Sri Balaji University, Pune (SBUP) is a State Private University in Pune, Maharashtra, established under the Sri Balaji University, Pune Act, 2019. The university is the successor to the management-education ecosystem built by Sri Balaji Society, which has been operating since 1998.
Unlike a conventional affiliating university, SBUP is a unitary, non-affiliating university. Its academic structure includes management institutes as well as schools covering commerce, computer studies, humanities, law, actuarial science and sports sciences. The university’s current UGC proforma identifies these constituent units separately.
1. Basic Information
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| University Name | Sri Balaji University, Pune |
| Abbreviation | SBUP |
| Location | Tathawade, Pune, Maharashtra |
| PIN Code | 411033 |
| Established | 2019 |
| University Type | State Private University |
| Established Under | Sri Balaji University, Pune Act, 2019 |
| UGC Status | UGC-recognised private university |
| Nature | Unitary, non-affiliating university |
| Campus Location | Survey No. 55/2-7, Tathawade, Off Mumbai–Bangalore Bypass, Pune |
| Current Admission Session | 2026–27 |
| Constituent Units | 10 |
| Academic Focus | Management, Commerce, Computer Studies, Humanities, Law, Actuarial Science, Sports Sciences |
| Official Website | sbup.edu.in |
The Maharashtra Act establishing SBUP states that the university is a non-affiliating university and is headquartered at Tathawade, Pune.
The university’s current UGC proforma identifies ten constituent units: BIMM, BITM, BIIB, BIMHRD, School of Computer Studies, School of Commerce & Management, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Actuarial Science, Balaji School of Law and Balaji School of Sport Sciences.
2. Location & Campus
Sri Balaji University is located at Tathawade, off the Mumbai–Bangalore Bypass in Pune. The campus is positioned in the Pimpri-Chinchwad/Tathawade side of Pune, giving students access to the city’s growing IT, manufacturing, automobile and business ecosystem.
The university promotes a residential campus experience with academic buildings, classrooms, libraries, computer facilities, hostels, sports infrastructure, student activity areas and corporate-interaction facilities. The official website highlights its management legacy of more than 27 years and a strong alumni network.
For students interested particularly in management education, Tathawade’s location also provides proximity to Pune’s wider industrial and corporate belt.
3. Admission Information
SBUP conducts programme-specific admissions for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes.
For MBA admissions, the university’s current FAQ states that candidates should have at least 50% aggregate marks in graduation, with 45% applicable to reserved-category candidates, and should have appeared for at least one of CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, MH-CET or ATMA. The university’s 2026–28 admission information also specifies the relevant examination period.
General admission process
Students should:
- Select the programme.
- Check programme-specific eligibility.
- Complete the online application.
- Submit academic details and documents.
- Appear for the required entrance examination, where applicable.
- Complete the university’s selection process.
- Pay the prescribed admission fees after selection.
MBA admission
For the university’s flagship MBA programmes, the admission process includes a management entrance-test score followed by the university’s selection process. SBUP accepts scores from recognised examinations including:
- CAT
- MAT
- XAT
- CMAT
- MH-CET
- ATMA
The exact admission requirements should be checked against the programme’s current admission notification.
Undergraduate admission
SBUP now offers several undergraduate programmes under its newer schools, including BBA, BCA, B.Com, BA, BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLB, B.Sc Actuarial Science and Bachelor of Physical Education & Sports. Programme-specific eligibility and selection requirements apply.
4. Undergraduate Programmes
Sri Balaji University has expanded beyond its traditional management focus and now offers undergraduate programmes across commerce, management, computer studies, law, humanities, actuarial science and sports.
Management & Commerce
Current undergraduate offerings include:
- BBA
- B.Com
- B.Com specialisations/options
- BBA-MBA Integrated
The School of Commerce & Management provides undergraduate education in business, commerce and related areas.
Computer Applications
- BCA
The School of Computer Studies provides undergraduate education in computer applications and related digital technologies.
Humanities & Social Sciences
Current programmes include:
- BA (Hons.) Psychology
- BA (Hons.) Political Science
- BA (Hons.) Economics
- BA Liberal Arts
The BA programmes follow the university’s newer multidisciplinary undergraduate structure and are aligned with the NEP-oriented four-year model.
Law
- BA LLB
- BBA LLB
- LLB
The Balaji School of Law provides integrated and undergraduate legal education.
Actuarial Science
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science
This programme is particularly relevant for students interested in actuarial careers, financial risk, insurance and quantitative analysis.
Sports Sciences
- B.P.E.S. (Hons.) – Bachelor of Physical Education & Sports
This programme is offered through the Balaji School of Sport Sciences.
