Which college is better in Pune, Indira Institute of Management or Sri Balaji University?

Indira Institute of Management Pune is one of the best colleges in India. It has been ranked 28 overall by TOI 2020. It offers full-time PGDM, MBA, BBA, and Ph.D. degrees. Whereas, Sri Balaji University is ranked one of the top private B-Schools in Maharashtra in terms of ROI by Outlook. PGDM, Executive PGDM, BA LLB, BBA, BCom are the popular courses offered by the institute. Admission: At IIMP BBA admission is merit-based. Whereas, admission for MBA and PGDM is based on CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT scores. PGDM admission is based on a valid score in CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT or MAH-CET. Admission to law programs is based on MH CET Law at Sri Balaji University. Placement: 95% of students get placed in SBUP. IIMP also has a good placement rate. Some of the major recruiters at IIMP areICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, Bridge Group Solutions, MakerBot, Federal Bank, Deloitte, etc. Whereas, the recruiters at SBUP are Cognizant, TOYOTA, Coca-cola, Emerson, Vedanta, Dara Shaw, HCL, Larsen & Toubro, etc. Institute Average CTC Highest CTC Indira Institute of Management Pune 5.2 LPA 13.5 LPA Sri Balaji University 6.5 LPA 14 LPA Both the institutes are well-reputed and offer decent placements. However, in terms of various rankings and corporate exposure SBUP has a slight edge over IIMP..

Sri Balaji University: Courses, Fee, Ranking, Admission 2023, Placement

Q: Does SBUP provide hostel accommodation to all students?

The hostel facility is available to bothmale and female students. It will be allotted on the basis of first come first serve. The students can hire flats in the adjacent localities in case they do not get the hostel. Check: Sri Balaji University pune Hostel

Q: What are Major and Minor Specializations Provided in BA (Liberal Arts) at Sri Balaji University Pune?

The Major and Minor specializations offered at SBUP are:Major: Economics, English, Media and Journalism, Political Science, Psychology, etc.Minor: Advertising & Branding Communication, Computer Science, Data Analytics,Economics, English, Management Studies, Media and Journalism, Political Science,PsychologyElectives: Applied Arts, Dance, Theatre, Music Therapy, Law, Foreign Languages,Graphology, Dance Movement Therapy, etc.

Q: Is the BA (Liberal Arts) at Sri Balaji University Punerecognized by UGC?

BA (Liberal Arts) Program at Sri Balaji University Puneis inspired by NEP 2020 & adheres to UGC guidelines.The Programs and Courses are approved by the Board of Studies and Academic Council and theUniversity is appearing for NAAC and soon to be accredited.

Q: What are the Program USP of BA course offeredat Sri Balaji University Pune?

The USP of BA Course offered at SBUP are:CoursesUSPBA (Liberal Arts)NEP 2020 Inspired & IKS Integrated CurriculumQualified Faculty with Diverse ExperiencesOut-of-the-Classroom Learning OpportunitiesExceptional Industry ConnectCompetitive Fee StructureBA (Hons) Psychology/ Political Science / Political ScienceExperiential LearningParticipative CurriculumSkill-based EducationIndustry ExposureEmphasis on ResearchCompetitive Fee Structure

Sri Balaji University (Sri Balaji Society) is ranked as one amongst the top three for ‘visiting faculties’ in India by ‘Business India’. The university delivers UG and PG courses in the disciplines of Management and Humanities. The most popular course of the institute is the 2-year MBA across 7 specializations. Apart from that, SBUP also offers BBA program in 7 specializations, BA across 3 specializations, BA in Liberal Arts and a PhD in 7 specializations. MBA admission depends on the national level entrance examinations like SBEST, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, and MAH CET. Enrollment to the other courses offered by SBUP is based on the candidate’s performance in the previous qualifying examination. Check: Sri Balaji University Pune Admission

Sri Balaji University offers every facility needed to deliver and practice high-quality education. The university library consists of 2,10,000 books comprising textbooks, reference books, books related to business and management, and many more. The best and latest IT and computer facilities are provided to students. The campus also has two state-of-the-art auditoriums, both fully air-conditioned, student accommodation, cafeteria and mess, recreational facilities, etc.

Direct Link to apply for Sri Balaji University Admission 2024

Following are the institutes which fall under Sri Balaji University and Society, Pune:

Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM) - Read more
Balaji Institute of Technology and Management (BITM) - Read more
Balaji Institute of International Business (BIIB) - Read more
Balaji Institute of Management and Human Resource Development (BIMHRD) - Read more
Balaji Law College (BLC) - Read more
Balaji College of Arts, Commerce, and Science (BCACS) - Read more

Sri Balaji University, Pune Important Dates 2024

Event (SBEST 2024 Exam Schedule)	Date
Last Date to apply	March 18, 2024
Briefing about SBEST	March 20, 2024
SBEST Mock Test	March 26, 2024
SBEST Exam	March 28, 2024
SBEST Result	April 3, 2024

