Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication - [SIMC], Pune

Pune, MaharashtraEstd 1991 SIU, Pune
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Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication established in 1971 is ranked among the top Media & Communication colleges in the country. The institute offers MBA in Communication Management and MA in Mass Communication (MA MC). SIMC Pune offers MBA and MA programs. Admission to the MBA program is based on SNAP score while the Selection to the MA program in SIMC Pune is based on SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test. Final Selection of the shortlisted candidates is based on Group Exercise, Personal Interaction and Writing Ability Test. 

SIMC Pune Admission for MBA program has started with the onset of SNAP registration. SIMC Pune offers MBA and MA programs. The MBA program includes subjects such as marketing, advertising, market research, and digital communication while the MA program includes courses in communication theories and culture, cinema and television studies, digital multimedia, and digital technologies. Check SIMC Pune Admission

SIMC Pune has released its Placement reports for 2023 batch. The highest package stood at INR 20.50 LPA while the average package recorded at INR 8.24 LPA. Top Recruiters like Cognizant, Vedanta, ICICI Bank, Times Now, The Indian Express etc took part in the placement drive. Check SIMC Pune Placement

SIMC Pune Admission is based on Candidates having a Bachelor’s Degree with a Minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST). Students in their Final year of Graduation can also apply for the program. SIMC Pune 1st year fees for MBA program is INR 9,24,500 while for MA program the fees is INR 7,37,500. Check SIMC Pune Courses & Fees

SIMC Pune Highlights

  • SNAP Entrance Exam: SIMC Pune accepts SNAP entrance test scores for Admission followed by Group Exercise, Personal Interaction and Writing Ability Test
  • MBA Specializations: SIMC Pune offers various specializations in MBA, they are Brand Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Media Analytics, Media Management
  • MA Specializations: MA program in SIMC Pune has two specializations, they are Journalism and Audio Visual
  • Placement: The Highest package stood at INR 20.50 LPA while the average package recorded at INR 8.24 LPA.

SIMC Pune Ranking

  • SIMC Pune has been ranked 4th among best media colleges in India by India Today 2023.
  • SIMC, Pune ranks 2nd best Private media school in India by Outlook iCare rankings for 2022.
  • SIMC, Pune ranks 3rd best media college in India by India Today - MDRA rankings for 2022.
  • SIMC, Pune ranks 1st private media institute in the country by Outlook - iCare 2021 rankings.
  • SIMC was ranked as the third best Media Institute across the nation by India Today, 2020.
  • Institute was rated 4th best media college(overall) in the country by India Today 2019 rankings
  • Institute was ranked the best private media college in the country by India Today 2019 rankings
  • SIMC ranked 8th in the best MBA (CM) programme in Central Asia by 'Best Master's 2019
  • SIMC ranked 2nd in the best Mass Communication across India by Outlook 2018
  • SIMC ranked 4th in Top Mass Communication Colleges across India by The Week, 2018
  • Institute has ranked 39th in Outlook-Drishti 2018 'Best B School' rankings for its MBA programme.

SIMC Pune Important Dates 2024

Some of the Important Dates for SIMC Pune are as follows:

MBA (CM) Dates
Last Date to Apply January 17, 2024
Shortlist of Candidates for GE - PI January 31, 2024
SIMC Group Exercise and Personal Interaction (GE-PI) February 16, 17, 18, 2024
Announcement of First Merit List March 06, 2024
Last Date of Fee Payment of First Merit List (1st Installment) March 19, 2024
MA (MC) Dates
Phase 1
Online Registration Starts October 25, 2023
Last Date to Apply March 1, 2024
Last Date of Payment March 1, 2024
Admit Card March 6, 2024
SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test (Home proctored) March 10, 2024
SIMC MA (MC) Test Result March 20, 2024
Phase 2
Shortlist of Candidates for GE-PIWAT March 27, 2024
SIMC Group Exercise - Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test (GE-PIWAT) WAT -  April 4, 2024
GE-PI - April 6, 7 2024
Announcement of First Merit List April 24, 2024
Last Date of Fee Payment of First Merit List (1st installment) May 14, 2024
Orientation Program June 2024

SIMC Pune Courses & Fees

SIMC Pune offers MBA & MA programs to the candidates. Here are some highlights of the courses offered at SIMC Pune.

Course Name Eligibility Fees (In INR)
MBA Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation Duration: 2 Years
Selection Criteria: SNAP Score + Group Exercise + Personal Interaction
INR 9,24,500 (First Year)
MA Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation Duration: 2 Years
Selection Criteria: MA (MC) Online Test Score + Group Exercise + Personal Interaction
INR 7,37,500 (First Year)

SIMC Pune Admission 2024

SIMC Pune Admission to the MBA program is based on valid SNAP scores while Admission to the MA program is based on SIMC MA (MC) Entrance Test; accompanied by Group Exercise and Personal Interaction. 

SIMC Pune MBA Admission 2024

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree with a Minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST). Students in their Final year of Graduation can also apply for the program. Here is the detailed Admission procedure for the MBA program in SIMC Pune.

