Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Hyderabad Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Hyderabad - Overview
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About Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Hyderabad
Siva Sivani Institute of Management, known as SSIM Hyderabad, is a private autonomous business school established in 1992 under S. P. Sampathy's Siva Sivani Educational Society. The institute is located on NH 44 at Kompally in Secunderabad, Telangana, roughly 25 kilometres from the Hyderabad city centre, on a residential campus housing academic blocks, hostels, computer laboratories and a library. SSIM holds a distinctive place in the history of management education in the Telugu-speaking states: it was the first AICTE-approved B-School in the region and the first among them to secure NAAC accreditation.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Siva Sivani Institute of Management, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Hyderabad Courses
5 CoursesPGDM (Triple Specialisation)
Bachelor's degree of minimum three years in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks; valid score in CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT / ATMA / GMAT / TS ICET / any State Government entrance exam; candidates in their final semester or year may also apply. Shortlisting is followed by Statement of Purpose, Video Introduction and Personal Interview.
PGDM - BIFS (Banking, Insurance and Financial Services)
Bachelor's degree of minimum three years in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks; valid score in CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT / ATMA / GMAT / TS ICET / any State Government entrance exam; followed by Statement of Purpose, Video Introduction and Personal Interview.
PGDM - BA (Business Analytics)
Bachelor's degree of minimum three years in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks; valid score in CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT / ATMA / GMAT / TS ICET / any State Government entrance exam; followed by Statement of Purpose, Video Introduction and Personal Interview. A quantitative background is helpful but not mandatory.
FPM (Fellow Programme in Management)
Master's degree in Management or an allied discipline with at least 60% aggregate marks (or a professional qualification such as CA / ICWA / CS), valid UGC-NET or the institute's own entrance test, a research proposal and a personal interview.
EFPM (Executive Fellow Programme in Management)
Master's degree in Management or an allied discipline with at least 60% aggregate marks plus relevant full-time work experience (typically five years or more), the institute's entrance test, a research proposal and a personal interview.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
PGDM (Triple Specialisation) 1 specialization | ₹ 4.20L - 8.40L | Bachelor's degree of minimum three years in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks; valid score in CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT / ATMA / GMAT / TS ICET / any State Government entrance exam; candidates in their final semester or year may also apply. Shortlisting is followed by Statement of Purpose, Video Introduction and Personal Interview. |
PGDM - BIFS (Banking, Insurance and Financial Services) 1 specialization | ₹ 4.20L - 8.40L | Bachelor's degree of minimum three years in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks; valid score in CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT / ATMA / GMAT / TS ICET / any State Government entrance exam; followed by Statement of Purpose, Video Introduction and Personal Interview. |
PGDM - BA (Business Analytics) 1 specialization | ₹ 4.20L - 8.40L | Bachelor's degree of minimum three years in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks; valid score in CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT / ATMA / GMAT / TS ICET / any State Government entrance exam; followed by Statement of Purpose, Video Introduction and Personal Interview. A quantitative background is helpful but not mandatory. |
FPM (Fellow Programme in Management) 1 specialization | ₹ 1L - 3L | Master's degree in Management or an allied discipline with at least 60% aggregate marks (or a professional qualification such as CA / ICWA / CS), valid UGC-NET or the institute's own entrance test, a research proposal and a personal interview. |
EFPM (Executive Fellow Programme in Management) 1 specialization | ₹ 1.50L - 4.50L | Master's degree in Management or an allied discipline with at least 60% aggregate marks plus relevant full-time work experience (typically five years or more), the institute's entrance test, a research proposal and a personal interview. |
Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Hyderabad Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT / ATMA / GMAT / TS ICET or any State Government management entrance exam
Important Notice
For all three PGDM programmes (Triple Specialisation, BIFS and Business Analytics). Admissions for the academic year 2026-2028 are open. Applications typically open around September-October and close between March and May, with GD-PI rounds running from January to May and the programme commencing in June-July. Exact deadlines are notified each cycle on ssim.ac.in. SSIM conducts its own institute-level admission process and does not fill PGDM seats through centralised state counselling.
