

SIBM Pune, the flagship institute of Symbiosis International University, has completed its Campus Recruitment Programme 2024 for the MBA batch of 2023-25. This year, more than 109 companies took part in the placement process, coming from diverse sectors such as Automotive, Banking and Finance (BFSI), Consulting, FMCG/FMCD, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, IT/ITES, and Manufacturing. This wide participation once again shows that SIBM Pune is a preferred choice for top recruiters.
The busy placement season is a reflection of the institute’s quality education, strong industry connect and student-driven culture and the unwavering efforts of the students. Recruiters provided roles spanning important domains such as Consulting and Strategy, Finance, General Management, Human Resources, Operations and Supply Chain, and Sales and Marketing. The average and median salary package were INR 28.83 LPA and INR 26.04 LPA respectively.
The SIBM Pune scholars got a huge total of 98 Pre Placement Offers as a result of their excellent performance in summer internships, live projects and corporate competitions. Among these PPOs were the ones coming from the prestigious leadership/management programs of companies like Accenture, Airtel, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv and many more.
SIBM Pune students have been a constant source of talent and innovation in the field of corporate competitions, being actors in the most important national-level competitions. In 2024 they were performing at the events of the leading companies in different sectors and their results were nothing short of superb, including national wins, finalist and semi-finalist positions. These achievements are a strong indicator of their creativity, problem-solving skills and being prepared for the very best and most difficult business challenges.
Company | Competition Name | Achievement |
Airtel | iCreate 2024 | National Winner |
GE Healthcare | ThinkAloud 2024 | National Winner |
V-Guard | Big Idea 2024 | National Winner |
Accenture | TAP Futurist | National Finalist |
Asian Paints | Canvas 2024 | National Finalist |
Avalon Consulting | Sun Tzu 2024 | National Finalist |
Cummins | Redefine 2024 | National Finalist |
GSK | E³ 2024 | National Finalist |
Indus Valley Partners | Fin Valley 8.0 | National Finalist |
Ultratech Cement | UltraQuest Season 2 | National Finalist |
Xiaomi | ADXiaomi 2.0 | National Finalist |
AB InBev | 100+ Challenge 2024 | National Semi-Finalist |
Flipkart | WiRED 8.0 | National Semi-Finalist |
Galderma | GRAD | National Semi-Finalist |
Reliance | TUP X | National Semi-Finalist |
Tata Group | Imagination Challenge 2024 | National Semi-Finalist |
Tata Steel | Steel-a-thon Season 11 | National Semi-Finalist |
The MBA cohort at SIBM Pune is quite varied when it comes to the academic and professional experiences of the individuals. Students with an engineering or scientific background constitute approximately 65% of the cohort, while management and commerce fields account for 29%, and the remaining come from arts and other disciplines. In terms of professions, the division is as follows: IT/Consulting 34%, Manufacturing & Engineering 16%, BFSI 16%, FMCG 12%, Healthcare 7%, E-Commerce 5%, and the other sectors 4%.
In terms of work experience, the batch is made up of 40% females, with the average age being 24 years, and the average work experience being around 15 months. Students are from different levels of experience including freshers to candidates with over 3 years of experience.
Category | Details / Percentage |
Academic Background | |
Engineering & Science | 65% |
Management & Commerce | 29% |
Arts | 5% |
Others | 1% |
Professional Background | |
IT / Consulting | 34% |
Manufacturing & Engineering | 16% |
BFSI | 16% |
FMCG | 12% |
Healthcare | 7% |
E-Commerce | 5% |
Others | 4% |
Work Experience | |
Freshers | 0–12 months |
1–12 months | 13% |
13–24 months | 39% |
25–36 months | 25% |
36+ months | 18% |
Others | |
Average Age | 24.09 years |
Average Work Experience | 15.36 months |
Female Students | 40% |
SIBM Pune has once again demonstrated its strong industry connections and student excellence in the 2024 placement season. The highest CTC offered reached INR 53.58 LPA, while the average and median CTC stood at INR 28.83 LPA and INR 26.04 LPA respectively. The batch earned 98 Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) which testify to the students’ brilliance in the internships and projects they were involved in.
The placements covered a wide range of industries, including Automotive/Manufacturing (29%), BFSI (19%), Consulting (15%), FMCG (12%), IT/E-Commerce (10%), Others (8%), and Media/Telecommunications (4%). There were 56 recruiters in all participating in the process.
The best students were offered good salaries and their average salaries were INR 38.35 LPA for the Top 10%, INR 35.03 LPA for the Top 25% and INR 32.94 LPA for the Top 50%. The average CTC for male students was INR 28.64 LPA while female students' average was INR 29.33 LPA. Hence confirming the institute's commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.
