What is the average package offered during Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication placements?

The overall average package for Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication stood at INR 8.44 LPA . Check the below table to know more about the average package at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication: Particulars Placement Statistics (2025) Average Package INR 8.44 LPA

What is the placement package offered at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication?

The placement package recorded at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication MBA placements 2025 is given in the table below: Particulars Placement Statistics (2025) the highest Package INR 21 LPA Average Package INR 8.44 LPA Check out the packages given to MA students during Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication MA placements 2024 is present in the table below: Course the highest Package (2024) Average Package (2024) MA (Audio Visual) INR 7 LPA INR 4.17 LPA MA (Journalism) INR 5.50 LPA INR 4.12 LPA

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Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
M.A.(3 courses)	9.3 L - 11.2 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 %
MBA/PGDM(1 course)	14.3 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 % Exams : SNAP

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Q: What is the hostel fee for M.A students at SIMC Pune?

The total hostel fees at SIMC Pune is a combination of several components, such as mess charges, refundable fee, etc. The hostel fees for MA course varies on the basis of accomodation selected by the student. The institute offers single occupancy room, double occupancay and triple sharing rooms. Check out the table mentioned below to know about the amount of hostel fee:

Hostesl Refundable Fees	Hostel Fees (Per Annum) (Three Sharing)	Mess Fees (Per Annum)
INR 15,000	INR 53,550	INR 39,000

Q: What is the fee for MBA at SIMC Pune?

The SIMC Pune fees include multiple components, such as tuition fees, hostel fees, admission fees, application charges and various other one-time fees. The total tuition fee for the MBA course at SIMC Pune is INR 13 lakh. The hostel fee per annum for triple-sharing rooms at SIMC Pune is INR 53,550, and the hostel-refundable charges are INR 15,000. Additionally, the mess charges for MBA students at SIMC Pune is INR 43,000. The fee amount mentioned here is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Q: How can I get admission at SIMC?

SIMC has a multi-step admission process which students need to follow to get into the Institute. Starting with the application, students are required to go through the course-specific entrance exam followed by other selection rounds. After the selection rounds are over, course-wise merit lists are released on the official website of the SIMC post where interested candidates can submit the fee and confirm their admission. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria on the official website of SIMC, before filling out the admission form.
Step 1: SIMC Application Process 2025
Students interested in getting into SIMC must submit the online application form for all UG and PG courses as per their preferred course. The SIMC application process is completely conducted in online mode.
Step 2: SIMC Selection Criteria 2025 & Release of Merit List
After the applications are submitted, students are required to go through the course-specific entrance exam followed by other selection rounds. The process involves three components. Group Exercise, Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test. After the selection rounds are over, course-wise merit lists are released on the official website of SIMC
Step 3: Admission Confirmation at SIMC
Post the selection rounds, candidates who are shortlisted and have their names on the merit lists can submit the fee and confirm their admission to the relevant course at SIMC

SIMC Pune
Admission dates 2025

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

1 Course2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: SNAP

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1 Aug '25 - 20 Nov '25	SNAP 2025 Registration ProcessOngoing
6 Dec '25	SNAP 2025 session 1
28 Nov '25 - 6 Dec '25	SNAP 2025 admit card session 1

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MBA in Communication Management

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M.A. in Journalism and Media Industries

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M.A. in Mass Communication (Audio Visual) - Batch of 2024

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

My honest review about my college.

Placements: Placements in general are quite great because of how longstanding the university's reputation is. I am especially pleased with the internship opportunities provided, because of which I even landed a job. However, one batch in every few years may face the brunt of a bad job market. But students can keep in touch with their classmates/seniors for opportunities. I worked with The News Minute and The Hindu Businessline. Other big media companies also frequent the university. Students will have to do two mandatory internships, one summer and one winter.

Infrastructure: Every student is allotted a 2-sharing or 3-sharing room, each with an in-built washroom. Each room also has its own Wi-Fi. The rooms are somewhat spacious. There is enough privacy, also. They are not too concerned about what you do in your private space, except for abusing alcohol/other substances. The hostels also have cleaning staff, so students don't have to worry about cleaning.

Faculty: During the course of two years, the college brought in at least 7 different guest faculty who are experts in their respective fields. Our in-house faculty are also very qualified and experienced in their own ways. The curriculum is designed keeping in mind the industry requirements. Every student could select among the plethora of options offered, picking their own interests and pursuing them further. With the option of electives and flexi-credit courses, there is exposure to almost every type of media.

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025Read More

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M.A. in Journalism and Media Industries - Batch of 2024

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Teachers are helpful in nature.

