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SCMC Pune: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Ranking

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SCMC Pune Highlights 2025

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Q:   Is SCMC Pune as good as FLAME University?
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Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Symbiosis International, Pune offers only one four- year degree program, BA in Mass Communication, with multiple entry and exit options. FLAME University, Pune, on the other hand, offers various Undergraduate, post graduate, doctoral, Diploma as well as certificate courses. Both the colleges hold a good reputation, however, if you want to know the best college then your choice of course will matter the most. If your choice is Media and Communication, then you can opt for SCMC as it specializes in that and has even been accredited grade ‘A’ by NAAC.

Q:   Is SCMC Pune a good college?
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Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication was established in 2008 under the SIU  (accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC and approved by UGC). SCMC Pune has experienced faculty members and offers UG courses to students. These courses are provided across Mass Communication and various other streams. The college placements are good, and the infrastructure is quite good. Hence, it is a good college. 

SCMC Pune Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

B.A. Admissions 2026

1 Course4 years
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  • 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: SET
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15 Apr '26
Last date of SET Application Process 2026
24 Apr '26
SET 2026 admit card availability (Test 01)
30 Apr '26
SET 2026 admit card availability (Test 02)
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Q:   Is SCMC Pune admission open for 2025?
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Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Symbiosis International, Pune admissions are over for 2025 session. The PI call letter for BA and BBA programme are available on the official website of SCMC. Students can visit the official website of the institute to download the SET score card and proceed with the document uploading. For any queries, students may connect with the admission desk of the institute.

 
Q:   What is the admission process for SCMC Pune?
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SCMC Pune admission process is a multi-step process that starts with application, followed by appearing for the entrance exam and selection rounds. Interested students need to register and appear for the SET conducted by SIU and choose SCMC as the preferred institute. The test is followed by an online personal interaction round, based on which the final merit list is made. Once the selection process is over, candidates receive an offer letter. Selected aspirants need to pay the fees to confirm their seat in the college.

Q:   How do I get admission to SCMC Pune?
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The mode of SCMC Pune course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are SET and others. Candidates applying through the SET must first register for the SET exams. Then appear for the SET exams with valid scores. Apply on the official website with valid SET scores.

Q:   How can I apply for SCMC Pune?
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Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication application process commences online via the official website of the institute/ SIU. Students wishing to join either of the courses offered at the institute are required to apply for the SET test and select SCMC Pune. Choose the option 'General (SET-General)' and select the course. Make the payment after selecting the course and institute. The application fees for the exam and course is charged differently. Students can visit the official website of the institute for more information.