Step 1:

  • Register for SNAP on http://snaptest.org/ and pay INR 2250/- for each attempt.
  • Select MBA - SCMHRD in the list of programmes given in the SNAP form. An additional fee of Rs.1000/- needs to be paid for the same
  • Appear for SNAP Exam

Step 2:

  • Based on valid SNAP score, a list of shortlisted candidates will be declared on the official website
  • Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interaction (PI)
  • SIMC Pune will release the Final List of the Candidates based on the Overall Performance of the Candidate in SNAP, GE & PI

SIMC Pune MA Admission 2024

Candidates Graduated from any recognized University with a Minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST) are eligible to apply for MA program in SIMC Pune. Students in their Final year of Graduation can also apply. Here is the detailed Admission procedure for the MA program in SIMC Pune.

Step 1:

  • Register online for SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test
  • Taking the test is mandatory for admission to MA program

Step 2:

  • Candidates with a valid SIMC MA (MC) score are shortlisted for 2nd Phase of Admission
  • Shortlisted Candidates are required to appear for Group Exercise and Personal Interaction

Read More: SIMC Pune Reviews

SIMC Pune SNAP Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

Programs General Scheduled Caste (SC) Scheduled Tribe (ST) Differently Abled (DA) Kashmiri Migrants (KM)
Communication Management 49 33 12 14 41
Media Management 51 34 12 15 43
Public Relations 53 35 12 16 45
Advertising & Creative Management 48 32 12 16 44

SIMC Pune Placements 

  • 100% Placement achieved for batch 2023
  • Highest CTC stood at INR 20.50 LPA
  • Average CTC recorded at INR 8.24 LPA
  • Top Recruiters were: Cognizant, Vedanta, ICICI Bank, Times Now, The Indian Express etc
  • Top Recruiters for Summer Internship were, The Works, Neem Tree, The Media Ant, Worley, Niswey, Travel Leisure etc

Read More: Which college should I opt for out of these 3, BIMM Pune, IBS Hyderabad, or SIMC Pune?

SIMC Pune Faculty

Here are some details about the Faculty of SIMC Pune:

Name Department
Dr. Ruchi Kher Jaggi Director
Dr. Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay Associate Professor
Dr. Santosh Kumar Biswal Assistant Professor
Prof. Mudita Mishra Assistant Professor
Dr. Nilesh Gokhale Associate Professor
Prof. Mithunchandra Chaudhri Assistant Professor
Prof. Sneha Gore Mehendale Assistant Professor
Dr. Mun Mun Ghosh Assistant Professor

SIMC Pune FAQs

Ques. What is the Eligibility for MA program at SIMC Pune?

Ans. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with a Minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST). Candidates interested in pursuing an MA program are required to appear for the SIMC MA (MC) Entrance Test.

Ques. Are SNAP scores eligible for MA (MC) Admission at SIMC Pune?

Ans. No, SIMC only accepts SIMC MA (MC) Entrance Test scores for admission to the MA program.

Ques. What is the intake capacity for the courses at SIMC Pune?

Ans. 

Course Specialization Intake
MBA Brand Communication 40 Seats
Public Relations 40 Seats
Media Management 40 Seats
MA Journalism  30 Seats
Audio Visual 30 Seats

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for MA admission at SIMC Pune?

Ans. Yes. The SIMC MA(MC) Online Entrance test is designed to assess the aspirant’s readiness to join a mass communication program.

Ques. What is the test structure of the entrance test conducted for admission to the MA course at SIMC Pune?

Ans. 

Section Total Marks
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability 40
Media & Culture 40
Current affairs and Contemporary issues 40
Analytical & Logical Reasoning 30
Total 150

Ques. Can a SNAP applicant be eligible to apply for MA(MC) course at SIMC Pune?

Ans. No. The SNAP test is valid only for the MBA programme and admission to MA(MC) programme is only through SIMC MA(MC) Online entrance test

Ques. Does SIMC Pune provide hostel facilities to its students?

Ans. Yes. SIMC, Pune provides hostel accommodation to their students. Hostel rooms are practically fully- furnished two and three seater rooms.

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SIMC Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
MBA
1 Course
6.85 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation17 Jan 2024
MA
2 Courses
4.98 Lakhs - 5.67 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation25 Oct - 08 Jan 2024
Certification
1 Course
30,000 (Total Fees) 10+2-

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SIMC Cutoff 2024

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SIMC, SNAP Cutoff 2023

SIMC, SNAP Cutoff 2023 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for SNAP is 73

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Round 1
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SIMC Rankings 2024

You can check college rankings with different ranking agencies.

SIMC Indiatoday Ranking

#76out of 292 in India 2020
#20 in Maharashtra
India Today

SIMC Outlook Ranking

#32out of 120 in India 2022
Outlook

SIMC Collegedunia Ranking

MBA Graded Ba2 in 2023
Collegedunia.com

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SIMC Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of SIMC

director
Dr. Ruchi Kher Jaggi
Mr.Aanchal Suresh Sharma
Assistant Professor
Mr. Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay
Associate Professor
Mr. Barnali Snehalkumar Bhavsar
Assistant Professor
Mr. Atreyee Dutta
Assistant Professor
Mr. Aviini Ashikho
Assistant Professor
Mr. Kuldeep Narendrabhai Brahmbhatt
Assistant Professor
Mr. Liji Ravindran
Assistant Professor
Mr. Mudita Mishra
Assistant Professor
Mr. Mun Mun Ghosh
Assistant Professor
Mr. Mithunchandra Sudamdeo Chaudhari
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Gram: Lavale, Taluka: Mulshi
Pune - 412115
Maharashtra, India
Get SMS Contact:  020-28116100
Get Call Details:  020-28116100
Website Link:  http://www.simc.edu
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