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SIMC Pune Admission 2024: Registration (Open), Dates, Courses, Eligibility, Selection Criteria

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SIMC Pune MA (MC) Admission has begun and the last date to apply is January 8, 2024SNAP 2023 exam is Scheduled between December 10 to December 22, 2023.


Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC) is a private institute located in Pune. Affiliated to Symbiosis International University, the institute offers admission in MA (Mass Communication) and MBA (Communication Management) at PG level. SIMC Pune Admission for academic year 2023 has begun.

  • Admission to MA (MC) is based on the SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test followed by the GE-PIWAT process
  • Whereas, securing admission in MBA (CM) requires a valid score on SNAP Test. The last date to register for SNAP 2022 is November 24, 2022. The final selection is done depending upon the performance in the GE-PIWAT process.
  • The applications for both courses will be available online.
  • MA (MC) candidate needs to apply on the SIMC official website while the MBA (CM) candidate needs to apply on the SNAP official website.

Read about SIMC Pune Courses & Fee

NOTE - The GE-PIWAT process consists of three components: Group Exercise, Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test.

Highlights of SIMC Pune Admission 2023

Refer to the table below displaying some of the key details about the institute:

Name of the Institute Symbiosis Institute of Mass and Communication
Commonly Known As SIMC Pune
Type of the Institute Private
Entrance Exam Yes
Name of the Entrance Exam Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) and MA (MC) Online Entrance Test

SIMC Pune MA Admission 2023

Candidates can take a look at the given table encapsulating details related to the course in brief:

Course Name MA(MC)
Specializations 2
Duration 2 years
SIMC MA (MC) 2022 Cutoff (Expected) 50
Mode of Application Online
Application Fees INR 1950/-
Intake 60
Selection Criteria MA (MC) Online Test, Group Exercise, Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test

MA (MC) offer 2 specializations and they are:

  • Journalism
  • Audio Visual Production

SIMC Pune MA (MC) Eligibility

The eligibility to apply for the course is different for Indian and International students. Check the eligibility beneath:

Indian Students

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ ST candidates)
  • Final year candidates can also apply. However, their admission will be provisional and subject to their proof of Graduation with 50% marks or equivalent grade.
  • Any individual who has completed his or her Qualification from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from AIU

International Students

  • A student is eligible to apply as a Foreign National (FN) if he or she holds a Foreign Passport.
  • A student is eligible to apply as a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) if he or she has a PIO card, and is a citizen of a country other than India.
  • A student is eligible to apply as a Non Resident Indian (NRI) if he or she has appeared either for class 12th examination or Graduation outside India. 

SIMC Pune MA (MC) Selection Criteria

SIMC Pune selects applicants for admission on the following basis:

  • Firstly, the institute consider the score in MA (MC) Online Entrance Test to shortlist candidates.
  • After shortlisting, SIMC call screened candidate for GE-PIWAT process.
  • Finally, students are selected depending upon their performance in the above process.

How to Apply for SIMC Pune MA (MC)?

Candidates who wish to apply for the MA (MC) have to follow a sequence of steps which are listed as follows:

  1. Go to the official website of SIMC.
  2. Click on the “Admission Open for MA(MC)” tab available on the home page.
  3. Now register yourself by providing necessary details.
  4. Make payment of INR 1950/- through Net banking/Credit Card/Debit Card via BillDesk Payment Gateway.
  5. Preview your registration and payment details.
  6. Upon successful registration, you will receive an email ID and password.
  7. Sign in using the above credentials.
  8. Now fill all the required details in the application form.
  9. Click on the “Submit” button when all the details are filled.

Documents Required

Applying students have to submit various documents along with their applications which comprise of:

  • Marksheet and Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree
  • SC/ST Certificate (If applicable)

SIMC Pune MBA Admission 2023

Go through the information tabulated in the table below:

Course Name MBA(CM)
Specializations 4
Duration 2 years
SNAP 2022 Cutoff (Expected) 73
Mode of Application Online
Application Fees
  • INR 1950/- for SNAP Registration
  • INR 1000/- for MBA (CM) Registration
Intake 120
Selection Criteria SNAP Test, Group Exercise, Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test

MBA (CM) has 4 specializations namely:

  • Brand Communication
  • Public Relations
  • Marketing and Media Analytics
  • Media Management

SIMC Pune MBA (CM) Eligibility

The minimum requirement to apply for MBA (CM) in SIMC Pune is mentioned below for Indian and International students:

Indian Students

  • Graduates with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST candidates).
  • Those who are in their final year are also eligible but their admission will be subject to securing a 50% marks or equivalent grade.
  • Candidates who have completed their Qualification from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from AIU.

International Students

  • A student is eligible to apply as a Foreign National (FN) if he or she holds a Foreign Passport.
  • A student is eligible to apply as a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) if he or she has a PIO card, and is a citizen of a country other than India.
  • A student is eligible to apply as a Non Resident Indian (NRI) if he or she has appeared either for class 12th examination or Graduation outside India. 

SIMC Pune MBA (CM) Selection Criteria

Candidates can check the selection criteria of MBA (CM) in the following points:

  • Symbiosis Institute of Mass and Communication will shortlist candidates on the basis of their SNAP Test score.
  • The screened candidates will then have to be present for GE-PIWAT process.
  • The final selection will be based on the performance in the above process.
  • A merit list will be released by the institute which will contain the names of selected students.

NOTE - Foreign National/OCI/ PIO/NRI candidate is exempted from taking SNAP Test. However, such candidates need to apply through SCIE.