Sri Balaji University Highlights

Official Website	https://www.sbup.edu.in/
Recognition	All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Programs Type	UG and PG
Admission Criteria	Entrance Test: CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, MAH CET University: SBEST
Campus Area	16.5 acres

Sri Balaji Society Rankings

Ranked Top 11 B-Schools in India by TOI B-School Survey 2022.
Ranked Top 5 Private B-Schools in India by TOI B-School Survey 2022.
Ranked Top 3 B-Schools in Maharashtra by TOI B-School Survey 2022.
Ranked Top 2 B-Schools in Pune by TOI B-School Survey 2022.
Ranked 4th in Top B School in West Zone by TOI B School Ranking 2020.
Ranked 11th in Top B School in India by TOI B School Ranking 2020.
Ranked 3rd in Top Private University in India by TOI B School Ranking.
Ranked 18th in West Zone by Business Today-MDRA Best B School Ranking 2020.

Sri Balaji University Courses

Mentioned below are the courses offered by the Institutes under Sri Balaji Society:

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility
MBA	General, Marketing Management, Finance, Technology Management, Human Resource Management, Digital Business	Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST) + a valid score in CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAH CET/ SBEST
MCA	General	Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST)
Ph.D	Human Resource, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Systems, Business Analytics	Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master's degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or it's equivalent
BA Liberal Arts	Dual Specialization	Passed 12^th Std. Examination (H.S.C.10+2) with minimum 50% of marks and English as a passing subject OR 3 Years Diploma Course from Board of Technical Education, conducted by Government of Maharashtra or its equivalent, after S.S.C. i.e. 10^th Standard OR Two Years Diploma Course in Pharmacy from Board of Technical Education, conducted by Government of Maharashtra or its equivalent, after H.S.C. i.e. 12th Standard OR Completed MCVC program. (Minimum Competency Vocational Courses)
BA (Hons.)	Economics, Psychology, Police Science	10+2 with a minimum 50% of marks and English as a passing subject
BBA	Human Resource Management, Marketing, International Business, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Operations Management, Accounting
BCA	General

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Sri Balaji University Admission

Eligible candidates can fill out the application form available on the official website and can apply for as many courses as they want. Sri Balaji Society has a common application form for all 4 institutes and all 13 courses offered. The Institute prepares a merit list on the basis of scores obtained in CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, MAH CET. Further, the selected candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Essay Writing, and Personal Interview.

You can find more about the acceptable exams by Sri Balaji Society in the links given below:

Exam Name	Read more
SBEST	-
CAT	Click here
XAT	Click here
MAT	Click here
CMAT	Click here
MAH CET	Click here

Sri Balaji University Placements

Sri Balaji Society has a common placement process. Students from all Institutes can appear for any company that visits the campus. The students are trained in business skills and taught the rope of the corporate world. Students are given training and required skills according to job necessities. The society is able to achieve a 100% placement record year after year.

Some of the common recruiters for MBA students are Amazon India, Accenture, AO Smith, Deloitte, HDFC Bank, Vedanta, First Naukri, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd, Dainik Bhaskar, Kalpataru Construction Ltd, Hidesign, Hyundai Motor India Limited, ICICI Bank Ltd, VoiceTree Technologies Pvt Ltd., Way2wealth Securities Pvt Ltd, WeiKFiELD Foods Pvt Ltd, TATA AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd, Tata Autocomp Ltd, Tata ClassEdge, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and many more.

Here is the overview of Sri Balaji Society Pune Placements:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest Salary Package	INR 21.58 LPA
Average Package	INR 8.75 LPA
Top 10% average Package	INR 11.75 LPA
Top 20% average Package	INR 10 LPA
Top Recruiters	Deloitte, L'Oréal, NielsenIQ, Aligned Automation, Alliance Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd., Amazon, Analytics Quotient (Kantar), Bajaj Housing Finance Limited, Beroe Inc., BigBasket, SBI Life Insurance, JK Cement, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, FirstCry, Colgate Palmolive, Dabur,

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Sri Balaji University Scholarships

SBUP offers 4 scholarships to its students. To be eligible for the scholarships, the candidates must clear SBUP’s selection process (GD, PI, and Essay). Details of the scholarship awards are mentioned below.

