Direct Admission in SCMC Pune: The Best College for Mass Communication

The Number One Mass Communication College in India

You love communication. Why not? It’s an expanding, exciting, exhilarating field that just keeps growing. But you don’t yet know which area you want to go into or which Best College to choose. You just may belong in the B.A. (MC) i.e. Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) program at Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC), Pune.

Once you’ve earned your Direct Admission through Management Quota in B.A. Mass Communication, you’ll be a graduate both of the 1^st Ranked communication college in India—SCMC Pune—and an internationally renowned university—Symbiosis International University. You’ll have a strong, solid, valuable foundation of communication knowledge.

If you’re interested in a career in communication, you should be interested in Direct Admission in Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, [SCMC] Pune.

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About SCMC

‘Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication’ is Ranked as India’s Best Mass Communication College and has been successful in carving a niche for itself in the field for Media and Communication education since its inception in 2008.

The meaning of media has gone through a radical change in recent times. The shift is not merely technological but that of perception of society about media and the awareness of the potential that lies in the active participation in the creation of media. The potential to transform society by challenging and changing the norms constantly, by resorting to the voice that is present within Symbiosis Centre of Media and Communication, to express what is felt and it is this active expression which makes us human.

At SCMC, the institute adhere the idea together and provide it powerful voice and a shape. This crystal ball of consciousness has the ability to not only see but also bring a positive change in the future through its continuous evolution. Armed with the technology and brewing creativity of relentless contemplation, SCMC Pune prides itself to be the leader in media education. Thus, striving to transcend the apogee reached by SCMC Pune every step of the way.

Through its programme, Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication), Symbiosis Centre of Media and Communication offers a comprehensive experience through traditional academic learning & research with cyber & experiential learning.

SCMC is a department of Symbiosis International University (SIU), under the Faculty of Media, Communication & Design (FoMCD)

SIU was established under section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act 1956, by notification No. F.9-12/2001-U3 Government of India

SIU was accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with “A” grade in 2009 & 2016.

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RANKING of SCMC Pune

SCMC was ranked as India’s Best Mass Communication College by the annual surveys conducted by India Today & Nielsen Company in 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016.  In 2012 it was ranked as India’s Second Best Mass Communication College.

SCMC was adjudged as the top undergraduate media college of India at Edutainment Awards 2015 & 2016. In 2014 it was adjudged as one of the top two.

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SOCIAL INITIATIVES @ SCMC Pune

A major part of the training at SCMC is devoted to inculcate empathy towards the masses amongst future mass communicators. To orient its students towards the same, eminent speakers are regularly invited to give inputs in various aspects of social change & development communication like history of activism; concept of development; human rights; role of media as tools to advocate social change; inequalities of gender; inequalities of income & livelihoods; inequalities of caste / religion; agrarian crisis & food security; state of its public health care system; persistent & new environmental issues in a globalising world; etc.

Furthermore, students undertake three internships in the development sector. The same results in a collective volunteering of over 80,000 hours.

Students have interned at about 150 organisations (both International & Indian including Manzil, UAE, Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs, UAE, Beyond Social Services, Singapore, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Bangkok, Thailand, Emmaus, Paris, France, K9 friends, Dubai, UAE, Dar Al Atta'a, Muscat, Oman, Environment Society Of Oman,  Muscat, Oman, Casa circondariale Canton Mombello, Brescia, Italy, CRY, UNICEF, Red Cross Society, WWF, Make A Wish Foundation, The Corbett Foundation, Help Age India, PFA (Smt. Maneka Gandhi's People for Animals), CEE (Centre for Environment Education), SAVE (Social Awareness & Voluntary Education) & Transparency International

Apart from this students also participate in activities like River Cleaning, Tree Plantation, Blood Donation, etc.

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INTERNATIONALISATION @ SCMC Pune

Several students from countries like Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Canada, China, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, UAE, UK, USA, etc. have had an opportunity to study at SCMC.

Similarly, several students at SCMC have studied / are studying at various foreign universities.

Students from SCMC have also gone on a semester abroad programme at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Several resource persons from abroad have engaged sessions in its classrooms as well.

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PROGRAMME @ SCMC Pune

Programme offered – Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication)

The full-time programme is spread over a period of three years, and spaced out over six semesters of six months each, incorporating theoretical lectures, hands-on practical sessions, tutorials, classroom presentations, take-home assignments, sporting & cultural events, field trips, study tours, project and  internships.

Specialisations –

• Journalism including
• •  Print
• •  Electronic
• •  Cyber Media
• Audio-Visual Production including
• •  Radio & Television Production
• •  Ad Film-making
• •  Documentary Film-making
• •  Film Studies
• Advertising including
• •  Client Servicing
• •  Account Planning
• •  Media
• •  Creative - Copy & Visual
• Public Relations including
• •  Corporate Communication
• •  Event Management

Duration - Three-year full-time programme

ORIENTATION & PEDAGOGY @ SCMC Pune

SCMC is driven by its commitment to providing the industry with skilled and trained media professionals adept in all fields of communication.

SCMC’s method of instructing students by equipping them with theoretical as well as practical knowledge has produced students who excel academically and who rise to meet professional challenges with the same zeal.

Though the medium of instruction is English, certain case studies used by individual resource persons may be in other regional languages (primarily Hindi).

