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Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Symbiosis International, Pune Courses & Fees 2025

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M.A.(2 courses)
9.3 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 50 %
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
14.3 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : SNAPMAH CET
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Q:   What is the hostel fee for M.A students at SIMC Pune?
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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 15,000INR 53,550INR 39,000
Q:   How do I apply for MA at SIMC?
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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 to the details mentioned below:

Step 1: Online Registration

  • Go to the SIMC 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 generic core course offered for MBA at SIMC?
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The core subjects are offered for MBA at SIMC are listed below:

  • Business Statistics
  • Essentials of Marketing Management
  • Communication Theories and Cultur
  • Media and Communication Industry Overview
  • Integrated Marketing Communication Planning
  • Principles and Practices of Management & Organisational Behaviour
  • Research Methodology
  • Business Communication - I
  • Economics and Accounting
  • Digital Ecosystem
  • Integrated Disaster Management

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Symbiosis International, Pune Fee Structure 2025

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Q:   What is the fee for MA MC at SIMC?
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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:   What is the ranking of SIMC Pune?
A: 

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 category 'Best Media School' by The Week 2024 rankings.
Q:   What is the hostel fee for MBA students at SIMC Pune?
A: 

SIMC Pune hostel fee is a combination of several components, such as mess charges, refundable fee, etc. The hostel fees for MBA 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: 

Hostels Refundable Fees Hostel Fees (Per Annum) (Three Sharing) Mess Fees (Per Annum)
INR 15,000INR 53,550INR 39,000
Q:   What is the fee for MA in mass communication from SIMC?
A: 

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 FeesSeat Intake 
MA in Mass Communication INR 8.82 Lakh 60
MA in Mass Communication (Audio Visual)INR 10.14 Lakh 60 

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SIMC Pune
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.8
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.3
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course3.8
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.3
Money Review IconValue for Money3.6
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Discontinued (NOV 2025) M.A. in Mass Communication (Audio Visual) - Batch of 2024
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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.
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M.A. in Journalism and Media Industries - Batch of 2024
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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.
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MBA in Communication Management - Batch of 2021
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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.
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MBA in Communication Management - Batch of 2015
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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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MBA in Communication Management - Batch of 2021
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Really good experience and would definitely recommend this college.
Placements: Above 90% students are placed unless you choose to venture on your own. The highest package was 14L and the lowest was 5L. Top recruiting companies will be Kantar, Group, Vedanta, Publicizes, Cognizant etc. 100% students got internship in companies like Jio Saavn, Group, Gozoop, Wedding Sutra, Watconsult etc. Roles offered usually involve social media manager, content manager, research associate etc.
Infrastructure: The facilities are great. No AC in the hostels and you don't need it too because it's pretty chilly most of the time on the hills. The classrooms are great with gallery style seating and projectors and whiteboards. The food is standard and there are other options of food available.
Faculty: Most of the teachers are Ph.D. They are extremely helpful and guide us all the time. The overall atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. The media industry is always evolving and the course also keeps on changing. We have AR, VR courses now since it's becoming so popular.
Other: I chose this course because I wanted to work at an ad agency. The best thing is the knowledge that you gain and the relevance of the course. We have Fest-o-comm which is the annual fest conducted by SIMC. We have different circles and cells for extracurriculars. The campus is beautiful and picturesque.
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Review of SIMC Pune - Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication.
Placements: I cannot provide the placements information as of now because I am in this college from few days. Due to the pandemic, we are having online classes from home so I cannot interact with the seniors who had their placements this year. As far as I have heard, the roles offered are in the production houses or content creating. Some of them prefer freelancing. Some students work in movies or television. Some make documentaries and others make advertising films.
Infrastructure: The institute has top-class facilities. The infrastructure of our college is one of the best in the country. Many films have been shot here. Our college is beautiful, picturesque and the best experience to live among nature. The hills feel like a home away from home. It is surrounded by people from all over the country and even some from abroad. It has people from all cultures and religions. The animals, especially the dogs, can be seen everywhere and all love them. The rains are constant throughout the year, and the weather is beautiful. Wi-Fi facility is available here. Classrooms are well-equipped, and the library is the best. You get a lot of facilities in the library, both online and physical library. Hostels are great. It is a residential course, so it is compulsory to live in a hostel for the whole 2 years. There is a huge sports ground, and all kinds of sports, indoors and outdoors games are available here. There is a gym, swimming pool and basketball court. Our college also conducts an annual college sports event. There are a mess and a midnight canteen. The canteen serves better food than a mess. Labs are great with a lot of facilities.
Faculty: Professors in our college are the best, and all of them have been in the industry from so many years. They are well-experienced, helpful, understanding and caring. The course curriculum is good. I am from a non-media background, so the first semester is just the basics from the scratch of mass communication. M.A students have to do 2 internships in 2 years. Since I have just started college, I cannot say more about the benefits of the course curriculum.
Other: The institute is student-driven. There are various cells and circles by students and for students. They keep on conducting various events and fests throughout the year, which helps the students to show their skills. Festocomm and SimCuts are the flagship events. Freshers is also one of the great events organised at our college, and it is known as Aarambh.
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SIMC Pune 
Admission FAQs

