PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

• SSIS proposes to introduce a new Master's program titled — M.A. in African Studies: Geo-economics and Foreign Policy, in AY 2022 -2023. The duration of this post-graduate program is two years and the intake will be 20 students.
• The programme seeks to provide an interdisciplinary orientation to current debates about Africa, covering key focus areas in African economy, foreign policy, history , culture and identity, and the political processes and institutions.
• The programme seeks to provide a firm foundation for those who wish to expand their knowledge of African studies, prior to working for the corporates, the NGOs, the civil service, think tanks, the media houses and international organizations, or in other professional capacities, as well as for those who wish to pursue doctoral studies in the domain.

Fee structure 2022

Complete details of fees for the M.A African Studies at Symbiosis School of International Studies as applicable for Batch 2022-2023 is as under:

PROGRAMME RATIONALE

• For decades, India and Africa have cooperated in trade and development partnerships, higher education, military and political relations.
• Traditionally, Africa was viewed as a source for natural resources but in contemporary times, Africa has acquired a heightened level of interest from the global economic, geopolitical and socio cultural agendas.
• First, from the economic perspective, Africa has emerged as an attractive investment destination from investors from across the globe including Africa, the US, the EU and the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries.
• Second, from the geopolitical perspective, Africa has transitioned to a place of significance in the multipolar world wherein new actors like China, India and Russia seek to expand their diplomatic footprints;
• Third, from the socio-cultural perspective, wherein aspects like diaspora engagement and social movements have brought the spotlight on Africa. India, in particular, has had a long history of socio-cultural and economic ties with the African countries. Indian investments have grown manifold in the last few decades and geopolitically, India recognizes the importance of the African continent.
• Therefore, it becomes imperative that the Indian scholarship on international relations should respond to the opportunities that this presents by creating academic programmes whereby Indian students study and understand the African continent.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE

• To provide a comprehensive understanding of the African continent (GA I)
• To strengthen analytical & critical thinking and communication skills (GA IV)
• To encourage inter- and multidisciplinary research enquiry (GA I)
• To develop holistic understanding of and participation on the SDG Agenda (GA I & III)
• To inculcate cultural sensitivity and he ability to work in multicultural environment (GA II)

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Batch 2022-24

S.no	SSIS ADMISSION 2023: IMPORTANT DATES
1	Admission Campaign Commencement	March 01, 2023 – Wednesday
2	Programme Registration Begins	March 15 , 2023 –Wednesday, 12 noon
3	Last date for Online registration	June 30, 2023 – Friday, 12 noon
4	Last Date for payment of Registration fees	June 30, 2023 – Friday, 12 noon
5	Entrance Test	N.A
6	Test Result	N.A
7	Announcement of the Shortlist for Personal Interaction	July 01, 2023- Friday, 2 p.m.
8	PI slot booking	July 03, 2023 (2 p.m.)- July 05, 2023 (2 p.m.)
9	Personal Interaction (PI)	July 06-07 , 2023 (Thursday- Friday)
10	PI result approvals and eligibility verification	July 10- 13, 2023 ( Monday- Thursday)
11	Announcement of First Merit list	July 14, 2023- Friday, 3 p.m.
12	Last date for payment of fees for candidates in the first merit list	July 28, 2023- Friday, 12 noon
13	Announcement of Second Merit list	July 29, 2023- Saturday, 3 p.m.
14	Last date for payment of fees for candidates in the Second Merit list	August 8, 2023- Tuesday, 12 noon
15	Programme Commencement	August 16, 2023– Wednesday

* the dates are tentative

SIU PG ELIGIBILITY - Click here

Eligibility:

Candidate should be a Graduate from any statutory university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC and ST) at the graduation level.