Required Entrance Exams
UGC-NET or SSIM Research Aptitude Test + Research Proposal + Interview
Important Notice
For the FPM (full-time) and EFPM (executive mode) doctoral programmes. FPM total fee Rs. 3,00,000; EFPM total fee Rs. 4,50,000. Seats are limited and notified with each admission cycle.
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Placement Statistics
Verified campus placements records for Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Hyderabad
💡 Placement Highlights & Details (2024-25)
PGDM batch 2023-25 placement report: placement rate 98.74%; highest CTC Rs. 12.7 LPA; average CTC Rs. 6.91 LPA; average of the top 50 offers Rs. 9.25 LPA. More than 180 companies participated in the campus recruitment drive. Hiring was concentrated in BFSI, IT, consulting, analytics and FMCG. Note that some third-party portals quote the average for this batch as Rs. 7.25 LPA and the top-50 average as Rs. 10.12 LPA, citing the PGDM 2026 brochure; the Rs. 6.91 LPA and Rs. 9.25 LPA figures are the more widely reported official numbers.
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Top Recruiting Partners
22 Recruiters
2
Outlook (Top Private B-Schools in Hyderabad) (2026)
2
CSR (Top Private B-Schools in Hyderabad) (2025)
2
GHRDC (Top Private B-Schools in Hyderabad) (2025)
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
Outlook (Top Private B-Schools in Hyderabad) (2026) | 2 |
CSR (Top Private B-Schools in Hyderabad) (2025) | 2 |
GHRDC (Top Private B-Schools in Hyderabad) (2025) | 2 |
Business Today (South India) (2024) | 23 |
Business World (India) (2024) | 37 |
Business India (B-School Grade) (2024) | A+++ |
NAAC (2021) | Accredited (re-accreditation; first accredited 2014) |
NBA (2020) | Accredited (flagship PGDM programme) |
NIRF (2025) | Not ranked in the published Management list |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Official SSIM merit scholarship grid for the 2026-28 batch: 90 percentile and above - Rs. 90,000; 85 to 89.99 percentile - Rs. 80,000; 80 to 84.99 percentile - Rs. 70,000; 70 to 79.99 percentile - Rs. 60,000; 60 to 69.99 percentile - Rs. 50,000; 50 to 59.99 percentile - Rs. 40,000. Against a total programme fee of Rs. 8,40,000, the top band reduces the effective cost to about Rs. 7,50,000.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
PGDM Merit Scholarship 2026-28 - Entrance Percentile Based Official SSIM merit scholarship grid for the 2026-28 batch: 90 percentile and above - Rs. 90,000; 85 to 89.99 percentile - Rs. 80,000; 80 to 84.99 percentile - Rs. 70,000; 70 to 79.99 percentile - Rs. 60,000; 60 to 69.99 percentile - Rs. 50,000; 50 to 59.99 percentile - Rs. 40,000. Against a total programme fee of Rs. 8,40,000, the top band reduces the effective cost to about Rs. 7,50,000. | Candidates admitted to the PGDM programme for the 2026-28 batch with a valid CAT, XAT or GMAT percentile | Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 90,000 depending on percentile band |
Defence / Ex-Servicemen Ward Scholarship The highest single scholarship award published by SSIM. This is the special category award referenced in the institute's 'Up to Rs. 1L Merit Scholarship' headline and brings the effective two-year programme cost down to about Rs. 7,40,000. | Wards of Defence personnel and ex-servicemen admitted to the PGDM programme, subject to submission of supporting documents | Rs. 1,00,000 |
Academic Excellence Scholarship - Class X, XII and Graduation Candidates scoring 90% and above in Class X, Class XII and graduation receive Rs. 45,000. Candidates scoring between 80% and 89% across the three levels receive between Rs. 35,000 and Rs. 40,000. This award recognises academic consistency rather than a single entrance score and can be relevant for candidates who enter with a moderate percentile. | Candidates with consistently strong academic records across Class X, Class XII and graduation | Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 45,000 |
SSIM Alumni Scholarship (Additional) An additional award over and above other applicable scholarships, offered to strengthen the institute's 6,500+ alumni community. Candidates should declare the alumni connection at the time of application. | Candidates who are children or siblings of SSIM alumni, or who have themselves completed a programme within the Siva Sivani Educational Society group | Up to Rs. 40,000 |
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) - Central and State Post-Matric Schemes Students admitted to SSIM's AICTE-approved PGDM programmes can apply for Central and Telangana State post-matric scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal and the Telangana ePASS portal, independent of institute scholarships. Documentation including income and caste certificates is required. | SC / ST / OBC / Minority and EWS students meeting the family income criteria of the respective scheme, enrolled in an AICTE-approved programme | Varies by scheme and category (tuition and maintenance support) |
Merit Medals, Cash Prizes and Academic Awards SSIM awards gold medals to the top performers in each programme and cash prizes for toppers and competition winners. These are recognition awards rather than fee waivers but add to the academic record of graduating students. | Top-performing students in each programme and in institute-level competitions | Gold medals and cash prizes (amount varies) |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Smart Classrooms
Air-conditioned smart classrooms equipped with LCD projectors, smart boards and integrated audio-visual systems, designed for case-based and discussion-led management teaching. A three-tier wireless system with a central server provides high-speed connectivity across classrooms for lectures, simulations and online guest sessions.
