Is SNAP mandatory for SIMC Pune MBA Communications Management admission?

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.

What is the eligibility for SIMC Pune admission 2026?

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.

How many seats are available in SIMC MA programmes?

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.

What is the selection process for SIMC MA admission?

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.

What are the total fees for SIMC Pune programmes?

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.

What is the application fee for SIMC admission 2026?

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.

Does SIMC Pune offer direct or management quota admission?

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.

When does SIMC MA 2027-29 admission registration start?

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.

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

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).

Does SIMC Pune offer scholarships at the time of admission?

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.

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Pune Ranking 2026

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20 Aug, 2026 Outlook Ranking 2026 has been released for Engineering, Medical, Law and other streams. Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Pune secured the following ranks:

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Collegedunia Ranking

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Pune Mass Communications ranking by Collegedunia.com is 4 out of 85 colleges in India in 2025.

Stream / Category	2025 Ranking
Mass Communications Compare	#4 out of 85 in India 2025 #2nd in Pune

Indiatoday Ranking

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Pune MBA ranking by India Today is 76 out of 292 colleges in India in 2020.

Stream / Category	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
Mass Communications Compare	#3 out of 58 in India 2025 #2nd in Pune	#3 out of 55 in India 2024 #2nd in Pune	#4 out of 55 in India 2023 #2nd in Pune

The Week Ranking

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Pune Mass Communications ranking by The Week is 4 out of 36 colleges in India in 2025 and it was 4 out of 29 colleges in India in 2024.

Stream / Category	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
Mass Communications Compare	#4 out of 36 in India 2025 #1st in Maharashtra	#4 out of 29 in India 2024 #1st in Maharashtra	#4 out of 29 in India 2023 #1st in Maharashtra

Outlook Ranking

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Pune MBA ranking by Outlook is 32 out of 120 colleges in India in 2022.

Stream / Category	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking	2022 Ranking
MBA Compare	-	-	#32 out of 120 in India 2022
Mass Communications Compare	#2 out of 35 in India 2024	#2 out of 35 in India 2023	#2 out of 35 in India 2022

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