Pune: Suryadatta Education Foundation’s Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication (SIMMC) has been awarded an ‘A’ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). This prestigious recognition underscores the institute’s commitment to excellence in education and its continuous efforts to enhance quality standards.
The reaccreditation process, conducted by NAAC in the first week of September 2024, involved a comprehensive evaluation of the institute’s academic and administrative performance. The ‘A’ grade reflects the high standards maintained across various parameters, including curricular aspects; teaching, learning, and evaluation; research, innovation, and extension; infrastructure and learning resources; student support and progression; and governance, leadership, and management.
Founder and Chairman of Suryadatta Education Foundation, Prof. Dr. Sanjay B. Chordiya, expressed his delight at the achievement, stating, “This ‘A’ grade from NAAC has boosted our morale and motivates us to strive for even greater heights. The dedication and hard work of our faculty, staff, and students have been instrumental in this success.” He reiterated that the Suryadatta Group remains driven by its vision of offering quality education, with a mission focused on skill-based training and research that meets industry demands. “We will continue our pursuit of excellence,” he added.
Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication is a leading educational institution dedicated to shaping the future of business leaders through innovative teaching methods, cutting-edge research, and a commitment to academic excellence. The institute is AICTE-approved and offers two-year full-time MBA and MCA courses affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University. It follows a unique pedagogy for student development, which is experiential, holistic, integrated, inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, learner-centered, discussion-based, flexible, and enjoyable. The institute prepares its students to lead and succeed in a rapidly changing world. It also offers value-added certification courses that ensure holistic development, fostering 21st-century managerial and leadership acumen, work ethics, and technological expertise, leading to better employability and professional growth.
In addition to academic rigor, SIMMC runs an Innovation and Incubation Center to promote entrepreneurship among students. The center hosts startup festivals, design-thinking workshops, hands-on learning sessions, and various business idea competitions. It also organizes seminars, hackathons, and national and international conferences to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset. Centers of Excellence, such as AIMA Biz Lab, Innovation Next Lab, and AI Lab, further support research and innovation, preparing students to adapt to the evolving trends of the industry.
