Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Symbiosis International Pune Lavale Village Answered Questions

Yes, SNAP scores are enough for admission to the MBA course at SIMS Pune. Candidates who are planning to get admission to an MBA course at SIMS Pune need to apply for the SNAP first. Apart from the SNAP scores, the institute also accepts the MHT CET entrance examination. Fees for the MBA programme at SIMC Pune are INR 1000 (not refundable). 

No, candidates are not allowed to get admission to an MBA in Communication Management at SIMC Pune. Students must take the SNAP exam conducted by Symbiosis International University. Apart from the SNAP scores, the institute also accepts MHT CET entrance examination scores for admission to limited seats. Hence, for admission, candidates are required to qualify for the basic eligibility criteria and then secure valid scores in the entrance examination. 

To get direct admission in SIMC is a competitive process, and not all applicants will be successful. However, if candidates have a strong academic record and are able to show their potential to succeed in a SIMC programme, they may be eligible for direct admission. Here are some additional details about direct admission in Symbiosis:The application process for direct admission in SIMC typically opens in the fall.The application deadline for direct admission in SIMC varies depending on the programme.The admission criteria for direct admission in SIMC vary depending on the program.The cost of direct admission in SIMC varies depending on the programme and the seat.

Both of the programme MA in Journalism and MA in Audio Visual courses offered at SIMC Pune are two-year postgraduate degree courses. Check out the main difference between these two specialisations in the mentioned points below: The Journalism course trains students who want to eventually enter news organisations – print, broadcast and online.The Audio-Visual course is aimed at students who eventually enter the domain of AV production, direction, writing, camera, editing and other related roles in the television and film sectors.

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.    

The tuition fees for the MBA course at Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIBM) range from INR 12.7 Lacs to INR 18.7 lakh. The tuition fees vary according to the specialisation selected by the students in the SIBM institute. On the other hand, tuition fees for the MBA course at SIMC Pune is INR 13 lakh. Hence, the starting range of tuition fees for SIBM Pune is similar to the tuition fees for SIMC Pune. However, apart from the tuition fees candidates can compare both of these institutes on other parameters too, such as placement packages, availability of seats, specialisations offered by the institutes, etc. 

The SNAP test scores/rank are used to shortlist candidates for the GE-PIWAT. Its is a 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. Additionally, the first part is a group exercise, which tests candidates' problem-solving, teamwork, and time-management skills and the second part is a personal interview, which assesses the communication, interpersonal, skills of students. 

The highest package offered at SIMC Pune for both MA courses is different, MA (MC) Audio-Visual achieved a better package compared to MA (MC) Journalism. Check out the table below to learn about the highest package:MA (MC) Journalism MA (MC) Audio-Visual INR 6 LPAINR 7.10 LPA 

The institute does not released the recent placements statistics. Yet, the highest package offered during SIMC Pune MBA placements 2023 was INR  20.50 LPA. Check out the SIMC Pune MBA the highest and average placements package from the table mentioned below: ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)the highest package- INR 20.50 LPA: MBA (CM)Average package- INR 8.24 LPA: MBA (CM)

Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Mass & Communication offers MA course for two year. The institute offers MA courses in two specialisation i.e., MA in Mass Communication (Journalism) and MA in Mass Communication (Audio-Visual). 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 SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test scores.