In the contemporary scenario, India's interest in the world as well as the world's interest in India is visibly at its highest. Therefore, it becomes imperative that the Indian scholarship on global issues should respond to the opportunities that this presents. To this end, the Symbiosis School of International Studies (SSIS) endeavours to provide a platform for teaching and research in international relations, with an emphasis on India and its role in global affairs. Set up in consonance with the broader vision of Symbiosis Society, which is "to integrate with the world", SSIS strives to constantly engage in scholarly pursuits in an environment of intellectual fellowship, aimed at the academic enrichment of the entire community.
The discipline of International Studies (IS) positions itself at the cross-roads where the dominant cultural, economic, political and social issues that exercise an influence on the national, regional and international agenda converge. A Master's programme in International Studies encourages students to relate theoretical concepts to specific, relevant world issues and challenges in international affairs today. The holistic nature of courses offered under the M.A. (International Studies) programme provides students with the lens to critically examine, analyze and understand contemporary issues based on a multi-disciplinary approach. The specialization offered under the course on Area Studies fosters scholarship of the region informed by a deeper understanding of an interconnected and interdependent world. The choice of regions offered includes - Europe/North America and Asia. The students are also offered a choice of foreign language as part of Area Studies course (Arabic/ French/ Spanish/ Chinese). Our faculty members are a good blend of prominent academicians, active researchers and practitioners, attesting to the belief that the best pedagogy comes from a mix of theory and praxis. Apart from the teaching vertical, we also run the flagship annual International Relations Conference (IRC) and an online research portal - Indian Review of Global Affairs (IRGA).
Faculty is encouraged to employ a number of methods of instruction. Consistent with the University's quality assurance and enhancement practices, each method is designed to ensure that the students derive maximum benefit from the lectures and seminars, and that they use the self - study time to its full advantage.
Given the diversity of the subject, the programme is taught through a mixed pedagogical approach, combining exposure to both IR theory and praxis. Emphasis is laid on hands-on training in the workings of contemporary diplomacy and international negotiations through simulations, case studies and audio visuals. The courses are designed to nurture critical analysis skills (written and oral), soft skills, intercultural skills and e- competencies in the students to enable them to play professional, constructive or leadership roles at the national, regional and international level.
The pedagogy is by lecture/seminar format, small group work, and simulations as appropriate. For each course, the formal lectures are intended to provide students with – right from an introduction to a particular theme or topic, to making them aware of main issues through a structured summary of the current state of debate on a topic, and to provide them with navigation points through the main literature. The seminar format is intended to provide students with the opportunity to engage in discussion with other students and with the course convenor for a structured discussion of substantive issues.
Students are encouraged to work both independently, and as part of a group. Independent study is vital to develop research skills: for the preparation of essays, book reviews and the final year dissertation. All of this written work is designed to help hone the skills necessary to filter complex arguments and issues to their essential elements, and to express your own critical ideas succinctly, clearly, and in an organised manner. Students are also encouraged to work independently on presentations to develop oral communication skills. This helps to develop the ability to organise and to think quickly about complex issues, and to develop skills necessary for reasoned argumentation. Students are also encouraged to work in groups for simulation projects to develop skills necessary for cooperation in group project work, as well as to develop leadership qualities.
The programme also allows students to manage an online research portal, Indian Review of Global Affairs, which will become a base of mid-to-long range policy- relevant issues and challenges. This will further hone skills and encourage the participation of youth in new age research via the use of new media such as podcasts, photo-essays/ photo- journalism, interviews and video- series.
Candidate should be a Graduate from any statutory university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC and ST) at the graduation level.
Additional note:a) Candidates appearing for final year examination can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC and ST) in the qualifying examination
b) A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification from any Foreign Board/ University must obtain an equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Reservation Policy:
The following are the reservation rules that shall be followed while admitting Indian students
1. Scheduled Caste : 15%
2. Scheduled Tribe: 7.5%
3. Differently Abled : 3%
4. Kashmiri Migrants: 2 over and above the programme intake.
5. Admissions of all International Students including foreign nationals, PIO & NRI are done through The International Office of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Kindly refer to www.scie.ac.in
Policy of admission against vacant seats under reserved category
In case some seats remain vacant due to the non-availability of suitable candidates under the category of reservations, then, the information about the vacant seats will be reported to Symbiosis International (Deemed University). With the permission of the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, the seats will be converted to the general category seats and shortlisted students will be offered these seats.
