School of Communications and Reputation (SCORE), Mumbai is India's only institute dedicated to education, training and research in Public Relations built by PR firms, Corporate Communications professionals and academia from across the globe. The SCoRe offers a full-time Post Graduate Diploma Program in Public Relations.SCoRe has been awarded with the Prestigious Educational Institution of the Year Award at the World PR and Communication Awards Ceremony 2023.

SCoRe is also a part of The Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI), and The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communications Management (GA), which help the institute bring global cutting edge knowledge, insights best practices in public relations education to current and future PR professionals. In 2020, SCoRe partnered with Quadriga University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, for the exchange of knowledge, faculty and students.

School of Communications and Reputation Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2015 | Private
Affiliated to Global Alliance and PRCAI (Public Relations Consultants Association of India)
Entrance Exam Institute: NCAT
Courses Offered PG Diploma
Application Mode Online
Top Recruiters Adfactors PR, Astrum, Avian WE, Edelman, Fuzion PR, Genesis BCW, Golinopinion, Ketchum Sampark, Mavcomm, MSL
Official Website https://scoreindia.org/ 
Admission Helpdesk +91 98115 72673
talktous@scoreindia.org
Address 1st Floor, Kohinoor Business School,
Kohinoor Education Complex, Kohinoor City Rd,
Kurla West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400070

School of Communications and Reputation Courses

SCoRe offers a full-time PG Diploma Course in Public Relations. Mentioned below are the details for the same:

Course: Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations

  • Specialization: Corporate Communications, Social Impact Communications, Policy Communications. 
  • Eligibility: Graduate from a recognized university + NCAT
  • Duration: 10 months
  • Fees: INR 1,95,000 + GST

Check: SCoRe Mumbai Courses and Fees

School of Communications and Reputation Admission

Step 1: Visit the official website of the institute and click on the ‘Apply’ tab to fill in the details.

Step 2: Appear for the National Communications Aptitude Test (NCAT). The test consists of two stages:

Stage 1 Stage 2
National Communications Aptitude Test Interviews

Step 3: Carry a copy of your ID and latest marksheet when you appear for the NCAT exam.

School of Communications and Reputation Placement

SCoRe guarantees placement and internships for final year students. The institute has a 100% placement record and provides placement in some of India’s top PR agencies. The institute organizes two internships between the program. Students also get to indicate their preferences for the PR agency where they want to work. 

  • Average Salary: INR 4,50,000
  • Maximum Salary: INR 5,80,000
  • Frequently visited companies: Adfactors, Edelman, Value360, Genesis BCW, MSL, RuderFinn and many more
  • Top Recruiters: Adfactors PR, Astrum, Avian WE, Edelman, Fuzion PR, Genesis BCW, Golinopinion, Ketchum Sampark, Mavcomm, MSL, PR Pundit, Ruder Finn, Simulations PR, SPAG, SPRD, Value360, ZivComms, etc.

Check: SCoRe Mumbai Placement

School of Communications and Reputation Scholarship

SCoRe provides 10 Scholarships supported by large public relations agencies, bodies and veterans of the profession. Besides a monetary award of a minimum of INR 25,000 and a maximum of INR 2,00,000, these scholarships also add a remarkable accolade to the winning students’ professional credentials. The following are the scholarships being offered and the basis on which they are offered:

Scholarships Supported by Scholarship Amount Details
The Welde Memorial Scholarship Late Anil Welde’s Family INR 2,00,000 Awarded to the most industrious, deserving student(s) committed to contributing to the PR profession for the long term.
Adfactors PR Scholarships Adfactors PR INR 2,00,000 Awarded to two of the most outstanding, deserving students of the programme, demonstrating highest levels of professionalism and dedication towards succeeding in PR.
YourStory Scholarship YourStory INR 1,25,000 Awarded to two students who top the admission process for SCoRe. In addition, the recipients will also get to do a project with YourStory or with a startup designated by YourStory.
Ananya Mukherjee Memorial Scholarship Mavcomm Consulting INR 50,000 Instated to commemorate late Ananya Mukherjee, a former senior communication executive who was lost to cancer. The student selected for the scholarship also receives a citation of commendation and a preference for a full-time role.
Mihir Bijur Memorial Scholarship On Purpose Communications INR 40,000 Awarded to the student with the most committed and creative ideas towards social impact communications.
Allwyn Fernandes Excellence Scholarship Edelman India INR 40,000