Placements: In the year 2023 placement season, 100% students of in journalism get placed. The average package offered by the companies is Rs 7,10,000/- per year. The highest package offered by the companies is Rs 12,00,000/- per year. The top recruiters are Network 18, The Times of India, etc. Coming for the campus placement.

Infrastructure: The studio with a chroma studio, a massive shooting floor, a PCR room, a Teleprompter Pro System, 2 studio cameras, and audio equipment. The central library has a collection of over 2 Lacs books on various topics as well as a wide range of journals and magazines.

Faculty: The teachers are friendly in nature and guide the students for the future as well as for their careers. The teachers are well qualified and have a great knowledge of the subject. This course makes the students industry-ready. The exams are held semester-wise as well as mid-semester-wise.

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2023Read More

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MBA in Communication Management - Batch of 2023

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

My review of this college.

Placements: Placement and job opportunities are excellent and depend mostly on how well you perform in your course curriculum, as well as how much insight you gain beyond the walls of the course. Job opportunities are great. Students with good grades & consistent educational background gain more attraction. The college does offer an internship for students after completion of their third semester. All top-notch MNCs come down to our campus for recruitment. Companies that come here are IBM, Amazon, BookMyShow, Infosys, Amdocs, Nvidia, etc. The highest package is around 20 LPA, and average packages offered are around 3 LPA.

Infrastructure: Hostel Rooms are awesome and clean, with good services, and Wi-Fi is available. Mess offers good, varied food respecting all festivals, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, etc. Hostel accommodation is available for all as it offers a full-time residential course. Hostels are also reasonable and the charges are also fair.

Faculty: The course curriculum is a good blend of theory and practical hands-on experience in the industry. Our course curriculum is very detailed and covers all the important subjects and courses in management. Modules like creative planning, account management, and management give us an experience of how a client pitch is made (mock-pitch) sessions. Professors are all highly qualified. We have a combination of external and internal faculty members throughout our course curriculum. They always focus more on practical training. Guest faculty also visit the college every year. All faculty members have more than 5 years of industry experience. Some are still in the industry. The knowledge that they impart is very relevant to the subjects. In 2 years course, there are 4 semesters. Every semester, there are 6 subjects. But, 40 marks for semester exam as external & 60 marks for internal exams & assignments done in each subject during the semester.

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025Read More

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MBA in Communication Management - Batch of 2021

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

All round development at SIMC.

Placements: The highest salary in the past year was 13L PA, with the lowest being around 4LPA and the average is around 6-6.5 LPA. The top roles offered vary from specialisation to specialisation and also according to the need on the organisation. However, to name a few, brand manager, media planner, PR professional, journalist etc. 100% of students from my batch secured an internship even amidst a pandemic.

Infrastructure: In the academic block, we have great facilities of classrooms and labs for MBA students and proper studios and work stations for M.A. students. We have a Wi-Fi in the Academic block and a huge library with a set of computers in it (Apart from the ones in the computer lab). There are 2 hostels both for girls as well as the boys to accommodate us. We have a LAN system for the internet in the hostels and attached bathrooms. We have a 2 floor mess which serves 3 meals and high tea in the evening. Apart from that we have 2 canteens and certain departmental stores in the campus. Our campus facilitate each and every sport from football, to basketball, to badminton to swimming to chess and carrom too.

Faculty: The teachers are very much knowledgeable. Not only that but we also have a lot of industry experts who teach us as the visiting faculty to keep us updated about the current industry norms. The course structure and the curriculum is pretty decent and helpful.

Other: The reason why I chose this course was because it is a blend of both management as well as media. SIMC is the only college in the country that provides and MBA degree in Communication management. It not only focuses on academics but on the overall development of the students. I can say so with confidence because I have seen a change in myself. It is a student run college, hence all the events are managed and organised by the students itself.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2020Read More

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MBA in Communication Management - Batch of 2015

3.2

3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Placements could have been better in 2015.

Placements: Most of the students from our batch got placed. The top advertising and PR agencies usually visit our college for recruitment. Apart from that, a lot of corporate firms also visit here. I specialised in PR, and during my tenure, companies like Edelman, Weber Shandwick, Perfect Relations and GBM had visited our college for placements. But major corporates which visit here mostly prefer students who have the experience, which is a bit disappointing thing. The placement cell also didn't really perform much in terms of salary negotiation with firms.

Infrastructure: Like any other college, the quality of the food served in our college mess was also pretty average. Since Symbiosis Lavale Campus is situated on the hills, you don't get many options to have food. You can have only the mess food. However, there is a gym which is pretty good, and the campus was highly active. There were a lot of options for students in sports and cultural activities. Our college has a pool, massive football ground, squash court and a badminton court.

