MBA From Symbiosis | Top Business School in Pune

Introduction of Institute

Set up in 1993, SIMS is a premier Management Institute ranked amongst the top B Schools in India. SIMS is a constituent of the prestigious Symbiosis International University and is the only MBA institute of its kind in India and a shining example of PPP (Public Private Partnership) between Symbiosis and Government of India – Ministry of Defence since 2002. Its flagship MBA course is primarily for Defence Personnel and their Dependents with some seats for Civilian candidates. This ideal mix of defence dependents and civilians brings out the best in both and ensures holistic development. SIMS has an ergonomically designed and ideally located campus in the heart of Pune. It provides secure residential accommodation to over 600 female and male students, state of the art facilities and infrastructure. It is truly a “Home away from Home”.

SIMS is an ISO 9001:2015 quality certified management institute, one of the three institutes in complete Western India. SIMS is an accredited “Centre for Corporate Governance” of the ‘National Foundation of Corporate Governance’ (established by Ministry of Corporate Affairs and CII) and one of the few recognized as a Centre for Entrepreneurship by Department of Science and Technology.

SIMS has an enviable placement record and it offers an excellent return on investment in terms of the placement packages. The students with diverse specializations, bagged opportunities in BFSI, IT/ITES, Consulting, Manufacturing, Logistics, FMCG, Healthcare, Edtech and many other sectors Top companies including Accenture, Apollo Global Management, BNY Mellon Salesforce, Google, EY, Gartner, DXC Technology, Bank of America, Infosys, WNS, BlackRock, Coca-Cola, Expedia, Moss Adams, Wells Fargo, Crisil, Packfora, Publicis Sapient, MSCI, V-Guard, Reliance Brand Limited, EI, Hero Insurance Broking, Pramerica, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India are some of the recruiters of SIMS student managers.

SIMS is the B-School which creates leaders who “Make a Difference”. Come and be a part of SIMS, become a leader and “Make a Difference”

Maj Gen Rohit Bakshi

(Director, SIMS)

Email: director@sims.edu

Maj Gen Rohit Bakshi (Retd) is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy Khadakwasla.

He has served the Indian Army with distinction for 36 years

He has been an Air Defence Officer handling State of Art weaponry to include Air Defence Guns and missile systems besides radars, anti-drone and satellite communication systems.

He has had a short stint with the Corporate world as Executive Director and Regional Head Quality and Operations with the Country's premier Security Agency SIS Ltd before joining SIMS as the Director.

He has done his PhD in Transformation of Higher Education Sector, MPhil in Management, Masters in Military Science, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies and a PG Diploma in Healthcare Management.

He has received several commendations from the Chief of Army Staff for distinguished service and disaster relief operations saving countless lives during Mumbai Floods 2005.

SIMS Committee

Lieutenant General Manjit Kumar	Dr. S. B. Mujumdar	Dr. (Mrs) Vidya Yeravdekar	Maj. Gen. Yogesh Choudhary
Chairman, SIMS Standing Committee Officiating, Chief of Staff	Chancellor Symbiosis International (Deemed University)	Standing Committee Member, SIMS Principal Director	Standing Committee Member, SIMS MG Adm HQ Southern Command, Pune – 411001
Maj Gen Vikrant Naik,VSM	Brig Rohit Mehta	Lt Gen Moti Dar, PVSM, AVSM (Retd)	Mr. Vishal Chordia
Standing Committee Member GOC, HQ Dakshin Maharashtra Sub Area,	Standing Committee Member, SIMS ADG, DRZ (S)	Standing Committee Member, SIMS Sr. No. 33/1A/1, Village Mundhwa Pune – 411036	Standing Committee Member, SIMS Director Pravin Masalewale
Ambassador (Retd.) Prakash Shah	Air Marshal B N Gokhale, PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd)	Brig Rajiv Divekar (Retd)
Standing Committee Member, SIMS	Former Vice Chief of Air Staff, Consultant, DRDO	Director, SIMS

Dr. S. B. Mujumdar	Mrs. S. S. Mujumdar	Dr. Rajiv Yeravdekar	Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar
President	Member	Member	Principal Director
Dr. Swati Mujumdar	Dr. C. R. Patil	Dr. Satish Ghali	Mr. Abhijit V Walimbe
Member	Member	Member	Member
Ms. Sneha Khandekar	Mr. Sunil Shirole	Dr. Abhay Madhukar Sukhatme
Member	Member	Member

Name of Committee		Anti Ragging Committee
SIU Notification No. & Date		1630 dated 4 July 2025
Tenure of the Committee		1 Feb 2024 to 31 Jan 2026 (2 Years)
List of Members
1	Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Rohit Bakshi (Retd.) Director-SIMS	CHAIRPERSON
2	Mr. S.R. Patil (Health Superintendent-Khadki Cantonment Board)	Member
3	Ms Rekha Dighe PSI - Khadki Police Station	Member
4	Mr. Harsh Pandurang Dudhe Senior Correspondent - Maharashtra Times, Pune	Member
5	Mrs. Pramodini Chetan Naik Director - Centre for Youth Development and Activities Karve Institute of Social services, Pune	Member
6	Dr. Pravin Kumar Bhoyar Deputy Director - SIMS	Member
7	Dr. Suruchi Pandey Professor - SIMS	Member
8	Col. Vishal Chander Malhotra Parents Representative	Member
9	Mrs. Juliana Vincent Parents Representative	Member
10	Ms. Vincent Valencia Pinto Students Member	Member
11	Mr. Vishesh Malhotra Students Member	Member
12	Campus Administrator - SIMS	Member Secretary

Name of Committee		Grievance Committee
SIU Notification No. & Date		1585 18th April 2025
List of Members
1	Dr. Suruchi Pandey Professor - SIMS	CHAIRPERSON
2	Dr. Pravin Dange Associate Professor - SIMS	Member
3	Dr. Komal Chopra Associate Professor - SIMS	Member
4	Dr. Rashmy Moray Associate Professor - SIMS	Member
5	Dr. Ankita Bhatia Assistant Professor - SIMS	Member
6	Ms. Rohini Akanksha Student Representative	Special Invitee

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Name of Committee		Internal Committee
SIU Notification No. & Date		1623 3rd July 2025
List of Members
1	Dr. Suruchi Pandey Professor - SIMS	Presiding Officer
2	Dr. Pravin Kumar Bhoyar Deputy Director - SIMS	Member
3	Dr. Rashmy Moray Associate Professor - SIMS	Member
4	Mr. Rahul Wankhede Sr. Superintendent - SIMS	Member
5	Mr. Ajay Unde Supervisor - SIMS	Member
6	Mr. Abhinav Sud Student Member	Member
7	Ms. Ananya Pande Student Member	Member
8	Mr. Prinyanka Rawat Student Member	Member

Name of Committee		Campus Disciplinary Committee
SIU Notification No. & Date		1332 dated 6 Sept 2023
Tenure of the Committee		6 Sept 2023 to 5 Sept 2025 (2 Years)
List of Members
1	Maj Gen (Dr) Rohit Bakshi (Retd.) Director-SIMS	CHAIRPERSON
2	Head Student Welfare - SIU	Special Invitee
3	Mr. Rahul Wankhede Sr. Superintendent - SIMS	Member
4	Ms. Mulpuru Sudeeksha Student Member	Member
5	Dr. Suruchi Pandey Professor - SIMS	Member
6	Campus Administrator - SIMS	Member

SIMS Vantage

Re-Accredited by NAAC With "A++" Grade (3.56/4) in December 2022
Competent faculty assisting in the learning process of contemporary management disciplines.
Accredited by NAAC National Assessment and Accreditation Council (of the UGC) in November 2008.
SIMS is an ISO 9001:2015 quality certified management institute.
Centre for Corporate Governance of the National Foundation of Corporate Governance.
Focused collaborations with industry and robust placements in blue chip companies.
Executive MBA in management education for working executives.
Programs for Min of Def, GoI (DG Resettlement) & logistics training for Indian Navy.
Global perspective through MoU with Leeds metropolitan university.
MDP’s & innovative customized education programs for corporates.

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Vision

Vision To become a globally recognized B-school providing quality education and global competence to the wards of defence personnel.

Mission

To equip students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation necessary to lead responsibly in a globalized business environment.
To develop socially responsible leaders by providing an inclusive learning environment that encourages critical thinking and innovation.
To empower students with cross-cultural competencies and business acumen through high-quality education.
To drive research, Innovation and academic excellence to advance knowledge and sustainable business practices.

About SIMS

Introduction of Institute

Maj Gen Rohit Bakshi

SIMS Committee

Standing Committee

Managing Committee

Antiragging Committee

Grievance Committee

Institute and Research Committee (IRC)