Scholarship	Details	Award
Prof. M.S. Pillai Memorial Scholarship	A committee of industry experts who were students of Prof. M.S. Pillai and representatives of the Sadhana Educational & Empowerment Foundation will nominate two students for this scholarship.	100%
Grateful GNR Scholarship	A total of 12 students (3 each from 4 institutes) are eligible to avail of this scholarship. Special preference will be given for Uniformed People such as Military, Paramilitary, Police officials, and their dependents.	50%
Bala Sir Memorial Scholarship	Only for the wards of JCOs and other ranks service/ex-servicemen from the Artillery regiments of the Indian Army. 8 students (4 boys and 4 girls) would be selected.	100%
Dr. P. C. Shejwalkar Memorial Scholarship	A total of 12 students (3 each from 4 institutes) will be eligible to avail this scholarship. Special preference will be given for the meritorious but economically backward category.	50%

Sri Balaji University Facilities

Mentioned below are some of the facilities offered by the society to cater to the needs of the students:

Library: A rich collection of books, textbooks, and journals related to every aspect and subject of management sciences. The Institute also subscribes to online resource journals.
Auditorium: There are two indoor auditoria with a spacious seating capacity of up to 1000 students. There is also an open-air auditorium which is the battleground for all outdoor sports matches.
Computer Labs: The labs are well-equipped with desk-mounted PC systems supported by 100 Mbps internet cables and leased lines for information acquisition.

About Sri Balaji University

Sri Balaji Society is an institution in itself full of opportunities. It is situated in Pune, Maharashtra. A society with more than 20 years of existence is not only known for the best infrastructure but also for the best faculty and education. The campus is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology along with the swimming pool facility.

Sri Balaji University FAQs

Ques. How is life at the Institutes under SBUP?

Ans. The Institutes have excellent infrastructure which is ranked 3^rd in India with expert faculty members. Students from every state live here as one family with a healthy competition. A good environment is provided to students as faculty members in the Institutes. About 250 companies have visited the campus for a placement drive.

Ques. Does SBUP provide hostel accommodation to all students?

Ans. The hostel facility is available to both male and female students. It will be allotted on the basis of first come first serve. The students can hire flats in the adjacent localities in case they do not get the hostel. Check: Sri Balaji University pune Hostel

Ques. Do we get educational loans from the banks?

Ans. A number of banks provide educational loans to the students studying in the Institutes under Sri Balaji Group. It has signed MOUs with Andhra Bank, HDFC and Central Bank of India to give educational loans to the students who get admitted to the courses offered.

Ques. What is the reservation policy for male and female candidates at the time of admission?

Ans. The Institute believes in empowering women, therefore, 50% of seats are reserved for female candidates. It is provided on the basis of qualifications and stands in merit.

Ques. If I have applied to all courses of BIMM, will I be considered for admission to BITM, BIIB, or BIMHRD automatically?

Ans. No. You will be considered according to the merit list. If you do not opt for any course, you will not be considered. The vacancy in each course is limited, therefore, you must try your luck in all institutes. The institute has an All India selection process with a large number of students applying. The status of all courses is the same, the students an explore the opportunities in all the Institutes of Sri Balaji Society, Pune.

Ques. What is BA (Liberal Arts) at SBUP and how is it different from BA (Hons)?

Ans. Traditional BA Programs and the recent BA (Hons) Programs are Unilinear in nature

SBUP offers BA Liberal Arts in Dual Specialization with multiple exposure
BA (Liberal Arts) breaks the traditional classroom pedagogies
Offers BA Liberal Arts degree with Multiple Specializations & Interdisciplinary Approach
Students will be equipped to be multi-taskers & multi-specialists in their respective domains

Ques. What is the Structure of BA (Liberal Arts) Program at Sri Balaji University Pune?

Ans. BA (Liberal Arts) Program at Sri Balaji University Pune is a Semester-based 4 Years full-time undergraduate program with Choice Based Credit System. The program offers Foundation Courses in the 1^st year, followed by Major and Minor specializations 2^nd year onwards. Students will also be offered choice-based subjects in the form of various electives-Languages, Co-Curricular, AEC, VES, SEC, Internship and Project, etc.

Ques. What are Major and Minor Specializations Provided in BA (Liberal Arts) at Sri Balaji University Pune?

Ans. The Major and Minor specializations offered at SBUP are:

Major: Economics, English, Media and Journalism, Political Science, Psychology, etc.
Minor: Advertising & Branding Communication, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Economics, English, Management Studies, Media and Journalism, Political Science, Psychology
Electives: Applied Arts, Dance, Theatre, Music Therapy, Law, Foreign Languages, Graphology, Dance Movement Therapy, etc.

Ques. Is the BA (Liberal Arts) at Sri Balaji University Pune recognized by UGC?

Ans. BA (Liberal Arts) Program at Sri Balaji University Pune is inspired by NEP 2020 & adheres to UGC guidelines. The Programs and Courses are approved by the Board of Studies and Academic Council and the University is appearing for NAAC and soon to be accredited.

Ques. What are the Program USP of BA course offered at Sri Balaji University Pune?

Ans. The USP of BA Course offered at SBUP are:

Courses	USP
BA (Liberal Arts)	NEP 2020 Inspired & IKS Integrated Curriculum Qualified Faculty with Diverse Experiences Out-of-the-Classroom Learning Opportunities Exceptional Industry Connect Competitive Fee Structure
BA (Hons) Psychology/ Political Science / Political Science	Experiential Learning Participative Curriculum Skill-based Education Industry Exposure Emphasis on Research Competitive Fee Structure