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SCMC Pune
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.2
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.1
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.1
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.3
Money Review IconValue for Money3.8
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BA in Mass Communication (Honours/ Honours with Research) - Batch of 2028
4.4
3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Absolutely talented students.
Placements: I am part of the first batch enrolled under the new system offering two separate B.A. and BBA degrees, both have different subjects, fee structures, and students cannot mix majors/minors across them. We are also pursuing an integrated Bachelors + honours degree. We can leave if we want to leave after getting a bachelors.
Infrastructure: The campus has good Wi-Fi connectivity. Some classrooms are air conditioned, while others are not. The library is well stocked with useful books. Hostels are good, offering four meals a day in the mess with both vegetarian and non vegetarian options. However, washing machines are not provided in hostels, so students need to manage laundry on their own.
Faculty: College offers the best curriculum with a perfect mix of theory and practical learning. The faculty is experienced and supportive. Admission is through the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET), and the academic exposure is truly enriching and holistic. Semesters are not that difficult if you study regularly.
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BA in Mass Communication (Honours/ Honours with Research) - Batch of 2028
4.2
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Learn by exploring new things and real-life practices.
Placements: This (2024-2028) is the first batch of this course. B.A. in mass media is a different course. This college has been providing since this year. Still, the course before these 2 different courses B.A. and BBA in media came to our college. It provides the same major minor courses but now it is separated into 2 different courses. The highest package till now is 10 LPA.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available 24X7 with perfect speed all over the campus and hostel. Library has different types of books. You can find books on many movies and famous directors, mass communications books, economics related, and also fictional books. Hostel has facilities like 4 times meals. Food is better than in other hostels. We have games like pool, carrom, chess, badminton, basketball, and table tennis.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful and knowledgeable. Teaching quality is also good. It gives practical knowledge and assignments to do. You need a CGPA to pass the year. Exams are not tough. If students study in class and make it regularly, it's easy to pass with good grades. But as it is a media college, you should know how to write. If you don't know how to do this, course also provides a subject to study how to write.
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BA in Mass Communication (Honours/ Honours with Research) - Batch of 2025
3.6
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Experienced faculty, amazing facilities.
Placements: Almost 75-80% people are placed, with the highest of 9-10 LPA and an average of 4-5 LPA. Many media houses, like Frizzon, Viacom, Ogilvy, Zomato, and many more, visit for placements. Companies that come for internships also come with placement opportunities and PPO by the mid of the last semester of your academic year.
Infrastructure: The college campus is comparatively small, but the equipment provided is really good—studio floor, sound lab, photography lab, audiography room, recording room, green screen room, with professional cameras, mics, MAC OS PCs, everything! The hostel is great for living, with beautiful rooms, personal attached neat washrooms, and all facilities provided. The food is average in the mess and canteen. The hostel also has a pool table, TT table, basketball court, and a medical room facility as well.
Faculty: Teachers are pretty good and experienced, with many coming from the industry with personal experience, helping us learn to face real-life situations. Directors and screenwriters come to take guest lectures, and the teaching is amazing, giving a lot of reality checks about the field. The course curriculum is good and makes students industry-ready with a lot of prior experience through assignments. The college focuses more on internals than exams, which is actually good as the assignments are broader and give better learning and experience than exams.
Other: The course gave me a lot of experience through assignments on making short films, which is really helpful in the AV field and curriculum.
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BA in Mass Communication (Honours/ Honours with Research) - Batch of 2022
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Really good placements and facilities inside college.
Placements: Journalist , Editor and Copywriter are the top roles offered in this course. Some of the top recruiting companies that offer placements to our college are The Glitch, NDTV, Times Now, Filtercopy, Zomato, SportsTiger and Indigo. A lot of internship opportunities are given to students as the relationship with the company are amazing.
Infrastructure: There were a lot of sports facilities in our college. A big ground along with other indoor facilities like TT board and a badminton court. Quality of food in mess and canteen was top-notch along with a lot of variety. Lot of food varieties from which one can choose.
Faculty: Pass percentage is around 40%. Examinations aren't that difficult. They are quite practical oriented and one can score well if they have a good understanding of the course and the subjects. Examinations are a good opportunity for people to reflect their learnings in the semester.
Other: There are a lot of fests. Rush, ITS, Madhya and Vaividhya allow people to showcase their talent and other skills.
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Alisha PagayVerified Icon
BA in Mass Communication (Honours/ Honours with Research) - Batch of 2021
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I am satisfied with the faculty. It has good infrastructure and facilities.
Placements: I am currently studying in this course, so I don't know much about the placements. Job roles depend on what specialisation a student takes up. For example, I will take an audio-visual production role in the next year. In this field roles like cinematographer, editor, director, scriptwriter, etc., are offered to the students. You could also work at media firms if you are not interested in working for the film industry. The previous year, more than half of the seniors got placed in companies like Deloitte.
Infrastructure: Facilities available in our college are good. Although, sometimes we do feel the need for more equipment. The college provides everything for students. Facilities like classrooms, library, labs and Wi-Fi are really good. The quality of the hostel is good as well. Food served is good, but not very great. Medical facilities are good.
Faculty: Teachers in our college are really helpful. They are qualified and knowledgeable. Their teaching quality, in my opinion, is good. I think this is a subjective question as everyone will naturally have different opinions on teachers. Some of the subjects taught are irrelevant.
Other: I have chosen this course because I always wanted to do film making, and this is a great choice as it helped me to become sure of my decision. It also exposed me to other interesting subjects. Practical application of the subjects is one of the best things in our college.
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BA in Mass Communication (Honours/ Honours with Research) - Batch of 2016
3.25
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It is a great place for academics, but the infrastructure is average.
Placements: Almost 90% of our batch got placed. The highest salary package of 5.25 LPA and the average salary package of 3 LPA and the lowest salary package of 1.5 LPA are offered. Google, Leo Burnett, TBWA and Grey Advertising were some of the top companies which recruit students from our college. Advertising executive and associate content strategist were the top roles offered. Almost 100% of the students got internships in top advertising firms like MullenLowe Lintas, Ogilvy, etc.
Infrastructure: There are state of the art computer labs, top-notch audio-video materials, fully equipped library and specialised training centres for different courses. The mess and the canteen serve different cuisines of food. There are gym facility, sports facilities and 24x7 medical facilities.
Faculty: The teaching quality of the teachers was above average, although there were many guest lectures for different specialisations, which really help with learning. The course curriculum was very well structured with well-timed internships, which prepare students well for the industry.
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SCMC Pune Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
B.A.
4 LPA
BBA
4 LPA