Q:   What are the minimum marks required for MBA at SIMC Pune 2023?
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Greetings,
No Minimum Marks: In theory, there isn't a minimum number of marks needed to graduate from Class 12 or the SIMC Pune MBA program. Put entrance exams first:

The main factors determining admission are your performance on the SIMC MA (MC) Entrance Test (high 90s!) or SNAP (75+ percentile suggested). Requirement for Graduation: A bachelor's degree with at least 50% of the possible points (45% for SC/ST) from any accredited university is required. In addition to scores, the written ability test, personal interview, and group discussion phases are all very important in the selection process. Aim High: Since cutoff scores are subject to change, your chances of success are increased if you aim much above the specified percentiles. Comprehensive Performance: Pay close attention to delivering exceptional results across the board in exams and interviews, as well as demonstrating your enthusiasm and potential for an MBA.
Thank you.

Q:   Can I get M.A at SIMC Pune with 75 percentile in IPU CET?
A: 

Greetings,

SIMC has its own selection procedure for M.A. programs; they do not use the IPU CET.

Two Primary Exams: Either the national SNAP exam or the institution-specific SIMC MA (MC) Entrance Test must be completed successfully. High Cutoff Scores: In the SIMC MA (MC) Entrance Test, the cutoff is usually around 90+ percentile, or 75+ percentile in SNAP for M.A. candidates. Prioritize More Than Just Scores: Crucial roles in the selection process are also played by the written ability test, personal interview, and group discussion. Other Choices: Look into M.A. programs at other colleges that accept the results of the IPU CET. Think About Retaking the Test: To raise your score if SIMC is your primary choice, consider retaking the SNAP exam or getting ready for their M.A. Entrance Exam. Do Extensive Research: Examine M.A. programs offered by various universities according to your interests, professional objectives, and fit


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How can I apply at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication?

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Candidates can apply online at the institute. Check below the steps for Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication application process:

  • Go to the website of SIMC Pune.
  • Click on Apply option on the Home page.
  • Register with the basic details to get login credentials.
  • Login to fill out the application

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What is the seat intake at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication?

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Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication offers seats to candidats based on their scores in entrance exam or performance in selection rounds. There are 120 seats in MBA 30 each in MA specialisations. Aspirants need to confirm their seat after passing the selection rounds by paying the course f

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What is the application fees for MA at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication?

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Candidates need to pay a fees to apply at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication. The application fees for MA is INR 1,500. Candidates can pay the fees via any of the online payment modes. Aspirants must keep the fee receipt with them.

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Who is eligible for MA at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication?

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Candidates need to complete graduation from any recognised university with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) to apply for MA programme at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication. Aspirants expecting their final years results can also apply. However, the admission is provisiona

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Which are the MA specialisations offered at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication?

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Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication offers MA for two-years at the PG level. The programme is divided into four semesters. Candidates can apply for MA in:

  • Journalism & Media Industries
  • Film, Television & Digital Production

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