School of Communications and Reputation (SCORE), Mumbai is India's only institute dedicated to education, training and research in Public Relations built by PR firms, Corporate Communications professionals and academia from across the globe. The SCoRe offers a full-time Post Graduate Diploma Program in Public Relations.SCoRe has been awarded with the Prestigious Educational Institution of the Year Award at the World PR and Communication Awards Ceremony 2023.

SCoRe is also a part of The Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI), and The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communications Management (GA), which help the institute bring global cutting edge knowledge, insights best practices in public relations education to current and future PR professionals. In 2020, SCoRe partnered with Quadriga University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, for the exchange of knowledge, faculty and students.

School of Communications and Reputation Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2015 | Private
Entrance Exam Institute: SET
Courses Offered PG Diploma
Application Mode Online
Top Recruiters Adfactors PR, Astrum, Avian WE, Edelman, Fuzion PR, Genesis BCW, Golinopinion, Ideosphere, Ketchum Sampark, Mavcomm, MSL
Official Website https://scoreindia.org/
Admission Helpdesk +91 98115 72673
Address 3rd Floor, Kohinoor Business School,
Kohinoor Education Complex, Kohinoor City Rd,
Kurla West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400070

School of Communications and Reputation Courses

SCoRe offers a full-time PG Diploma Course in Public Relations. Mentioned below are the details for the same:

Course: Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations

  • Specialization: Corporate Communications, Digital PR, Social Impact Communications, Policy Communications. 
  • Eligibility: Graduate from a recognized university
  • Duration: 10 months
  • Fees: INR 1,95,000 + GST

Check: SCoRe Mumbai Courses and Fees

School of Communications and Reputation Admission

Step 1: Visit the official website of the institute and click on the ‘Apply’ tab to fill in the details.

Step 2: Appear for the SCoRe Entrance Test (SET). The test consists of three stages:

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Psychometric Test SCoRe Entrance Test - SET Interviews

Step 3: Carry a copy of your ID and latest marksheet when you appear for the SET exam.

School of Communications and Reputation Placement

SCoRe guarantees placement and internships for final year students. The institute has a 100% placement record and provides placement in some of India’s top PR agencies. The institute organizes two internships between the program. Students also get to indicate their preferences for the PR agency where they want to work. 

  • Minimum Salary: INR 4,00,000
  • Average Salary: INR 4,57,933
  • Maximum Salary: INR 7,20,000
  • Top Recruiters: Adfactors PR, Astrum, Avian WE, Edelman, Fuzion PR, Genesis BCW, Golinopinion, Ideosphere, Ketchum Sampark, Mavcomm, MSL, PR Pundit, Ruder Finn, Simulations PR, SPAG, SPRD, Value360, ZivComms, etc.

Check: SCoRe Mumbai Placement

School of Communications and Reputation Scholarship

SCoRe provides 10 Scholarships supported by large public relations agencies, bodies and veterans of the profession. Besides a monetary award of a minimum of INR 25,000 and a maximum of INR 2,50,000, these scholarships also add a remarkable accolade to the winning students’ professional credentials. The following are the scholarships being offered and the basis on which they are offered:

Scholarships Awarded on the basis of
Edelman Scholarship Essays, Statement of Purposes and Interviews based on an understanding of and interest in Public Relations 
Ketchum Sampark Scholarship The acumen for solving reputation issues via live cases assessment and interviews
Avian WE Scholarship  Statement of purpose, ability to craft public relations campaigns followed by interviews
Chase India Scholarship Ability to understand and drive recommendations on policy and public affairs, followed by an interview
Kaizzen Communications Scholarship Background of the students and their journey that has to lead them to SCoRe
Malcolm Consulting Scholarship Performance in the SCoRe Entrance Test
On Purpose Communications Scholarship Awarded to the most socially conscious students 
Reputation Today Scholarship Performance on a Global Alliance case study or theme 
PRClub Scholarship Performance on a Global Alliance case study or theme 
Welde Fellowship Awarded on the basis of the background of the student 

The institute offers the following additional scholarships supported by the industry, to recognize excellence, talent and commitment to the PR profession. The scholarships are offered to the students on the basis of their performance before and during the program.

Scholarship Criteria Scholarship Amount (INR)
Vishwajeet Ganpate Memorial Scholarship Topper of Entrance Test 20,000
Vivek Padiyar Memorial Scholarship Most Creative Student 30,000
Mihir Bijur Memorial Scholarship Most Socially Conscious Student 40,000
Ananya Mukherjee Memorial Scholarship Decathlon Contest Winner 50,000

School of Communications and Reputation FAQs

Ques. Does the School of Communications and Reputation offer any additional programs?

Ans. School of Communications and Reputation offers an Advanced Certificate in PR. It is a 10-week part-time program for working professionals and students who want to add public relations as a specialty to their skill set. Apart from this, SCoRe offers Advanced Communications for Executives. It is a part-time workshop designed to help PR and communications professionals update specific skill sets.

Ques. What is the SCoRe Entrance Test?

Ans. SCoRe Entrance Test or SET is an online entrance test conducted by the School of Communications and Reputation. The SET comprises three stages designed to test how fit is your attitude, personality and knowledge. Listed below are the details for the same:

  • Psychometric Test (40% Weightage): To understand how the candidate fits into the PR field.
  • Aptitude Test (60% Weightage): Measures written & verbal communications, and analytical skills of candidates.
  • Interviews: Assesses the overall motivations and general attitude of the candidate.

Ques. What is the course curriculum of PGD in Public Relations at the School of Communications and Reputation?

Ans. The course curriculum of PGD in Public Relations at the School of Communications and Reputation is included:

  • 32 Subjects
  • 14 Days of Corporate Communication Shadowing 
  • 60 Days Internship in a PR Agency 
  • 10 Agency Visits 
  • 100 Campaigns 
  • 100 Senior Communicators Connection
  • 100 hours of events 
  • 100 Masterclasses

Ques. What are the jobs with the average salary offered to PG Diploma in Public Relations graduates?

Ans. The following table shows the list of popular job profiles for PGDPR graduates:

Designation Average Salary (INR)
Public Relations Officer INR 3-7 LPA
Communications Manager INR 5-10 LPA
Public Relations Executive INR 4-9 LPA 
Public Relations Manager INR 3-10 LPA
Celebrity Manager INR 3-7 LPA
Marketing and Communications Manager INR 3-10 LPA
Lecturer/ Professor INR 3-7 LPA

Check: PGDPR Course

Ques. What makes the School of Communications and Reputation unique?

Ans. The key benefits of joining the School of Communications and Reputation is as follows:

Only Program in India built by Public Relations Professionals Guaranteed internships & placements Practical exposure with PR campaign simulations, field projects, consultancy exposure from day one The only Program in the World Endorsed by PRCAI
Scholarships & Fellowships for top performers Exclusive access to World’s largest PR Summit - PRAXIS, Reputation Today Conclaves & Other conferences Focus on Political Communications and Public Affairs Exclusive access to World’s largest PR Summit - PRAXIS, Reputation Today Conclaves & Other conferences
International Collaborations with Quadriga University (Berlin) and Global Alliance Faculty members include senior PR and communication professionals. Masterclasses by heads of PR firms and corporate communication teams Student exchange program with Quadriga University, Berlin Masterclasses with leaders of PR and Corporate Communications