Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication is a part of and housed in SIU i.e., Symbiosis International University located in Pune, Maharashtra. SCMC is the only media institute in our nation that offers specialization along with extensive coursework and immersive internships by professional lecturers. The mission of the institute is to nurture every student’s talent, feed them with technical skills and make them ready for the real-media industry. 

SCMC Important Dates 2023

Events Dates
SET 2023 Online registration & payment begins January 11, 2023
Last date for SET 2023 registration and payment April 12, 2023
SET 2023 Admit card April 22, 2023
SET 2023 Exam May 6, 2023 and May 14, 2023
SET 2023 Results May 24, 2023
Last date for online registration & payment for the SCMC BA Mass communication program May 22, 2023
Shortlist for PI for BA Mass communication program May 30, 2023
PI Dates BA Mass communication program June 9-June 14, 2023
Result for PI  June 22, 2023

SCMC College Campus

The media school is located on the main university campus near the airport, Pune, Maharashtra. The city is undoubtedly busy, full of life, and activities but the college is located far away from the chaos. The ambience given to the faculty and students is serene. The college campus has made sure that the resources and infrastructure given to the students are fully-equipped with laboratories, libraries, auditoriums, screening rooms, seminar halls, newsrooms, digital marketing, and more.


SCMC Rank and Awards

Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communications (SCMC) objective is to create unique communicators and professionals, who have an understanding of global issues and actively engage themselves in such problems. For its prime objective, the institute has been awarded several times and ranked among the top media institutes across India.

Ranks/Awards Year
India’s Premier Mass Communication College 2008
Grade ‘A’ NAAC
Approved by UGC Act 1956, New Delhi 2001

SCMC Admissions

Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication offers more than 60 professional courses for undergraduate students. The admissions for every course are conducted into two rounds viz.

Round 1:

Candidates need to give SET(Symbiosis Entrance Test), it is an objective test, takes place every year in the first week of May. To apply for SET

  • Register and generate your SCMC login credentials
  • Choose SET-General in the PROGRAMME/DISCIPLINE PREFERENCE section.
  • Choose SCMC in B.A.(M.C)
  • Pay a non-refundable fee for the application

Round 2:

Candidates will be shortlisted from SET and will be called for the second round in Pune.

In the second round, candidates are expected to write a subjective test based on their

  • Personal interaction
  • Studio-test
  • Writing abilities

Candidates attempting the second round will be provided a guided tour of the college campus, accommodation, and other amenities.


SCMC Courses Offered with Eligibility, Seats

The total number of seats for the B.A(Mass Communication) is 120, divided into six categories

Category Seats reserved in %
Unreserved/General 59%
Schedule Caste 15%
Schedule Tribe 7.5%
Differently abled 3%
Kashmiri Migrant 2 seats
NRI 15%

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication at SCMC is a three-year programming course, spaced out over six semesters. SCMC B.A(M.C) program assures to provide quality and contemporary media knowledge to students by delivering practical sessions, theoretical lectures, presentations, and assignments. The entire three-year program grooms the students and makes them capable enough to lead association with s competitive spirit.

B.A(M.C) offers specialization in the last year in Print Journalism, Digital Films, Radio, Advertising and Branding, PR, Copywriting, Screenwriting, Data Journalism, Advertising and Branding, and Corporate Communications.

The course completes in three phases:

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Eligibility for B.A.(Mass Communication)

  • Intermediate(10+2) or 10+3(diploma approved by SBTE) from any recognized board
  • 50% in 10+2/10+3, 45% for SC/ST

Read about SCMC Courses & Fee


SCMC Student Facilities

SCMC Health Care Facilities

Students, Staff, Faculty, Admin officers and every member of the Symbiosis family is provided health care facility by Symbiosis Centre of Health Care. SCHC is situated on the campus and is available to provide curative and preventive health care services. It also conducts annual check-ups for students and provide them counseling session.

Yoga, Aerobics, and Gymnasium

The Campus has Yogshala(Yoga room), Aerobics room and a Gymnasium for the students. The Gymnasium is very well-equipped and trainers are also provided to the students. Since students are expected to give priority to studies, these three facilities can be avail from 6 am to 9 am and 3 pm to 8 pm.

Cafeteria

The campus has its own Cafeteria cum Dining Hall which is open from 9 am to 5 pm. CCD, Milk Shake & Juice corners are also available inside the campus.

ATM & Store

There is a bookstore cum stationary shop inside the campus, where photocopy services can also be availed and an ATM for students and staff.

SCMC Accommodation

Access to SCMC hostel facilities is based on a first come first serve and also depends upon the vacancy of the hostels. There are six wings, four wings are reserved for girl students and two wings are for boys. As a total, only 1410 girls can find access to get accommodation and there is a capacity of 120 male students.


SCMC Placements

Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication is not only famous for its excellent faculty and facilities but also its robust placement cell. The motivated internship and placement have faculty supervisors to guide the students interested in getting recruited.

SMCM Placements major recruiters are:-

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The maximum number of SCMC graduates in B.A.(M.C) gets recruited in bigger companies and others choose to pursue their studies either abroad or in India.

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Hence, 82% of total students get recruited in bigger companies in India, 16% of students pursue higher studies and 2% of students get recruited in Foreign companies.