Top Recruiters

The Hindu
Foxymoron
network 18
The Quint
Zomato
Thomson Reuters
Genesis
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Q:   Who are the top recruiters of SCMC Pune?
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KPMG, Deloitte, PWC, Ernst & Young, Credit Suisse, Wipro, Amazon, Accenture, Zomato, ICICI Bank, Chegg, Google, Bloomberg UTV, CNBC TV18, Hindustan Times, Saatchi & Saatchi, Yash Raj Films, Zee News, Star India and others are among the top recruitment firms for the course.  Almost every student receives an internship from the course in firms such as Zomato, Accenture, Kotak, and others.  The top roles available in the course include leadership positions such as HR, Manager, Finance Manager, Analyst, and so on.

SCMC Pune Scholarship 2025

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Q:   Does Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication offers scholarships to students?
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SCMC Pune awards various scholarships to students as financial assistance. Some of the scholarships available for students include Symbiosis Society Foundation University Merit Scholarships. Another scholarship available for students includes the Jayatee Deshmukh Scholarship (UG). The following are the details for the Jayatee Deshmukh Scholarship (UG):

  • The scholarship is given to a girl student securing the highest percentage in the SET examination.
  • The scholarship amount of INR 25,000 would be paid to the institute where a UG student gets admission, and the amount would be adjusted against the first installment of the fee.
  • Even if a student is eligible for more than 1 scholarship, he/she will be awarded only one scholarship/freeship as per their preference.

SCMC Pune Courses and Fees 2025

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B.A.(1 course)
10+2 : 50 %
Exams : SET
BBA(1 course)
10+2 : 50 %
Exams : SET
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Q:   Who is eligible for SCMC Pune?
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Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication eligibility criteria requires candidates to complete the last qualifying examination with a specified aggregate. As the courses are offered at UG level only, passing Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board/ council is needed. Students must have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% (minimum aggregate of 45% for SC/ ST students). Alternatively, those with an equivalent grade may also apply for the course of choice.

Q:   Can I join SCMC Pune without entrance exam?
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No, you can't join Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Pune without entrance exam. The institute admits students based on scores secured in the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) conducted by Symbiosis International University. Hence, prospective students must appear for the exam followed by subsequent selection rounds to get a seat at the institute. Students can visit the official website of SCMC Pune to know further.

Q:   Which courses are offered at Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication?
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SCMC Pune offers undergraduate programmes to students. These courses are provided across the Media Management and various other streams. At the undergraduate level, the college offers a full-time four-year BA (MC) course that is available with multiple entry and exit options. Another course offered is a four-year BBA (Media Management). The course consists of lively theoretical lectures, tutorials, hands-on practical sessions, classroom presentations, and take-home assignments. 

Q:   What is the application fees for Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication?
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Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication application fees for the SET test are INR 2250. Further, students need to pay an additional application fee of INR 1000 for each course they wish to apply for at the institute. Students must note that this information is taken from othe fficial website and is subject to change. Further, the fees is non-refundable.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Q:   Is there a health centre or counseling services available for students at Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication?
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Yes, Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication has a counselling room where the mental health and well-being of students are taken care of. Students can meet with the Psychological Counsellors and get themselves treated for minor to major issues. The college even has a Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (SCHC), where the entire health of the people associated with Symbiosis is taken care of. 

