Admissions

MA (Mass Communication)


Admission Details

Graduate from any recognized University / Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).Applicants expecting their final year results can also apply. However, their admission will be provisional and subject to their proof of graduation with 50% marks or equivalent grade.

  • Programmes which require specific discipline/ subject specialization need to be checked for eligibility as given by the respective Institute.
  • A candidate who has completed qualifying degree from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
  • All foreign degrees/ qualifications need to be verified from AIU by the candidate before seeking admission to any programme of SIU.
  • Evaluation Division of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) issues equivalence certificate for foreign degrees/qualifications. The contact details are as below: Association of Indian Universities AIU House, 16 Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg (Kotla Marg), Landmark: Opposite National Bal Bhawan, Near I.T.O., New Delhi-110002, India Tel. No.+91-11-23230059; 23232429; 23232305 Fax No.+91-11-23232131 Email: info@aiuweb.org Website: www.aiuweb.org Note: It is the responsibility of the candidates to ascertain whether they possess the requisite qualifications / eligibility for admission. Having been admitted provisionally does not mean acceptance of eligibility. Final eligibility of admission will be decided by Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

Application Procedure

The application procedure of M.A. (Mass Communication) at SIMC (PG)is a three - step process.

Step 1: Online Registration

  • Visit www.simc.edu

  • Fill up the online application. The application form contains the details under the following tabs.

    • Programme and Personal Details
    • Educational Details
    • Family Details
    • Experience Details

Step 2: Make Payment

Pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 1950/-. You have the option of following payment mode: ONLINE PAYMENT THROUGH BILLDESK

  • Credit/Debit/Cash Cards/Internet Banking Payment Through BillDesk Payment Gateway:

    You may pay your SIMC application fee using any one of the available modes to Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC).

Step 3: Appear for SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test

Taking the SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test is mandatory for applying to SIMC's MA(MC) Programme.

In case of further queries related to admissions, please join: SIMC Pune Aspirants Facebook Page.

Post clearing the SIMC MA(MC) online entrance test, the 2nd Phase involves appearing for GE-PIWAT

It is mandatory for all shortlisted candidates to complete this process.
Here is what all you need to know about this process:
  • The process involves three components. Group Exercise, Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test.
  • Group Exercise will include activities to asses aspirants in areas like innovation and creativity in problem solving ,team skills, time management etc.
  • The Personal Interaction round will be to assess candidates on parameters such as interpersonal skills, communication skills, academic proficiency. course fitment etc.
  • Written Ability Test will include questions to assess the creative analytical skills of the aspirant.

    • International Students :

    The International Students' Office of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) takes care of the admission process for International students.

    The candidates are requested to contact :

    E-mail Us

    By Post

    • The International Office,
      Senapati Bapat Road, Pune - 411 004, Maharashtra, India.

    Call Us

    •   +91 20 25671905
    •   +91 20 25659209

    Please refer to the following categories under International Students for Admissions:

    • Foreign National (FN)
      A student is eligible to apply as a Foreign National (FN) if he/she holds a foreign passport.
    • Person of Indian Origin (PIO)
      A student is eligible to apply as a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) if he/she has a PIO card, and is a citizen of a country other than India.
    • Non Resident Indian (NRI)
      A student is eligible to apply as a Non Resident Indian (NRI) if he/she has appeared either for the 10+2(equivalent to the Indian 10+2) examination or graduation outside India. It is mandatory for one of the two qualifying examinations to be given outside India.

MA (MC) - Journalism: Batch 2023-25

The complete fees details for MA(Mass Communication) - Journalism for the two year programme is as under
Installments for MA (MC) - Journalism 1st Year (Amount in ₹) 2nd Year (Amount in ₹)
1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment
Academic Fees (Per Annum) 2,20,500 2,20,500 2,20,500 2,20,500
Institute Deposit (Refundable) 35,000 - - -
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) 15,000 - - -
Hostel Fees (Per Annum) (Three Sharing)*# 59,000 59,000 ** -
Mess Fee (Per Annum)* 43,000 43,000 ** -
Installments 3,72,500 3,22,500 -  - 
Installments pay by date At the time of Admission 25-Nov-2023 25-June-2024 25-Nov-2024
1st Year (Amount in ₹) = 6,95,000 /- (3,72,500 + 3,22,500)
 

*Hostel and Mess fees can be increased up to 10% each year. Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable.

**Hostel and Mess fees for the subsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year.

#Hostel fees are subject to change accommodation type wise, e.g. twin sharing, triple sharing, four sharing and dormitory.

MA(MC) - Audio Visual : Batch 2023-25
The complete fees details for MA (Mass communication) - Audio Visual for the two year programme is as under
Installments for MA(MC) Audio visual 1st Year (Amount in ₹) 2nd Year (Amount in ₹)
1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment
Academic Fees (Per Annum) 2,53,500 2,53,500 2,53,500 2,53,500
Institute Deposit (Refundable) 35,000 - - -
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) 15,000 - - -
Hostel Fees (Per Annum) (Three sharing)*# 59,000 59,000 ** -
Mess Fees (Per Annum)* 43,000 43,000 ** -
Installments 4,05,500 3,55,500
Installments pay by date At the time of admission 25 - Nov -2023 25 - June -2024 25 - Nov -2024

1st Year (Amount in ₹) = 7,61,000 / - (4,05,500 + 3,55,500)

*Hostel and Mess fees can be increased up to 10% each year. Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable.

**Hostel and Mess fees for the subsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year.

#Hostel fees are subject to change accommodation type wise, e.g. twin sharing, triple sharing, four sharing and dormitory.

