B.A. (Hons.) in Mass Communication 

at SMS Varanasi, Varanasi

Yes, BA (Hons) is available at SMS Varanasi. Students enrolled in this programme get to specialise in Mass Communication. Tabulated below are the key highlights of this programme.

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

Yes, the SMS Varanasi BA Hons syllabus includes various skill-based subjects such as Content Writing, Digital marketing, Camera & Editing and more. These courses help students learn various industry-orientated skills. Nowadays, students who already possess the required skill set get better-paying jobs. The students are also required to complete an internship. This helps them gain hands-on experience.

No, admission SMS Varanasi UG courses, including BA (Hons), are only entrance-based. The institute conducts its in-house entrance exam, i.e., SMSOET, for the admission of candidates. Apart from that, students must also fulfill the course-specific eligibility criteria. For BA (Hons), students must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board of India.

During the 2023 placement drive, SMS Varanasi witnessed the participation of many repuated recruiters such as Airtel, FedEx, Dabur, HCL, Wipro, etc. Moreover, the the highest and average package offered during the 2023 placements stood at INR 7.95 LPA and INR 4.81 LPA, respectively. The average package offered in 2023 witnessed a 23% hike when compared to 2022 placement stats.

Note: The above placement data is not course specific.

SMS Varanasi conducts its own entrance test for admission to various courses, including BA (Hons). Candidates seeking admission to the programme must register and appear for the exam once the application portal is live. The institute has not yet released the last date to apply. However, students aspiring to take admission must register timely.

Yes, SMS Varanasi accepts CUET-UG for BCom, BBA, BCA and BA (Hons) courses. CUET-PG is accepted for MBA, MCA and MCom programmes. Besides, candidates can appear for SMSOET conducted by the institute for admission to any of the UG or PG courses. SMS Varanasi also accepts national or state-level entrance exams such as CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT for MBA admission.

School of Management Sciences Varanasi (also known as SMS Varanasi) is a private institute. It is a UGC-recognised institute and was established in 1995. The institute has also been accredited by the NAAC with Grade 'A'. SMS Varanasi offers various UG and PG programmes. MBA is the flagship programme of the institute and is offered for a duration of two years. 

National Testing Agency will commence CUET 2026 registration in first week of March. Soon after the release of the CUET notification candidates candidates can check the important dates pertaining to CUET 2026. The last date for CUET 2026 registration will be notiifed aling with the last date for payment of fee. 

Candidats will be required to fill the CUET application form within the given time frame, failing which no request for extension of the CUET registration last date will be entertained. NTA does not provide the window for late fee payment. CUET 2026 application process will be in online mode. No physical copies of the CUET application form must be sent to the authorities.

SMS Varanasi provides Merit Scholarships to students pursuing a PG course from the institute. The scholarship is offered based on the academic performance of the aspirants. Below are the details for the scholarship:

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Scholarship for New Admission in MBA, MCA & MCom Course

Yes, SMS Varanasi offered courses such as BCA, BCom, BBA, BA and MCom in affiliation with Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi (MGKVP). While courses such as MBA and MCA are offered in affiliation with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam University, Lucknow.