[citation needed] India's only Institute for defence personnel and their dependents, SIMS Pune has some seats for civilian students.

[4] Established in 1993, the institute is an example of PPP (Public Private Partnership) between Symbiosis University and Government of India – Ministry of Defence since 2002.

Running to its 10th edition in the year 2021, the event brings together several reputed industry corporates from across the globe from sectors such as IT/ITES, Manufacturing, Consulting, BFSI, E-Commerce and Media.

[12] SIMSARC is the Annual International Research Conference organized by Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Pune.

[13] The 4th TEDx event of TEDxSIUKirkee was held at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune on 15 December 2019 on the theme 'SURGE (Seek Uniqueness through Redefined Growth and Evolution).