Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Symbiosis International, Pune

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SIMC Pune is one of the highly reputed universities of India, recognised for its educational excellence under distinguished categories. In the India Today 2025, it ranked under the #3 rank in the 'Mass Communication' category, depicting its strength as one of the top higher educational institution. In the 'Mass Communication' category, SIMC Pune ranked in the top 3 in the country for the second consecutive year in 2025.

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SIMC Pune Ranking Highlights
SIMC Pune India Today Ranking 2026
Outlook Ranking 2026
SIMC Pune The Week Ranking 2026
SIMC Pune Course Ranking
SIMC Pune Student Reviews

SIMC Pune
Ranking Highlights

One of India’s top schools is SIMC Pune. Numerous national ranking agencies have continuously recognised it as one of the best institutes. According to the India Today Ranking 2025, the institute has been awarded #3 rank in the Mass Communication category. The institute is a top-ranked institute because of its equipped infrastructure and well-educated faculty. Check the article given below to know details around SIMC Pune rankings.

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Mass Communication & Media

India Today, 2026

2nd Best among India Today ranked colleges in Pune in 2026->

SIMC Pune India Today Ranking 2026

SIMC Pune has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by India Today 2026, outperforming other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, as well as fostering an exceptional learning environment. One can observe that, in the 'Mass Communication' category, the institute's ranks have displayed instability in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2026, SIMC Pune fell 2 ranks to #5 rank in the 'Mass Communication' category by the India T

Explore the SIMC Pune latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2024	2025	2026
Mass Communication & Media	3	3	5

SIMC Pune vs Other Colleges: India Today Ranking Comparison

According to the India Today ranking 2026, SIMC Pune received #5 rank in the 'Mass Communication' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Xavier Institute of Communications, and Department of Media Studies, Christ University for India Today rankings under the 'Mass Communication' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of SIMC Pune with other top institutes:

SIMC Pune vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2026
College Name	Mass Communication 2026
SIMC Pune	5
Manipal Institute of Communication	3
Department of Communication	4
Xavier Institute of Communications	6
Department of Media Studies, Christ University	7

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Mass Communication & Media

College	Ranking
SPPU Compare	2
Manipal Institute of Communication, MAHE Compare	3
Department of Communication	4
SIMC Pune	5
Xavier Institute of Communication Mumbai Compare	6
Department of Media Studies, Christ University	7
Amity School of Communication Compare	8

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SIMC Pune
Outlook Ranking 2026

According to the rankings from Outlook-ICARE, SIMC Pune outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. It is to be noted that the SIMC Pune's rankings in 'Mass Communication (Private)' category have demonstrated stability in trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2025, SIMC Pune's rank is #2, the same as last year's rank in the 'Mass Commu

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

SIMC Pune Ranking
Outlook Ranking Comparison

SIMC Pune secured #2 rank in the 'Mass Communication (Private)' category of Outlook-ICARE 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Manipal Institute of Communication and Department of Media Studies, Christ University. Check out how SIMC Pune compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

SIMC Pune vs Other Institutes: Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2025
College Name	Mass Communication (Private) 2025
SIMC Pune	2
Xavier Institute of Communication Mumbai	1
Manipal Institute of Communication	3
Department of Media Studies, Christ University	4

SIMC Pune The Week Ranking 2026

SIMC Pune has received strong ranks by The Week under the 'Mass Communication' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by The Week 2026. In the 'Mass Communication' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, SIMC Pune's rank is #4, the same as last year's rank in the 'Mass Communication' category by

Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.

Category	2024	2025	2026
Mass Communication & Media	4	4	4

SIMC Pune vs Other Colleges: The Week Ranking Comparison

As per The Week 2026, SIMC Pune achieved #4 rank under the 'Mass Communication' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as Xavier Institute of Communications and Manipal Institute of Communication under The Week 'Mass Communication' category. Check the year-wise comparison of SIMC Pune with other leading institutes below.

SIMC Pune vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2026
College Name	Mass Communication 2026
SIMC Pune	4
JMI	2
Asian College of Journalism	3
Xavier Institute of Communications	5
Manipal Institute of Communication	6

Similar ranked Mass Communication & Media colleges by The Week

Mass Communication & Media

College	Ranking
IIMC Delhi Compare	1
AJK Mass Communication Research Centre Compare	2
Asian College of Journalism	3
SIMC Pune	4
Xavier Institute of Communication Mumbai Compare	5
Manipal Institute of Communication, MAHE Compare	6
Manorama School of Communication	7

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SIMC Pune
Course Ranking

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Mass Communication & Media

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
India Today	3	3	5
The Week	4	4	4

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Placements3.8

Infrastructure4.3

Faculty & Course3.8

Campus Life4.3

Value for Money3.6

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Discontinued (NOV 2025) M.A. in Mass Communication (Audio Visual) - Batch of 2024

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value 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

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value 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.

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025Read More

Anonymous

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

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value 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 2021

4.0

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value 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

3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value 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.

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2020Read More

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MBA in Communication Management - Batch of 2021

4.8

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2020Read More

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Can I get admission to SIMC Pune MA programme with 60% marks in graduation?

Answered 3 months ago

Yes, you can get admission to the SIMC Pune MA course if you have 60% marks in graduation. The eligibility for MA at SIMC Pune is having a bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST). Students just have to register and apply for the course and clear the selection ro

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What are some best colleges for MA in Pune except SIMC?

Answered 3 months ago

There are several good colleges and universities in Pune to pursue MA in mass communication. There are both government and private colleges/universities in Pune. See below some colleges for MA in Pune:

UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
DES Pune University
MIT School of Film and Theatre,

Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

What documents are required while filling out the SIMC Pune MA application form?

Answered 3 months ago

While filling out the application form for the SIMC Pune MA programme. Some documents need to be kept handy. The needed documents are:

Certificates & marksheets of Class 10 & 12
Graduation marksheet and certificate
Migration certificate
Transfer certificate
Character certificate
Caste certificate
Passport-

Anjali Sharma

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Is MA at SIMC Pune good choice?

Answered 3 months ago

The MA at SIMC Pune is generally thought as a good choice because of its curriculum and syllabus. The MA programme at SIMC Pune focuses on promoting critical and innovative thinking. The course fosters communication experts with strong leadership skills, teamwork abilities, etc. the first two semest

Anjali Sharma

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Does SIMC offer MA programme?

Answered 3 months ago

Yes, the SIMC Pune offers MA programme in two different specialisations. The specialisations provided by the institute are Journalism & Media Industries and Film, Television, & Digital Production. The MA programme at SIMC Pune is a two-year programme divided into four semesters. It is a residential

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