Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Symbiosis International, Pune

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Lavale Village, Pune

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Estd. 1990

Last updated on 4 Jun '26

SIMC Pune Fees

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SIMC Pune Fee Structure 2026
- SIMC Pune M.A. Fees 2026
- SIMC Pune MBA/PGDM Fees 2026
SIMC Pune Scholarships
SIMC Pune Student Reviews

SIMC Pune Fee Structure 2026

There are various courses for candidates to choose from at SIMC Pune. These courses are offered at course level such as PG. Candidates are required to pay the fee of SIMC Pune course they have been shortlisted for. The tuition fee can range from INR 9,26,000 - 15,02,000. Below table mentions SIMC Pune fees for offered programmes:

Course	Total tuition fees
M.A. (2 Courses)	₹ 9.26 LGet Fee Details
MBA/PGDM (1 Courses)	₹ 15.02 LGet Fee Details

The fees is for the entire duration of the respective courses.

SIMC Pune M.A. Fees 2026

At SIMC Pune, students are offered M.A. at PG level. According to SIMC Pune fee structure, the total tuition fees for the course is INR 9,26,000 and comprises of caution deposit, exam fee and security deposit, etc. Students seeking admission into this programme need to pay the SIMC Pune M.A. fees as prescribed to get a seat in the institute. Aspirants can refer to the following table to know about the SIMC Pune M.A. fee breakup of the course:

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition The fees might include components other than tuition fees	₹ 9.26 L
Hostel Meal Plan is included in mentioned fee. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year actual amount may vary. Hostel fee mentioned is for Read more Meal Plan is included in mentioned fee. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year actual amount may vary. Hostel fee mentioned is for cheapest option available	₹ 5.14 L
One-time Payment One time fee includes Institute Deposit and Hostel deposit	₹ 55 K
Total fee	₹ 14.95 L

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SIMC Pune
M.A. Fees Comparison

Colleges	Tuition Fees	Hostel Fees
SIMC Pune	9.26 L	5.14 L
Symbiosis School of International Studies	6.86 L	-/-
Manipal Institute of Communication, MAHE Compare	2.14 L - 4.76 L	2.23 L
Amity University Mumbai Compare	3.28 L - 4.44 L	-/-
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai Compare	30 K - 3 L	-/-

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the hostel fee for M.A students at SIMC Pune?

The total hostel fees at SIMC Pune is a combination of several components, such as mess charges, refundable fee, etc. The hostel fees for MA course varies on the basis of accomodation selected by the student. The institute offers single occupancy room, double occupancay and triple sharing rooms. Check out the table mentioned below to know about the amount of hostel fee:

Hostesl Refundable Fees	Hostel Fees (Per Annum) (Three Sharing)	Mess Fees (Per Annum)
INR 15,000	INR 53,550	INR 39,000

Q: Is M.A available in SIMC Pune?

Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Mass & Communication offers MA course for two year. The institute offers MA courses in two specialisation i.e., MA in Mass Communication (Journalism) and MA in Mass Communication (Audio-Visual). For admission to this course candidates must graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes). Additionally, the selection process is based on SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test scores.

SIMC Pune MBA/PGDM Fees 2026

The SIMC Pune MBA/PGDM fee varies from one specialisation to another. The fee for the course is INR 15,02,000. Students must note that the fee for MBA/PGDM is charged as per the frequency set by the institution. The total course fee comprises various components, such as tuition and other refundable or non-refundable deposits. Check out the following section for more details around SIMC PuneMBA/PGDM fees:

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition The fees might include components other than tuition fees.	₹ 15.02 L
Hostel Meal Plan is included in mentioned fee. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Hostel fee mentioned is for cheapest option available Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st ye Read more Meal Plan is included in mentioned fee. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Hostel fee mentioned is for cheapest option available Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year	₹ 5.14 L
One-time Payment One time fee includes Institute Deposit and Hostel deposit	₹ 55 K
Total fee	₹ 20.71 L

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MBA/PGDM Fees Comparison

Colleges	Tuition Fees	Hostel Fees
SIMC Pune	15.02 L	5.14 L
Symbiosis School of Media Communication	18.9 L	4.57 L
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test Pune	8.2 L - 19 L	-/-
SNAP	13.6 L	-/-
Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences	9.44 L	5.08 L

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Q: How is SIMC Pune for MBA?

SIMC Pune is a highly respected institute of media and communication in India. It has been ranked consistently as one of the top media institutes in the country. SIMC was ranked as the second private media institute in the country by Outlook - iCare rankings. According to NIRF the institute has ranked 32 in all India Level. If you are planning for MBA, SIMC is a great option to go with. The duration for the MBA is two years and total tuition fee is INR 11.80 Lakh. Selection is based on SNAP and graduation with 50% aggregate 45% relaxatation for the SC/ST candidates.