MA (MC) - Journalism: Batch 2022-24

The complete fees details for MA(Mass Communication) - Journalism for the two year programme is as under
Installments for MA (MC) - Journalism 1st Year (Amount in ₹) 2nd Year (Amount in ₹)
1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment
Academic Fees (Per Annum) 2,10,000 2,10,000 2,10,000 2,10,000
Institute Deposit (Refundable) 35,000 - - -
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) 15,000 - - -
Hostel Fees (Per Annum) (Three Sharing)*# 53,550 53,550 ** -
Mess Fee (Per Annum)* 39,000 39,000 ** -
Installments 3,52,550 3,02,550 -  - 
Installments pay by date At the time of Admission 25-Nov-2022 25-June-2023 25-Nov-2023
1st Year (Amount in ₹) = 6,55,100/- (4,45,100 + 2,10,000)
 

*Hostel and Mess fees can be increased up to 10% each year. Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable.

**Hostel and Mess fees for the subsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year.

#Hostel fees are subject to change accommodation type wise, e.g. twin sharing, triple sharing, four sharing and dormitory.

MA(MC) - Audio Visual : Batch 2022-24
The complete fees details for MA (Mass communication) - Audio Visual for the two year programme is as under
Installments for MA(MC) Audio visual 1st Year (Amount in ₹) 2nd Year (Amount in ₹)
1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment
Academic Fees (Per Annum) 2,41,500 2,41,500 2,41,500 2,41,500
Institute Deposit (Refundable) 35,000 - - -
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) 15,000 - - -
Hostel Fees (Per Annum) (Three sharing)*# 53,550 53,550 ** -
Mess Fees (Per Annum)* 39,000 39,000 ** -
Total of Installment 3,84,050 3,34,050
Installments pay by date At the time of admission 25 - Nov -2022 25 - June -2023 25 - Nov -2023

1st Year (Amount in ₹) = 7,18,100/- (4,76,600 + 2,41,500)

*Hostel and Mess fees can be increased up to 10% each year. Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable.

**Hostel and Mess fees for the subsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year.

#Hostel fees are subject to change accommodation type wise, e.g. twin sharing, triple sharing, four sharing and dormitory.

MA (MC) - Journalism: Batch 2021-23

Details of fees for the Master of Arts (Mass communication) - Journalism programme at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune
as applicable for Batch 2021-2023 is as under:
Installments for MA (MC) - Journalism 1st Year (Amount in ₹) 2nd Year (Amount in ₹)
1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment
Academic Fees* (Per Annum) 200000 200000 200000 200000
Institute Deposit (Refundable) 35000 - - -
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) 15000 - - -
Hostel Fees (Three Sharing)*# 51000 51000 ** **
Mess Fee 35,475 35,475 ** **
Total Fees 336,475 286,475 -  - 
Last Date for payment of Fees At the time of Admission 25-Nov-2021 25-June-2022 25-Nov-2022
1st Year (Amount in ₹) = 6,22,950/- (3,36,475 + 2,86,475)
 

Note: * Hostel fees could change, depending on the guidelines issued by UGC for the shared accommodation from time to time due to the COVID19 pandemic.

**Hostel and Mess Fees can be increased up to 10% each year. Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable. Hostel and Mess Fees for the subsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year.

#Hostel Fees are subject to change accommodation type wise, e.g. twin sharing, triple sharing, four sharing and dormitory.

MA(MC) - Audio Visual : Batch 2021-23
Details of fees for the Master of Arts (Mass communication) - Audio Visual programme at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune as applicable for Batch 2021-2023 is as under:
Installments 1st Year (Amount in ₹) 2nd Year (Amount in ₹)
1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment
Academic Fees* (Per Annum) 2,30,000 2,30,000 2,30,000 2,30,000
Institute Deposit (Refundable) 35,000 - - -
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) 15,000 - - -
Hostel Fees three sharing (Per Annum)*# 51,000 51,000 ** **
Mess Fees (Per Annum) 35,475 35,475 ** **
Total of Installment 3,66,475 3,16,475
Installments pay by date At the time of admission 25 - Nov -2021 25 - June -2022 25 - Nov -2022

1st Year (Amount in ₹) = 6,82,950/- (3,66,475 + 3,16,475)

Note: * Hostel fees could change, depending on the guidelines issued by UGC for the shared accommodation from time to time due to the COVID19 pandemic.

**Hostel and Mess Fees can be increased up to 10% each year. Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable. Hostel and Mess Fees for the subsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year.

#Hostel Fees are subject to change accommodation type wise, e.g. twin sharing, triple sharing, four sharing and dormitory.

Important Dates for Admission Cycle - MA(MC) Programme - Batch 2023-25
MA (MC) Phase I
MA(MC) Programme Online Registration Starts Saturday, October 22, 2022
MA(MC) Programme Registration Closes Monday, January 16, 2023
MA(MC) Last Date of Payment Monday, January 16, 2023
Admit card release date Friday, January 20, 2023
SIMC MA(MC) Online Entrance Test (Home proctored) Sunday, January 29, 2023
SIMC MA(MC) Test Result Tuesday, February 7, 2023
MA (MC) Phase II
Shortlist of Candidates for GE-PIWAT Tuesday, February 14, 2023
SIMC Group Exercise - Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test (GE-PIWAT) WAT - Thursday, Feb 23, 2023
GE-PI - Sat-Sun Feb 25, 26 2023
Announcement of First Merit List Monday, March 13, 2023
Last Date of Fee Payment of First Merit List (1st installment) Monday, March 27, 2023
DISCLAIMER: These dates are subject to change. Changes if any will be updated here.

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