Prof. M.S. Pillai Memorial Scholarship
A small write up about the Prof. M.S. Pillai Memorial Scholarship by our beloved Founder-Chancellor, Professor Dr. (Col.) A Balasubramanian in his golden words -
“Prof. M.S. Pillai was an innovator and an extraordinary professor and management educationist. He was a genius, known for bold initiatives in management education. I happen to be one of his blessed students. After my retirement from the army when I came to Symbiosis, Prof. M.S. Pillai was leaving for a Kerala based institute. But soon he came back to start SCMHRD while I was running SIMS. There was a healthy collaboration between us and we complemented each other, resulting in growth, both for ourselves as well as our students.
Prof. M.S. Pillai introduced meditation and Vipassana as compulsory subjects for his management students. He also mentored many corporate leaders. He was a good learner and a great teacher, totally devoted to his students. He was a kindhearted but tough disciplinarian. An excellent counsellor. Thousands of students have benefited from his training and guidance. Above all Prof Pillai was known for his humility and humanity. He was a role model and as his disciple and chancellor of SBUP it is my duty to cherish his memory through the Prof. M. S. Pillai Memorial Scholarship.”
Selection Process for Prof. M.S. Pillai Memorial Scholarship
A committee comprising 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.
Fee Structure for M.S. Pillai Memorial Scholarship
It is a complete free-ship program, as detailed in the chart below.
Bala Sir Memorial Scholarship
A total of 12 students (3 each from 4 institutes) are eligible to avail this scholarship.
Selection Process for Bala Sir Memorial Scholarship
A committee comprising of University officials headed by the Vice Chancellor will nominate the eligible students for this scholarship. A special preference will be given for “Uniformed People” such as Military, Para military, Police officials and their dependents.
Fee Structure for Bala Sir Memorial Scholarship
50% of the entire fee will be the scholarship to these students.
Grateful GNR Scholarship
This scholarship is only for the wards of JCOs and other ranks service/ex-servicemen from the Artillery regiments of the Indian Army. Complete academicfee for a total of 8 students (4 boys and 4 girls) will be coming paid this scholarship by SBUP.
The Director-General of Artillery, Delhi has sent an official notification to all the 6 HQs of various artillery centers – HQ Southern comd. (arty), (HQ South-Western comd. (arty), HQ Eastern comd. (arty), HQ Western comd. (arty), HQ Northern comd (arty) and HQ Central comd (arty) – announcing the scholarship.
Selection Process for Grateful GNR Scholarship
The eligible candidate’s parents must obtain a recommendation letter from their respective HQ and submit the same to the institute along with an application. If there are many applications, merit will be the criteria for selecting the top 8 students, by a university committee.
Fee Structure for Grateful GNR Scholarship
Complete academic fee is waived off under this scholarship.
Dr. P.C. Shejwalkar Memorial Scholarship
A total of 12 students (3 each from 4 institutes) will be eligible to avail this scholarship.
Selection Process
A committee comprising of University officials headed by the Vice Chancellor will nominate the eligible students for this scholarship. A special preference will be given for Meritorious Economically backward category.
Fee Structure for Grateful GNR Scholarship
50% of the entire fee will be given as a scholarship to these students.
MBA Program
ABOUT MBA
BIIB offers AICTE approved, Two Year Full-Time Master of Business Administration programs. Courses offered at BIIB include :
MBA (International Business)
MBA (International Business)
| Specializations Available | Seats Available |
|---|---|
| Marketing and International Business Management | 60 |
MBA (Marketing Management)
| Specializations Available | Seats Available |
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| Sales & Marketing Management (including Retail and Insurance) | 60 |
MBA (Finance)
| Specializations Available | Seats Available |
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| Finance and Financial Services | 60 |
Project Studies
All the Business Management students have to take up compulsory 'Company Project Studies' i.e. internship for the period of 2 months’ duration.
ABOUT MBA
Eligibility For MBA 2025-2027
A candidate who meets the following admission criteria can apply to Sri Balaji University for the MBA program of his / her choice.
A candidate desirous of admission to the MBA program should :
- Be a graduate from a UGC recognized University with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category).
- Students currently in the final year of their graduation and confident of securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks may also apply for the MBA courses. The admission committee may give more weightage to higher marks in graduation.
- It is imperative that the candidate should have taken at least one exam out of CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT or MH-CET. MAT exams held after in Aug/Sep 2024 to May 2025 will be considered for admission to the academic year 2025-27. We believe that true talent cannot be judged on the basis of the score granted by any entrance exam. Hence, we do not have a cut-off score below which if the candidate scores cannot apply to the program.
