Symbiosis Institute of Foreign and Indian Languages (SIFIL), located in Pune, is a private institute established in 2000 and affiliated to Symbiosis International University (SIU). SIFIL is recognized for its specialized certificate programs in foreign and Indian languages, including German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, French, Chinese, Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Marathi, and Russian. The institute typically enrolls hundreds of students annually and offers courses with durations ranging from 60 to 220 hours. All programs are certificate-level and admissions are merit-based, with no undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD degrees currently offered.
- Symbiosis Institute of Foreign and Indian Languages, Symbiosis International, Pune Admission Deadlines
- Symbiosis Institute of Foreign and Indian Languages, Symbiosis International, Pune UG Admission
- Symbiosis Institute of Foreign and Indian Languages, Symbiosis International, Pune Application Process
Symbiosis Institute of Foreign and Indian Languages, Symbiosis International, Pune Admission Deadlines
SIFIL Pune conducts admissions for certificate courses in multiple cycles throughout the year, with the most common application window falling between April–June 2025 for the July batch and October–November 2025 for the January batch. The application process is online, and seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Each batch typically has an intake of ~30–50 students per language, and the application fee ranges from INR 500–1,000 depending on the language and level.
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Event |
Dates (2025) |
Details |
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Application Start (July Batch) |
April 2025 |
Online registration opens for most languages |
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Application End (July Batch) |
June 2025 |
Deadline for form submission; seats may close earlier if filled |
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Application Start (Jan Batch) |
October 2025 |
Online registration opens for January intake |
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Application End (Jan Batch) |
November 2025 |
Deadline for form submission |
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Course Commencement |
July 2025 / January 2026 |
Orientation and classes begin |
Symbiosis Institute of Foreign and Indian Languages, Symbiosis International, Pune UG Admission
SIFIL Pune does not offer traditional undergraduate degrees but provides certificate courses in foreign and Indian languages. Eligibility for most courses requires a minimum of 10+2 (Class XII) completed from a recognized board. The selection is merit-based, relying on the academic score in the last qualifying exam. The total fee for certificate courses typically ranges from INR 8,000–19,000 per level, with higher-level courses (B2/C1) sometimes reaching INR 45,000. Intake per language per batch is usually 30–50 seats.
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Course |
Eligibility |
Duration |
Seats |
Total Fee (INR) |
Selection Criteria |
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Certificate in German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, French, Chinese |
10+2 |
60–220 hours (1 year max) |
30–50 |
8,000–19,000 (Basic); up to 45,000 (Advanced) |
Merit-based (last qualifying exam) |
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Certificate in Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Marathi, Russian |
10+2 |
60–220 hours (1 year max) |
30–50 |
8,000–19,000 |
Merit-based |
Symbiosis Institute of Foreign and Indian Languages, Symbiosis International, Pune Application Process
The application process for SIFIL Pune is conducted primarily online via the official portal. Candidates must register, select their desired language and level, upload required documents, and pay the application fee (typically INR 500–1,000). For advanced level admissions, an entrance test may be required. Applications are accepted in cycles, with limited seats per batch, and admissions are merit-based. Offline forms may be available for select cases upon request at the institute.
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Online registration on SIFIL portal
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Selection of language and level
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Upload scanned documents (10+2 mark sheet, ID proof)
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Pay application fee (INR 500–1,000)
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Entrance test for higher levels (if applicable)
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Step |
Description |
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Registration |
Fill online form and create applicant profile |
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Course Selection |
Choose language and level (A1, A2, B1, etc.) |
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Document Upload |
Upload eligibility documents (10+2, ID) |
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Fee Payment |
Pay application fee online |
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Entrance Test (if required) |
For direct admission to higher levels |
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Admission Confirmation |
Receive offer and pay course fee |