Additional note:

a) Candidates appearing for final year examination can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC and ST) in the qualifying examination

b) A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification from any Foreign Board/ University must obtain an equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Reservation Policy:

The following are the reservation rules that shall be followed while admitting Indian students

1. Scheduled Caste : 15%

2. Scheduled Tribe: 7.5%

3. Differently Abled : 3%

4. Kashmiri Migrants: 2 over and above the programme intake.

5. Admissions of all International Students including foreign nationals, PIO & NRI are done through The International Office of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Kindly refer to www.scie.ac.in

Policy of admission against vacant seats under reserved category

In case some seats remain vacant due to the non-availability of suitable candidates under the category of reservations, then, the information about the vacant seats will be reported to Symbiosis International (Deemed University). With the permission of the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, the seats will be converted to the general category seats and shortlisted students will be offered these seats.

Documents required by SIU for Confirmation of Eligibility for Post Graduate Programmes

The Indian candidates shall submit the following documents for grant of eligibility for admission to the programmes offered by the University:

• Self -attested photocopies Statement of marks of all semesters/years of qualifying examination issued by the qualifying Board/Recognized university/ and also by Autonomous colleges, whose degrees are awarded by the Recognized University. In case of any back log admission will be cancelled.
• Self -attested passing certificate/degree certificate of qualifying examination issued by the Board/ Recognized University/and also by autonomous college whose degrees are awarded by the Recognized University.
• Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate programme shall submit transfer certificate from the school/ college/ institute last attended as the case may be.
• Migration certificate in original issued by the Board / Recognized University last attended.
• Candidates who have obtained degree from Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and are seeking admission to any other programme of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
• University are not required to submit Migration certificate. However they shall submit Transfer certificate in original, issued by the constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) last attended.
• Candidates seeking admission in any part time programme of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) need not submit Migration certificate.
• Candidate who has gap of one year or more in the continuation of education is required to submit the declaration on an affidavit or in the gap format (available in the Eligibility Rule book at the respective Institute)
• A Candidate seeking admission against SC/ ST Category shall submit the category certificate issued by the Tehsildar/ Deputy Collector/ Sub Divisional Magistrate of the area or by the competent authority.
• The candidate applying for admission to any constituent Institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) under the Differently Abled (DA) category should produce a certificate fulfilling the requirement of admission under differently abled category (DAC), issued by the competent medical authority based on which provisional admission may be granted.
• The candidate will have to get the disability authenticated from Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (SCHC), the admission may be considered as regularized only after due authentication by SCHC.
• A candidate seeking admission under the category of Jammu & Kashmir Migrant in type J1, J2, J3 shall submit the Migrant certificate in original issued by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
• A candidate seeking under Defence category shall submit the authenticated photocopy of Identity card as a proof of dependent of Defence personnel.
• A candidate shall submit change of name certificate, if his/ her name has been changed due to any reason and is not the same as mentioned in the certificates/ mark sheets of qualifying examination. A copy of Government Gazette in proof of change of name shall be submitted.
• Candidate who have been awarded diploma by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) approved autonomous polytechnic in Maharashtra state or its equivalent and taking admission to 2nd year of B.Tech Programme of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) shall submit equivalence certificate issued by Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE).
• The candidates who have been awarded diploma by Government Polytechnic need not submit equivalence certificate.
• Equivalence certificate: AIU equivalence is required in case of a degree from Foreign University.
• Experience certificate wherever applicable (For eg: MBA (AB), MBA (EE) programme of SIIB)
• Registration certificate - Registration certificate wherever applicable. (Applicable in case of MBA (HHM) programme of SIHS)
• Industry Sponsored letter in case of admission under Industry Sponsored category.

The following two additional documents need to be submitted in conformity with UGC/SIU norms

• Anti Ragging affidavit duly signed by Student and Parent
• Indemnification/ Healthcare Undertaking duly signed by Student and Parent

All admission is provisional and will be confirmed only on submission of all documents, verified and approved by SIU eligibility verification team and notification from Registrar's office.

Admission Schedule (2021-2023)

Please read this Application Guide to entry in 2021 carefully to ensure that you provide the correct documents and information. For any further queries do write in to - admissions@ssispune.edu.in with the subject line Admission 2021 Query.

Kindly also note the Admission related contact numbers
Telephone: 020 - 26551231, 26551230; Mobile No.: 09075022773
Office Hours- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.(except on Sundays and Holidays)

• In case the landline is not reachable please call on the mobile number / leave a message or email us your queries.