The Indian candidates shall submit the following documents for grant of eligibility for admission to the programmes offered by the University:
The following two additional documents need to be submitted in conformity with UGC/SIU norms
All admission is provisional and will be confirmed only on submission of all documents, verified and approved by SIU eligibility verification team and notification from Registrar's office.
SSIS Academic Calendar 2022-23 | |||
Semester | Activity | Start Date (DD-MM-YYYY) | End Date (DD-MM-YYYY) |
Semester I | Teaching | 10-Aug-22 | 10-Dec-22 |
Preparatory Leave | 11-Dec-22 | 18-Dec-22 | |
Examination | 19-Dec-22 | 23-Dec-22 | |
Semester II | Teaching | 9-Jan-23 | 9-May-23 |
Preparatory Leave | 10-May-23 | 16-May-23 | |
Examination | 17-May-23 | 27-May-23 | |
Semester III | Teaching | 15-Jul-22 | 10-Dec-22 |
Preparatory Leave | 11-Dec-22 | 18-Dec-22 | |
Examination | 19-Dec-22 | 24-Dec-22 | |
Semester IV | Teaching | 9-Jan-23 | 9-May-23 |
Preparatory Leave | 10-May-23 | 16-May-23 | |
Examination | 17-May-23 | 24-May-23 |
*Please note that the academic calendar is tentative and subject to change; information related to conduct of CEs will be shared by course in charges/ coordinators. Any changes will be duly notified.
Please read this Application Guide to entry in 2023 carefully to ensure that you provide the correct documents and information. For any further queries do write in to - admissions@ssispune.edu.in with the subject line Admission 2023 Query.
Kindly also note the Admission related contact numbers
Telephone: 020 - 26551231, 26551230; Mobile No.: 09075022773
Office Hours- 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.(except on Sundays and Holidays)
The Symbiosis School of International Studies uses application deadlines and you need to ensure that your application and all supporting documents (if required), are received by 12 noon Indian Standard Time on the deadline date for your application to be considered. The standard application deadlines for entry in M.A(IS) programme of 2023 are as follows:
S.no | SSIS ADMISSION 2023: IMPORTANT DATES | |
1 | AAdmission Campaign Commencement | March 01, 2023 – Wednesday |
2 | Programme Registration Begins | March 15 , 2023 –Wednesday, 12 noon |
3 | Last date for Online registration | June 30, 2023 – Friday, 12 noon |
4 | Last Date for payment of Registration fees | June 30, 2023 – Friday, 12 noon |
5 | Entrance Test | N.A |
6 | Test Result | N.A |
7 | Announcement of the Shortlist for Personal Interaction –Phase 1 | May 30, 2023– Tuesday (3 p.m.) |
8 | PI Phase 1 slot booking | May 30, 2023 (3 p.m.)- June 1,2023 (3 p.m.) |
9 | Personal Interaction (PI)–Phase 1 | June 2-3, 2023( Friday- Saturday) |
10 | PI( Phase 1) result approvals and eligibility verification | June 5- 8, 2023 ( Monday- Thursday) |
11 | Announcement of First Merit list | June 9, 2023- Friday, 3 p.m. |
12 | Last date for payment of fees for candidates in the first merit list | June 23, 2023- Friday, 2 p.m. |
13 | Announcement of Second Merit list | June 26, 2023- Monday, 3 p.m. |
14 | Last date for payment of fees for candidates in the second merit list | July 12, 2023- Wednesday, 2 p.m. |
15 | Announcement of Shortlist for Personal Interaction Phase 2 | July 04, 2023- Tuesday, 2 p.m. |
16 | PI Phase 2 slot booking | July 04, 2023 (2 p.m.)- July 06, 2023 (2 p.m.) |
17 | Personal Interaction (PI)– Phase 2 | July 10-11 , 2023 (Monday - Tuesday) |
18 | PI(Phase 2) result approvals and eligibility verification | July 12-14, 2023 |
19 | Announcement of Third Merit list | July 19, 2023 – Wednesday, 12 noon |
20 | Last date for payment of fees for candidates in the third merit list | Aug 02, 2023 – Wednesday, 12 noon |
21 | Announcement of Fourth Merit list (waitlisted candidates, if any) | Aug 03, 2023 – Thursday, 12 noon |
22 | Last date for payment of fees for candidates in the Fourth Merit list | Aug 12, 2023 – Tuesday, 12 noon |
23 | Programme Commencement | August 18, 2023– Friday |
* Dates are tentative
COMPLETE DETAILS OF FEES FOR THE MA - INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AT SYMBIOSIS SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AS APPLICABLE FOR BATCH-2023-2024 IS AS UNDER:
Symbiosis School of International Studies
Approved Fee Structure for Batch 2023-2025 in the Academic Year 2023-2024-INDIAN STUDENTS
(Annexure I)
Programme Fees For Master of Arts (International Studies) | Amount in ₹ |
