International Students’
Cell
The International Students’ Cell of Symbiosis was established
for the admission, guidance and activities of International students
in Symbiosis, and for the promotion of Indian higher education abroad.
This cell controls the admission of students and also provides necessary
guidance for securing admission. The admission of international
students to all institutes of Symbiosis is done by the International
Students’ Cell, under the guidance of the Joint Director,
Symbiosis Society.
Who is an international student?
International students may fall under any of the three categories
listed below:
(a) Foreign nationals*
(b) Non-Resident Indian**
(c) PIO’s – Persons of Indian Origin
*Foreign nationals are defined as foreign passport holders.
**Non Resident Indians are defined as those who have passed their
last qualifying examination outside India.
Admission Procedure:
Students interested in applying for any postgraduate programme at
Symbiosis University need to contact The Office of International
Admissions for an International Students’ prospectus. The
International Students’ prospectus contains all the information
regarding the postgraduate programmes available under Symbiosis
International Educational Centre, Deemed University and the Symbiosis
autonomous institutes. The International Students’ prospectus
is available at US $60. While requesting for an application packet,
please remember to send the complete address to which you would
like the application packet to be sent.
Procedure for application:
Step 1: Candidates are required to purchase the SIBM prospectus
from the institute or by post for US $ 60 by Demand Draft in favour
of “Director SIBM”. The prospectus includes Symbiosis
International Students’ Cell - Information Brochure and eligibility
form.
Step 2: The eligibility form needs to filled and submitted
along with copies of certificates listed in the eligibility form
and the registration fees of $ 275 by Demand Draft in favour of
“Symbiosis International Students Cell”
Step 3: Collect the “Provisional Admission letter”
from the “Symbiosis International Students’ Cell”
at Symbiosis Society – First Floor.
Step 4: Use this letter at the Indian Embassy in the respective
country and get a student visa endorsed.
Step 5: Appear for the Aptitude test to be conducted, followed
by a Personal Interview as per schedule mentioned earlier.
Step 6: The selected student will be intimated personally.
The selected students will have to report to the office at SIBM
for admission formalities. Submit another copy of the certificates
by showing the originals. Originals will be returned immediately
after verification / endorsement
a) Degree / Pass certificate of the qualifying examination
b) Mark list of qualifying examination
c) Student visa in original
d) A Xerox copy of the passport – duly attested
e) A copy of the residential proof ( on finalizing admission)
Step 7: Undergo the medical examination conducted by Symbiosis
Institute of
Health Sciences and get a fitness certificate. As per government
rules all international students entering India on student visa
have to be tested for HIV and will not be given admission if found
positive.
Step 8: Within a week of arrival in India candidates are
required to register their names with the police in the Foreigner
Regional Registration (FRRO) of the Commissioner of Police, Pune.
If you phone call/ email/ fax please state the nature of your query
and your preference for postgraduate programme.
Eligibility Criteria:
A graduate from India or Foreign University with a minimum of 45%
marks at graduation level. Candidates who have appeared for degree
examination either as part time course or correspondence course,
or in one sitting are not eligible. However, admission subject to
obtaining a minimum of 45% marks, and the performance of the student
in the aptitude test. The test is based on Verbal Ability, General
Knowledge and Basic Mathematics. Students will be selected purely
on the basis of merit (aptitude test).
Intake:
MBA – 60
MBA Marcom – 20
Course Fees:
3000 USD per annum.
Refund rules:
From the date of payment of fees:
• For cancellation made within 15 days (date of payment inclusive)
75% of the fees will be refunded.
• Cancellation made within 30 days – 15% of the fees
will be refunded.
• From 31st day onwards no fees shall be refunded ( except
for library deposit).
• No refund on account of prospectus or registration fees
will be made in case of non- receipt or non- appearance of the same.
Mode of Payment:
Choose ONE only.
The International Students’ Prospectus, available for US $
60 can be paid for in the following ways:
1. Demand Draft – to be made out in favour of “Symbiosis
International Students’ Cell” payable at Pune.
2. Bankers Cheque / Check – to be made out in favour of “Symbiosis
International Students’ Cell” payable at Pune.
3. Telegraphic Transfer
Payment Instructions for USD 60
Remit USD Sixty to Swift Address:
IRVTUS3N, BANK OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK
ABA 0210000 18
FOR CREDIT TO A/C NUMBER 803 3165 537
CODE - MAHBINBB,
FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO A/C NO. C.D. - 5242
OF SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' CELL
WITH BANK OF MAHARASHTRA, BALBHARATI BRANCH, S.B. ROAD, PUNE, INDIA.
Please attach Bank approved Demand Draft / Banker’s Cheque
/ Telegraphic Transfer slip with email / fax request. Cash payments
will not be accepted.
Note: Incomplete postal address or correspondence without proof
of payment will not be entertained.
Contact Admissions Cell:
The Office of International Admissions
International Students’ Cell
Symbiosis Society
S.B. Road, Pune – 411 004.
India
Telephone: +91 20 25652444 extn: 145 / 150
Fax: +91 20 25659209
Email: int.admissions@symbiosis.ac.in
Website: www.symbiosissociety.org
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