The yearly internships for our students are an integral part of their curriculum and a USP of our University. Students appreciate this unique model as they arrive back to campus, post each year of internships, with valuable learning experiences of corporate work culture and a greater sense of responsibility.
Overview
Symbiosis Skills and Professional University is Maharashtra’s first Skills University, based at Pune, which imparts industry-required skills along with a strong foundation of knowledge to our students.
The centres of excellence and learning factories on the campus provide practical training to students to simulate the real-life experience. Our industry partners have actively supported us in designing curriculum, expert guest sessions, sector-specific mentoring, onsite-visits, and interesting internship projects. This ensures that our students are transformed into job-ready professionals.
- 1.5k +
recruiters
- 100 %
Consistent internshipsand placements
- 2.5k +
students placed in global companies
- 11k +
students offered Summer Internships and Long Duration credit based internships
- 24
LPA Highest package cleared by students for UG Program
- 32.5
LPA Highest package cleared by students for PG Program
- 44
LPA Highest Package offered by SSPU
- 8
LPA Average package for UG Programs
- 10
LPA Average package for PG Programs
Our placement team gives a lot of emphasis on grooming, presentation, communication, mock interviews, and overall personality development, to ensure that our students stand out differently.
The internship and placement team is continuously engaged with all our corporate partners to provide complementary learning modules.
Dr. Deepa Karandikar
Director-Training & Placement
- MBA ( Marketing, HR, and MPM) Ph.D. ( Area of Campus Placements)
- 15 years of experience in Campus Placements, Industry-University Relations, Corporate Outreach, and Career Development, with renowned educational institutes.
- She has placed students in more than 500 top organizations and has a strong association with C level industry delegates across sectors.
- Prior to her stint in Academics, she was associated with Multinational organizations like Xerox, Global Telecom, and Hutchison Max for 8 years.
- She has an overall 22 years of experience
Trupti Gaikwad
Placement Team
- MBA – HR, BBA in HR, BSc in Botany, Diploma in Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
- Have 14 years of experience in IT & Non-IT Recruitment
- Worked as a faculty for Hotel Management College, Soft Skills, Personality Development
- Worked with IT, Media, Education, Hospitality Industry
Pooja Nalawade
Placement Team
- Master in Business Administration in Human Resources and Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication from Savitribai Phule Pune University with Distinction
- She has 8 years of experience in IT, non-IT sectors, and Educational Institutions.
Ms. Preeti Patil
Training and Placement Officer
- Education: MBA in Human Resource Management Savitri Bai Phule Pune University
- I bring over 20 years of extensive experience in Training & Placement, with a strong commitment to guiding students toward successful and meaningful careers.
- Throughout my professional journey, I have closely worked with MBA And IT Students.
- Companies across various sectors. Regular campus recruitment drives, expert lectures, and internships help students gain real-world exposure and stay aligned with current industry trends.
Ganesh Vijaykant Kulkarni
Placement Team
- Education: MCS (master's in computer science)
- Total Experience: Corporate 15+ yrs
- Academic Experience : 2.8 yrs
- Learning & Development and People Operations professional with 18+ years of experience across corporate and academic environments.
- specialize in L&D strategy, capability building, Resource & Contract Management (RMG), campus hiring, training operations, LMS administration, vendor management, and enhancing employee experience.
- have successfully managed large-scale global training programs, assessments, and leadership development initiatives, ensuring seamless cross-functional coordination.
- experience spans project coordination and operational management, with a focus on clarity, compliance, and timely execution.
- Earlier in my career, I contributed extensively to the academic ecosystem through technical training, university collaborations, Placements, admissions operations, and student development programs. I bring a structured, process-driven approach paired with calm, people-first leadership.
Pinki Khiyani
Placement Team
- holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing, with a strong foundation in business and strategic management.
- She brings over 8 years of extensive experience in training, development, and academic coordination. Her expertise lies in delivering training programs in aptitude, soft skills, and employability enhancement.
- She has significant experience in coordinating placement activities and building strong industry connections.
- She is also certified by SHRM, HRCI, and CPD, reflecting her commitment to professional excellence and continuous learning.
Chandrayee Chakraborty
Placement Team
- I have completed my Electrical Engineering and then did my MBA in HR
- 9+ years of experience in Training & Placement within a reputed private university in Pune
- Expert in end-to-end campus recruitment management, including employer engagement, candidate screening, coordination, and onboarding.
- Strong industry connect across diverse sectors, enabling consistent placement opportunities and strategic collaborations for internships and final placements.
- Skilled in designing and delivering employability training programs, enhancing students’ soft skills, interview readiness, and career planning.
- Proven ability to build and maintain alumni and corporate relationships, supporting long-term institutional growth and placement success.
