SIMSREE (Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education), established in 1983, is a government management institute, operated by the Government of Maharashtra. SIMSREE has been ranked 35th by Business Today Ranking 2023. SIMSREE is known for its flagship MMS program, and admission is done through DTE.

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SIMSREE MMS admissions are based on the MAH-CET/ CAT/ CMAT exam, followed by a DTE CAP round for seat allocation. The SIMSREE cut-off was 99.97 percentile in 2023 and SIMSREE MMS intake was 205. SIMSREE MMS fees is INR 1.34 lakhs for 2 years and the average package stood at INR 15.19 LPA and the highest package at INR 21.53 LPA in the 2023 placement drive.

 

SIMSREE Highlights 

The basic details of SIMREE are mentioned in the table below:

Year of Establishment 1983
Campus Size 1 Acres
Students Intake 205 (MMS)
MMS Fees INR 1.34 lakhs
Ranking 35 (Business Today 2023)
Number of Courses  4
Total Faculty 15 (Core Faculties)
Highest Package INR 21.53 LPA
Top Recruiters  CARE ratings, Edelweiss, Goldman Sachs, Lakme L including CARE ratings, Edelweiss, Goldman Sachs, Lakme Lever, Mercer & Morgan ever, Mercer & Morgan Stanley, etc.
 

SIMSREE Overview

SIMSREE Important Dates 2024

MMM/ MFM Dates (Tentative)
Online Application Starts March 02, 2024 
Online Application Ends March 31, 2024 
Admission Process Will be announced later
Commencement of Course July 01, 2024
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SIMSREE Fees

SIMSREE MMS fees is INR 1.34 lakhs for 2 years. The following table represents the SIMSREE course wise fees:

Courses Total Fees
MMS INR 1.34 lakhs
MFM INR 1.53 lakhs
MMM INR 1.53 lakhs
 

SIMSREE Courses

SIMSREE offers a full-time program in Masters of Management Studies (MMS). SIMREE also offers part-time courses in Masters in Financial Management (MFM) and Master’s in Marketing Management (MMM). The highlights of all the courses are mentioned below:

Courses Duration Program Details
MMS 2 Years (Full-Time) Intake: 205
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for candidates with Maharashtra domicile and belonging to a reserved category)
Selection Criteria: MAH-CET/ CAT/ CMAT + CAP
MFM 3 Years (Part-Time) Intake: 30 Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of work experience. Selection Criteria: Group Discussion + Personal Interview 
MMM 3-Year (Part-Time)
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SIMSREE Admissions 2024

SIMSREE admission into the full-time MMS program is based on the state-level entrance examination, MAH-CET. The institute also accepts scores of national-level exams like CAT, CMAT, etc. 

The admission stages involved in the SIMSREE admission are as follows:

Admission Stage Description 
MAH-CET Exam Interested candidates will have to appear for the MAH-CET exam or national-level exams like CAT/ CMAT. 
Apply to DTE After the MAH-CET results are announced, the candidates will have to apply to the admission process of DTE. 
CAP Rounds The candidates will be selected and the seat allocation will be done during the CAP rounds, on the basis of the entrance exam scores.
Merit List  The merit list of the selected candidates will be released by the DTE itself. 
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SIMSREE Cut-off 2023

The MAH-CET cut-off for SIMSREE is 99.97 percentile for Round 1 in 2023. The MAH-CET cut-off for other exams is as follows:

Exams Cut-Off
MAH-CET 99.97
CAT 99.95
CMAT 99.96
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SIMSREE Placements 2023 

SIMSREE placements 2023 concluded with the participation of 72 recruiters. The highest package stood at INR 21.53 LPA and the average package stood at INR 15.19 LPA.

The 2023 placement highlights are as follows:

Particulars Placement Statistics 2023
Companies Visited 72
New Recruiters 32
Highest CTC INR 21.53 LPA
Average CTC INR 15.19 LPA
Median CTC INR 14.93 LPA
Recruiters CARE ratings, Edelweiss, Goldman Sachs, Lakme L including CARE ratings, Edelweiss, Goldman Sachs, Lakme Lever, Mercer & Morgan ever, Mercer & Morgan Stanley, etc.

The placement statistics for the last 3 years are as follows:

Placements Year Highest Package Average Package
2023 INR 21.53 LPA INR 15.19 LPA
2022 INR 23.50 LPA INR 13.33 LPA
2021 INR 25 LPA INR 12.3 LPA

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SIMSREE Ranking 2023 

SIMSREE has been ranked 35th by Business Today Ranking 2023, among the top B-Schools in India. It has also been ranked 25th by IIRF 2023, among the Best Government B-Schools. 