- For students seeking admission in an MBA program for specialization in Finance, the preferred educational qualification is commerce. Students from other science streams are discouraged. However, for Marketing specialization in an MBA program, students from any discipline can apply.
In case the applicant does not have an Entrance Examination Score / Not appeared for the Entrance examination or would like to improve the scores mentioned above can opt for Sri Balaji Entrance and Screening Test (SBEST)
Women
As a socially conscious university, we believe in the upliftment of women. Hence we ensure 50% of the intake of the students goes to female candidates and the remaining 50% goes to male candidates. In order to cater to the same, merit will be drawn separately for female & male candidates.
How To Apply
- Sri Balaji University, Pune (SBUP), has a common application form for admission to two-year full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs 2025-27 offered by all the four management institutes, including BIIB, and all 12 courses run therein.
- The applications can be made online. To apply online, (Click Here)
- Any concerns regarding admission can be addressed to :
- Admission Cell Sri Balaji University,a
S.No.55/2-7, Tathawade, Off Mumbai-Bangalore Bypass,
Pune – 411033 Maharashtra (India)
Admission Process
The common application form for all four management institutes of Sri Balaji University, Pune, and the twelve courses can be submitted online with an application fee of INR 1000. If you are appearing for SBEST Exam the fee will be INR 490 (service provider taxes applicable for all payments). The successful payment of the application fee is followed by issuing of a registration number.
*The GD & PI and Essay writing will be conducted at the following centres. A candidate can choose any centre of his/her choice during the application process.
Written Examination
We accept management examination test scores such as CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/MAH-CET test scores. However, as management examination test scores are issued to the students, any student who has appeared for the management examination test examinations can apply for our courses. Thus, all four Management institutes will accept management examination test scores. However, the management examination test and scores will be equalized and validated to the CAT score value and that will only be counted for the purpose of the merit list. It is not necessary that these scores should be attached to the Application form at this stage. These score sheets can be dispatched so as to reach us latest by 28th March 2025. Anyone having any objection to the same need not apply. We do not believe in any cut-off points as we give only 35% of the weightage for the entrance examination while making the merit list.
- In case the applicant does not have an Entrance Examination Score / Not appeared for Entrance examination or would like to improve their scores mentioned above can opt for Sri Balaji Entrance and Screening Test (SBEST)
Group Discussions
Candidates who fulfill the qualitative requirements will be called for the Group Discussions by experts. This will be for a duration of 30-45 minutes per group. This may include role play, case studies, and extempore speech and GD. 35% of the weightage in the merit list will be given to the GD process. Therefore the GD process may extend to the second day although all efforts will be made to complete the process in one day. This is an elimination round.
Essay Writing is an integral part of the interview process. Written Communication Skill is very important for anyone to succeed in the industry. Therefore, the applicants will be required to appear for an essay writing exercise on a subject, which will be given on the spot in the selection centres. This will be for 30 marks and fifty percent of the marks will be counted. This essay writing will be for half an hour. The topics will be general in nature and anyone who follows the National Newspapers can easily appear for the same and score good marks.
Personal Interviews
This expert panel interview and the essay marks will carry 30% of the weightage. This panel will assess the candidates on various parameters including the suitability of the candidate for a particular specialization. The panel will also give the opportunity to the applicants to add or delete course options.
Fee Structure
To enable the education of students from all financial backgrounds, the fees of the MBA programme at Sri Balaji University, Pune, has been kept nominal.
Fee Structure 2024-2026
| Particulars | FIRST YEAR (2024-25) | SECOND YEAR (2025-26) | ||
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| 1st Installment (Amount in INR) | 2ndInstallment (Amount in INR) | 3rdInstallment (Amount in INR) | 4thInstallment (Amount in INR) | |
| Academic Fees | 1,00,000 | 2,53,750 | 2,43,750 | 5,92,500 |
| Refundable Caution Deposit | 10,000 | |||
| Total Fees | 1,00,000 | 2,53,750 | 2,53,750 | 5,92,500 |
| Last Date for payment of Fees | 08-May-2024 | 08-June-2024 | 08-September-2024 | 08-June-2025 |
| Bridge-cum-Skill Building training fees (BSBT fees) | 55,000 | |||
| Last Date for payment of Fees | within 7 days from date of Declaration of Result | |||
| Hostel Fees* (Optional) | 91,500 | |||
*Please Note that hostel seats will be booked/allotted on First come - First Serve basis..