Faculty: Guest faculty members were really good here. During our tenure, the dean of our college is Mr. Chandan Chatterjee, who used to make students not to depend on others. The course curriculum needs to be improved a little. It doesn't make students industry-ready, but overall, it is decent.

Other: A lot of events are organised on the campus all the time. Since Lavale Campus houses four colleges, there is a lot of scope to interact with students of other colleges. The campus crowd is really good.

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M.A. in Journalism and Media Industries - Batch of 2024

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

My review of this college.

Placements: Placements were 100%. The average package offered was 10 LPA. Job opportunities were great. Top news channels like IBN7, Headlines Today, Star News, NDTV, India TV, and Times Now came for recruitment. Almost two-thirds of my batch got placed successfully. The others got placed. The average package was 4 LPA-6 LPA at the start, with the highest package going up to 21 LPA. Every student had to undergo an internship for 2 months after the 1st year of their course. The college's placement team helped students get a good internship through on-campus opportunities.

Infrastructure: Hostel rooms are awesome, clean, and good services are provided. Wi-Fi is available. Mess offered good, varied food respecting all festivals, genders, ethnicity, race, religion, etc. The mess food was mostly better than expected, and there were also other eateries. Hostel accommodation accommodated all as it offered a full-time residential course.

Faculty: The best thing about the faculty at SIMC was that they were not only professors but also mentors and facilitators. Every student in the course had a different perspective about communication design, so it is important for the faculty to understand the students' perspective and doubts, which were handled extremely well at SIMC. The semester system was a CGPA system, so the pass marks depended on the average score. Every semester, there were 6 subjects. But, 40 marks for the semester exam as external and 60 marks for internal exams and assignments were done in each subject during the semester. The courses were very well-defined, with each semester the bar being raised so that proper knowledge enhancement was done for the students. Each module had its section for research. There was a process to be followed for each subject.

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Admission FAQs

Q: Is MBA available in SIMC Pune?

Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Mass & Communication offers MBA course for two year. The institute only offers MBA course in communication Management. For admission to this course candidates must graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes). Additionally, the selection process is based on MHT CET and SNAP scores.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for MBA at SIMC Pune?

Greetings,

The SIMC Pune MBA eligibility is as follows in seven lines: Graduate: Possess a bachelor's degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST) from any accredited university. Entry Exam: Perform well on the SIMC MA (MC) Entrance Exam (high 90s!) or SNAP (75+ percentile suggested). No Prior Experience Is Required: Greetings to newcomers! Their passion and potential for media are valued. English Fluency: It's essential to have excellent English communication abilities. Age Limit: There isn't one, but for the intense program, take work-life balance into consideration. Tests and Interviews: Get ready for the written ability exam, the personal interview, and the group discussion. Extra criteria: For information on any program-specific criteria, visit the official website

Thank you.

Q: Can I join M.A programme at SIMC Pune without SIMC M.A online entrance test scores?

No, candidates are not allowed to get admission to MA courses at SIMC Pune. Students must take the MA (MC Entrance Test) conducted by the institute itself. Hence, for admission, candidates are required to qualify for the basic eligibility criteria and then secure valid scores in the entrance examination. However, the institute has some management quota seats, for getting these seats students should contact the institute's admission office directly.

Q: What is the fee for M.A programme at SIMC Pune?

The SIMC Pune fees include multiple components, such as tuition fees, hostel fees, admission fees, application charges and various other one-time fees. The total tuition fee for the MA course at SIMC Pune ranges between INR 9.3 Lacs to INR 10.6 lakh. The hostel fee per annum for triple-sharing rooms at SIMC Pune is INR 53,550, and the hostel-refundable charges are INR 15,000. Additionally, the mess charges for MA students at SIMC Pune is INR 43,000. The fee amount mentioned here is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Q: What is the fee for MA in mass communication from SIMC?

The fee at SIMC for MA (MC) is ranges from INR 8.82 Lacs – INR 10.14 Lakh, the variation in the fees depends on the specialisation provided by the Institution the total tuition fee with seat intake is mention below:

Course	Total Tuition Fees	Seat Intake
MA in Mass Communication	INR 8.82 Lakh	60
MA in Mass Communication (Audio Visual)	INR 10.14 Lakh	60

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for MBA at Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication?