5. Postgraduate Programmes
Management
Management remains the university’s strongest academic area, supported by its four established management institutes:
- Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM)
- Balaji Institute of Technology & Management (BITM)
- Balaji Institute of International Business (BIIB)
- Balaji Institute of Management & Human Resource Development (BIMHRD)
Current MBA-related specialisations and areas include:
- Marketing Management
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Product Management & Business Analytics
- Digital Marketing & Business Analytics
- Data Science & Business Analytics
- Telecom & Business Analytics
The university’s current admissions information identifies these specialisation areas across its management institutes.
Computer Applications
- MCA
The School of Computer Studies offers postgraduate education in computer applications and related areas.
Commerce
- M.Com
The university’s commerce school offers postgraduate education in accounting, taxation and related commerce areas.
Law
- LL.M
- Postgraduate diploma programmes in specialised legal areas
Current university programme listings include LLM alongside its undergraduate law programmes.
Humanities & Social Sciences
Postgraduate programmes include areas such as:
- M.A. National Security
- Humanities and social-science disciplines
- Psychology, political science and economics-related academic areas
The university’s current programme listings include MA in National Security among its postgraduate offerings.
Certification & Executive Education
SBUP also offers MDP Certification Courses through Sri BUILD, supporting working professionals and continuing education.
6. Ph.D. / Research Programmes
Sri Balaji University offers both Full-Time and Part-Time Ph.D. programmes. These are particularly focused on management, commerce, law, humanities, computer studies, actuarial science and related academic areas.
Current university programme listings include:
- Ph.D. Full Time
- Ph.D. Part Time
The university’s research ecosystem also includes research conferences, academic publications, industry collaborations and research-oriented activities.
Candidates should check the current Ph.D. notification for discipline-wise availability, eligibility, entrance requirements and interview procedures.
7. University Departments & Academic Areas
SBUP’s academic structure is distinctive because it combines its long-established management institutes with newer university schools.
Major Constituent Units
- Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM)
- Balaji Institute of Technology & Management (BITM)
- Balaji Institute of International Business (BIIB)
- Balaji Institute of Management & Human Resource Development (BIMHRD)
- School of Computer Studies (SCS)
- School of Commerce & Management (SCM)
- School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS)
- School of Actuarial Science (SAS)
- Balaji School of Law (BSL)
- Balaji School of Sport Sciences
This structure is officially identified in the university’s current UGC proforma.
Major Academic Areas
- Management
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- International Business
- Operations & Supply Chain
- Business Analytics
- Digital Marketing
- Computer Applications
- Commerce
- Economics
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Liberal Arts
- Actuarial Science
- Law
- National Security
- Sports Sciences
8. Campus & Facilities
SBUP provides a campus environment designed particularly around professional and management education.
Academic Facilities
Facilities include:
- Modern classrooms
- Lecture halls
- Library
- Computer laboratories
- Seminar and conference facilities
- Corporate interaction spaces
- Digital learning resources
- AV production facilities
The university’s management institute information also highlights a 1000+ capacity auditorium, computer labs, library facilities and academic interaction spaces.
Hostel
Residential accommodation is available for students. Hostel facilities are supported by dining and campus recreational infrastructure. The university’s programme information also highlights a dedicated hostel campus environment.
Sports & Recreation
Campus activities include:
- Indoor and outdoor sports
- Gymnasium
- Student clubs
- Cultural activities
- Youth festivals
- Leadership activities
- NSS
- Entrepreneurship activities
The university conducts events such as Drishti and JOSH, providing opportunities for students to participate in sports, cultural and inter-school activities.
Entrepreneurship
SBUP also operates SRUJAN – Entrepreneurship Development & Incubation Centre, which supports students interested in entrepreneurship and start-ups through mentoring, resources and networking.
9. Student Life / Career Opportunities
Student life at Sri Balaji University is strongly influenced by its management-school heritage. Alongside classroom learning, students participate in corporate interactions, competitions, student clubs, sports, cultural activities, leadership programmes, seminars and entrepreneurship initiatives.
The university states that it has 20+ industry MoUs and a strong corporate network. It also reports an alumni network of 28,000+. These are university-reported figures.
Placements
Placement is one of SBUP’s major strengths, particularly for its MBA programmes.
The university currently reports:
- 350+ companies visiting for placements
- ₹21.58 lakh highest package
- ₹8.75 lakh average package
- ₹11.75 lakh average package for the top 10%
- ₹10 lakh average package for the top 20%
These figures are university-reported and should be understood in the context of the relevant graduating MBA batch rather than as guaranteed salaries for every SBUP student.
The university’s website also displays recruiters/alumni outcomes involving organisations such as Deloitte, Infosys, Capgemini, Colgate-Palmolive, TCS, Accenture and others.
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