Library and Learning Resource Centre
The library holds books across management disciplines along with national and international journals, magazines, newspapers and audio-visual learning material. Students get access to digital databases and online resources supporting coursework, live projects, summer internship reports and FPM research work.
Wi-Fi Enabled Campus
The Kompally campus is Wi-Fi enabled with a three-tier wireless network and a central server, providing connectivity across academic blocks, the library and hostel areas for online learning platforms, blended delivery and digital assessments.
Hostels (Boys and Girls)
Separate residential blocks for boys and girls on campus. Annual charges including mess and other heads are Rs. 1,65,000 for a single room, Rs. 1,50,000 for double sharing and Rs. 1,40,000 for triple sharing. Hostel charges alone are Rs. 1,00,000, Rs. 85,000 and Rs. 75,000 respectively, with mess at Rs. 55,000 and other charges of about Rs. 10,000 covering caution deposit and Wi-Fi.
Dining and Mess
On-campus mess facility serving residential students, charged at Rs. 55,000 per year for all room categories. Cafeteria facilities support day scholars and the extended academic schedule of a full-time residential PGDM programme.
Hostel & Accommodation
Boys Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room (AC / Non-AC as allotted) | PGDM / FPM students - hostel charges Rs. 1,00,000 + mess Rs. 55,000 + other charges Rs. 10,000 (caution deposit, Wi-Fi and similar heads) | ₹165,000 |
| Double Sharing | PGDM / FPM students - hostel charges Rs. 85,000 + mess Rs. 55,000 + other charges Rs. 10,000 | ₹150,000 |
| Triple Sharing | PGDM / FPM students - hostel charges Rs. 75,000 + mess Rs. 55,000 + other charges Rs. 10,000 | ₹140,000 |
Girls Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room (AC / Non-AC as allotted) | PGDM / FPM students - hostel charges Rs. 1,00,000 + mess Rs. 55,000 + other charges Rs. 10,000 (caution deposit, Wi-Fi and similar heads) | ₹165,000 |
| Double Sharing | PGDM / FPM students - hostel charges Rs. 85,000 + mess Rs. 55,000 + other charges Rs. 10,000 | ₹150,000 |
| Triple Sharing | PGDM / FPM students - hostel charges Rs. 75,000 + mess Rs. 55,000 + other charges Rs. 10,000 | ₹140,000 |
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For the 2026-28 batch, the total PGDM fee at SSIM is Rs. 8,40,000 for the two-year programme, which works out to Rs. 4,20,000 per year. The same fee applies to all three PGDM programmes - Triple Specialisation, BIFS and Business Analytics. The fee is payable in five instalments and includes an admission fee of Rs. 50,000, covering tuition, admission and regular examination charges. Hostel and mess are separate, ranging from Rs. 1,40,000 to Rs. 1,65,000 per year depending on room type. The application fee is Rs. 750. Some third-party listings still show Rs. 6,90,000, which was the total fee for the earlier 2023-25 and 2024-26 batches.
