SMS - School of Management Sciences, Varanasi

BA (Hons) at SMS Varanasi is offered only with one specialisation, i.e., Mass Communication. Students graduating from this course can seek out job opportunities in the Media and Enterntainment industry. Moreover, some of the popular job profiles for Mass Com graduates are Journalist, Content Writer, PR Executive, Event Manager, and more. 

Fresh graduates seeking entry-level positions can expect a salary ranging from INR 3 LPA-INR 4.5 LPA. However, this range can vary based on various factors such as choice of industry, student's performance, and additional skills they might possess. 

During the 2023 placement drive, SMS Varanasi witnessed the participation of many repuated recruiters such as Airtel, FedEx, Dabur, HCL, Wipro, etc. Moreover, the the highest and average package offered during the 2023 placements stood at INR 7.95 LPA and INR 4.81 LPA, respectively. The average package offered in 2023 witnessed a 23% hike when compared to 2022 placement stats.

Note: The above placement data is not course specific.

SMS Varanasi has witnessed the participation of many reputed ecuriters over the recent years. Listed below are some of the recruiters who have visited the campus for recent placement drives:

• DTDC
• Bajaj Consumer Care
• SBI General
• ITC
• TCI
• Axis Bank
• Decathlon
• Berger
• Kellogg's
• Godrej

Yes, the SMS Varanasi BA Hons syllabus includes various skill-based subjects such as Content Writing, Digital marketing, Camera & Editing and more. These courses help students learn various industry-orientated skills. Nowadays, students who already possess the required skill set get better-paying jobs. The students are also required to complete an internship. This helps them gain hands-on experience.

SMS Varanasi BA (Hons) curriculum is divided into semester-pattern. During the three-year duration, students are required to study the following courses:

• Core courses: Print Media Production, Media History, Public Relations, Advertising and Media, and more
• Vocational Faculty: Camera and Editing, Content Writing, Digital Marketing, and more
• Co-curricular courses: Food Nutrition and Hygiene, First Aid and Health, Human Values and Environmental Studies, and more

After applying for SMS Varanasi BA (Hons) students must appear for the SMSOET exam on the scheduled date. Once the exam results are announced, the university commences with the admission counselling. In order to participate in the counselling, candidates must upload various documents. After that, they are required to participate in the subsequent counselling process. During the counselling, the BCom seats are allocated based on the candidate's performance in the accepted entrance exam.

The application forms for SMS Varanasi BA (Hons) admissions can be submitted online. Intersted students can follow the below steps to apply:

1. Go to the official website of the institute.

2. Click on the 'Admission Open' button.

3. Click on the 'New Applicant Apply' button and select the level.

4. Login to the newly made account and fill out the application form.

5. Upload required documents and pay the application fee of INR 500.

No, admission SMS Varanasi UG courses, including BA (Hons), are only entrance-based. The institute conducts its in-house entrance exam, i.e., SMSOET, for the admission of candidates. Apart from that, students must also fulfill the course-specific eligibility criteria. For BA (Hons), students must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board of India.