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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 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SET registration/payment deadline | April 16, 2025 (Wednesday) |
| SET Admit Card live (www.set‑test.org) | April 25, 2025 (Friday) – Test 01April 30, 2025 (Wednesday) – Test 02 |
| SET Test 01 | May 5, 2025 (Monday), 09:00–10:00 |
| SET Test 02 | May 11, 2025 (Sunday), 09:00–10:00 |
| Announcement of SET results | May 22, 2025 (Thursday) |
| Last date to apply at SCMC (registration & payment) | May 20, 2025 (Tuesday) |
| Declaration of shortlisting for Personal Interaction (PI) | May 27, 2025 (Tuesday) |
| PI Slot Booking | Not required — slots assigned |
| PI Process for BA (Mass Communication) | June 4–7, 2025 (Wednesday–Saturday) |
| PI Process for BBA (Media Management) | June 8–10, 2025 (Sunday–Tuesday) |
| Declaration of First Merit List (both BA & BBA) | June 18, 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Last date to pay fees for candidates in First Merit List | July 1, 2025 (Tuesday) |
| Second Merit List | To be declared later |
| Commencement of BA & BBA Programmes | July 17, 2025 (Thursday) |
| Orientation | July 19, 2025 (Saturday) |
Note: Dates are subject to change
SCMC Courses
SCMC offers UG courses to the aspirants. Deatils are listed below:
| Course | Specialization | Eligibility | Seat Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA (Hons.)/ (Hons. with Research) | Media Management | 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for SC / ST) | 60 |
| B.A. (Hons.)/ (Hons. with Research) | Mass Communication | 10+2 or 10+3 Diploma approved by State Board of Technical Education in any discipline, from any recognised Board / Council / University, with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate marks, or equivalent grades | 120 |
Note: Students who wish to continue with Honours with research must have a CGPA of 7.5 or more at the end of Sementer 6.
Read about SCMC Courses & Fee
SCMC Admissions
| Stage | Steps / Action |
|---|---|
| SET Registration & Payment |
Register for the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) via set‑test.org. Pay non-refundable SET fee (₹2,250) and pay the programme registration fee at SCMC (₹1,000 per programme) (scmc.edu.in) |
| Programme Selection |
In SET application, choose "General (SET‑General)" session. Select SCMC under the Institute section and choose desired programmes: - B.A. (Mass Communication – Honours / Honours with Research) - B.B.A. (Media Management – Honours / Honours with Research) |
| Appear for SET Exam |
Sit for the SET objective written test at centers across India. Exam duration is typically 1 hour. |
| Personal Interaction (PI) |
After qualifying SET, attend an online Personal Interaction for each programme applied. Documents and eligibility are verified during PI. Mandatory attendance; absence in any PI component makes candidate ineligible. |
| Shortlisting & Merit List |
Shortlisted candidates are evaluated based on SET + PI. Merit lists are released thereafter (First Merit List followed by a Second, if applicable). |
| Fee Payment & Admissions Confirmation |
Candidates in the First Merit List must pay programme fees by the specified deadline (e.g., July 1, 2025 for 2025 entry). Admission is confirmed only after payment and document verification. |
| Programme Commencement | B.A. & B.B.A. programmes typically begin mid‑July (e.g., July 17, 2025), followed by orientation (e.g., July 19, 2025). |
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| SET Fee Structure |
SET Registration Fee: ₹2,250 (valid for multiple Symbiosis institutes) SCMC Application Fee: ₹1,000 per programme (B.A. and/or B.B.A.) |
| PI Mode |
Conducted online Separate PI sessions for each programme if both are applied for Includes document verification and personal interaction |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) For Honours with Research: Minimum CGPA of 7.5 by end of Semester 6 |
| PI Attendance |
Attendance in all components of PI is mandatory Absence in any component will make the candidate ineligible |
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 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:-
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.
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.
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SCMC does not offer BMM course to the students.