Ranking Body  Year Category  Rank
IIRF  2023 Best B-School (Govt.) 25
Business Today  2023 Top B-Schools 35

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SIMSREE vs Great Lakes Gurgaon vs JBIMS

A comparison among some of the top B-Schools i.e. SIMSREE, Great Lakes Gurgaon, and JBIMS are as follows:

Particulars SIMSREE Great Lakes Gurgaon JBIMS
Established  1983 2010 1965
Ranking 35 (Business Today 2023) 62 (NIRF 2023) 10 (Outlook 2023)
Campus Area 1 Acres 7.5 Acres 1.77 Acres
Batch Size 205 (MMS) 180 150 -160
MBA Fees INR 1.34 lakhs 17.25 Lakhs INR 6.10 lakhs
Admission Process MAH-CET/ CAT/ CMAT + CAP through DTE CAT/ XAT/ CMAT+ Personal Interview MAH-CET/ CAT/ CMAT + CAP through DTE
Cut-off 99.97 percentile 80 percentile 99.93 percentile
Highest CTC INR 21.53 LPA INR 33.3 LPA INR 35.75 LPA
Average CTC INR 15.19 LPA INR 15.8 LPA INR 28.02 LPA
Scholarship - No scholarships are available. Available on Merit-basis
 

Life at SIMSREE

Life at SIMSREE is rigorous with classes starting at 8 AM in the morning and can go up to 9 PM. The day includes both academic and non-academic (guest lectures) lectures. SIMSREE has a student-driven culture. Every month there are a number of committee-related activities, guest lectures, events, and competitions. There are only 205 students in every batch and 12 committees in total. So there is a high chance for every student to be a part of the committee of his/her interest. 

SIMSREE has hostel facilities for both male and female students but is only for students who are not from Mumbai. There are 2 boys hostels and 1 girls hostel with high standard facilities. 

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SIMSREE FAQs 

Ques. What is SIMSREE famous for?

Ans. SIMSREE is a government management institute, that is famous for offering a low-cost MMS program. 

Ques. Is SIMSREE government of Private?

Ans. SIMSREE is a government institute operated by the Government of Maharashtra. 

Ques. What is the rank of SIMSREE in India?

Ans. SIMSREE has been ranked 35th by Business Today Ranking 2023, among the top B-Schools in India. It has also been ranked 25th by IIRF 2023, among the Best Government B-Schools. 

Ques. What are the courses offered by SIMSREE?

Ans. SIMSREE offers 4 courses, a full-time MMS program, 2 part–time courses MFM and MMM, and a PhD program. 

Ques. What are the fees of SIMSREE?

Ans. The SIMSREE fee for the full-time MMS program is INR 1.34 lakhs for 2 years. 

Ques. What is the average salary in SIMSREE?

Ans. The average package at SIMSREE stood at INR 15.19 LPA, during the 2023 placement drive.

Ques. Is there any increase in the average package of SIMSREE?

Ans. Yes, the average package of SIMSREE increases every year. In 2022 the average package was INR 13.33 LPA and it increased to INR 15.19 LPA in 2023.

Ques. Does SIMSREE accept CAT scores?

Ans. Yes, SIMSREE does accept CAT scores and other national exams like CMAT. The CAT cutoff for SIMSREE is 99.95 percentile. 

Ques. What is the highest package of SIMSREE?

Ans. The highest package of SIMSREE stood at INR 21.53 LPA during the 2023 placement drive.

Ques. Is there any increase in the highest package of SIMSREE?

Ans. The highest package of SIMSREE has decreased from INR 23.50 LPA in 2022 to INR 21.53 LPA in 2023. 

Ques. Can I take direct admission to SIMSREE?

Ans. No, admission at SIMSREE is purely based on merit. The candidates are selected based on their performance in the MAH-CET/ CAT/ CMAT exams. There is no management quota for direct admission to SIMSREE. 

Ques. What are the exams accepted by SIMSREE?

Ans. SIMSREE admissions are usually based on the MAH-CET exam. The institute also accepts scores of national-level entrance exams like CAT/ CMAT. 

Ques. Is SIMSREE good for an MBA?

Ans. Yes, SIMSREE is one of the top MBA colleges in Mumbai, It has been ranked 35th among the top B-Schools by Business Today Ranking 2023. The fee for a 2-year MMS is INR 1.34 lakhs, whereas the average package offered at SIMSREE is INR 15.19 LPA.