How to Apply for SIMC Pune MBA (CM)?

Applying for MBA (CM) is a two-way process as candidates have to first apply and pay for SNAP and then register for the course.

Step 1 - Apply and Pay for SNAP

Students have to follow some simple steps which are listed below:

  1. Go to the snaptest.org website.
  2. Click on the “Apply Now” tab.
  3. Now register yourself by clicking on the “Register” tab.
  4. Read all the instructions carefully and then click on the 'I Agree' button to accept the Terms and Conditions.
  5. Fill in all the details correctly.
  6. After details are filled, click on ‘Save & Continue” tab. 
  7. An OTP will be sent on your email id and phone number.
  8. Enter the 'OTP' and submit it.
  9. After successful registration, you receive an email and SMS containing your SNAP ID and password.
  10. Lastly, pay the application fees of INR 1,950/- for SNAP Test.

Mode of Payment - Applicants can pay the fees through Billdesk Payment Gateway/Easebuzz Payment Gateway/Indian Bank Gateway/Demand Draft.

Step 2 - Register for MBA (CM)

Only those applicants who have applied for SNAP Test can register for the SIMC Pune in the same application form for MBA (CM) course by paying an application fee of INR 1000/-.

Documents Required

A list of documents need to be submitted along with an application form:

  • Marksheet and Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree.
  • SC/ST Certificate (If applicable)
  • Demand Draft

SIMC Pune Scholarships

The deserving students of the institute are offered various Scholarships by the Symbiosis Society Foundation which consists of:

  • Postgraduate Merit Scholarship: SCIM Pune offers a yearly scholarship to the toppers of the semester who have scored a GPA of 7.50 in MBA as well as in MA. 
  • Jayatee Deshmukh Award: This scholarship is awarded to a Girl student admitted in the institute. If she has the highest marks in SNAP test then the institute will award a scholarship amount of INR 75,000/-
  • International Scholarship: Symbiosis University and Indian Council for Cultural Relations has developed a joint scholarship program to offer an opportunity for foreign students to pursue higher studies. This will be awarded to only 1 student for a full-time program and will cover full tuition/ academic fee, accommodation and food stipend as per the norms.

FAQs

Ques. What is the cutoff for the SNAP Test?

Ans. As per the last year record, the cutoff for the SNAP Test was 73 percentile.

Ques. What is the difference between Journalism and Audio Visual under MA at SIMC Pune?

Ans. The difference between the two is as follows:
  • Journalism basically trains students who want to enter news organizations like print, broadcast and online.
  • Audio Visual Production is for students who wish to enter the domain of AV production, direction, writing, camera, editing and other related roles in the television and film sectors.

Ques. Does SIMC Pune provide Hostel facility?

Ans. Yes, there is a hostel facility among the rolling hills with a view of the entire countryside. There are two and three-seater rooms which are fully- furnished with attached bathrooms. Apart from the breath-taking view, residents of the hostel enjoy conveniences like hot water, morning tea and a common area with a television.

Ques. What is the placement record for MBA(CM) at SIMC Pune?

Ans. Around 91% of students were placed last year in top organizations like Cognizant, ICICI Bank, Reliance Brands Limited, Vedanta, etc. the highest package offered was 13 LPA and the average package was of 4.78 LPA.

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Answered Questions

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication - [SIMC]: 3 answered questions

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Geetika Rai

02 Sept 20

BIMM Pune is one of the best Management colleges in Pune. It offers better ROI compared to IBS Hyderabad and SIMC Pune.

IBS Hyderabad is a NAAC ‘A’ grade institute and consistently ranked among the top B-Schools in India. IBS provides a synthesis of Indian and International perspectives, emphasis on case-based learning, Business Modelling and simulation and creates a strong industry interface.

SIMC Pune is one of the few colleges offering an MBA in Communications Management. They offer 4 specializations under the communications management program - Brand Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, and Media Analytics, Media Management.

Given below is a brief comparison between the three institutes.

Categories

BIMM Pune

IBS Hyderabad

SIMC Pune

Established

1999

1995

1991

Accredited by

AICTE

SAQS, AACSB

AICTE

Rank

#46 (India Today)

#25 (India Today)

#3 (for Mass Communications by India Today)

Exams accepted for admission

CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/MAH MBA CET

IBSAT, CAT/GMAT/NMAT by GMAC

SNAP

Selection

Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Essay Writing

Group Discussion, Personal Interview

Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, Written Ability Test

MBA Course Fee

8.45 lakhs

14.04 lakhs

10.05 lakhs

Placement Percentage

95%

96%

95.45%.

Highest Salary Package

14 LPA

16.05 LPA

13 LPA

Average Salary Package

6.8 LPA

7.32 LPA

4.78 LPA

SIMC Pune unlike the other two colleges has a specialized MBA program. If you find Communications Management interesting you can opt for it. Otherwise, BIMM Pune or IBS Hyderabad will be a better choice.

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Ankit Sinha

12 Jul 22

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication only offers MA in Mass Communication. It does not offer a Ph.D. However, Symbiosis International University (SIU) offers Ph.D. in Media and Communication. The Ph.D. entrance test (PET 2022) for SIU was in online mode this year, due to the pandemic. 

Students with valid NET score can also apply for the course but they need to appear in a personal interview for final selection.

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RG

Rajdeep Ghose

28 Feb 22

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication offers MA in Mass Communication. The criteria for this course is a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade. If you are in your final year of an undergraduate course and awaiting results, you can also apply. But your admission will be provisional. 

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