Academic Fees (Per Annum) | 3,03,000 |
Institute Deposit (Refundable) | 20,000 |
Installments for Programme Fees For Master of Arts (International Studies) (Indian Students) | 1st Year (Amount in ₹) | 2nd Year (Amount in ₹) | ||
1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | |
Academic Fees (Per Annum) | 1,51,500 | 1,51,500 | 1,51,500 | 1,51,500 |
Institute Deposit (Refundable) | 20,000 | - | - | - |
Installment | 1,71,500 | 1,51,500 | ||
Last date of payment | At the time of Admission | 25-Nov-2023 | 25-Jun-2024 | 25-Nov-2024 |
**Hostel & Mess Fees (subject to change in campusand accommodation type wise ,e.g. Twin Sharing, Triple Sharing) (The fees indicated herein are for Viman Nagar Campus Only) |
Amount in ₹ |
Mess Fees (Per Annum) @ | 86,000 |
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) | 15,000 |
Hostel Fees (Different, Subject to Sharing, Per Annum) @ | |
Twin Sharing | 1,45,000 |
Three Sharing | 1,23,000 |
@ Hostel and Mess Fees can be increased up to 10% each year.Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable.
* Hostel and Mess Fees for the subsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year.
Symbiosis School of International Studies
Approved Fee Structure for Batch 2023-2025 in the Academic Year 2023-2024-INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
(Annexure II)
Programme Fees For Master of Arts (International Studies) | Student taking admission in | |
NRI, PIO, OCI Category Amout in US$ | Foreign National Category Amount in US$ | |
Academic Fees (Per Annum) | $5,925 | $5,925 |
Less: Golden Jubliee Scholarship to Foreign National Students # | - | $3,975 |
Academic Fees (Per Annum) to be paid (A) | $5,925 | $1,950 |
Institute Deposit (Refundable) (B) | $275 | $275 |
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) | $550 | $550 |
Less: 50% Fee Concession on Administrative Fees | - | $275 |
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) to be paid (C) | $550 | $275 |
Total fees to be paid (D)=(A+B+C) | $6,750 | $2,500 |
Installment For Master of Arts (International Studies) Students taking Admission in NRI, PIO, OCI, Category |
1st Year (Amount in $) | 2nd Year (Amount in $) | |||
1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 3rd Installment | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | |
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) | $550 | - | - | - | - |
Academic Fees (Per Annum) | $540 | $2,690 | $2,695 | $2,960 | $2,965 |
Institute Deposit (Refundable) | $275 | - | - | - | - |
Installment | $1,365 | $2,690 | $2,695 | ||
Last date of payment | At the time of acceptance of 'Offer Letter' | At the time of Reporting to SCIE | 25-Nov-2023 | 25-Jun-2024 | 25-Nov-2024 |
Installment For Master of Arts (International Studies) Students taking Admission in Foreign Nationals Category |
1st Year (Amount in $) | 2nd Year (Amount in $) | |||
1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 3rd Installment | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | |
Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) ## | $275 | - | - | - | - |
Academic Fees (Per Annum) | $815 | $570 | $565 | $980 | $970 |
Institute Deposit (Refundable) | $275 | - | - | - | - |
Installment | $1,365 | $570 | $565 | ||
Last date of payment | At the time of acceptance of 'Offer Letter' | At the time of Reporting to SCIE | 25-Nov-2023 | 25-Jun-2024 | 25-Nov-2024 |
**Hostel & Mess Fees (subject to change in campusand accommodation type wise ,e.g. Twin Sharing, Triple Sharing) (The fees indicated herein are for Viman Nagar Campus Only) | Student taking admission in | |
NRI, PIO, OCI Category Amout in US$ | Foreign National Category Amount in US$ | |
Mess Fees (Per Annum) @ | $1,120 | $560 |
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) | $200 | $200 |
Hostel Fees (Different, Subject to Sharing, Per Annum) @ | ||
Twin Sharing | $1,890 | $650 |
Three Sharing | $1,600 | $650 |
Note:
# ONLY Foreign National Students taking Admission in the year 2023 for the Batch 2023-2025, will be eligible for the Symbiosis Goden Jubilee Scholarship. Designed to celebrate 50 glorious years of Symbiosis being established to offer quality education to foreign students, these include:
(1) 100 Full Symbiosis Golden Jubilee Academic Scholarships with need-based reduced hostel fees for foreign national students from developing African-Asian countires.
