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Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Bengaluru (SCMS-B) - Overview
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About Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Bengaluru (SCMS-B)
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Bengaluru (SCMS-B) is an undergraduate business-management institute that began operations in November 2021 as a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune - a UGC Category-I Deemed University founded in 1971 by Padma Shri Dr. S.B. Mujumdar on the Vedic principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' ('the world is one family'). SCMS-B is located in Electronic City, Phase-1, Bengaluru's established IT and business hub, and is positioned as a business-and-data-sciences-focused undergraduate school rather than a full-fledged standalone university. SCMS-B's flagship offering is a Bachelor of Business Administration - Honours / Honours with Research, structured around the NEP 2020 multiple-entry/multiple-exit framework: students can exit with a Certificate after Year 1 (44 credits), a Diploma after Year 2 (84 credits), a UG Degree after Year 3 (120 credits), or a UG Degree with Honours/Honours-with-Research after Year 4 (160 credits), with re-entry permitted within 3 years of exit (7-year maximum completion window). Students choose majors/minors across Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and Business Analytics. Since 2024, SCMS-B has also run a BBA Honours/Honours with Research - Dual Degree programme in collaboration with Deakin University, Australia: a 2+2 pathway in which the first two years are completed at SCMS-B and the final two years at Deakin, culminating in dual qualifications (a BBA from SCMS-B and a Bachelor of Business Analytics from Deakin). Admission to both tracks runs through Symbiosis's own Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) followed by a Personal Interaction (PI) round - there is no CAT/CMAT or other externally-run national counselling body involved. SCMS-B describes its campus as Wi-Fi enabled with well-equipped classrooms, a library, conference rooms and seminar halls, an ultramodern gymnasium, a basketball court, an underground badminton court, hired access to cricket/football grounds, and an on-campus health centre (full-time medical officer and nurse, group medical/accident insurance, and compulsory annual health check-ups). The BBA programme itself is described as non-residential; SCMS-B facilitates (rather than directly operates) hostel access within roughly a 1 km radius on a first-come-first-served basis, given limited seats. Third-party aggregators report a general-category total programme fee in the region of INR 14.2 lakh for the standalone BBA Honours track (figures as high as INR 28-57 lakh appear on some aggregator pages once hostel, deposits and - for the Dual Degree route - Deakin University's own overseas tuition are factored in). Reported BBA placement statistics for 2025 show a highest package of roughly INR 10.72 lakh and an average around INR 6 lakh, though these come from aggregator Q&A pages rather than an official, audited SCMS-B placement report of the kind larger B-schools publish. Given the institute's young age (first BBA cohort only graduated in the mid-2020s) and reliance on third-party-sourced data throughout this record, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to verify seats, fees, current specialisations and placement figures directly with SCMS-B before applying.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Bengaluru (SCMS-B) Courses
2 CoursesBachelor of Business Administration - Honours / Honours with Research
Passed Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognised Board/Council/University in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NC candidates, per aggregator sourcing), plus a valid score in the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) followed by a Personal Interaction (PI) round.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Honours / Honours with Research - Dual Degree (with Deakin University, Australia)
Passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in any discipline with minimum 50% marks, plus a valid SET score and PI - same base eligibility as the standalone BBA track, per the official admissions FAQ snippet.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Business Administration - Honours / Honours with Research 1 specialization | ₹ 14.20L - 14.20L | Passed Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognised Board/Council/University in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NC candidates, per aggregator sourcing), plus a valid score in the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) followed by a Personal Interaction (PI) round. |
Bachelor of Business Administration - Honours / Honours with Research - Dual Degree (with Deakin University, Australia) 1 specialization | ₹ 14.20L - 57.25L | Passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in any discipline with minimum 50% marks, plus a valid SET score and PI - same base eligibility as the standalone BBA track, per the official admissions FAQ snippet. |
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Bengaluru (SCMS-B) Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) - Symbiosis's own proprietary online computer-based test, common across all Symbiosis UG institutes (no CAT/CMAT or other external exam accepted)
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Placement Statistics
Verified campus placements records for Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Bengaluru (SCMS-B)
Top Recruiting Partners
12 Recruiters

