Mass Communication & Media

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication placement cell provides a programme that connects academia with the industry via interactive learning, expert sessions, internships, and placement assistance. Tailored for a vibrant professional environment, it enables students to put theory into practice. Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication placement report for 2025 has been released.

Overall Key placement highlights:

Placement Rate: 100%

the highest Package: INR 21 LPA

Average Package: INR 8.44 LPA

SCMC Pune offers undergraduate programmes to students. These courses are provided across the Media Management and various other streams. At the undergraduate level, the college offers a full-time four-year BA (MC) course that is available with multiple entry and exit options. Another course offered is a four-year BBA (Media Management). The course consists of lively theoretical lectures, tutorials, hands-on practical sessions, classroom presentations, and take-home assignments. 

Yes, Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication has a counselling room where the mental health and well-being of students are taken care of. Students can meet with the Psychological Counsellors and get themselves treated for minor to major issues. The college even has a Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (SCHC), where the entire health of the people associated with Symbiosis is taken care of. 

No, Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC) admissions are not merit-based. Students wishing to join the institute need to appear for the entrance test i.e., SET conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) followed by an online Personal Interaction. However, qualifying the last examination (Class 12) is also mandatory. The detailed SCMC Pune admission criteria can be found at the institute's official website. 

Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC) selection criteria is entrance-based. The institute admits students based on the score secured in the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET). The test is conducted by the SIU. Once the entrance test results are out, students who get selected need to appear for the Personal Interaction round which is held online. It is important that students clear all components/ rounds to make it to the final merit list.

BA Journalism and Media Production programme at Ajeenkya DY Patil University blends theoretical knowledge with real-world application. Courses like news production and anchoring are complemented by projects, internships, and live show production. This hands-on experience helps students apply what they learn in class to actual media environments.

No, Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication does not give UG courses, hence marks of Class 12 alone do not hold good. There is no direct admission for any SIMC program. The candidate should have a graduation degree with 50% and undergo the respective entrance process. Admission is merit and performance-oriented only.

No, Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication only offers postgraduate programmes. You must complete a graduation degree with 50% marks to be eligible. After graduation, you can apply for either MBA or MA courses. SIMC is not currently offering any undergraduate programme after Class 12.