Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE), Pune is a private institution established in 2008, affiliated to Symbiosis International University and approved by UGC and Govt. of Maharashtra. The college offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. programs in the discipline of Science and Economics across multiple specializations.

Admission to the SSE is done on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the entrance exam conducted by the college. The college has a facilitated Placement Cell who work around the clock to provide placement assistance to its students. Some of the top recruiters are ZS Associates, DXC, Kingfish, GME, Stantec, E&Y, PAC, SG Analytics, Unacademy, Ken Research, Plariis Consulting, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ACIES Consulting, and many more.

Symbiosis School of Economics Highlights

Established | Type 2008 | Private
Accredited by NAAC
Affiliated To Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Mode of Education Full-time
Courses Offered 2 across 1 stream
Popular Courses M.Sc (Economics) and B.Sc (Economics) Honours
Admission Criteria For BSc (Economics ) Honours - SET Entrance test, PI and Writing Ability Test
For MSc (Economics) - PI and Writing Ability Test
Entrance Test Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) for B.Sc (Economics) Honours
Application Mode | Fees For BSc (Economics ) Honours - SET registration INR 1,950 + Institute Registration Fees INR 1000
For MSc (Economics ) - Programme Registration Fees INR 750/
Facilities available ICT enabled lecture rooms, Library, Wi-Fi enabled campus, Hostel
Official Website http://sse.ac.in/

Check Symbiosis School of Economics Entrance Exam Syllabus

SSE Pune Important Dates

Programme Registration Begins M.Sc (Eco) 1st December 2022
Last date of Online registration M.Sc (Eco) 30th May 2023
Last date of payment of Registration fees M.Sc (Eco) 30th May 2023
Announcement of the Shortlist for Personal Interaction M.Sc (Eco) 2nd June 2023
Personal Interaction M.Sc (Eco) 7th , 8th , 9th June 2023
Announcement of First Merit list M.Sc (Eco) 16th June 2023
Last date for payment of fees for candidates in the first merit list M.Sc (Eco) 23rd June 2023
Programme Commencement M.Sc (Eco) 17th July 2023
Programme Registration Begins B.Sc (Eco) 11th January 2023
Last date of Online registration B.Sc (Eco) 12th April 2023
Last date of payment of Registration fees B.Sc (Eco) 22nd May 2023
Announcement of the Shortlist for Personal Interaction B.Sc (Eco) 30th May 2023
Personal Interaction B.Sc (Eco) 12th , 13th , 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th June 2023
Announcement of First Merit list B.Sc (Eco) 23rd June 2023
Last date for payment of fees for candidates in the first merit list B.Sc (Eco) 6th July 2023
Programme Commencement B.Sc (Eco) 11th July 2023
SET 2023 Registration opens January 11, 2023
SET 2023 Registration closes April 12, 2023
SET 2023 exam   May 6, 2023, May 14, 2023
SET 2023 exam Results May 24, 2023

Symbiosis School of Economics Courses

Symbiosis School of Economics offers a 3-year program for B.Sc. (Economics) Honors and a 2-year program for M.Sc. (Economics).

Courses Eligibility Duration
B.Sc. (Economics) Honours
  • Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
  • Admission is against qualifying the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET), Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interaction (PI). Writing Ability Test (WAT) will be included as a part of Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET). Personal Interaction (PI) will be conducted in online mode for the shortlisted candidates.
 3 years
M.Sc (Economics)
  • Any graduate with exposure to Economics/Mathematics/Statistics/Physics. B.Tech and B.E. graduates may also apply. Graduates from any statutory university with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for SC/ST) at graduation level.
  • Students appearing for final year examinations can apply but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for SC/ST) at qualifying examination.
 2 years

Read More: SSE Pune Fee Structure

Students need to apply online to appear for the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) which is a mandatory test for admission to B.Sc (Economics) Honours of SSE.

