Symbiosis International University Pune
(Symbiosis Pune)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1971
Campus Size
300.00 Acres
Total Students
15,000
Faculty
1,000
Student-Faculty
15:1
Symbiosis Pune Rankings: Recognition Among India's Top Universities
Symbiosis Pune Rankings 2025 - NIRF, Institute-Wise & Global Standing
Symbiosis International University holds NAAC A++ accreditation and is recognized as a Category-I Deemed University by UGC. The university's NIRF rank varies dramatically by institute - SIBM Pune ranks #15 in Management (among top private B-schools), while SLS Pune appears in top-10 Law school rankings. Symbiosis's aggregate university ranking (#58) understates the excellence of its individual flagship institutes.
Institute-Wise NIRF Rankings - 2024
| Institute | NIRF Category | Rank | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIBM Pune | Management | #15 | Among top 5 private B-schools |
| SCMHRD Pune | Management | #25-30 | Strong MBA program |
| SLS Pune | Law | #8-10 | Top 3 private law school |
| SIT Pune | Engineering | Not in top 100 | Growing but not yet competitive |
| Symbiosis (University) | University | #58 | Aggregate across all institutes |
Accreditation & Global Recognition
| Parameter | Status |
|---|---|
| NAAC | A++ (3.58/4 - among highest in India) |
| UGC | Category-I Deemed University |
| AACSB (SIBM) | Under accreditation process |
| NBA | Select programs accredited |
| NIRF Participation | University, Management, Law, Engineering |
Symbiosis vs Other Universities - Rankings
| University | Best NIRF Category Rank | NAAC | Primary Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMIMS Mumbai | #18 (Management) | A+ | SBM Mumbai MBA |
| Symbiosis Pune | #15 (Management) | A++ | SIBM Pune MBA, SLS Law |
| Christ Bangalore | #72 (University) | A++ | UG programs |
| Amity Noida | 51-75 (University) | A+ | Program breadth |
| LPU | #42 (University) | A++ | Scale, research |
Symbiosis and NMIMS are the clear leaders in management rankings among this batch. SIBM Pune (#15) marginally outranks NMIMS SBM (#18) in NIRF Management, though SBM's Mumbai location gives it a BFSI placement edge.
Symbiosis Pune Rankings 2025
Symbiosis Pune is ranked by 2 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #10 in University by India Today; #18 in University by NIRF.
India Today
#10
University · 2025
Score: 72.00
NIRF
#18
University · 2025
Score: 62.30
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | 2025 | #10 |
72.00
|
- |
| University | 2024 | #10 |
71.50
|
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2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | 2025 | #18 |
62.30
|
- |
| University | 2024 | #18 |
61.80
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
How Symbiosis Pune Compares
India Today University Rankings - Top 6 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | #2 | 88.00 | - | |
| #4 | #3 | 82.00 | 1 | |
| #7 | #9 | 75.00 | 2 | |
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Symbiosis Pune
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#10 | #10 | 72.00 | - |
| #12 | #13 | 70.00 | 1 | |
| #20 | #19 | 65.00 | 1 |
Latest News about Symbiosis Pune
SIU Launches Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences at Pune Campus
Apr 22, 2026
SIU Pune Retains NAAC A++ Accreditation, Ranked Among Top 50 Universities in NIRF 2025
Apr 22, 2026
Symbiosis International University Records 98% Placement Rate for 2025 Batch
Apr 22, 2026