Q: Is MBA available in SIMC Pune?

Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Mass & Communication offers MBA course for two year. The institute only offers MBA course in communication Management. For admission to this course candidates must graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes). Additionally, the selection process is based on MHT CET and SNAP scores.

Q: What is the hostel fee for MBA students at SIMC Pune?

SIMC Pune hostel fee is a combination of several components, such as mess charges, refundable fee, etc. The hostel fees for MBA course varies on the basis of accomodation selected by the student. The institute offers single occupancy room, double occupancay and triple sharing rooms. Check out the table mentioned below to know about the amount of hostel fee:

Hostels Refundable Fees	Hostel Fees (Per Annum) (Three Sharing)	Mess Fees (Per Annum)
INR 15,000	INR 53,550	INR 39,000

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Scholarships

University Scholarship
The university offers the following scholarships-

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Jayatee Deshmukh PG Scholarship for a Girl Student
Malhotra Weikfield Foundation Scholarship for MBA-IB
Alumni Scholarship for first rank in MBA-IB
Alumni Scholarship for second rank in MBA-IB
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SIMC Pune
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Placements3.8

Infrastructure4.3

Faculty & Course3.8

Campus Life4.3

Value for Money3.6

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Discontinued (NOV 2025) M.A. in Mass Communication (Audio Visual) - Batch of 2024

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

My honest review about my college.

Placements: Placements in general are quite great because of how longstanding the university's reputation is. I am especially pleased with the internship opportunities provided, because of which I even landed a job. However, one batch in every few years may face the brunt of a bad job market. But students can keep in touch with their classmates/seniors for opportunities. I worked with The News Minute and The Hindu Businessline. Other big media companies also frequent the university. Students will have to do two mandatory internships, one summer and one winter.

Infrastructure: Every student is allotted a 2-sharing or 3-sharing room, each with an in-built washroom. Each room also has its own Wi-Fi. The rooms are somewhat spacious. There is enough privacy, also. They are not too concerned about what you do in your private space, except for abusing alcohol/other substances. The hostels also have cleaning staff, so students don't have to worry about cleaning.

Faculty: During the course of two years, the college brought in at least 7 different guest faculty who are experts in their respective fields. Our in-house faculty are also very qualified and experienced in their own ways. The curriculum is designed keeping in mind the industry requirements. Every student could select among the plethora of options offered, picking their own interests and pursuing them further. With the option of electives and flexi-credit courses, there is exposure to almost every type of media.

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025Read More

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M.A. in Journalism and Media Industries - Batch of 2024

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

My review of this college.

Placements: Placements were 100%. The average package offered was 10 LPA. Job opportunities were great. Top news channels like IBN7, Headlines Today, Star News, NDTV, India TV, and Times Now came for recruitment. Almost two-thirds of my batch got placed successfully. The others got placed. The average package was 4 LPA-6 LPA at the start, with the highest package going up to 21 LPA. Every student had to undergo an internship for 2 months after the 1st year of their course. The college's placement team helped students get a good internship through on-campus opportunities.

Infrastructure: Hostel rooms are awesome, clean, and good services are provided. Wi-Fi is available. Mess offered good, varied food respecting all festivals, genders, ethnicity, race, religion, etc. The mess food was mostly better than expected, and there were also other eateries. Hostel accommodation accommodated all as it offered a full-time residential course.

Faculty: The best thing about the faculty at SIMC was that they were not only professors but also mentors and facilitators. Every student in the course had a different perspective about communication design, so it is important for the faculty to understand the students' perspective and doubts, which were handled extremely well at SIMC. The semester system was a CGPA system, so the pass marks depended on the average score. Every semester, there were 6 subjects. But, 40 marks for the semester exam as external and 60 marks for internal exams and assignments were done in each subject during the semester. The courses were very well-defined, with each semester the bar being raised so that proper knowledge enhancement was done for the students. Each module had its section for research. There was a process to be followed for each subject.

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025Read More

Anonymous

M.A. in Journalism and Media Industries - Batch of 2024

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Teachers are helpful in nature.

Placements: In the year 2023 placement season, 100% students of in journalism get placed. The average package offered by the companies is Rs 7,10,000/- per year. The highest package offered by the companies is Rs 12,00,000/- per year. The top recruiters are Network 18, The Times of India, etc. Coming for the campus placement.

Infrastructure: The studio with a chroma studio, a massive shooting floor, a PCR room, a Teleprompter Pro System, 2 studio cameras, and audio equipment. The central library has a collection of over 2 Lacs books on various topics as well as a wide range of journals and magazines.

