Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune Admission Open 2024-25

SIMC Pune Admission Process

Admissions at the Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication in Pune are available for postgraduate students. The institute offers entry into programs such as an MBA in Communication Management, an MA in Journalism, and an MA in Audio and Visual Production. These courses span various disciplines including Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Media Mass Communication, Journalism, as well as Management and Business Administration. To secure admission, aspiring students must adhere to the specific admission process outlined by SIMC Pune.

The admission procedure at SIMC Pune differs for each course. For those eyeing admission in MBA Communication Management, MA Journalism, or MA Audio-Visual Production at SIMC Pune, filling out the application form, along with submission of required documents, is mandatory through the official website. The application form prompts for program preferences, personal information, family background, educational history, and relevant experiences. Prospective candidates for MBA Communication Management are also required to apply for the SNAP test, as registration and payment for SNAP qualify them for admission consideration to this specific program at SIMC Pune. The comprehensive details of the SIMC Pune admission procedure are provided below.

SIMC Pune Admission Highlights 2024

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 Important Dates 2024

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

Event	Dates
SNAP Registration Starts	August 23, 2023
SNAP Registration Ends	November 23, 2023
Last Date of Payment for SNAP	November 23, 2023
SNAP Admit Card for Test 1	December 4, 2023
SNAP Admit Card for Test 2 & Test 3	December 9, 2023
SNAP Computer Base Test (CBT)	SNAP Test 1 - December 10, 2023
--	SNAP Test 2 - December 17, 2023
--	SNAP Test 3 - December 22, 2023
SNAP Result	January 10, 2024

SIMC Pune MA Admission 2024

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

SIMC Pune MA (MC) Eligibility:

• Indian Students: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent (45% for SC/ST candidates). Final year candidates can apply provisionally, subject to proof of graduation with 50% marks.

• International Students: Eligibility based on Foreign National (FN), Person of Indian Origin (PIO), or Non-Resident Indian (NRI) status.

SIMC Pune MA (MC) Selection Criteria:

• Shortlisting based on MA (MC) Online Entrance Test scores.

• Shortlisted candidates proceed to GE-PIWAT (Group Exercise, Personal Interaction, and Written Ability Test).

• Final selection based on performance in the above processes.

How to Apply for SIMC Pune MA (MC):

1. Visit the SIMC official website.

• Click on the “Admission Open for MA(MC)” tab.

• Register with the necessary details.

• Pay the INR 1950/- fee via Net banking/Credit Card/Debit Card.

• Preview and submit the application form.

2. Documents Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree Marksheets/Certificate

• SC/ST Certificate (if applicable)

• Equivalence Certificate from AIU (for Foreign University degrees)

• Passport-size Colored Photograph (20 KB to 5 MB)

• Photo ID Proof (.pdf, up to 1 MB)

• Class 12th Mark Sheet with coloured soft copy (.pdf, up to 1 MB)

SIMC Pune MBA Admission 2024

Please review the details presented in the table below:

Course Name	MBA (CM)
Specializations	4
Duration	2 years
SNAP 2023 Cutoff (Expected)	73
Mode of Application	Online
Application Fees	"INR 2250/- 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

How to Apply for SIMC Pune MBA (CM)?

The application process for an MBA (CM) involves a dual step where candidates must initially apply and complete payment for SNAP, followed by registering for the course.

Application Process for SIMC Pune MBA (CM):

Applying for the MBA (CM) program at SIMC Pune involves a two-step process:

Step 1 - Apply and Pay for SNAP

Candidates need to follow these steps:

• Visit snaptest.org.

• Click on the “Apply Now” tab.

• Register by clicking on “Register.”

• Carefully read and accept the Terms and Conditions.

• Fill in all details accurately and click on ‘Save & Continue.’

• Enter the OTP sent to your email and phone.

• Upon successful registration, receive your SNAP ID and password via email and SMS.

• Finally, pay the application fee of INR 2,250/- for the SNAP Test.

Step 2 - Register for MBA (CM)

Only applicants who have completed the SNAP Test can proceed to register for the SIMC Pune MBA (CM) course. Registration is conducted within the same application form, requiring the payment of an additional application fee of INR 1000/-.

Documents Required

Applicants need to submit the following documents along with the application form:

• Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

• SC/ST Certificate (if applicable)

• Demand Draft

SIMC Pune Scholarships

The institute offers various scholarships facilitated by the Symbiosis Society Foundation, including:

• Postgraduate Merit Scholarship: Awarded annually to semester toppers achieving a GPA of 7.50 in both MBA and MA programs at SIMC Pune.

• Jayatee Deshmukh Award: Granted to a female student admitted to the institute with the highest marks in the SNAP test. The scholarship amount is INR 75,000/-.

• International Scholarship: A joint scholarship program by Symbiosis University and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, offered to one foreign student for a full-time program. This scholarship covers full tuition/academic fees, accommodation, and a food stipend as per norms.