Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Symbiosis International, Pune

The faculty at SCMC is very good and very experienced. They not just teach the course but since they have themselves worked in the media industry, they are able to give insights on the industry which will help the students later on when they do their job. The faculty uses several methods to teach a particular concept like theory, practicals, through discussions etc. which are very effective. Also the faculty is very friendly, anyone can reach up to them at any time and they will happily help you out not just on matters related to studies and to some extent even personal. 

Some top companies where SCMC alumni have worked or are working are:

Aircel

Balaji Telefilms

Flipkart

Zomato

Google

The Hindu

NDTV

Genesis Burston Marsteller, and many more

Yes, internship period is included in the curriculum. It happens once in a year. In the first year, there is Development Sector internship and for second and third year students it is industry internships. There are internship coordinators who find companies for students based on their preference. Internships are compulsory for all students, any student not doing it gets a backlog in the next semester. 

Admissions for SET exam starts ideally in January and end in April. In May, the exam is held, result is out and by the end of the month list of PI students is out. PI is conducted and the first merit list is out in June and within weeks the second merit list is out. By July end, the orientation begins. 

SCMC is only for Media and communication course which has its own sub course like advertisement, public relation, audio visual and journalism. But SCMC is one of the course that is offered. In the same campus, there is Institute of Design with its own sub course like product design, graphic design etc, and another course is offered which is management studies. Each course is different and good in its own way. Symbiosis college also offers courses like law, liberal arts etc.

Depending on the sharing arrangement, the hostel fees change. Twin-sharing room in the A Wing costs INR 1,45,000 per year, while three-sharing room in the B Wing costs INR 1,23,000 per year. The fees are stated in USD, which is comparable to INR, for overseas students. The mess costs are still USD 86,000 as they were for students from India, and the USD 15,000 hostel security deposit is also in effect.