Faculty: The teachers are friendly in nature and guide the students for the future as well as for their careers. The teachers are well qualified and have a great knowledge of the subject. This course makes the students industry-ready. The exams are held semester-wise as well as mid-semester-wise.

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2023Read More

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MBA in Communication Management - Batch of 2021

4.0

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

All round development at SIMC.

Placements: The highest salary in the past year was 13L PA, with the lowest being around 4LPA and the average is around 6-6.5 LPA. The top roles offered vary from specialisation to specialisation and also according to the need on the organisation. However, to name a few, brand manager, media planner, PR professional, journalist etc. 100% of students from my batch secured an internship even amidst a pandemic.

Infrastructure: In the academic block, we have great facilities of classrooms and labs for MBA students and proper studios and work stations for M.A. students. We have a Wi-Fi in the Academic block and a huge library with a set of computers in it (Apart from the ones in the computer lab). There are 2 hostels both for girls as well as the boys to accommodate us. We have a LAN system for the internet in the hostels and attached bathrooms. We have a 2 floor mess which serves 3 meals and high tea in the evening. Apart from that we have 2 canteens and certain departmental stores in the campus. Our campus facilitate each and every sport from football, to basketball, to badminton to swimming to chess and carrom too.

Faculty: The teachers are very much knowledgeable. Not only that but we also have a lot of industry experts who teach us as the visiting faculty to keep us updated about the current industry norms. The course structure and the curriculum is pretty decent and helpful.

Other: The reason why I chose this course was because it is a blend of both management as well as media. SIMC is the only college in the country that provides and MBA degree in Communication management. It not only focuses on academics but on the overall development of the students. I can say so with confidence because I have seen a change in myself. It is a student run college, hence all the events are managed and organised by the students itself.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2020Read More

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MBA in Communication Management - Batch of 2015

3.2

3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

Placements could have been better in 2015.

Placements: Most of the students from our batch got placed. The top advertising and PR agencies usually visit our college for recruitment. Apart from that, a lot of corporate firms also visit here. I specialised in PR, and during my tenure, companies like Edelman, Weber Shandwick, Perfect Relations and GBM had visited our college for placements. But major corporates which visit here mostly prefer students who have the experience, which is a bit disappointing thing. The placement cell also didn't really perform much in terms of salary negotiation with firms.

Infrastructure: Like any other college, the quality of the food served in our college mess was also pretty average. Since Symbiosis Lavale Campus is situated on the hills, you don't get many options to have food. You can have only the mess food. However, there is a gym which is pretty good, and the campus was highly active. There were a lot of options for students in sports and cultural activities. Our college has a pool, massive football ground, squash court and a badminton court.

Faculty: Guest faculty members were really good here. During our tenure, the dean of our college is Mr. Chandan Chatterjee, who used to make students not to depend on others. The course curriculum needs to be improved a little. It doesn't make students industry-ready, but overall, it is decent.

Other: A lot of events are organised on the campus all the time. Since Lavale Campus houses four colleges, there is a lot of scope to interact with students of other colleges. The campus crowd is really good.

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MBA in Communication Management - Batch of 2021

4.8

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Really good experience and would definitely recommend this college.

Placements: Above 90% students are placed unless you choose to venture on your own. The highest package was 14L and the lowest was 5L. Top recruiting companies will be Kantar, Group, Vedanta, Publicizes, Cognizant etc. 100% students got internship in companies like Jio Saavn, Group, Gozoop, Wedding Sutra, Watconsult etc. Roles offered usually involve social media manager, content manager, research associate etc.

Infrastructure: The facilities are great. No AC in the hostels and you don't need it too because it's pretty chilly most of the time on the hills. The classrooms are great with gallery style seating and projectors and whiteboards. The food is standard and there are other options of food available.

Faculty: Most of the teachers are Ph.D. They are extremely helpful and guide us all the time. The overall atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. The media industry is always evolving and the course also keeps on changing. We have AR, VR courses now since it's becoming so popular.

Other: I chose this course because I wanted to work at an ad agency. The best thing is the knowledge that you gain and the relevance of the course. We have Fest-o-comm which is the annual fest conducted by SIMC. We have different circles and cells for extracurriculars. The campus is beautiful and picturesque.

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2020Read More

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Can I get admission to SIMC Pune MA programme with 60% marks in graduation?

Answered 3 months ago

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 ro

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What are some best colleges for MA in Pune except SIMC?

Answered 3 months ago

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,

Anjali Sharma

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What documents are required while filling out the SIMC Pune MA application form?

Answered 3 months ago

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-

Anjali Sharma

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Is MA at SIMC Pune good choice?

Answered 3 months ago

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 semest

Anjali Sharma

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Does SIMC offer MA programme?

Answered 3 months ago

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

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