Mass Communication & Media

The key areas that you need to focus on are:
1. Reading habit:
So, it would include the reading of at least 4 national dailies and keeping par with the news related to the economy, international developments, and society. You must also read related magazines and about the most influential people in this field.
2. Writing skills:
Writing skills are utmost important for this field. You can practice by writing small notes on the articles you read and by developing your opinion and perception.
3. Study topics:
There are various fields of journalism like Advertising, film-making, Public Relations, Event Management, Radio, Photojournalism, etc., so one should have a fair idea of the syllabus and themes that are pivotal to these subjects.
4. Analytical and Comprehensive skills:
Many institutions test their students on the basis of reasoning ability, analytical and comprehensive skills. You must give attention to this area for this you may go for the previous year question papers.

Application Procedure:
The application procedure of M.A. (Mass Communication) at SIMC (PG) is a three step process.
Step 1: Online Registration
Visit: www.simc.edu.
Fill up the online application. The application form contains the details under the following tabs. Programme and Personal Details, Educational Details, Family Details, and Experience Details.
Step 2: Make Payment
Pay a non-refundable fee of Rs.1475/- (this includes Rs.1250 as SIMC MA (MC) Entrance Test fee and Rs. 225/- as GST @18%). You have 2 choices of payment modes.
Demand Draft:
Get a demand draft for Rs.1475/- (this includes Rs.1250 as SIMC MA (MC) Entrance Test fee and Rs. 225/- as GST @18%) from any Nationalised Bank in favour director, Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communicationpayable at Pune. Write your MA (MC) ID and name at the backside of the DD. Choose the mode of Payment as DD in "Make Payment" Tab and click "Submit". Take a print of the payment advice form, sign it and send it along with the DD to Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune, Detailed address given below:
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication
Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Gram: Lavale, Taluka: Mulshi, Pune-412115. Maharashtra, India
Ph. 020-39116100
Fax No. 39116111.
Credit/Debit/Cash Cards/Internet Banking Payment through Bill Desk Payment Gateway:
You may pay your SIMC application fee using any one of the available modes to Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC). The Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune will authenticate the payment details and will send you an email confirming the payment for SIMC MA (MC) test, Pune.
Step 3: Appear for SIMC MA (MC) Entrance Test.
Taking the SIMC MA (MC) Entrance Test is mandatory for applying to SIMC's MA (MC) programme.

Hi Prajwal
Yes, Journalism has a great scope in India. One can work as a reporter, correspondent, cameraperson, columnist, editor, feature journalist, critic and so on. Starting salary for Journalism would be between Rs 12,000 and 25,000 depending on your people and communication skills. After 5-years of work experience, a professional can expect a higher salary in the range of Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per month.
As far as the college is concerned, it does not matter which college have you pursued the course from. It is all about a valid degree, your talent, skills and calibre that will get you a good job and will help you have a bright future.