For BSc (Economics) Honours:

  • Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognized Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
  • Admission is against qualifying the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET), Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interaction (PI). Writing Ability Test (WAT) will be included as a part of the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET). Personal Interaction (PI) will be conducted in online mode for the shortlisted candidates.

For MSc (Economics):

  • Any graduate with exposure to Economics/Mathematics/Statistics/Physics. B.Tech and B.E. graduates may also apply. Graduates from any statutory university with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for SC/ST) at graduation level.
  • Students appearing for final year examinations can apply but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for SC/ST) at qualifying examination.

How to apply?

  • Register online at SET.
  • Go to the website http://www.set-test.org/.
  • Choose the stream you wanna appear for the SET in.
  • Fill the application form with legitimate details.
  • Upload all the necessary documents.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 1,950.

Read More: SSE Pune Admission

Symbiosis School of Economics Placements

SSE, Pune has a dedicated Placement Cell headed by experts and professionals who provide placement assistance to its students. The cell works around the year to maintain and build relationships between the industry and institution.
  • The cell advice on placement procedures; help to prepare applications and resumes and conduct mock interviews.
  • The cell aim is to ensure that students have the information and skills required for an effective job search.
  • The placement cell is committed to provide all possible assistance to graduates and post graduates in their efforts to find employment.
  • The benefits of this assistance are reflected in the preparation of students, who are able to secure lucrative and coveted positions in recent years

Symbiosis School of Economics Top Recruiters

ZS Associates DXC Kingfish GME
Stantec E&Y PAC SG Analytics
Unacademy Ken Research Plariis Consulting Kotak Mahindra Bank

Symbiosis School of Economics Facilities

Symbiosis International University offers medical facilities for every one of its students and teaching and non-teaching staff, through Symbiosis Center of Health Care (SCHC). SCHC was set up in 1997 with the mission of addressing the healthcare needs, fundamentally of the students and staff of Symbiosis, envisioning a territory of 'Positive Health' in them. It is the "In-house Health Care Unit" of Symbiosis which gives preventive, promotive, and curative health care services. The healthcare services are rendered to students and staff through standardized healthcare setup and quality NABL accredited lab services.

Other Facilities include:

  • Auditorium
  • Boys Hostel
  • Canteen
  • Computer Lab
  • Convocation Hall
  • Counseling
  • Fest
  • Gymnasium
  • Library
  • Medical facilities
  • Placement
  • Sports
  • Club
  • Transport
  • Wi-Fi
  • Workshops
  • Girls Hostel

Symbiosis School of Economics FAQs

Ques. Is the Symbiosis School of Economics the right choice for economics?

Ans. Yes, it most definitely is, if you wanna get into a private university. It is of course nowhere compared to public colleges that are highly ranked, but the faculty is good and the academics are almost at par with the other colleges in the sense that you can learn a lot more than just economics if you take up a course here.

Ques. How to apply for Symbiosis School of Economics?

Ans. Admission is against qualifying the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET), Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interaction (PI). Writing Ability Test (WAT) will be included as a part of the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET). Personal Interaction (PI) will be conducted in online mode for the shortlisted candidates.

Ques. Does Symbiosis School of Economics have a reservation quota during admission?

Ans. Yes, there are seats reserved for students from the SC and ST categories and there are reservations for the differently-abled and Kashmiri migrants as well.

Category Percentage
Scheduled Caste 15%
Scheduled Tribe 7.5%
Differently Abled 3%
Kashmiri migrants 2%

Ques. How are the placements at Symbiosis School of Economics?

Ans.  There are no placements as people hardly go for jobs after B.Sc. but they do have a well-orchestrated placement cell that gives a stage to students who want to be recruited in any sphere be it, corporate or government or even research.

Ques. How is the faculty of Symbiosis School of Economics?

Ans. The faculty of the college is well-educated and highly trained to have diverse industry experience. Each department has a head and teachers or professors are given the designation of Assistant Professor with teaching experience of more than 8 years.

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