Instated to commemorate late Allwyn Fernandes, a former Edelman senior executive who was lost to cancer, the Scholarship recognises and rewards a student for their acumen for and commitment towards the PR profession. The winner of this scholarship also gets a Pre-Placement Interview at Edelman India.
Avian WE & Chase India Scholarships Avian WE and Chase India INR 25,000 The scholarships are awarded to young professionals who demonstrate the right mix of attitudes and skills to become budding leaders of the PR world.
Kaizzen Fellowship Kaizzen Communications INR 25,000 The scholarship recognises the upcoming leaders of communications who demonstrate impeccable ethics and values during the programme. The scholarship
also comes with an opportunity to take up a full-time role at Kaizzen.
Ketchum Sampark Scholarship Ketchum Sampark Pvt Ltd INR 25,000 The Scholarship is awarded to the student with the best presentation on the case study simulation conducted by Ketchum Sampark, and also comes with a pre-
placement interview shortlist for an internship at Ketchum Sampark.
Fuzion PR Scholarship Fuzion PR INR 15,000 The scholarship is awarded to the student with the most keen understanding and bent of mind towards regional communications, with an emphasis on storytelling
within the region of their choice.

The institute offers the following additional scholarships supported by the industry, to recognize excellence, talent and commitment to the PR profession. The scholarships are offered to the students on the basis of their performance before and during the program.

Scholarship Criteria Scholarship Amount (INR)
Vishwajeet Ganpate Memorial Scholarship Topper of Entrance Test 20,000
Vivek Padiyar Memorial Scholarship Most Creative Student 30,000
Mihir Bijur Memorial Scholarship Most Socially Conscious Student 40,000
Ananya Mukherjee Memorial Scholarship Decathlon Contest Winner 50,000

School of Communications and Reputation Facts

  • 100% Placements & Internships
  • Experiential Learning
  • PRAXIS- World's PR Conference

School of Communications and Reputation FAQs

Ques. Does the School of Communications and Reputation offer any additional programs?

Ans. School of Communications and Reputation offers an Advanced Certificate in PR. It is a 10-week part-time program for working professionals and students who want to add public relations as a specialty to their skill set. Apart from this, SCoRe offers Advanced Communications for Executives. It is a part-time workshop designed to help PR and communications professionals update specific skill sets. It also offers Certification in ChatGPT with Global Alliance. Using ChatGPT for Public Relations and many AI tools the Right Way can help you become faster and more accurate with several PR tasks, and do them at a greater scale.

Ques. What is the SCoRe Entrance Test?

Ans. National Communications Aptitude Test or NCAT is an online entrance test conducted by the School of Communications and Reputation. The NCAT comprises two stages designed to test how fit is your attitude, personality and knowledge. Listed below are the details for the same:

  • Aptitude Test: Measures written & verbal communications, and analytical skills of candidates.
  • Interviews: Assesses the overall motivations and general attitude of the candidate.

Ques. What is the course curriculum of PGD in Public Relations at the School of Communications and Reputation?

Ans. The course curriculum of PGD in Public Relations at the School of Communications and Reputation is included:

  • 32 Subjects
  • 14 Days of Corporate Communication Shadowing 
  • 60 Days Internship in a PR Agency 
  • 10 Agency Visits 
  • 100 Campaigns 
  • 100 Senior Communicators Connection
  • 100 hours of events 
  • 100 Masterclasses

Ques. What are the jobs with the average salary offered to PG Diploma in Public Relations graduates?

Ans. The following table shows the list of popular job profiles for PGDPR graduates:

Designation Average Salary (INR)
Public Relations Officer INR 3-7 LPA
Communications Manager INR 5-10 LPA
Public Relations Executive INR 4-9 LPA 
Public Relations Manager INR 3-10 LPA
Celebrity Manager INR 3-7 LPA
Marketing and Communications Manager INR 3-10 LPA
Lecturer/ Professor INR 3-7 LPA

Check: PGDPR Course

Ques. What makes the School of Communications and Reputation unique?

Ans. The key benefits of joining the School of Communications and Reputation is as follows:

Only Program in India built by Public Relations Professionals Guaranteed internships & placements Practical exposure with PR campaign simulations, field projects, consultancy exposure from day one The only Program in the World Endorsed by PRCAI
Scholarships & Fellowships for top performers Exclusive access to World’s largest PR Summit - PRAXIS, Reputation Today Conclaves & Other conferences Focus on Political Communications and Public Affairs Exclusive access to World’s largest PR Summit - PRAXIS, Reputation Today Conclaves & Other conferences
International Collaborations with Quadriga University (Berlin) and Global Alliance Faculty members include senior PR and communication professionals. Masterclasses by heads of PR firms and corporate communication teams Student exchange program with Quadriga University, Berlin Masterclasses with leaders of PR and Corporate Communications