*Note: The students are required to pay the fees on or before the stipulated date. A late fee of Rs.100/- per day will be applicable on 2nd, 3rd and 4th installment for the first 30 days and thereafter Rs. 250/- per day.
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Education Loan
All MBA programs run under the aegis of the Sri Balaji University are specially approved for education loan from AVANSE, AXIS BANK, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, CREDENC, HDFC Credila, IDFC FIRST Bank, Propelld. Sri Balaji Society, Pune has signed MoUs with these banks. An education loan can be availed from any of the mentioned banks/NBFCs. However, students have the liberty to approach any other bank as per their convenience.
FAQS
Information pertaining to new admissions courses offered in the institutes, life in the university, campus life and so on have been given within the website. However, aspirants, visitors and students may have additional questions pertaining to the above, for which they are browsing the website and webpages of Sri Balaji University and its four institutes. These questions have been listed and answered here and can be referred for query and doubt settlement.
Helpline numbers : +91 (020) 6674 1235, +91 9673338787
Yes. we work 365 days a year and you can visit the Campus any time.
Applications are now open to the MBA programme. You can apply online Click here.
Please register here if you are interested in the MBA program at the University. You will receive a verification email. Once you verify your email account, you can start your application process.
You may call our admission office at 020-6674 1235 or e-mail your query to admissions@balajiuniversity.org. You can also register your query in the online application tool where after you verify your email id.
At Sri Balaji University, we do not believe that talent can be judged by a mere entrance score. While we place due importance to it, we do not have any cut off scores.
SBU has its internal assessment process which considers a number of parameters for selection of candidates. The final merit list is prepared based on : Academic scores Entrance test scores Performance in GD / PI / Essay writing
Important Contacts
For additional information, questions and queries, please visit the website of Sri Balaji University, Pune. The admission cell can be contacted by email or by a call or by the person at Sri Balaji University, Pune.
S. No. 55/2-7, Tathawade, Off Mumbai – Bangalore Bypass Pune – 411033.
Telephone : +91-20-66741235 / 36 / 09673338787
Email : admissions@sbup.edu.in
Ph.D. Programme at Sri Balaji University, Pune
Categories of Ph.D. Candidates
Full-time
Golden Opportunity For Career Advancement For Fresh Post Graduates In Management
This program is for young, fresh Management graduates having Post–graduate degrees (MBA / MMS or equivalent) or Diploma (PGDM) holders having their Post–graduation approved by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
This program is normally to be completed in 3 (three) years. Post PET Process & Completion of coursework & coursework examination candidates who are interested in full-time Ph.D. under Jr. Research Fellowship will have to appear for the test/interview, on clearing the test/ interview candidate will be offered a fellowship which would be in the the range of Rs. 40,000/- (Rs. Forty Thousand) to Rs. 60,000/- (Rs. Sixty Thousand) per month, besides an annual contingency grant of Rs. 30,000/- (Rs. Thirty Thousand) for attending conferences, etc. These scholars will be working full-time for their research program. During this period, they will assist the Senior faculty in conducting their regular lectures at SBUP, besides continuing their research. These scholars may be offered suitable positions in the University after completing their Doctoral degree (PhD).
The candidates who are already Post-graduates with some Industrial or Academic experience or the candidates who are expected to complete their Post-Graduation by August 2023, can also apply.
Part-time
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Industry sponsored Ph.D. scholars: It is imperative that the corporate leaders who have to deal / delve and resolve the practical problem of the industry should be encouraged and provided opportunities to undertake Ph.D. studies on major issues comforting them professionally. It will automatically promote industry-academia collaboration which is the need of the hour, flexibility where necessary will be catered for without compromising the cardinal principles of Ph.D. studies. This will also directly contribute the delivery of post-doctorate deliberations thereby increasing the richness / validity / relevance to academics as well as problem solving exercise in the industry globally. However, making a separate group for industry-sponsored Ph.D. scholars does not mean any compromise on rules and regulations studying under SBUP.
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Scholars from educational institutes : Research scholars who hold full-time jobs in educational institutes and are permitted by their respective organisations to pursue their Ph.D. with SBUP may join as part-time research scholars. These candidates will pursue research under the supervision of SBUP’s Ph.D. supervisor and complete the mandatory credit requirements as laid down for course work. These candidates will follow all the rules and the regulations of the Ph.D. programme in letter and spirit.
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However, the employer of such candidates should ensure to relieve the candidate to complete the course work. Also, a no-objection certificate must be submitted from his / her employer.
