Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Symbiosis International, Pune

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 round of the institute to secure a seat in MA at SIMC Pune.

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, MIT-ADT University
• Bharati Vidyapeeth's School of Photography
• D.Y Patil International University, Pune, etc.

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-sized photograph

There are several roles in the market on which a postgraduate from SIMC Pune can work. The SIMC Pune MA programme makes students industry-ready. See some career options students can choose after completing MA from SIMC Pune:

• Screenwriter
• Cinematographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Documentary Filmmaker
• Animation Supervisor
• Media Consultant
• Journalist/Reporter
• Content Writer/Editor
• Media Analyst, etc.

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 semesters are focused on basic subjects of the course and the other to focuses on practical learning. The institute provides internship and live project to students in last two semesters.

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 course. The total number of seats in MA is 60 over two specialisations. Students wanting to get admission need to apply for the course and clear the selection process of the institute.

The SIMC Pune MA programme generally considered as a decent choice. The top notch infrastructure, curriculum, facilities and more makes is stand out. The institute provides on campus placements opportunities to the students. The syllabus of MA in both the specialisation is industry relevant and provides students practical knowledge through internships.

Yes, the SIMC Pune curriculum and syllabus is industry oriented. The institute provides students internship opportunities, to make them industry ready. After completing MA from SIMC Pune, students can work for various roles, such as:

• Journalist/Reporter
• Content Writer/Editor
• Media Analyst
• Digital Media Manager
• Broadcast Journalist
• Media Researcher
• Documentary Filmmaker
• Film Director
• Screenwriter
• Cinematographer
• Film Editor
• Production Designer
• Sound Designer

The SIMC Pune MA curriculum is offered with a duration of two years and split into four semesters. The institute provides a very good curriculum for MA. The institute focuses on developing postgraduates with the ability to design, implement, and evaluate innovative, industry-relevant communication, branding, and media strategies that integrate creativity, critical thinking, and data-driven insights for diverse business, cultural, and digital contexts.

Those who are willing to secure a seat in the SIMC Pune MA programme, need to be graduated with minimum 50% of marks to become eligible for the course. If someone is eligible for the course, he/she have to follow the given process: 

• Register and pay the registration fee.
• Fill up the application form with important details and documents.
• Attend PI-WAT round and clear it. (It is important for all the shortlisted students to clear this round).
• Wait for the merit list with the names of shortlisted candidates.
• Pay the final course fee to secure a seat.