Placement Cell

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Placement Cell

Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce is an autonomous college under Savitribai Phule Pune University. We offer following a wide array of programmes in the various contemporary specialisation subjects:

Programmes Specialisations
B. Com Marketing, Human Resource Management (HRM), Banking, Costing, and Entrepreneurship
B. Com (Interdisciplinary) Interdisciplinary Papers along with Specialisation Subjects
B. Com with ACCA Accounts and Finance
B. Com Integrated with CIMA Management Accounting
B. Com (Business Analytics) Papers related to Business Analytics
B.A. English, Economics, and Psychology
B.A. Economics with Business Analytics Papers related to Business Analytics
Degree with Honours All the Above Specialisations
M. Com Business and Technology Management and Sustainable Development for Business
M.A. English, Economics and Psychology

Placements is one the USPs of our college, and we have an active and vibrant Placement Cell providing job and internship opportunities to interested Undergraduate and Post-graduate students


The Cell actively focuses on preparing the students for various internship and campus placement drives and supporting them in the best way possible. We conduct Workshops like the Corporate Readiness Workshop and the Pre-Placement Workshop to equip the students with all the skills they need to launch their professional careers. The students go through rigorous training sessions to prepare their resumes, and also participate in mock group discussions and personal interviews. Not only do we train them but we also do one-on-one consultations if the students need help with any aspect of the placement process or general career guidance. The focus is on building a portfolio of the students right from the first year of their graduation. We also conduct various programs and certificate courses especially for the students placed in different companies to assist them in embarking on their corporate journeys.


Over the past few years, we have had the Big 4s (Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG)) and various other corporate giants on campus including the D.E. Shaw Group, Wipro, Goldman Sachs, Northern Trust, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, BNY Mellon, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, TresVista, TopHire Co., AllianceBernestine. Tata Consultancy Services, Federal Bank, GOMO Group, British Petroleum, Barclays, Kohler GSS, Ditto Insurance, HCL Tech, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, Hovers, Arcubus Advisors, Shinhan Bank, among many others. These companies pick the best possible graduating students and offer various positions like, Assurance Associate, Business Compliance, CFO Office Services, Financial Analyst, Sales Associate, Analyst, Google Ads Analyst, SEO Analyst, Audit and Assurance, Tax Consultant, Teacher Fellowship, Human Resource Analyst, and more. The Placement Cell is absolutely dedicated to ensure that students get the best possible opportunities.

Particulars UG Students PG Students

Highest CTC (LPA)

21.50

8.05

Average Package (LPA)

5.30

7.30

Median Salary (LPA)

6.00

8.0

No. of Students Placed

192

26

No. of Students (UG + PG) Appeared

503

Percentage of Students Placed

218 / 507 X 100 = 43.3%

Gross Value of Package

12 Cr

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FAQs

  1. Is there a cut-off of marks to be eligible for placement?
    It depends on the company’s screening criteria; some companies have strict cut-offs ranging from 60% to 75% while some do not have any marks cut-off criteria. If there is any cut-off criteria it will be communicated to you by the Placement Cell.
  2. Are students prepared to appear for aptitude and GD PI?
    The Placement Cell conducts interactive workshops before the commencement of the Placement Drives to prepare the students for these screening rounds. The students are offered workshops on various topics such as GD PI and aptitude tests so that they are well prepared in advance for them.
  3. What activities are conducted by the Placement Cell?
    The Placement Cell conducts a host of activities for the batch namely,
    a. Conducting several interactive workshops for the students to prepare them for Placement Drives.
    b. Organising Pre-Placement Talks for the Placement Drives so that the students get a clear picture of the job as well as the company.
    c. Inviting companies to conduct Placement Drives for the students.
    d. Acting as an intermediary between companies and students to facilitate a smooth selection process for the students from beginning to end.
  4. 4. How can I be a part of the Placement Cell?
    The Placement Cell offers the position of Placement Cell Coordinators to students after completing their 4th semester. All students are eligible to sit for the screening process and the screening is performed by the Placement Cell on the basis of a personal questionnaire and PI.
  5. Should I only apply to positions that relate to my selected specialisation?
    Students are eligible to apply for all the offered positions in campus placement drives irrespective of their specialisation. Some companies specify eligible specialisations and, in that case, only eligible students from the respective specialisations can apply.
  6. How will I get to know that a company is coming for placement?
    All the details related to any upcoming placement drive are notified on the official WhatsApp class groups and Placement Cell communities.
  7. How can I apply for a Campus Placement Drive?
    Students can apply using the google form registration link shared on their WhatsApp class group.
  8. How can I prepare for placement?
    Students are expected to have basic conceptual clarity of everything they have learned. At the beginning of the placement session, a Corporate Readiness Workshop is organized by the placement cell where corporate trainers train students for group discussions, resume writing and personal interview techniques.
  9. Can I sit for more than one placement?
    You can sit for every placement drive until you get placed. However, once you are placed in any company, you'll not be allowed to sit for any further placement drives under any circumstances.
  10. Do I have to attend college regularly to be able to sit for placement?
    No, there is no restriction from the company's side as far as attendance is concerned. However, if you face a backlog from college due to low attendance, you'll not be allowed to sit for any placement drives under any circumstances.
  11. Will every company have a separate aptitude test or one test score be applicable for all the companies?
    Every company will have a separate aptitude test as per their requirement.
  12. If I choose B. With ACCA/CIMA, does it give me an edge over other students sitting for placement in terms of the package that I would be offered for the same level of job?
    No, the package offered by the companies is the same for all the students irrespective of their specialization or ACCA/CIMA.
  13. How does choosing a specialisation affect my chances of getting placed?
    There is no effect on your chances of getting placed through the college placements based on the specialisation you choose. It is solely based on how fit the company thinks you are for the position they offer.
  14. Are there specialisation specific placements and/or companies that prefer a particular specialisation over other?
    Yes, there are many companies who have their recruitment drive eligibility criteria set for specific specialisations. However, all fields do get equal offers. The job profile is what decides this.
  15. Does the college provide Internship opportunities?
    Yes, all the possible internship opportunities that are brought to the Placement Cell’s notice are communicated to the students through the Placement Cell.
  16. If I do not do an internship from college specified organisations, does it affect my chances of getting placed?
    No, there are no drawbacks at all if one chooses to do internships not offered by the college specific organisations.

Placement Cell Team

Team Placement Cell – 2023-24


Teachers Committee Students Team

Dr. Hrishikesh Soman, Principal

Ms. Muskan Kanodia, Co-ordinator

Dr. Tessy Thadathil, Vice-Principal

Ms. Jasmine Kaur, Co-ordinator

Dr. Nilesh Waghmare, Faculty In-charge

Mr. Shouray Modi, Co-ordinator

Dr. Santosh Marwadikumbhar, Member

Mr. Sagnik Karmakar, Co-ordinator

Mrs. Sarika Wagh, Member

Ms. Grace Maria Giby, Co-ordinator

Team Placement Cell – 2022-23


Teachers Committee Students Team

Dr. Hrishikesh Soman, Principal

Ms. Ektha S, Co-ordinator

Dr. Tessy Thadathil, Vice-Principal

Ms. Shuchi Shekdar, Co-ordinator

Dr. Nilesh Waghmare, Faculty In-charge

Mr. Rohit Singh, Co-ordinator

Dr. Santosh Marwadikumbhar, Member

Mr. Krishnanand Shenoi, Co-ordinator

Mrs. Sarika Wagh, Member

Ms. Muskan Kanodia, Volunteer

Mr. Dnyanesh Chaudhari, Volunteer

Ms. Akshna Sharma, Volunteer

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