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Placement Cell

Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, an autonomous institution affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University, offers a diverse range of programmes across contemporary and in-demand specialisations.

Programmes Specialisations
B. Com Marketing, Human Resource Management (HRM), Banking, Costing, and Entrepreneurship
B. Com with ACCA Accounting and Finance
B. Com Integrated with CIMA Management Accounting
B. Com Integrated with CMA Papers approved by Certified Management Accountant [CMA]
B. Com (Business Analytics) Papers approved by Institute of Analytics [IoA]
B.A. English, Economics [Business Analytics], and Psychology
M. Com Business and Technology Management, Finance
M.A. English, Economics and Psychology

The Placement Cell at Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce is one of the institution’s core strengths and a defining feature of its commitment to student success. As an empowered autonomous college under Savitribai Phule Pune University, we take pride in offering a structured and strategic approach to career development for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Cell plays an instrumental role in facilitating internships and full-time employment opportunities for eligible and interested students. It actively engages in preparing students through structured initiatives such as the Corporate Readiness Workshop, Pre-Placement Workshop, Resume Building Sessions, Mock Group Discussions and Interviews, and Industry Interaction Seminars. These programs are designed to impart practical knowledge, professional values, and essential soft skills required to navigate today’s dynamic job market. By fostering industry awareness, enhancing communication and analytical abilities, and building confidence, the Cell ensures that students are well-equipped to take on real-world professional challenges with competence and clarity. In addition to group training sessions, the Cell also provides individualised guidance and one-on-one consultations to support students in all aspects of the placement process, from career counselling to interview readiness. To ensure continuous professional development, the Cell initiates portfolio-building efforts from the first year of graduation, encouraging students to enhance their competencies through targeted learning opportunities. Furthermore, specialised certificate courses like Audit and MS Excel, and preparatory programs are offered for students who have secured placements, equipping them to seamlessly transition into corporate roles. The College has consistently attracted prestigious recruiters, including the Big Four accounting firms – Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and KPMG – as well as other eminent organisations such as D.E. Shaw Group, Northern Trust, Deutsche Bank, BNY Mellon, Wipro, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, Barclays, British Petroleum, Kohler GSS, AllianceBernstine, TopHire Co., TresVista, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, Ditto Insurance, Federal Bank, HCL Tech, ACA Global, Shinhan Bank, and Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, ICICI Bank, Decathlon, Vedanta, Hind Terminals, ProcDna, Sprng Energy, Forvis Mazars among others. These esteemed companies offer students diverse roles including, but not limited to, Risk, Finance, Audit, Assurance Associate, Financial Analyst, Financial Research Associate, IMO Associate, Business Compliance Executive, Tax Consultant, Sales Associate, HR Analyst, SEO Analyst, and Relationship Manager.

The Placement Cell remains unwavering in its mission to ensure that students are not only placed in reputable organisations but are also well-equipped with the skills, confidence, and knowledge required to thrive in their professional journeys.

The Placement Statistics for Academic Year: 2024-25

Placement Statistics 2024-25

Our Recruiters

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Placement Process

Seven Step Placement Process infographic



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 – 2025-26


Teachers Committee Students Team

Dr. Tessy Thadathil, Officiating Principal

Ms. Vanshika Pathak

Dr. Nilesh Waghmare, Head

Ms. Swetha Khare

Dr. Santosh Marwadikumbhar, Member

Ms. Saee Rane

Dr. Sarika Wagh, Member

Mr. Devaansh Goswamy

Dr. Pooja Gupta, Member

Mr. Mohak Vaya Ranjan

Mr. Nazir Syed, IT and Network Support

Mr. Nitin Bhise, IT and Network Support

Team Placement Cell – 2024-25


Teachers Committee Students Team

Dr. Hrishikesh Soman, Principal

Ms. Avni Sant,

Dr. Tessy Thadathil, Vice-Principal

Mr. Aum Patnaik

Dr. Nilesh Waghmare, Head

Ms. Riya Kharayat

Dr. Santosh Marwadikumbhar, Member

Mr. Shashank Pandey

Dr. Sarika Wagh, Member

Dr. Pooja Gupta, Member

Mr. Nazir Syed, IT and Network Support

Mr. Nitin Bhise, IT and Network Support

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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