Category | Details |
Highest CTC | 53.58 LPA |
Average CTC | 28.83 LPA |
Median CTC | 26.04 LPA |
Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) | 98 |
Total Recruiters | 56 |
Category | Details/Figures |
Automotive / Manufacturing | 29% |
BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance) | 19% |
Consulting | 15% |
FMCG / FMCD | 12% |
IT / E-Commerce | 10% |
Others | 8% |
Media / Telecommunication | 4% |
Category | Details |
Top 10% Average | 38.35 LPA |
Top 25% Average | 35.03 LPA |
Top 50% Average | 32.94 LPA |
Category | Details |
Male Students | 28.64 LPA |
Female Students | 29.33 LPA |
SIBM Pune has made it possible to conduct its Summer Internship Recruitment Programme 2024 for the 47th MBA flagship batch (2024–26). Even in a tough market, the institute managed to do very well, which is an indication of its strong reputation and trust among the recruiters. The school's success is attributed to its emphasis on practical education, student-led initiatives, and faculty teaching that is aimed at the industry.
In the 2024 placement season, more than 90 companies from different sectors participated in the internship process, including Automotive and Manufacturing, BFSI, Consulting, FMCG/FMCD, Healthcare, and IT/ITES. Students had a chance to get internships in various fields and roles. A stipend of INR 4.80 lakh was the highest offered, while the average stipend was INR 3.12 lakh and the median stipend was INR 3.00 lakh for two months of internship.
Among the big names that still recruited from SIBM Pune were Accenture Strategy & Consulting, Asian Paints, Bharti Airtel, BP Castrol, Colgate-Palmolive, Godrej Industries, Hindustan Unilever, ITC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Marico, Pidilite Industries, Procter & Gamble, and Reliance Industries. Their ongoing partnership is a testament to the trust they have in the caliber of SIBM Pune students. Along with this, several new companies such as Axis Mutual Fund, BNY, Eureka Forbes, Himalaya Wellness, Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited, Licious, and Nivea joined the campus for the first time, giving students even more opportunities and exposure.
The Summer Internship Recruitment Programme 2024 for the 47th MBA Flagship batch 2024-26 was indeed a big success at SIBM Pune. Over 90 companies from various sectors such as Automotive and Manufacturing, Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Consulting, etc. participated in the internship drive. The students were offered internships in the roles and domains of their choice. The highest stipend offered was INR 4.80 lakh, while the average stipend was INR 3.12 lakh and the median stipend was INR 3.00 lakh for a two-month internship.
The summer placement sessions of 2024 saw major corporations like Accenture Strategy & Consulting, Asian Paints, Bharti Airtel, BP Castrol, Colgate-Palmolive and more among the top recruiters of SIBM Pune. In addition to this, several new companies such as Axis Mutual Fund, BNY, Eureka Forbes, Himalaya Wellness, Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited, Licious and Nivea were also on the campus for the first time, thus increasing the opportunities and exposure for the students.
SIBM Pune sealed yet another wonderful year in its Summer Internship placement with the maximum stipend being INR 4.80 lakh, while the average stipend was INR 3.12 lakh, and the median stipend was INR 3.00 lakh for Summer Internship.
Recruiters came from a wide range of sectors, with the highest participation from FMCG/FMCD (27%) followed by IT, E-Commerce, and Consulting (24%), BFSI (16%), Automotive and Manufacturing (15%) and Media and Telecommunication (9%) along with other sectors. This variety gave the students a chance in various fields.
The top 10% students got an average stipend of INR 4.51 lakh%, followed by the top 25% students getting INR 4.32 lakh and the top 50% got INR 3.88 lakh. The process witnessed the participation of 55+ legacy recruiters and 35+ new recruiters with more than 68 offers crossing the INR 4.00 lakh mark, reiterating the quality of opportunities on offer.
Of the total, the average stipend for female students was INR 3.41 lakh compared to INR 2.72 lakh for male students, which demonstrates the equal opportunity and good performance across the batch.
Metric | Details |
Highest Stipend | 4.80 Lakh |
Average Stipend | 3.12 Lakh |
Median Stipend | 3.00 Lakh |
Sector | Percentage |
FMCG / FMCD | 27% |
IT / E-Commerce / Consulting | 24% |
BFSI | 16% |
Automotive / Manufacturing | 15% |
Media / Telecommunication | 9% |
Others | 9% |
Category | Average Stipend (INR Lakh) |
Top 10% | 4.51 |
Top 25% | 4.32 |
Top 50% | 3.88 |
Details | Count |
Legacy Recruiters | 55+ |
New Recruiters | 35+ |
Offers Above INR 4.00 Lakh | 68+ |
Gender | Average Stipend (INR Lakh) |
Male | 2.72 |
Female | 3.41 |
The top recruiters of SIBM Pune are given below:
Top Recruiter | Industry / Sector |
Accenture | Consulting / IT Services |
Amazon | E‑Commerce / Tech |
Cipla | Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals |
Capgemini | IT / Consulting |
Barclays | Banking / BFSI |
Goldman Sachs | Finance / Investment Banking |
EY (Ernst & Young) | Consulting / Professional Services |
Genpact | Business Process Services / Analytics |
Flipkart | E‑Commerce / Retail |
KPMG | Consulting / Professional Services |