Ques. How is the SIMSREE MMS program different from the MBA?

Ans. MBA programs are generally more comprehensive and cover a broader range of business topics, including finance, marketing, human resources, operations, and strategy. On the other hand, MMS programs are more focused and typically cover a narrower range of subjects, such as management, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Ques. What is the cutoff for SIMSREE?

Ans. The 2023 Round 1 cut-off for SIMSREE was 99.97 percentile and the Round 2 cutoff was 99.96 percentile.

Ques. Can a non-Maharashtrian get admission to SIMSREE?

Ans. Yes, a candidate who does not have a Maharashtra domicile is also eligible to apply for SIMSREE. There are separate quotas for Maharashtra candidates and the non-Maharstra candidates and the cut-off also differs for both quotas. 

Ques. How many seats are there in SIMSREE?

Ans. SIMSREE offers 205 seats for the MMS program. The seats for 2023 have increased from the previous year. 

Ques. Who is eligible to apply for SIMSREE?

Ans. The candidates who have completed a graduation with minimum 50% marks, in any field are eligible to apply for the MMS program at SIMSREE. 

Ques. What is the admission process for SIMSREE Mumbai?

Ans. SIMSREE Mumbai admission process includes appearing for entrance examinations like MAH-CET/ CAT/ CMAT, followed by a CAP round conducted by DTE. 

Ques. Among SIMSREE and JBIMS, which institute has a lower fee for MMS?

Ans. SIMSREE MMS fees are lower when compared to the JBIMS MMS fees. The SIMSREE MMS fee is INR 1.34 lakhs for 2 years and the JBIMS fee is INR 6.10 lakhs for 2 years. 

Ques. Will it be possible to apply for admission at SIMSREE, without appearing in the MAH-CET exam?

Ans. Yes, if the candidates have appeared for any other national examination like CAT/ CMAT, then they can apply to SIMSREE without appearing for MAH-CET. 

Ques. What is the CAT cutoff for SIMSREE?

Ans. The CAT cutoff for SIMSREE Mumbai is 99.95 percentile. 

Ques. What is the CMAT cutoff for SIMSREE?

Ans. The CMAT cutoff for SIMSREE is 99.96 percentile. 

Ques. What is the eligibility to apply for the part-time executive courses at SIMSREE?

Ans. The candidates who have completed graduation and has a 2 years of work experience are eligible to apply for the part-time executive courses at SIMSREE. 

Ques. What is the duration of the part-time courses at SIMSREE?

Ans. The part-time courses offered by SIMSREE i.e. MFM and MMM are of 3-year duration. 

Ques. How many seats are available for the part-time courses at SIMSREE?

Ans. Each of the part-time courses i.e. MFM and MMM has 30 seats 

Ques. What is the admission process for the part-time courses at SIMSREE?

Ans. The admission into the part-time courses at SIMSREE is based on group discussion and a personal interview. 

Ques. What are the fees for the part-time course at SIMSREE?

Ans. The part-time courses at SIMSREE are for INR 51,000 per annum. The course is for 3 years, so the total fee is around INR 1.53 lakhs.

Ques. How many seats are there for the PhD program at SIMSREE?

Ans. There are 30 seats for the PhD program at SIMSREE. 

Ques. What are the exams accepted by SIMSREE for PhD admission?

Ans. JRF and PET are the exams accepted by SIMSREE for PhD admissions. 

Ques. Who are the top recruiters who visited SIMSREE during the 2023 placement drive?

Ans. Some of the top recruiters who visited SIMSREE during the 2023 placement drive include Axis Bank, Barclays, Citicorp, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, GEP, Goldman Sachs, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, ICICI Prudential, IDFC First Bank, Infosys, Lakme Lever, Marsh, Morgan Stanley, Piramal Group, PwC & Wipro.

Ques. What is the gender ratio at SIMSREE?

Ans. The male-to-female ratio at SIMSREE is 3:1. The last 2021-23 batch consisted of 75% male students and 25% female students. 

Ques. What is the average percentage of freshers admitted to SIMSREE?

Ans. In the SIMSREE 2021-23 batch, around 46% of the batch were freshers. 

Ques. How many recruiters visited SIMSREE during the 2023 placement drive?

Ans. A total of 72 recruiters visited SIMSREE during the 2023 placement drive, and among them, 32 were new recruiters.