When to apply

The Symbiosis School of International Studies uses application deadlines and you need to ensure that your application and all supporting documents (if required), are received by 12 noon Indian Standard Time on the deadline date for your application to be considered. The standard application deadlines for entry in M.A(IS) programme of 2021 are as follows:

Please note that given the Covid-19 crisis we are hosting the admission test via online Personal Interaction (PI) in two phases.

* Dates are tentative

"Registrations are now closed for the Academic Year 2021-2023. Admission process for the academic year 2022, will start from March 2022.".

Fee structure 2021

Complete details of fees for the MA - International Studies at Symbiosis School of International Studies as applicable for Batch-2021-2023 is as under:

* Hostel and Mess fees are separate

* Academic fees, Hostel fees and mess fees can be increased upto 10% during the period of the programme to cater to any changes, introduction of govt. taxes, as and when applicable.

Instalments for Programme fees for M.A.(IS) Students

*The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change

**Hostel and Mess fees for the subsequent year will be communicated before the commencement of the next academic year.

# 50% concession to be given only to the Foreign National students on Administrative Fees.

*The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change

** Hostel and Mess fees for the subsequent year will be communicated before the commencement of the next academic year.

*** Academic Fees can be increased upto 10% during the period of the programme. Govt Taxes will be additional as and when applicable.

ENTRANCE TEST: PI

As a non – SNAP institute, Personal Interaction (PI) is the activity of selection process for the M.A. (International Studies) course offered by Symbiosis School of International Studies (SSIS). After successful online registration and payment of fee, subject to fulfilment of admission criteria, shortlisted candidates would be notified of the call for PI via email. They would need to select the preferred slot, as mentioned in the communication and follow the instructions provided in the call letter.

The PI will be conducted online. The link will be shared with candidates prior to the PI depending on the slot booked.

• Personal Interaction (PI)
• The applicant will be facing an interview conducted by a panel that consists of at least two members. The interview would cover general awareness, clarity of thought and articulation, logical reasoning, learning orientation, motivation, extracurricular activities, specific field of interest, communication and soft skills and over all personality.
• Maximum Score
• Maximum score for PI will be 100 marks.
• PI Centre
  For 2023 Admissions, the entrance test is online PI. Candidates are not required to report to campus for entrance test.
• The candidates would need to report on time for the Online PI and scan and email to the SSIS Admissions Team, the essential documents for eligibility verification. The documents include:
  • PI Call Letter
  • Self-Attested Copy of Photo identity (Std. XII Admit Card/ Driving license/Passport)
  • Self-Attested Copy of Category certificate (Caste, Differently Abled, Kashmiri migrants) (If Applicable)
  • Self-Attested Copy of Std. X Mark sheet.
  • Self-Attested Copy of Std. XII Mark sheet.
  • Self-Attested Copy of Graduation Mark sheet. (If available)
  • Other certificates for extracurricular activities (to be shown during PI, if required)
• Admission Feedback Form
• Candidates would need to fill up the feedback form, which will be shared online, post the PI.
• General Information
• • Please test the connection and mic.s etc to ensure a seamless online PI.
  • The decision of the panel is final and binding and no enquiries will be entertained.

International Students

Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE) handles all subject matters relating to admissions of International Students to the constituent institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Categories listed under International Students Admissions are as follows:

Foreign National (FN):

A student is eligible to apply as a Foreign National (FN) if he/she holds a foreign passport.

Person of Indian Origin (PIO):

A student is eligible to apply as a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) if he/she has a PIO card and is a citizen of a country other than India.

Non Resident Indian (NRI):

(At Postgraduate Level)
A student is eligible to apply as a Non Resident Indian (NRI) if he/she has appeared either for the 10+2 examination (equivalent to the Indian 12th) or Graduation outside India. It is mandatory for one of the two qualifying examinations to be given outside India. International students are able to apply online and need only come to India when his/her application is shortlisted for the chosen programme. The application procedure consists of 15 simple steps; it begins with a basic eligibility check of important documents to be submitted and concludes with the final payment confirming admission.