The eligibility criteria for MBA at Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC) are as follows:
1- Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
2- Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade in their Bachelor's degree.
3- Candidates who are in their final year of Bachelor's degree are also eligible to apply, provided they submit their final year mark sheet before the deadline.
4- Candidates must have a valid score in any of the national level entrance exams such as SNAP/CAT/GMAT/XAT or any other equivalent exam.
5- Candidates who have not appeared for any of the national level entrance exams can also apply for admission, but they will have to appear for the SIMC MBA Entrance Test conducted by the institute.

Q: Is Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication good for MBA?

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC), Pune, is considered one of the best media and mass communication colleges in India. It offers an MBA in mass media and communication management. Here are some points from the reviews and information available online:
Pros:
1. Good placements with the highest salary package offered being 20 LPA
2. Holistic learning experience
3. Ranked among the top media and communication colleges in the country

Q: When I can get admission to MA course at SIMC Pune?

The admission process for the SIMC Pune MA 2024 - 2026 batch has been concluded. Currently, the institute has released the new admission dates for admission to the MA 2025 - 2027 batch. The registration process is going to start from the 25 October, 2024. Additionally, for admission to MA courses, candidates are required to register themselves first for the entrance examination.

Q: How do I apply for MA at SIMC?

The application procedure of MA (Mass Communication) at SIMC is the applicant required to register online and pay the application fee, then appear for the SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test and lastly the candidate needs to appear for the GE-PIWAT. For more understanding refer the mentioned below details :

Step 1: Online Registration

Visit the SIMC official website.
Fill out the online application form with valid details.
Pay the non-refundable application fee of INR 1950/-.

Step 2: Appear for the SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test- Online Entrance Test is a mandatory part of the application process. The test is 60 minutes long and consists of MCQ on general English, comprehension, and reasoning.

Step 3: Appear for the GE-PIWAT- The GE-PIWAT it is divided into two-part assessment that takes place after the online entrance test. The first part is a group exercise and the second part is a personal interview.

Q: What is the fee for MA MC at SIMC?

The fee at SIMC for MA in Mass Communication is ranges from INR 9.3 lakh to INR 10.6 lakh, the variation in the fees depends on the specialisation provided by the Institution the total tuition fee with seat intake is mention below:

Course	Total Tuition Fees	Seat Intake
MA in Mass Communication	INR 9.3 Lakh	60
MA in Mass Communication (Audio Visual)	INR 10.6 Lakh	60

Q: How do I apply for MBA at SIMC?

The application process for the MBA at SIMC Pune is mentioned below:

Step 1: Apply for SNAP

Visit the SNAP website.
Register for SNAP and make payment.
You will be given a SNAP ID and password.
You will need to use this ID and password to fill out the online application form for SIMC's MBA course.

Step 2: Registration for MBA

You will only be eligible to apply for the MBA (CM) programme if you have registered and paid for SNAP .
After you have paid for SNAP , you will be able to find the tab for SIMC-MBA (CM) registration.
Fill out the online application form for SIMC's MBA (CM) Programme.

Step 3: GE-PIWAT

If you clear the SNAP exam, you will be called for the GE-PIWAT.
The GE-PIWAT is a two-part assessment that takes place after the online entrance test.
The first part is a group exercise, which tests your problem-solving, teamwork, and time management skills and the second part is a personal interview, which assesses your communication, interpersonal, and academic skills.

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What is the ranking of SIMC Pune?

Answered 2 months ago

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication has been ranked by various renowned ranking bodies. Some of the SIMC rankings 2024 are as follows:

Ranked #2 under the category 'Private Media School' by Outlook-iCare 2024 rankings.
Ranked #3 by India Today Media School in the 2024.
Ranked #4 under the ca

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Is SIMC Pune affiliated with any university?

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Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC) is affiliated with Symbiosis International University. The college has won 4 Golds 1 Silver awards at the Media and Creative Education Edutainment Awards in 2024. SIMC Pune offers courses in MBA in Communication Management and two specialised cou

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Which courses are offered at SIMC Pune?

Answered 2 months ago

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication offers courses in MBA in Communication Management and two specialised courses in MA - Journalism and Media Industries and MA - Film, Television and Digital Production. Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication admission 2025 is entrance-based.

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Are the placements at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication good?

Answered 2 months ago

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication has an impressive placement record. The MBA placement statistics for recent years are given in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Placement Rate	100%	100%
the highest Package	INR 20.50 LPA	INR 21 LPA	INR 21 LPA
Average Package	INR 8.24 LPA	INR 8.95 LPA	INR 8.44 LPA

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What is the placement scenario at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication?

Answered 2 months ago

The placements at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication are good. The following table presents the placement statistics for Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication: