Sri Balaji University

Sri Balaji University, Pune, is an institution of excellence in Pune. The university is running under the able guidance and leadership of its founding father and Chancellor, Professor Dr. (Col) A. Balasubramanian. The university at present has four management institutions: Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM), Balaji Institute of Telecom Management (BITM), Balaji Institute of International Business (BIIB), and Balaji Institute of Management and Human Resources Development (BIMHRD). Apart from these four institutions it also has a law college – Balaji Law College (BLC) and an Undergraduate and Graduate level college namely – Balaji College of Arts Commerce and Science (BCACS) and Balaji Junior College of Arts Commerce and Science (BCACS). BLC and BCACS are affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University.

Professor Dr. (Col) A. Balasubramanian is a powerhouse of energy and knowledge. From a young age, Professor Dr. (Col) A. Balasubramanian understood the importance of education and was motivated to scale the mountains of knowledge. He joined the Indian Army as a Jawan and retired as a Subedar after an eventful 29 years of service which saw him engaged in the famous 1965 and 1971 wars against Pakistan and the IPKF operations in Sri Lanka in 1991. During his time in the uniform, he acquired three post-graduate degrees with full honours and was later conferred with the honorary rank of ‘Colonel’ by the President of India after retiring from the Army.

He started the Sri Balaji Society (Now Sri Balaji University) in the year 1999 drawing from his experiences gained by him after establishing and running the ‘Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) a management institution, currently a part of the prestigious Symbiosis University in Pune.

The four institutes of Sri Balaji University shifted to its present location in Tathwade, Pune in the year 2006 from three different locations in Pune after securing approval from AICTE for the management courses offered by its four institutions. The sprawling campus includes a large size hostel building with comfortable residential facilities for more than 600 students. Apart from tennis, badminton and basketball court the hostel building also houses a fully equipped gym and a swimming pool. A laundromat is present on the hostel premises and a doctor is present too for providing basic first aid and for treating minor and miscellaneous ailments. The university has two auditoriums with 1000 plus capacity along with its spacious and IT-enabled classrooms, computer labs, reading rooms, conference rooms, and library facilities. Three messes are located on the campus along with a convenience store and a light refreshment and juice shop for catering to the food, stationery, and other necessary goods and product requirements of the students.

Sri Balaji University (SBU), Pune, Maharashtra – Key Highlights

Sri Balaji University (SBU), Pune, Maharashtra – popular Programmes

SBU provides various programmes under UG, PG, & PhD. However, the majority of the programmes offered by SBU are related to Management. Some of the categories are listed below:

• Business Analytics

• Supply Chain & Operations

• Marketing

• Human Resource

• Data Science & Business Analytics

• International Business

• Finance

Sri Balaji University (SBU), Pune, Maharashtra – Infrastructure Facilities

This University provides several other facilities for students with an excellent environment. The students are able to pursue their studies along with extra-curricular activities.

• Hostels (separate for boys & girls)

• Library

• Cafeteria

• Sports room

• Labs

• Gyms

• Auditorium

• Medical facilities

• Wi-Fi

• Dance room

• Convenience store

Sri Balaji University (SBU) – Reviews

Overall review: This university campus has secured 4.3 ratings out of 5. Further details are provided below for each of their components.

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Sri Balaji University (SBU) – FAQs & Answers

Q1. Is SBU a recognized University in India?

A. Yes, this University has been recognized by UGC (the University Grants Commission). SBU has secured 76^th and 100^th rank under NIRF in the year 2020.

It has ranked as Top 2 B-Schools in Pune by “The Times of India” in 2021. This University has been a member of AIU and has also been approved by AICTE.

Q2. What are the courses that are offered at this University?

A. SBU being a B-School offers various programmes under UG, PG and PhD in Management.

Q3. What is the status of this University?

A. Status of the University – Private/ Co-Education/ Non-Minority

Q4. What is the process of Admission/Application?

A. The application process is conducted online.

Candidates are required to visit the official website – www.sbup.edu.in  and click on “Admissions”.

Next, candidates are required to click on “Apply Now” fill in the application form step-by-step and make payment for the application form.

Candidates will then receive a registration number and Admit card which is necessary to appear for GD & PI round for the selection process.

The cost of the application form is INR 1000/-.

The admission process is done through counselling at the University.