Master of Public Health [MPH]

Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune offers a 2-year full-time Master of Public Health under Symbiosis International University. The programme trains public health professionals across epidemiology, health economics, and healthcare administration, with a strong corporate placement track. Admission is through a direct Personal Interview with no written entrance examination. Total fees for two years stand at INR 11,42,000, with an intake of 20 seats. SIU holds NIRF rank 40 in the Overall category.

📋 Admission Status: Applications for the 2026 intake are closed. The programme commenced on 15 July 2026.

Key Points

• Small cohort of 20 seats enabling close faculty-student interaction
• Corporate public health placements in hospitals, insurance, and consulting
• Interview-only admission with no written entrance test required

SIHS Pune MPH Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (Year 1)	INR 2,62,500
Other Charges (Year 1)	INR 3,28,500
Tuition Fee (Year 2)	INR 2,62,500
Other Charges (Year 2)	INR 2,88,500
Total Fees (2 years)	INR 11,42,000

• Other charges cover academic, library, examination, and student welfare fees.
• Fees are payable at the start of each academic year of the programme.
• SIU does not charge any capitation fee for MPH admissions.

SIHS Pune MPH Admission 2026

Event	Date
Programme Commenced	July 15, 2026

• Registration and Personal Interview for the 2026 batch were completed prior to July 15, 2026.
• The next MPH admission cycle is expected to open in early 2027.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university or institution with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates)
• No specific stream restriction, though candidates from medical, science, or management backgrounds are well suited
• Final-year bachelor’s degree students may apply provisionally, subject to submitting results before admission confirmation

Admission Process

• Register on the SIHS admissions portal and pay the registration fee to be considered for the PI round
• Receive a shortlisting communication from SIHS and attend the Personal Interview at the Pune campus
• Admission decision is communicated to selected candidates via email within the notified timeline
• Confirm admission by completing document verification and paying the Year 1 fee instalment

✓ Opt for this if

• Building a career in public health policy or hospital management
• Preferring a small cohort and direct interview admission with no written test
• Targeting corporate healthcare roles in hospitals, insurance, or health consulting
• Seeking an SIU-accredited public health degree from a specialised Pune institute

✗ Skip if

• Looking for a clinical specialization or medical degree programme
• Needing a large peer community and diverse campus network
• Expecting starting packages well above INR 7 LPA in the first year
• Seeking a significantly lower-cost MPH alternative outside Pune

SIHS Pune MPH Placement 2026

Metric	Value
Average Package	INR 7.00 LPA
Highest Package	INR 11.70 LPA
Top Recruiters	Fortis, Narayana Health, Aditya Birla Capital, Accenture, Columbia Asia, Reliance General Insurance

• Placement data reflects outcomes from recent SIHS MPH batches.

SIHS Pune MPH Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
SIU PG Merit Scholarship	Merit-based fee concession	Top academic performers each semester of the programme
NER Scholarship	As per SIU scholarship policy	Students from the eight North Eastern states of India

• NER scholarship applicants should contact SIHS admissions for the current applicable rate.

SIHS Pune MPH FAQs

Ques. Does MPH at SIHS Pune require SUAT or any written entrance exam?

Ans. No. Unlike most SIU programmes that use SUAT for admission, the Master of Public Health at SIHS Pune admits students through a direct Personal Interview (PI) process. Candidates need to register on the SIHS portal, and shortlisted applicants are called for a PI at the Pune campus. There is no written entrance examination. The PI evaluates candidates on motivation, understanding of public health, and suitability for the programme.

Ques. What is the eligibility for MPH at Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). No specific undergraduate stream is mandatory, and applications are accepted from students with medical, science, nursing, pharmacy, management, or social science backgrounds. Final-year bachelor’s students may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the minimum marks criterion when results are available.

Ques. What is the total fee for MPH at SIHS Pune for 2026?

Ans. The total fees for the 2-year MPH programme at SIHS Pune stand at INR 11,42,000. Year 1 fees are INR 5,91,000 (tuition of INR 2,62,500 and other charges of INR 3,28,500). Year 2 fees are INR 5,51,000 (tuition of INR 2,62,500 and other charges of INR 2,88,500). Fees are payable at the beginning of each academic year. No capitation fee is charged at the time of admission.

Ques. What are the placement opportunities for MPH graduates from SIHS Pune?

Ans. SIHS MPH graduates find placements in corporate hospitals, health insurance companies, healthcare consulting firms, and pharmaceutical organisations. Based on recent batch placement outcomes, the average package stands at INR 7.00 LPA and the highest package at INR 11.70 LPA. Key recruiters include Fortis, Narayana Health, Aditya Birla Capital, Accenture, Columbia Asia, and Reliance General Insurance, reflecting the corporate public health positioning of the programme.

Ques. What is the seat intake for MPH at SIHS Pune and how competitive is the process?

Ans. The MPH programme at SIHS Pune has an intake of 20 seats, making it a small and selective programme. Admission is based entirely on the Personal Interview, with no standardised test score component. The small intake means competition for seats is significant, and candidates with relevant work experience, volunteer activity, or a strong academic background in health or social sciences tend to perform well at the interview stage. Being familiar with current public health developments in India is also an advantage during the PI.

Ques. What subjects and areas are covered in MPH at SIHS Pune?

Ans. The MPH curriculum at SIHS Pune covers core public health domains including epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and administration, environmental health, social and behavioural health sciences, and health economics. The programme also includes healthcare management components that prepare graduates for roles in hospital administration and corporate wellness. A research dissertation or project is typically part of the programme requirements in the second year, allowing students to apply learnings to real-world public health challenges.