For detailed information and online registration, please visit www.scie.ac.in

Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE)

• Senapati Bapat Road, Pune - 411004 
• Maharashtra, India.
• Tel. : +91 20 25671905 (Ext 311/150)
• Fax : +91 20 25673854
• E-mail : intadmissions@symbiosis.ac.in Or rupali@symbiosis.ac.in 

International Initiatives:

• Tel. : +91 20 25652444 (Ext: 260 / 267)
• Fax. : +91 20 25673854
• Email : int.initiatives@symbiosis.ac.in 

Payments:

• Tel. : +91 20 25671905 (Ext: 266)
• Fax : +91 20 25673854
• Email :  accounts@scie.ac.in

The hostel seats at Symbiosis Hostel (VimanNagar - old and new campus), are limited in number and are allotted on first come- first serve basis. There is a strict code of conduct practised at all Symbiosis Hostels. Students wishing to stay in any wing of Symbiosis Hostel, Viman nagar will have to abide by the code of conduct.

Contact details for Hostel related queries:
Col C V Mohan (Retd) , Senior Campus Administrator, SVC, E-mail id: admin.svc@symbiosis.ac.in
Mr. Samir Pawar, Hostel I/C Accounts SVC, Accounts Assistant, SVC Main campus: Ph. 020-26557162/163/164/165/155 & 020-26551302/03/04 for F wing only, E-mail id: samir.pawar@symbiosis.ac.in

Queries can be raised on phones as under:
020-26557164/162/163/165/155 or 0-8087085044/45

Health Center

New Symbiosis Viman Nagar Campus (SVC) Office

Symbiosis Viman Nagar Campus (SVC) Office

SVC Office Helpline

Examination

Choice Based Credit System

SSIS is guided by the SIU examination policy and rules in the conduct of examination.

CBCS: Choice Based Credit System.As per the CBCS, grade point will be allotted to each letter grade on a 10 point grade scale with grades denoted by letters O, A+, A, B+, B, C, P, F and AB.

Examination: It is the entire session of assessment carried at SSIS and the university level which includes both continuous and term-end evaluation

Examination Session: It is the time slot assigned for a particular examination. Generally there shall be two sessions per day , however additional sessions might be conducted with prior permission.

Examination Season : The academic year is divided into two examination seasons – October Season and April Season. All examinations held between September to December will be counted as held in October Season. All examinations held between January to June will be counted as held in April Season.

Evaluation: The evaluation includes continuous and term end evaluations. The term end evaluation, summative in nature, is conducted by the University at the end of every term. The continuous evaluation pattern, formative in nature, aims at multi- level assessment and is spread across the term. Passing in a course means securing 40% of absolute marks in each of the heads of Continuous evaluation and Term end examination.

Course Not Granted (CNG): Minimum 75 % attendance is mandatory for a student to be eligible for appearing in the term-end examination of a particular course. If the course attendance is below 75% then the student will not be granted the permission to appear for the examination of the concerned course. If cumulative attendance for all courses of the semester is more than 75% CNG should not be given.

Term not Granted (TNG): Minimum 75% attendance is mandatory for all the students to be eligible to appear for the external examination of all courses of the term . If the aggregate attendance is below 75% then the student will not be granted the permission to appear for the term-end examination.

ATKT ( Allowed to keep Term ) Rules: A student cannot appear for end Semester 3 exams if he/ she has CGPA less than 4.00 up to Semester -1 irrespective of number of backlogs in Semester I. He/she cannot appear for end Semester 4 exams if he/ she has CGPA less than 4.00 up to Semester -2 irrespective of number of backlogs in Semester II.

Validity of terms: The students admitted to all post graduate programmes of the University, will be allowed to keep terms for a period of one year from the date of admission beyond the normal period of the programme, i.e. the students joining a two years programme must complete the programme in three years from the date of admission.

You can download the Examination Department PDF here for more information.

For further details visit SIU website

*Detailed Programme Structure (Semester wise) for Batch 2020-22

Download PS 2020

Course Structure - Click here