Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Symbiosis International, Pune

SIMC has a multi-step admission process which students need to follow to get into the Institute. Starting with the application, students are required to go through the course-specific entrance exam followed by other selection rounds. After the selection rounds are over, course-wise merit lists are released on the official website of the SIMC post where interested candidates can submit the fee and confirm their admission. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria on the official website of SIMC, before filling out the admission form.
Step 1: SIMC Application Process 2025
Students interested in getting into SIMC must submit the online application form for all UG and PG courses as per their preferred course. The SIMC application process is completely conducted in online mode. 
Step 2: SIMC Selection Criteria 2025 & Release of Merit List
After the applications are submitted, students are required to go through the course-specific entrance exam followed by other selection rounds. The process involves three components. Group Exercise, Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test. After the selection rounds are over, course-wise merit lists are released on the official website of SIMC
Step 3: Admission Confirmation at SIMC
Post the selection rounds, candidates who are shortlisted and have their names on the merit lists can submit the fee and confirm their admission to the relevant course at SIMC

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The precise number of students who can pursue an M.A. at SIMC Pune varies according on the year and program.

But here's a summary in general: Total amount of M.A. intake: All of SIMC Pune's M.A. programs, including Mass Communication (MC), Audio Visual Production, and other specialties, accept between 250 and 300 students.

Specific Intake for Programs: The majority of students are usually enrolled into the M.A. in Mass Communication (MC) degree; between 150 and 200 are accepted each year. There are only 50–75 students accepted annually into the M.A. in Audio Visual Production program.

Program Popularity: A program's level of popularity can have an impact on how many people apply. Faculty Availability: The magnitude of the intake may also be impacted by the availability of faculty members.

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