SICSR — Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research, Pune

About SICSR, Pune

Founded in 1985, the Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR) is one of the first institutes in Maharashtra to offer high-quality computer education. SICSR is located in the heart of Pune City. The institute offers outstanding IT infrastructure alongside an excellent book collection and reference library.

Seats

• Total intake: 180 seats for BCA Honours
• Reservations within the sanctioned intake:
  • Scheduled Castes — 15%
  • Scheduled Tribes — 7.5%
  • Differently Abled — 3%
  • Serving/Retired Defence Personnel and their Children — 5%
• Over and above the sanctioned intake:
  • Kashmiri Migrants — 2 Seats
  • International Students — 20%

Eligibility

• Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent government-approved Diploma in Engineering/Technology from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST).
• Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of Semester 6.
• Eligibility Criteria for Multiple Entries follow the University's Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes.

SET Application Fee

₹2,250 for SET + ₹1,000 per programme.

Course & Specializations

Bachelor of Computer Applications (Honours) with specializations in:

• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Cloud Computing
• Data Security

Course Fee

Year	Tuition Fees	Other Fees	Total Yearly Fees
1	₹1,75,000	₹20,000	₹1.95 Lakhs
2	₹1,75,000	—	₹1.75 Lakhs
3	₹1,75,000	—	₹1.75 Lakhs

SET Paper Pattern

Section	Questions	Marks
General English	16	16
Quantitative Aptitude	16	16
General Awareness	16	16
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	12	12
Total	60	60

Admission Procedure

1. Fill the SET Application Form
2. Pay the SET fee
3. Register for the institute (SICSR)
4. Programme-wise fee payment for online PI
5. Download the SET Admit Card
6. Appear for the SET exam
7. Check the SET Result
8. Book your slot for the Online Personal Interaction for SICSR
9. Appear for the online PI process
10. Merit list will be displayed
11. Admission will be confirmed after payment is made

Additional Information

• Programme Objective: SICSR develops problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and software skills aligned with current industry demands (e.g., web/mobile tech, big data).
• Rankings & Placement: Rated among India's top BCA colleges (#2 in 2023). Recruiters include Amazon, IBM, TCS, Deloitte, Infosys, with the highest package around ₹90 LPA in 2023.
• Infrastructure & Activities: Excellent IT facilities, dynamic student clubs, hackathons, cultural and sports events, and regular industry panels like "COLLEGARE 2025".