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SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION [SIMC] |
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Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication [SIMC]
Survey, No 231, New Lunkad gold coast, Viman Nagar, Pune-411014
Telephone : 020-26634511/12/13/14.
E-mail: contactus@simc.edu
Website : www.simc.edu |
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| | Introduction | Infrastructure | Programs | Eligibility | Important Dates | |
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| Introduction |
Symbiosis Institute of Journalism & Communication (SIJC) was established in 1990 and later renamed Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC), the institute has evolved into a leading media Institute, providing the industry with skilled and trained media professionals adept in all fields of mass communication. SIMC’s aims at truly progressive media training are diverse in content, approach and diversity of media vehicles in the areas of communication to be aware of. From print journalism, to radio and television and cinema, animation and graphics, advertising on the print, web and television, outdoors and kiosks, public relations, events, and corporate communication.
SIMC objective is to be an active catalyst in the evolution of complete communication professionals who fulfill the needs of the industry in terms of their holistic or integrated knowledge and multi-skilling, their specialized skills in one area of media, their technological skills and inter-personal skills, and their professional culture or code of conduct. SIMC stands committed to the needs of the communication industry to get suitably trained professionals, and the dreams of the aspirants to become the icons of the Indian media of tomorrow. Hence the institution has devised four specialization modules for curriculum design, which ensures the relevance to the industry needs.
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| Vision |
- Leadership in every sector of post-graduate media and communication education in India, including on-the-job training;
- Initiate high-quality entry level under-graduate media education on the other;
- Pioneer major social and developmental communication initiatives.
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| Mission |
- To develop innovative and responsible professionals in the practice, development and management of Media and Communication, thereby serving the needs of the industry and society, through education, training, research and advocacy.
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| Objective |
- Providing the industry with skilled and trained media professionals’ adept of mass communication, and communication management.
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| Infrastructure |
Hostel
Furnished hostel facilities at Symbiosis Vishwabhavan are available on first come first serve basis. The Symbiosis Society does allotment of rooms. SIMC will endeavour to assist students in securing accommodation outside the campus. The SIMC is expected to shift the campus next academic year to a completely residential campus of 300 acres in Lavale, (15KM from Pune), with hostel provided to all students.
Canteen
A canteen functions on the campus and provides wholesome breakfast, lunch and dinner. Students have a choice of Chinese, Punjabi, Chat and health food options, which include a fresh fruit juice bar.
Health club
To enhance the physical, mental and spiritual strength of each student, the Symbiosis Society has set up a health club which houses a well equipped gymnasium, yoga and aerobics center.
Other highlights include
Yoga, Fitness and Art of Living programmes, Special transcendental meditation classes Weight training and aerobic training programmes. It is compulsory in Symbiosis to attend and make the best use of health facilities here. |
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| Programmes offered |
SIMC offers two-year full-time postgraduate programmes in Mass Communication & Communication management
- Masters in Mass Communication (MA)
The Mass communication comprises the following specialisations:
(a) Journalism (Print, Broadcast and Cyber Media),
(b) Audio & Visual Production (Radio Communication, Television Production, Ad and Documentary Film making and Film Studies).
- Masters in Communication Management (MBA)
The Communication Management major comprises the following specialisations:
(a) Advertising (Client servicing/ Account planning, media and Creative- Arts & Copy),
(b) Public Relations (PR, Corporate Communication and Event Management).
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Career prospects
Market/ Advertising Research, Media Planning/ Buying houses, Advertising agencies, Journalist in newspaper / Television News Channels, Television Production houses, Television Channels, Ad film making houses, Independent Film makers, Radio Channels, Corporate houses, NGOs, Social Communication, Public Relation Agencies, Media Organizations, Corporate houses, Event Management Firms, Marketing Communication professionals.
Eligibility
Graduates in any discipline from a recognized University with 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate are eligible.
Intake 240 seats |
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Reservation |
1. Within the Sanctioned intake:
a) SC 15%,
b) ST 7.5%
c) Management Seats 15%
d) Physically Handicapped 3% |
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2. Over and above the Sanctioned intake:
a) Jammu and Kashmiri Migrants: 2 seats per programme
b) International Students Including NRI 15%. |
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Admission procedure for NRI / Foreigners
Office-in-charge
The International office Symbiosis Society
Senapati Bapat Road, Pune , India.
Tel: 91 20 25652444 , Extn: 145 / 150 / 240.
Fax: 91 20 25659209.
Email: int.admissions@symbiosis.ac.in
Website: www.symbiosis.ac.in
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Important Dates |
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Admit Card Available |
December 5 to December 16, 2007 |
SNAP Test |
December 16, 2007 |
Last date for prospectus purchase |
December 22, 2008 |
SNAP Results: |
January 7, 2008. |
List for SIMC Group Discussion and Interviews |
January 10, 2008 |
Audio / Visual Final Selections |
January 18-21, 2008 |
Journalism, PR and Advertising Final Selection |
January 24-29, 2008 |
Final Results |
February 10, 2008 |
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Check www.simc.edu for lists & results.
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