SIMC Pune: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission 2024, Placements

Ishani Mishra

Updated on - Aug 21, 2024

SIMC Pune MBA Communication Management admission 2024 was based on SNAP 2023. SNAP 2023 results will be released on January 10, 2024. SNAP 2024 registration is now open. The registration deadline is November 22, 2024. The following dates are set for the Computer-Based SNAP 2024 exam: December 8, December 15, and December 21, 2024. The results of SNAP 2024 are expected on January 5, 2025.

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, established in 1991, is a private institute offering postgraduate and certificate courses in mass communication. SIMC offers an MA in Mass Communication, an MBA in Communication Management, and certificate courses in Video Editing and Sound Engineering. Admission to the PG courses is based on the SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test, SNAP test and merit-based for the certificate courses.

SIMC Pune was ranked #4 among Mass Communication colleges by India Today and offers students excellent academic and placement facilities. In 2023, for the MBA MC course, the highest package offered was INR 20.50 LPA, and the average package offered was INR 8.24 LPA.

SIMC Pune Highlights 2024

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication is one of the country's leading media and communication colleges. Some key details about the institute are mentioned below:

SIMC Pune Admission 2024

SIMC Pune admission 2024 is over for the MBA and Certificate programs. For the next session, the candidates can register online through the official website to be eligible for admission. The step-by-step application process is given below:

• Go to the official website and click on the 'Register Now' tab.
• Proceed by filing the personal details and registering for the SNAP (for MBA MC)/SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test (for the MA courses), whichever is applicable.
• Submit the application and appear in the test.

It is mandatory for candidates to appear in the entrance tests to be eligible for admission to the courses offered at SIMC.

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Pune offers admission to postgraduate and certificate courses. The PG courses include MA and MBA, and the certificate courses include Sound Engineering and Video Editing.

Once the results of the entrance tests are released, the candidates are shortlisted for the GE-PIWAT round, which includes group exercise, personal interaction and written ability test.

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must meet the SIMC eligibility criteria for each course to be eligible for admission.

MA (MC) Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have passed graduation from any recognized University / Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for SC/ST).
• A valid SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test score.

MBA (CM) Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have passed graduation from any recognized University / Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for SC/ST).
• A valid SNAP score.

Certificate Course Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized state/national board with 50% marks.

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SIMC Pune Admission Dates 2024

SIMC Pune admission 2024 is ongoing for the MBA courses. The admissions are based on the SNAP 2023 test. Important dates related to the exam and admission are mentioned below:

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Ranking

SIMC Pune is one the top mass communication colleges in the country that offers both PG and certificate courses. In 2023, according to India Today, the SIMC Pune ranking was #4 among mass communication colleges. The table below has a few other SIMC Pune rankings awarded by various ranking agencies:

SIMC Pune Courses

SIMC Pune offers four courses in mass communication. These include 2 PG courses and two certificate courses. The SIMC courses are offered in a regular and full-time format. More details about the SIMC Pune courses are mentioned below:

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SIMC Fee Details

The SIMC Pune fee structure is updated each and includes academic and non-academic fees. The fees for different courses are mentioned below:

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SIMC Pune Cutoff

SIMC Pune cutoff 2023 was released soon after the SNAP and SIMC MA Entrance Test results were announced. The cutoff is released separately for each category and depends on the seat intake, average student performance, and the previous year’s cutoffs.

SIMC Pune SNAP Cutoff 2023 

Given here is the SIMC Pune cutoff for the MBA in Mass Communication for the general category of students. 

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SIMC Placements

SIMC Pune offers placements for all the postgraduate courses offered at the institute. The SIMC placement cell organizes and conducts the pre-placement activities and the recruitment drive to provide a smooth experience for the students and the recruiters.

In 2023, SIMC Pune placements concluded with a 100% placement rate. The key details about the placements are given below:

For MA MC-Journalism

• The highest package offered was INR 6 LPA.
• The average package offered was INR 4.57 LPA.

For MA MC-Audio Visual

• The highest package offered was INR 7.10 LPA.
• The average package offered was INR 3.72 LPA.

For MBA CM

• The highest package offered was INR 20.50 LPA.
• The average package offered was INR 8.24 LPA.

SIMC Pune Top Recruiters

More than 50 recruiters visit the SIMC campus each year for placements. Some of the top recruiters include:

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Why Choose SIMC Pune?

Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication Pune is a one-of-a-kind mass communication college in the country. It offers excellent education to high school graduates and undergraduate students. It is a part of Symbiosis International University and upholds the similar values of producing well-read and dynamic students. Some of the salient features of the institute are:

1. Curriculum

SIMC Pune offers industry-relevant education to students in the domain of mass communication. The curriculum has been set according to the standards of UGC and is revised in case of any change to provide the right framework to conduct the courses.

2. Co-curricular activities

The institute is known for its co-curricular inclination that provides students with a platform to showcase and hone their talents. The clubs offered at the institute include SIMChoreo, SIMCouture, Music Circle, Photography, Drama, Poetry and Marketing Society.

3. Student Welfare through Enterprises

SIMC Pune has various 'circles' that are student-centric and provide platforms, connections and establishing solid networks. The Corporate Interface Team (CIT) plans events, visits, symposiums and seminars to enrich students' minds with relevant knowledge about the Industry.

4. Modern Facilities

The institute has various modern IT and structural facilities that aid the overall curriculum and development of the students. The SIMC Lab constitutes an in-built sound studio to the audio labs, from the multi-camera studio to several lighting equipment 4 Panasonic P2 HVX202AEN, 4 DVX-102 and 5 Panasonic Handicams., advanced audio systems, and Azden SGM 2X and Sony ECM 77B.

SIMC Pune Infrastructure

Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication has a vast campus with modern facilities to provide top-notch mass communication-related theoretical and practical skills. The campus has a dedicated academic block and Studios, established by Mr Amitabh Bacchan to conduct the courses.

Some other facilities available at SCIM Pune are:

• Library
• MAC Pro Laboratory
• iMAC Laboratory
• Studios
• Computer Lab
• Media Lab
• Convention Hall
• Auditorium
• Hostel
• Cafeteria

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SIMC Scholarship

SIMC Pune offers financial assistance in the form of scholarships. These are offered based on merit in the qualifying examination and or the socio-economic background of the students.

Students can also avail of various central/state government scholarships offered through the National Scholarship Portal and apply at the institute. Some of the scholarships offered at SIMC Pune are mentioned below:

• Late Jayati Deshmukh Scholarship
• Merit Scholarship for Students from North-East Region
• International Scholarship- Postgraduate and Undergraduate
• Score Scholarship for Girls Students from Adopted Villages
• Dr Anandi Gupta Scholarship Scheme

SIMC Pune Faculty

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Pune has a strength of 26 core faculty that conduct the curriculum at the institute. The faculty members have over ten years of experience and hold doctoral degrees in their specialisations. Some of the recently awarded faculty members are mentioned below: