Question 1

Is SNAP mandatory for SIMC Pune MBA Communications Management admission?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SNAP is the only entrance exam accepted for MBA (Communications Management) at SIMC Pune. Candidates must register for SNAP 2026 at www.snaptest.org and also select SIMC as a preferred institute during registration.

Question 2

What is the eligibility for SIMC Pune admission 2026?

Accepted Answer

All three programmes require graduation from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. SC and ST candidates need 45% marks. Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally.

Question 3

How many seats are available in SIMC MA programmes?

Accepted Answer

Each MA programme, MA (Journalism and Media Industries) and MA (Film, Television and Digital Production), has an intake of 30 seats. Both programmes run at the SIMC campus in Lavale, Pune.

Question 4

What is the selection process for SIMC MA admission?

Accepted Answer

SIMC first screens applications and shortlists candidates. Shortlisted candidates appear for a Written Ability Test (50 marks) and Personal Interaction (50 marks) at the SIMC campus. The total score out of 100 determines the final merit rank.

Question 5

What are the total fees for SIMC Pune programmes?

Accepted Answer

The total fee for the MBA (Communications Management) is INR 14,65,000 for the two-year programme. The MA (Journalism and Media Industries) fee is INR 9,46,000 and the MA (Film, Television and Digital Production) fee is INR 11,38,000.

Question 6

What is the application fee for SIMC admission 2026?

Accepted Answer

MBA applicants pay INR 1,750 for SNAP registration and an additional INR 1,000 to SIMC as a programme application fee. MA applicants pay INR 1,500 per programme directly on the SIMC portal. All fees are non-refundable.

Question 7

Does SIMC Pune offer direct or management quota admission?

Accepted Answer

No. SIMC Pune does not offer management quota or direct admission to any programme. All seats are filled through merit based on SNAP scores (MBA) or WAT and PI performance (MA programmes). No capitation charges are levied.

Question 8

When does SIMC MA 2027-29 admission registration start?

Accepted Answer

The 2026-28 MA batch admissions concluded in April 2026. Based on the previous cycle, registration for the 2027-29 batch is expected to open around November 2026. Candidates should monitor www.simc.edu for the official announcement.

Question 9

Can engineering or science graduates apply for SIMC MBA or MA admission?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both the MBA and MA programmes at SIMC Pune are open to graduates from any stream including engineering, science, arts, and commerce. The only requirement is a graduation degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).

Question 10

Does SIMC Pune offer scholarships at the time of admission?

Accepted Answer

No scholarship is awarded at the time of admission. SIMC and Symbiosis International University offer merit-based scholarships to enrolled students who top their semester, with a 50% concession on academic fees for the following semester. Sports scholarships are also available for national and international athletes.

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