Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SVIMS) was started by the National Kannada Education Society (NKES), a 70 plus-year-old educational Institution in the year 2010. The Institute has been ranked at 3rd Top Emerging B-School by B-School Survey 2018. It is a private institute that offers a 2-year full-time AICTE approved PGDM and MMS program affiliated to Mumbai University. Admissions to the courses are based on the marks secured in the entrance exam required as per the course. 

SVIMS campus at Wadala West, in the heart of Mumbai city, has a state of art, corporate-style infrastructure. The Institute has highly experienced faculty members from JBIMS, IIMs, and other reputed institutes. SVIMS has organized various international immersion programs in Dubai, Thailand, South Africa, Istanbul, and Singapore.

SVIMS Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2010 | Private
Approved by AICTE, DTE
Affiliated to University of Mumbai
Entrance Exam National: CAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ XAT
State: MH-CET
Courses Offered PGDM & MMS
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Entrance Test + GD + PI
Top Recruiters IDFC, ICICI, HDFC Standard Life, HDFC AMC
Official Website https://svims.com/
Admission Helpdesk 9004554875
Address No 7A, Sewree-Wadala Estate,
Scheme, No-57, Indulal Bhuva Rd, Wadala,
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400031

SVIMS PGDM Advantages

  • PGDM- A unique program (Earn while Learn)
  • Complimentary International Study Tour
  • 2 Certification courses (Off-campus)
  • Free Personality Development and Career Counseling Session
  • Easy Loan Facility with Partner Banks
  • Off-campus Induction Program
  • Internship for deserving candidates with monthly stipends

SVIMS Courses

Tabulated below are the courses offered by the Sri M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies and Research under various specializations: 

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Total Fees (INR)
PGDM Finance, HR, IT, Operations Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks (45% marks for reserved categories) 4,50,000
PGDM (Marketing) -
PGDM BFSI
MMS Marketing, Finance, HR, IT, Operations 4,00,000

Read more: SVIMS Fees and Courses

Candidates seeking admission to the Sri M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies and Research must fulfill the eligibility criteria as per the course. The selection process for each course is, however, different and needs to clear any one of the entrance exams: ATMA, CAT, GMAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, etc. Tabulated below are the names of the exams accepted by the Institute to offer admission in the respective course:

Course Name Accepted Exam
PGDM, PGDM (BFSI), PGDM (Marketing) CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA/ MH-CET
MMS MH CET

SVIMS Placement

The Institute has a dedicated training and placement cell to offer the best possible job opportunities to the students. It organizes pre-placement activities like mock interviews, conference talks, seminars, and expert talks to boost confidence among students. The institute has a record of placing 98% of students. The highest package for this year was INR 12.02 LPA with an average package of INR 4.5 LPA. Some of the recruiters include HDFC Life, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, Kotak LIC, Cholamandal Insurance, IDFC Bank, Crisil, White Hat Jr, Byjus, etc.

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SVIMS Faculty

SVIMS has well-qualified and highly experienced faculty members in their respective disciplines. All of them have advanced qualifications from reputed Indian and Foreign Universities. Additionally, a number of visiting/ adjunct faculty from India and abroad also contribute to the institution's teaching programs. The institute has a total of 24 faculty members out of which 4 are PhD holders. The faculty comprises:

  • Core Faculty: 12
  • Visiting Faculty: 10

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SVIMS FAQs

Ques. How are the facilities at SVIMS Mumbai?

Ans. Sri M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies and Research has a modern infrastructure with global standards providing an atmosphere of comfort and hygiene. The students have access to the best in global technology and modern learning aids. SVIMS Library has a great collection of books journals, magazines, and other periodicals. Subscription to EBSCO, JGate and Magzter gives students access to huge online resources for their studies.

Ques. What is the seat intake for admission at SVIMS Mumbai?

Ans. The seat intake for admission at SVIMS Mumbai is as follows:

  • PGDM: 60
  • PGDM (Marketing): 60
  • MMS: 60

Ques. Does SVIMS Mumbai provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes. SVIMS Mumbai provides scholarships to SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EBC/Linguistic Kannada Minority Scholarship given by NKES.

Ques. What is the selection criteria for admission at SVIMS Mumbai?

Ans. The selection criteria for PGDM is GDPI & based on Merit and based on Entrance Test Score. The candidates applying for MMS will be called for CAP rounds.