Q:   What all facilities are available at Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication?
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Numerous facilities are available at SCMC like: There are labs where equipments are provided which help students get experience on editing, shooting, sound mixing etc. There are screening rooms where students get to watch films or advertisements or anything that teachers use to teach. There is studio space where students get the experience of shooting. There are seminar rooms, where teaching, guest lectures, discussion and networking takes place. There are facilities and opportunities provided for students to involve in sports. There is a college wifi spread across the college. There is a cafeteria available for students throughout the college working hours. Library is there where several books are provided, plus is a quite environment available for students who wish to study something.

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Q:   How is life at SCMC Pune?
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Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, (SCMC), Pune offers various facilities to its students. There is an “In- House Health Care Unit” which looks after the healthcare requirements of the students. The Central library of the Symbiosis International is located in the Lavale campus, however, the university has implemented KOHA integrated library management software for all the constituent institutions. Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) are accessible from any location with around 283293 e- books subscriptions. SIU promotes games ad sports for student’s welfare and thus offer 13 indoor and outdoor fitness centres, Tennis courts, Basketball courts, Futsal courts, Badminton Hall, Gymnasiums, Swimming pools, Yoga and Aerobics studios, etc. There is a separate department of students’ welfare that takes care of students’ needs on the campus.

Q:   Which are the cultural events that happen at Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication?
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Several engaging events are held at SCMC. Few of them are Vaividhya, Madhyam, Anukram, Creaticon and Cinema Day. Vaividhya and Madhyam are events for students to enjoy, its full of entertainment and fun segments like dance, singing competition, debate competition and many more. Anukram is a event where the students meet guest speakers from the industry who talk about their experience and clear doubts of students regarding the industry. Creaticon is a PR based event which encourages student to come together and learn more about PR. Cinema day is another event held where all the students and faculty come dressed as a film character. It’s a entertaining event.

There are few more events held at SCMC, like photography exhibition, SCMC mela, IPL auction, and few more.

Q:   How is CGPA calculated at Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication?
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The weighted average of each semester's GPA will be used to establish the program's cumulative grade point average.

CGPA = { (GPA of Sem. I) (Credit Points of Sem. I) + (GPA of Sem. II) (Credit Points of Sem. II) + (GPA of Sem. III) (Credit Points of Sem. III) + (GPA of Sem. IV) (Credit Points of Sem. IV) } / { Total CreditPoints }

Q:   What will happen if someone misses the internal exams at Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication?
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For any reasons if you miss an internal exam, there is no retest conducted. The student will be given Zero marks for that test. For internals, a student can do better in other assignments and class test to pass the course and avoid a backlog but in final exams, missing it means a backlog. No reason is entertained. 

Q:   What happens if a student fails in the internal exams at Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication?
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If a students fails in internal exams, a student is required to give a test and is supposed to pass it. A question paper is given to all backlog students and they are supposed to write it. If you fail in a semester/year end paper, then next year when juniors will be giving their paper, you are also supposed to give the exam that time. The Cgpa is highly affected by a single backlog also. 

Q:   What is the dress code at Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication?
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The college is strict when it comes to dress code. It says only collar t shirts are allowed but anything which is not too revealing and not sleeveless with work. Torn jeans are not allowed here. Decent clothes are expected and if not followed by anyone, then the entire batch is asked to wear SCMC t - shirts which are provided by the college.

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Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication BA seat intake is 120. This is the annual seat intake of the institute. Students must note that this information is taken from the official website and is subject to change. To know more about the SCMC Pune BA Mass Communication course and its intake, stu

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At Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC Pune),  students can pursue two courses at the undergraduate level. The institute offers BA in Mass Communication and BBA in Media Management. These courses are offered in full-time mode for a duration of three years. Those wishing to join the in

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SCMC Pune BA eligibility criteria require candidates to pass Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board. Students must have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% (minimum aggregate of 45% for SC/ ST students). Those who meet the above-mentioned basic eligibility criteria can register for SET te

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Yes, SCMC Pune does reserve a certain amount of its sanctioned intake for those belonging to the reserved category. The reservation is same across all of the courses offered by the institute.  Additionally, the institute also reserves 2 seats for Kashmiri Migrants and 15% for International students,

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Yes, you can get admission in the BBA course offered at SCMC Pune with 75% in Class 12. Since the minimum aggregate required to apply for the course is 50%, (45% for those belonging to the SC/ ST categories), anyone with marks above that is eligible. However, fulfilling the basic eligibility require

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