(2) 100 Golden Jubilee Free-ships for academiclly and financially deserving foreign national students from conflict ridden/war affected regions by giving them an opportunity to study at SIU by covering not only the cost of all academic fees but also the hostel and mess/food fees (lodging and boarding).
(3) Concessional Hostel fees are applicable to Foreign National students @ 650$ per annum.
(4) Concessional Mess fees are applicable to Foreign National students @50% as mentioned above.
**Hostel and Mess ees for the susbsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year.
@ Hostel and Mess Fees can be increased up to 10% each year.Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable.
# # 50% Concession wil be given only to the Foreign National students on Administrative Fees.
As a non – SNAP institute, Personal Interaction (PI) is the activity of selection process for the M.A. (International Studies) course offered by Symbiosis School of International Studies (SSIS). After successful online registration and payment of fee, subject to fulfilment of admission criteria, shortlisted candidates would be notified of the call for PI via email. They would need to select the preferred slot, as mentioned in the communication and follow the instructions provided in the call letter.
The PI will be conducted online. The link will be shared with candidates prior to the PI depending on the slot booked.
Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE) handles all subject matters relating to admissions of International Students to the constituent institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Categories listed under International Students Admissions are as follows:
A student is eligible to apply as a Foreign National (FN) if he/she holds a foreign passport.
A student is eligible to apply as a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) if he/she has a PIO card and is a citizen of a country other than India.
(At Postgraduate Level)
A student is eligible to apply as a Non Resident Indian (NRI) if he/she has appeared either for the 10+2 examination (equivalent to the Indian 12th) or Graduation outside India. It is mandatory for one of the two qualifying examinations to be given outside India. International students are able to apply online and need only come to India when his/her application is shortlisted for the chosen programme. The application procedure consists of 15 simple steps; it begins with a basic eligibility check of important documents to be submitted and concludes with the final payment confirming admission.
For detailed information and online registration, please visit www.scie.ac.in
The hostel seats at Symbiosis Hostel (VimanNagar - old and new campus), are limited in number and are allotted on first come- first serve basis. There is a strict code of conduct practised at all Symbiosis Hostels. Students wishing to stay in any wing of Symbiosis Hostel, Viman nagar will have to abide by the code of conduct.
Contact details for Hostel related queries:
Col C V Mohan (Retd) , Senior Campus Administrator, SVC,
E-mail id: admin.svc@symbiosis.ac.in
Mr. Samir Pawar, Hostel I/C Accounts SVC, Accounts Assistant, SVC Main campus: Ph. 020-26557162/163/164/165/155 & 020-26551302/03/04 for F wing only,
E-mail id: samir.pawar@symbiosis.ac.in
Queries can be raised on phones as under:
020-26557164/162/163/165/155 or 0-8087085044/45
1 | SCHC Emergency no | +91-9552589179 (Viman Nagar Campus) |
2 | SCHC landline no | 020- 26551326 |
3 | Email id | mo.svc2@schcpune.org |
4 | Medical Officer I/C | Dr. Vaishali Kambale, 020-26551327/28 |
New Symbiosis Viman Nagar Campus (SVC) Office
1 | New SVC Campus Admin: - Col. G.S. Radkar (Retd.) | 020-26551301 |
2 | New SVC Campus Supervisor: - Mr. N Pawar | 020- 26551302 |
3 | Security in Charge: - Mr. S Ukey | 020-26551314 |
Symbiosis Viman Nagar Campus (SVC) Office
1 | SVC Office Helpline | 020 - 64105763 020 - 64003291 |
Campus Office, Ground Floor, SID Block |
2 | SVC Security In-charge | 020 - 64103292 | Gate No 6, SVC |
3 | Dr. Priti Chapale, M.O I/C, SCHC (SVC) | 020 - 26632484 | 9552525654 |
SVC Office Helpline
1 | admin.svc@symbiosis.ac.in | Col C V Mohan (Retd.), Senior Administrator, SVC, Mobile: 8087085043/8087085044 Contact No.: 020-26557163/162/164 |
2 | vishal.dhumal@symbiosis.ac.in | Vishal M. Dhumal, Office Assistant, Mobile: 9623563404 |
