01/04/2026
As SSE marks its 18th Annual Day and moves toward the 19th Foundation Day, we take a moment to reflect on a journey that began in 2008 and continues to grow stronger every year.
Founded with the visionary aspiration of Dr. S. B. Mujumdar to build an institution on the lines of the London School of Economics, the Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE) has evolved into a vibrant centre of academic excellence.
From a modest beginning with a small faculty, SSE today stands as a dynamic institution with 100% PhD-qualified faculty, 21 recognised PhD guides, 45+ doctoral degrees awarded, and a strong network of 3,500+ alumni across the globe.
Our research ecosystem continues to expand, reflected in nearly 200 Scopus-indexed publications and impactful policy research projects.
Our growing academic community includes:
• 15 Undergraduate batches
• 14 Postgraduate cohorts
• A thriving PhD programme since 2009
SSE students and alumni continue to make us proud, reaching institutions such as Purdue University, University College Dublin, and the IMF, while also contributing to leading organisations including Deloitte, EY, CRISIL, and Google.
This year marks several important milestones:
• Expansion of the M.Sc. programme with dual divisions
• Faculty promotions strengthening academic leadership
• Expanded international collaborations, including pathways with the University of Bristol and exchange opportunities across Europe and Southeast Asia
• Continued growth of the Symbiosis Centre for Urban Studies (SCUS)
Through initiatives like the SSE Policy Lab, Macro Perspectives, and national dialogues on India’s statistical systems, SSE remains actively engaged with contemporary economic thought and policy discourse.
As we move toward two decades of SSE in 2027–28, our vision remains clear:
to strengthen global pathways, deepen interdisciplinary research, foster policy engagement, and nurture future thought leaders.
Because institutions are not built by bricks and mortar — they are built by people, ideas, and purpose.
Here’s to the journey ahead.
