Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, (SIMC) Pune Admission Process

Candidates can refer to the provided table summarising key details about the course:

MA (MC) offers two specialisations:

1. Journalism
2. Audio Visual Production

Eligibility for SIMC Pune MA (MC):

For Indian Students:

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST candidates).
• Final year candidates are eligible to apply, but their admission will be provisional pending proof of graduation with 50% marks or equivalent grade.
• Individuals who have obtained their qualifications from a foreign university must obtain an equivalence certificate from AIU.

For International Students:

• Foreign Nationals (FN) holding a foreign passport are eligible to apply.
• Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) with a PIO card, who are citizens of a country other than India, can apply.
• Non-Resident Indians (NRI) who have appeared for either the class 12th examination or graduation outside India are eligible to apply.

SIMC Pune MA (MC) Selection Criteria

SIMC Pune selects candidates for admission through the following process:

• Initially, candidates’ scores in the MA (MC) Online Entrance Test are evaluated for shortlisting.
• Shortlisted candidates are then invited to participate in the GE-PIWAT process by SIMC Pune.
• Ultimately, admission decisions are based on candidates’ performance in these processes.

How to Apply for SIMC Pune MA (MC)?

To apply for the MA (MC) program, candidates need to follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of SIMC.
2. Navigate to the “Admission Open for MA(MC)” tab on the homepage.
3. Register by providing the necessary information.
4. Make a payment of INR 2150/- using Net banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card through the BillDesk Payment Gateway.
5. Review your registration and payment details.
6. Upon successful registration, you will receive an email containing your login credentials.
7. Sign in using the provided email ID and password.
8. Fill out all the required details in the application form.
9. Click on the “Submit” button once all the details are entered.

Documents Required

Students applying are required to submit several documents along with their applications, including:

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

Please review the information presented in the table provided below:

The MBA (CM) program offers four specialisations, which are as follows:

1. Brand Communication
2. Public Relations
3. Marketing and Media Analytics
4. Media Management

SIMC Pune MBA (CM) Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for applying to the MBA (CM) program at SIMC Pune varies for Indian and International students:

For Indian Students:

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ST candidates).
• Final year students are also eligible to apply, but their admission is contingent upon securing at least 50% marks or equivalent grade.
• Candidates who have completed their qualification from a foreign university must obtain an equivalence certificate from AIU.

For International Students:

• Foreign Nationals (FN) are eligible to apply if they possess a Foreign Passport.
• Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) can apply if they hold a PIO card and are citizens of a country other than India.
• Non-Resident Indians (NRI) are eligible if they have appeared for either the class 12th examination or Graduation outside India.

SIMC Pune MBA (CM) Selection Criteria

• Candidates will be shortlisted based on their SNAP Test scores by Symbiosis Institute of Mass and Communication.
• Shortlisted candidates will participate in the GE-PI process.
• Final selection will be based on performance in the aforementioned processes.
• The institute will publish a merit list containing the names of selected students.
• Note: Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO/NRI candidates are exempt from the SNAP Test but must apply through SCIE.

How to Apply for SIMC Pune MBA (CM)?

Applying for MBA (CM) involves a two-step process where candidates first need to apply and pay for SNAP followed by registration for the course.

Step 1 – Apply and Pay for SNAP

Candidates can follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the snaptest.org website.
2. Click on the “Apply Now” tab.
3. Register by clicking on the “Register” tab.
4. Carefully read and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
5. Fill in all required details accurately.
6. Click on ‘Save & Continue’ after filling the details.
7. An OTP will be sent to the registered email and phone number. Enter the OTP and submit.
8. Upon successful registration, an email and SMS containing the SNAP ID and password will be sent.
9. Finally, pay the application fee of INR 2,250/- for the SNAP Test.

Mode of Payment: Applicants can pay the fees through various options including Billdesk Payment Gateway, Easebuzz Payment Gateway, Indian Bank Gateway, or Demand Draft.

Step 2 – Register for MBA (CM)

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

Documents Required

An application form must be accompanied by the following documents:

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

• Postgraduate Merit Scholarship: Awarded annually to semester toppers in both MBA and MA programs who achieve a GPA of 7.50.
• Jayatee Deshmukh Award: Granted to a female student admitted to the institute who achieves the highest marks in the SNAP test, with a scholarship amount of INR 75,000.
• International Scholarship: Offered in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, providing an opportunity for one foreign student to pursue a full-time program with coverage of full tuition/academic fees, accommodation, and food stipend as per norms.