Eligibility Criteria For Admission To Ph.d. Programme
- Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall have a 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 its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
- A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC /ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) / Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the policy of Government of Maharashtra from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.
- In order to ensure that the utility-based research undertaken by experienced corporate managers with minimum service of 15 years in the various domain areas / specialisations in management, like Marketing, Human Resource, Finance, Business Economics, International Business, Information Technology etc., a new batch of corporate researchers will be formed. The co-supervisors for these corporate researchers will also be from Industries. This will be a unique and novel experience in the corporate research field. The mode of conduct of the doctoral research program and the related course work will also be modified wherever necessary, for example, the corporate leaders need not frequently come to the college but our faculties will be visiting cities where the number of registered corporate researchers is more.
- For the candidates working in organisations and applying as part-time external candidate will have to submit a consent letter from the respective organization.
- The candidates who are fellow members of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), and Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI), having five years of professional experience are also eligible. However, they must have scored 55% marks at the graduations.
Duration of the Programme
- A researcher registered for the Ph.D. programme can submit his/her thesis after two years, after the completion of course work. The registration will remain valid for a maximum period of 5 years. Ph.D. program shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of five years
- Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statutes / Ordinances of Sri Balaji University, Pune
- The women candidates and Persons with Disability (more than 40% disability) may be allowed a relaxation of one year for Ph.D. in the maximum duration.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SBUP PET 2024
- Last Date for applying to SBUP with payment of Rs.1500/- to check eligibility to appear for SBUP PET 2024 : Friday, 19th January 2024.
- Last Date for applying for SBUP PET 2024 Test with Payment of Rs. 3,500/- : Saturday, 20th January 2024.
- SBUP PET 2024 : Sunday 21st January 2024 (The Test timings will be notified later).
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Admission Procedure
- Sri Balaji University, Pune shall admit Ph.D. students through an Entrance Test (SBUP - PET) conducted at the level of the University. The University may decide separate terms and conditions for Ph.D. Entrance Test for those students who qualify UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SET / GATE / teacher fellowship holder or have passed M.Phil. programme.
- An Entrance Test shall be qualifying with qualifying marks as 50%.
- The syllabus of the Entrance Test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.
- Students who will clear the entrance test will be called for interview / viva-voce.
- An interview/viva-voce to be organized by the constituent Institutes / Departments of SBPU
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Important Instructions
- Please read the form carefully and ensure all the fields are filled properly.
- Fields marked * are mandatory.
- Please ensure to upload the necessary self-attested copies of certificates as required.
- Online payment of Rs. 1,500/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only) toward application fee is non-refundable.
- Based on the online application form with uploaded documents, the SBUP office will inform you regarding your eligibility for appearing for the SBUP-PET examination.
- Upon confirmation of eligibility for appearing SBUP-PET examination, online payment of Rs. 3,500/- (Rupees Three Thousand Five Hundred only) be made.
- After receipt of the exam fee for appearing to SBUP-PET examination, the admit card will be made available online.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SBUP PET 2024
- Last Date for applying to SBUP with payment of Rs.1500/- to check eligibility to appear for SBUP PET 2024 : Friday, 19th January 2024.
- Last Date for applying for SBUP PET 2024 Test with Payment of Rs. 3,500/- : Saturday, 20th January 2024.
- SBUP PET 2024 : Sunday 21st January 2024 (The Test timings will be notified later).
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Fee Structure
Fees For Ph.D. Programme
Upon confirmation of eligibility for appearing of SBUP - PET
- Application fee for SBUP - PET Rs. 1,500/-
- Examination fee for SBUP - PET Rs. 3,500/-
- Pre Ph.D. course work fee Rs. 5,000/-
- Pre Ph.D. course work exam fee Rs. 5,000/-
| 1 | Up-to 3 years | Rs. 60,000/- per year |
| 2 | Refundable Deposit | Rs. 10,000/- |
| 3 | Year 4 | Rs. 65,000/- |
| 4 | Year 5 | Rs. 70,000/- |
| 5 | Extended Year 6 | Rs.75,000/- |
| 6 | Extended Year 7 | Rs.80,000/- |
Fees for NRIs & International Students
| 1 | Up-to 3 years | USD 2,500 (Per year) |
| 2 | Refundable Deposit | USD 200 |
| 3 | Year 4 | USD 2,750 |
| 4 | Year 5 | USD 3,000 |
| 5 | Extended Year 6 | USD 3,250 |
| 6 | Extended Year 7 | USD 3,500 |
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