Yes. SSIM's PGDM programmes are approved by AICTE and the institute holds Association of Indian Universities (AIU) recognition, under which the PGDM is treated as equivalent to an MBA degree for employment and for further study. The flagship PGDM programme additionally carries NBA accreditation received in 2020, and the institute is NAAC accredited (2014, re-accredited 2021).
For the PGDM batch 2023-25, SSIM reported a placement rate of 98.74%, an average package of Rs. 6.91 LPA and a highest package of Rs. 12.7 LPA. The average for the top 50 offers was Rs. 9.25 LPA, and more than 180 companies participated in the campus drive. Recruiters included Deloitte, S&P Global, KPMG, Accenture, Berkadia, ITC, Nestle, Asian Paints, Aditya Birla Group, Godrej and Value Momentum, with hiring concentrated in BFSI, IT, consulting, analytics and FMCG. For the 2023-24 academic year, AICTE-disclosed data records 138 of 142 graduating students placed (97.18%) with a median salary of Rs. 5.00 LPA.
SSIM accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT, TS ICET and other State Government management entrance exam scores. There is no single fixed cut-off percentile - shortlisting is profile-based, combining the entrance score with Class X, XII and graduation marks, work experience, a Statement of Purpose, a Video Introduction, a micro-presentation, group discussion and a personal interview. The published merit scholarship grid starts at the 50 percentile band, which gives a practical sense of the range the institute works with.
PGDM (Triple Specialisation), PGDM - BIFS (Banking, Insurance and Financial Services), PGDM - BA (Business Analytics), FPM (Fellow Programme in Management), EFPM (Executive Fellow Programme in Management)
Siva Sivani Institute of Management (SSIM) Hyderabad - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 1992 |
| Ownership | Private (Autonomous PGDM Institute) |
| Approvals | AICTE, NAAC, NBA, AIU, SAQS, AACSB member |
| Programmes Offered | PGDM (Triple Specialisation), PGDM-BIFS, PGDM-BA, FPM, EFPM |
| Total Sanctioned Intake | 300 per academic year |
| PGDM Total Fee (2026-28) | Rs. 8,40,000 (Rs. 4,20,000 per year) |
| Placement Rate (2023-25 batch) | 98.74% |
| Location | Kompally, Secunderabad, Telangana - 500100 |
The institutional profile rests heavily on accreditation depth. SSIM is approved by AICTE and has held approval continuously since 1992. Its PGDM programmes were accredited by NAAC in 2014 and re-accredited in 2021, the National Board of Accreditation accredited the flagship PGDM programme in 2020, and the Association of Indian Universities recognises the PGDM as equivalent to an MBA degree. Internationally, SSIM holds SAQS accreditation from AMDISA and is a member of AACSB, while the PGDM-BIFS programme carries a separate accreditation from the Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai.
The institute began with an AICTE-sanctioned intake of just 40 students and today operates with a sanctioned intake of 300 students each academic year, a growth of more than seven times across three decades. SSIM reports 350 plus corporate partners, an alumni network exceeding 6,500 graduates, more than 50 new-age specialisations and nine value-added certification programmes. Merit scholarships of up to Rs. 1,00,000 are offered against the programme fee.
Academically, SSIM offers three full-time two-year PGDM programmes along with FPM and EFPM doctoral programmes. The flagship PGDM carries 120 credits and a sanctioned intake of 180 seats, and allows students to specialise across three functional areas with a choice of more than 50 elective subjects. Teaching follows an experiential model built on case discussion, simulations, live projects, industrial visits and paid summer internships.
On outcomes, the 2023-25 batch recorded a placement rate of 98.74 per cent with an average package of Rs. 6.91 LPA and a highest of Rs. 12.7 LPA, drawn from a recruiter base of more than 180 companies. SSIM is ranked second among private B-schools in Hyderabad by CSR 2025, GHRDC 2025 and Outlook 2026, though it does not feature in the published NIRF Management list, which is a fair point of caution for candidates who weight NIRF heavily.
Prospective applicants can review the complete course fee structure and the admission process before applying to the 2026-28 batch.
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