See individual entries below for what each ranking actually measures.
IMPORTANT: The rankings below are frequently cited on aggregator pages alongside 'SCMS Bengaluru' listings, but on inspection most describe the PARENT Symbiosis International (Deemed University) or the wider Symbiosis brand, NOT an SCMS-B-specific, campus-level ranking. None could be confirmed as an SCMS-B-specific rank in this session.
Reported as '2nd position nationally and 1st in the western region' - note the apparent internal inconsistency (SCMS-B is located in Bengaluru/South India, not the 'western region'), which suggests this figure may have been copied from a different Symbiosis campus (e.g. SCMS Pune). NOT independently verified - recommend omitting or re-verifying before publishing.
Times BBA Ranking (national, 2026) - cited on one aggregator page ('bbacollegesindia.in') specifically for 'SCMS Bangalore'
Cited as 6th in India / 140th globally - this appears to be a Symbiosis International (Deemed University)-wide subject ranking, not specific to the SCMS-B undergraduate campus; treat with caution and confirm scope before publishing.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 (Business & Management Studies) - attributed to 'Symbiosis' broadly by one Careers360 FAQ
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Explore all historic rankings and ratings
| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
IMPORTANT: The rankings below are frequently cited on aggregator pages alongside 'SCMS Bengaluru' listings, but on inspection most describe the PARENT Symbiosis International (Deemed University) or the wider Symbiosis brand, NOT an SCMS-B-specific, campus-level ranking. None could be confirmed as an SCMS-B-specific rank in this session. | See individual entries below for what each ranking actually measures. |
Times BBA Ranking (national, 2026) - cited on one aggregator page ('bbacollegesindia.in') specifically for 'SCMS Bangalore' | Reported as '2nd position nationally and 1st in the western region' - note the apparent internal inconsistency (SCMS-B is located in Bengaluru/South India, not the 'western region'), which suggests this figure may have been copied from a different Symbiosis campus (e.g. SCMS Pune). NOT independently verified - recommend omitting or re-verifying before publishing. |
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 (Business & Management Studies) - attributed to 'Symbiosis' broadly by one Careers360 FAQ | Cited as 6th in India / 140th globally - this appears to be a Symbiosis International (Deemed University)-wide subject ranking, not specific to the SCMS-B undergraduate campus; treat with caution and confirm scope before publishing. |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Symbiosis Golden Jubilee Scholarships (Foreign National students only) | Per the official (partially fetched) fee-structure page snippet: available ONLY to Foreign National students admitted for the Batch 2025-2029, celebrating '50 glorious years of Symbiosis'; includes 100 full academic scholarships (with need-based reduced hostel fees) for foreign nationals from developing African-Asian countries. This is a University-wide (SIU) scheme, not exclusive to SCMS-B, and its applicability to a specific later batch (e.g. Batch 2026-2030) is not confirmed - verify current eligibility with SCMS-B admissions. | Full academic fee waiver for eligible Foreign National candidates (need-based reduced hostel fee); not applicable to Indian-national general-category applicants. |
Late Jayatee Deshmukh Scholarship | Awarded to the top-scoring female SET candidate (per a Careers360 community Q&A answer, not an official SCMS-B scholarships page) - exact current-year criteria not independently confirmed. | Not specified in available third-party sourcing - confirm with SCMS-B admissions. |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

Sports Facilities
An ultramodern gymnasium, a basketball court, and an underground badminton court on campus, with additional access to hired cricket and football grounds off-campus.

Electronic City Campus
SCMS-B's campus sits within Bengaluru's Electronic City, Phase-1 - an IT and business hub surrounded by the campuses of major global technology companies. The campus is described as Wi-Fi enabled with well-equipped classrooms.

Hostel Facilitation (off-campus)
SCMS-B itself runs a non-residential BBA programme, but facilitates student access to hostel accommodation within approximately 1 km of campus (limited seats, first-come-first-served) as well as private hostels within about 2 km.

Library and Academic Spaces
On-campus library facilities, conference rooms and seminar halls supporting the BBA curriculum, per official-site content aggregated by SET admissions partner pages.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
Campus Gallery

Infrastructure

Campus

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Frequently Asked Questions
Aggregator-reported 2025 figures cite a highest package of approximately INR 10.72 lakh and an average package of around INR 6 lakh (up from an average of roughly INR 4 lakh in 2024), with 31 companies visiting campus in 2025 (down from 38 in 2024). These come from third-party Q&A aggregation rather than an official, audited placement report published by SCMS-B - treat as indicative, not authoritative.
The BBA programme itself is non-residential. SCMS-B facilitates (rather than directly operates) access to hostel accommodation within roughly a 1 km radius of campus, allotted on a first-come-first-served basis due to limited seats; private hostels are also available within about 2 km.
Two BBA (Honours/Honours with Research) tracks: (1) a standalone, non-residential 4-year BBA with majors/minors in Marketing, Finance, HR and Business Analytics, following the NEP-2020 multiple entry/exit framework; and (2) since 2024, a BBA Dual Degree in collaboration with Deakin University, Australia, in which the first two years are at SCMS-B and the final two years at Deakin, culminating in dual qualifications.
SCMS-B only accepts the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET), Symbiosis's own proprietary online test, followed by a Personal Interaction (PI) round. No CAT, CMAT or other external national exam is accepted.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Honours / Honours with Research, Bachelor of Business Administration - Honours / Honours with Research - Dual Degree (with Deakin University, Australia)
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