Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication

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Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC), founded in 1971, is recognized as one of the premier institutions for Media & Communication studies in India. It offers an MBA in Communication Management as well as an MA in Mass Communication. Admission to the MBA program requires a valid SNAP score, while the MA program selection is through the SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test. Shortlisted candidates then go through Group Exercises, Personal Interaction rounds, and a Writing Ability Test for the final selection. Admissions for the MBA course at SIMC Pune have begun with the start of the SNAP registration process. The MBA curriculum includes subjects like marketing, advertising, market research, and digital communication. On the other hand, the MA program covers areas such as communication theories and culture, cinema and television studies, and digital multimedia. The placement report for the 2023 batch at SIMC Pune shows the highest salary package reaching INR 20.50 LPA, with an average package of INR 8.24 LPA. Leading companies like Cognizant, Vedanta, ICICI Bank, Times Now, and The Indian Express participated in the placement drive. To be eligible for admission, candidates need a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Final-year students are also eligible to apply. The first-year fee for the MBA program is INR 9,24,500, while the MA program requires INR 7,37,500. The SNAP Exam for 2024 is open for direct applications.

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