. Kolhapur • Symbiosis Society’s Afro Asian Cultural Museum • Symbiosis Kindergarten, Nashik • Symbiosis School, Nashik • Symbiosis Institute of Teacher Education • Symbiosis International School • Symbiosis Open School
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Faculty / Institutes / Departments Faculty of Law • Symbiosis Law School, Pune • Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA • Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad • Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur Faculty of • Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune Management • Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru • Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad • Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur • Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune • Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, NOIDA • Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Nagpur • Symbiosis School of Banking and Finance • Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development • Symbiosis Institute of International Business • Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management • Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies • Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management Faculty of • Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research Computer Studies • Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology Faculty of Health • Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences Sciences • Symbiosis College of Nursing • Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences • Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences • Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts Faculty of • Symbiosis School of Economics Humanities & • Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts Social Sciences • Symbiosis School of International Studies • Symbiosis Statistical Institute Faculty of Media & • Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune Communication • Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bengaluru • Symbiosis Centre of Media & Communication • Symbiosis School of Photography Faculty of • Symbiosis Institute of Technology Engineering • Symbiosis Institute of Geoinformatics Faculty of • Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune Architecture & • Symbiosis School of Planning, Design & Architecture Design
Established under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, vide notification No. F.9-12/2001-U.3 of the Government of India Re-accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ grade Grade (3.58/4) | Awarded Category – I by UGC Authorities
Symbiosis Managing Committee • Dr. S.B.Mujumdar - President & Founder Member • Dr. A. V. Sangamnerkar - Vice President • Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar - Principal Director • Mrs. S. S. Mujumdar - Member • Dr. Swati Mujumdar - Member • Dr. Rajiv Yeravdekar - Member • Dr. C. R. Patil - Member • Dr. Satish Ghali - Member • Mr. Abhijit Walimbe - Member • Mr. Sunil Shirole - Member • Mrs. Sneha Khandekar - Member
Board of Management • Dr. Rajani Gupte, Vice Chancellor - Chairperson • Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro Chancellor - Member • Prof. Krishna N. Ganesh, Professor & Director, Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Pune. - Member • Dr. Rajiv Yeravdekar, Director, SIHS - Member • Mr. Dara Damania, Vice Chairman, Thyssenkrupp Industries Pvt. Ltd., Pune - Member • Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Director, SCDL, Pune - Member • Dr. Shashikala Gurpur, Dean, Faculty of Law - Member • Dr. R. Raman, Dean Faculty of Management - Member • Dr. S. B. Nimse, Former Vice Chancellor, University of Lucknow, Lucknow - Member • Ms. Sanjivani Sanjay Maral, Assistant Professor, SIHS, Pune - Member • Dr. Bhama Venkataramani, Dean - Academics and Administration, Symbiosis - Member • Dr. M. S. Shejul, Registrar - Secretary
Academic Council • Dr. Rajani Gupte, Vice Chancellor - Chairperson • Dr. Shashikala Gurpur, Dean Faculty of Law - Member • Dr. R. Raman, Dean Faculty of Management - Member • Dr. Dhanya Pramod, Dean Faculty of Computer Studies - Member • Dr. Rajiv Yeravdekar, Dean Faculty of Health Sciences - Member • Dr. Ruchi Jaggi, Officiating Dean Faculty of Media & Communication - Member • Dr. Jyoti Chandiramani, Dean Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences - Member • Dr. Ketan Kotecha, Dean Faculty of Engineering - Member • Dr. Rajesh Panda, Director, SIBM, Bengaluru - Member • Dr. Ruchi Jaggi, Director, SIMC, Pune - Member • Dr. Anita Patankar, Director, SSLA - Member • Dr. Tarun Pratap Singh, Director, SIG. Pune - Member • Dr. Pratima Sheorey, Director, SCMHRD - Member • Dr. Ravi Kumar Jain, Director, SIBM, Hyderabad - Member • Dr. Shrirang Altekar, Director, SCMS, NOIDA - Member • Dr. Vinay Kumar Rale, Director, SSBS - Member
010 • Brig. (Dr.) Rajiv Divekar (Retd.), Director, SIMS - Member 011 • Dr. Nayana Nimkar, Director, SSSS, Pune - Member • Dr. Bindu Ronald, Professor, SLS, Pune - Member • Dr. Chandrashekhar J Rawandale, Professor, SLS, NOIDA - Member • Dr. Shubhasheesh Bhattacharya, Professor, SIIB, Pune - Member • Dr. Asha Nagendra, Professor, SIMS, Pune - Member • Dr. Urvashi Rathod, Professor, SCIT, Pune - Member • Dr. Vijaykumar Bharathi, Professor, SCIT, Pune - Member • Dr. Sammita Jadhav, Professor, SIHS, Pune - Member • Dr. Sonopant Joshi, Professor, SCON, Pune - Member • Dr. Kanchan Khare, Professor, SIT, Pune - Member • Dr. Neela Rayavarapu, Professor, SIT, Pune - Member • Mr. Harshad Gune, Professor, SICSR, Pune - Member • Dr. Pradnya Chitrao, Associate Professor, SIMS, Pune - Member • Mr. Prasanna Khamitkar, Assistant Professor, SID, Pune - Member • Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Dr. M. A. Tutakane, Formal Vice Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) - Member • Dr. Dilip Nachane, Professor, Emeritus, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai - Member • Prof. Sanjeev Sanghi, Dean, Alumni Affairs and International Programmes, IIT, Delhi - Member • Dr. Parag Sancheti, Professor and Dean, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Pune - Member • Mr. Pramod Chaudhari, Chairman, Praj Group, Pune - Member • Dr. Prince Augustin, Executive Vice President - Group Human Capital Member and leadership Development, Mahindra and Mahindra - Member • Dr. M. S. Shejul, Registrar - Secretary
Finance Committee • Dr. Rajani Gupte, Vice Chancellor - Chairperson • Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro Chancellor - Member • Dr. R. Raman, Member, Board of Management - Member • Mr. Sunil Shirole, MD & CEO, Yen Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai - Member • Mrs. Aakanksha Deshpande, Finance Officer, SIU - Secretary
Planning & Monitoring Board • Dr. Rajani Gupte, Vice Chancellor - Chairperson • Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro Chancellor - Member • Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Dr. M. A. Tutakane, Formal Vice Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University)