3 | wardenb.svc@symbiosis.ac.in | Ms. Vrushali Kadam & Ms. Nisha Kalal, Warden, B Wing Girls Hostel. Mobile: 9011879337/ 9665239481 |
4 | wardenc.svc@symbiosis.ac.in | Ms. Nisha Kalal & Sub Maj Baliram Sawant (Retd), Wardens, C Wing Girls Hostel, Mobile: 9665239481/ 9890912094 |
5 | wardend.svc@symbiosis.ac.in | Mr. Anthony James & Ms. Preksha Akolkar, E Wing Boys Hostel, Mobile: 9096883291/ 8551841942 |
6 | wardeng.svc@symbiosis.ac.in | Caretaker: Ms. Varsha Tikkas, G Wing Girls Hostel, Mobile: 8087085045 Contact No.: 020-26551301 |
7 | sagar.otari@symbiosis.ac.in | Mr. Sagar Otari, Network Administrator, (Wi Fi) |
8 | accounts.svc@symbiosis.ac.in | Mr. Amol Lambe, Accounts Assistant, SVC |
9 | officeasstsvc@symbiosis.ac.in | Mr. Vinod Bhagade, Office Assistant, SVC |
SSIS is guided by the SIU examination policy and rules in the conduct of examination.
CBCS: Choice Based Credit System.As per the CBCS, grade point will be allotted to each letter grade on a 10 point grade scale with grades denoted by letters O, A+, A, B+, B, C, P, F and AB.
Examination: It is the entire session of assessment carried at SSIS and the university level which includes both continuous and term-end evaluation
Examination Session: It is the time slot assigned for a particular examination. Generally there shall be two sessions per day , however additional sessions might be conducted with prior permission.
Examination Season : The academic year is divided into two examination seasons – October Season and April Season. All examinations held between September to December will be counted as held in October Season. All examinations held between January to June will be counted as held in April Season.
Evaluation: The evaluation includes continuous and term end evaluations. The term end evaluation, summative in nature, is conducted by the University at the end of every term. The continuous evaluation pattern, formative in nature, aims at multi- level assessment and is spread across the term. Passing in a course means securing 40% of absolute marks in each of the heads of Continuous evaluation and Term end examination.
Course Not Granted (CNG): Minimum 75 % attendance is mandatory for a student to be eligible for appearing in the term-end examination of a particular course. If the course attendance is below 75% then the student will not be granted the permission to appear for the examination of the concerned course. If cumulative attendance for all courses of the semester is more than 75% CNG should not be given.
Term not Granted (TNG): Minimum 75% attendance is mandatory for all the students to be eligible to appear for the external examination of all courses of the term . If the aggregate attendance is below 75% then the student will not be granted the permission to appear for the term-end examination.
ATKT ( Allowed to keep Term ) Rules: A student cannot appear for end Semester 3 exams if he/ she has CGPA less than 4.00 up to Semester -1 irrespective of number of backlogs in Semester I. He/she cannot appear for end Semester 4 exams if he/ she has CGPA less than 4.00 up to Semester -2 irrespective of number of backlogs in Semester II.
Validity of terms: The students admitted to all post graduate programmes of the University, will be allowed to keep terms for a period of one year from the date of admission beyond the normal period of the programme, i.e. the students joining a two years programme must complete the programme in three years from the date of admission.
You can download the Examination Department PDF here for more information.
For further details visit SIU website
Date | Day | On account of |
26-Jan-2023 | Thursday | Republic Day |
07-March-2023 | Tuesday | Holi / Dhulivandan |
22-March-2023 | Wednesday | Gudhipadwa / Ugadi |
14-Apr-2023 | Friday | Dr.Ambedkar Jayanti |
22-Apr-2023 | Saturday | Ramzan-Eid |
01-May-2023 | Monday | Maharashtra Day |
15-Aug-2023 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
30-Aug-2023 | Wednesday | Rakshabandhan |
19-Sep-2023 | Tuesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
28-Sep-2023 | Thursday | Anant Chaturdashi |
02-Oct-2023 | Monday | Gandhi Jayanti |
24-0ct-2023 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
09-Nov-2023 to 15-Nov-202 | Thursday to Wednesday | Diwali |
25-Dec-2023 | Monday | Christmas |
New Year Day and Holidays that fall on Sunday have not been mentioned in the list |