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INFRASTRUCTURE @ SCMC Pune:-

• Seminar Halls: These are provided with overhead LCD projectors and public-address systems.
• Screening Rooms: These are acoustically sealed, split air-conditioned mini-auditoriums with wall-to-wall carpeting and provided with overhead LCD projection systems and Dolby / DTS 7.1 surround sound system.
• Shooting Floor: The shooting floor along with a Production Control Room (PCR) is acoustically sealed and air-conditioned. The same is equipped with lighting equipment including Canara overhead moveable lighting grid with cool flood lights, spotlights, Kino lights, shadow casters & light meters. It has multiple digital cameras (Panasonic DVX102, Panasonic AG-AF100 & Canon 5D Mark III with lenses). It also has a Teleprompter for news reading apart from a multi-channel digital audio mixer.
• Post-Production Suite & Laboratory: Four air-conditioned cubicles, as well as a post-production laboratory, are equipped with non-linear edit systems to provide professional level post-production facilities. The same has the following facilities – Four MacPro machines with FCP and 10 iMac machines with Adobe Premier CS5. Additional software includes Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, & FCE.
• Sound Recording Suite: The air-conditioned and acoustically balanced practical-demo suite has an industry-standard multi-track sound recording and reproduction set-up. It is equipped with audio mixing consoles like Yamaha MG166cx, Xenyx 802, Yamaha MG82cx & Eurorack UB880. The suite also has a pair of powered audio monitors - Yamaha HS80M and two pairs of Yamaha MSP3. Nuendo 5 is the preferred audio software used to record and reproduce recorded audio files here.
• Photography Studio: The air-conditioned photography studio combines both manual and digital facilities.  It has the latest SLR & DSLR cameras with all types of professional lenses, tripods & other accessories. The studio is equipped with professional studio lights, light meters and other essential lighting equipment apart from a motorised backdrop changer. It also has an iMac with contemporary photo editing software for digital imagery.
• Developing & Printing (Dark) Room: The air-conditioned D&P room is equipped for manual black & white film developing and printing. It has a chemical laboratory for negative film development apart from & enlargers for photo printing.
• Computer Laboratory: The air-conditioned computer laboratory has 39 terminals equipped with Pentium IV processor driven CPUs connected to LCD screens / overhead LCD projector. The laboratory is fully networked and provides high-speed broadband connectivity, with power back-up. A variety of Publishing, Post Production and Design Technology software are available. The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled. All desktops and server are fully protected with upgraded anti-virus software.
• Library: The library has a well-stocked collection acquired since its inception, and covering a broad span of technical and nontechnical subjects pertaining to mass media and communication management. The library is using Koha software which provides instant access facility for any book, by title, author, publisher, or ISBN number. The library also subscribes to a wide assortment of national and international newspapers, magazines and journals, besides some other publications. The library also subscribes to two online databases – TVAD Index and United News of India.
• Audio-Visual Library: The audio-visual library has a comprehensive collection of Indian & foreign classic films, documentaries, radio & television programmes in English, Hindi and other Foreign / Regional languages.
• Campus: The Viman Nagar Campus is situated inside the city limits, yet far from the absolute chaos of city life. Housed in a building, which won an award* for its design, the campus for the undergraduate media students is well suited to their needs and learning potential. * AESA (Architect, Engineers and Surveyors Association, Pune) Silver Award 2008 in Non Residential Category
• Hostel: Separate hostels for girls & boys are situated near the campus building.
• Recreation: Health Club & Fitness Centre (Gymnasium, Aerobics Floor, Yogshala), Auditorium, Conference Room & Amphitheatre.
• Refreshment and dining: Cafeteria, Canteen & Mess.
• Sports: Soccer, Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball, Throwball, etc.

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ADMISSIONS @ SCMC Pune

Admission Procedure Details at Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication

The admission procedure consists of two rounds :

• First Round – You will have to appear for the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET). SET is a common, objective, written test which is held at several cities across India on the first Saturday of May every year. You will be shortlisted for the second round on the basis of your SET score.
• Second Round – If shortlisted, you will have to be present at the Centre for duration of three-four hours for the same. In this round you will have to take a writing ability test, have certain documents verified and participate in a studio test as well as a personal interaction. Attending the second round at Pune has the additional benefit of having a guided tour of the campus, hostel, etc prior to your (possible) admission.

Application Process at Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication

The application process too consists of two steps :

#Step One

Apply for SET Test and pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs 1500/-.

#Step Two

1. Choose the first option 'General' during the 'Afternoon session' in the 'PROGRAMME/DISCIPLINE PREFERENCE' section.
2. Choose the third option 'Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication[SCMC]' in the 'INSTITUTE(S) YOU ARE APPLYING TO (GENERAL)/Select institute(s) you may apply to (General)' section.
3. Select the institute and click the button "Click here to Finalize the amount to be paid" in the 'Make Payment' section.
4. Pay a non-refundable application fee for Rs 1000/.

Important Admission Dates for Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Pune

Online Application for SET commences	26-Dec-16
Online Application for SCMC commences	26-Dec-16
Online Application for SET concludes	13-Apr-17
Last date for Payment of SET Application fee	17-Apr-17
SET	6-May-17
Online Application for SCMC concludes	12-May-17
Last date for Payment of SCMC Application fee	12-May-17
SET Result	19-May-17
Short-listing for Second Round (PI / WAT / ST / DV) *	29-May-17
Second Round (only in Pune)	June 02-06, 2017
First Merit List	12-Jun-17
Last date for payment of Tuition fee (1st List)	16-Jun-17
Second Merit List	19-Jun-17
Last date for payment of Tuition fee (2nd List)	23-Jun-17
Third Merit List	26-Jun-17
Last date for payment of Tuition fee (3rd List)	30-Jun-17
Reporting to the Centre	July 03-05, 2017
Induction (Compulsory for student)	7-Jul-17
Orientation (Compulsory for student and Recommended for parents)	8-Jul-17
Programme commences	10-Jul-17

* Personal Interaction / Writing Ability Test / Studio Test / Document Verification

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Admission Eligibility for Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Pune

Applicants having completed their 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, are eligible to seek admission.

Applicants expecting their 12th results may also apply. It is incumbent upon them to furnish proof of securing a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate marks, or equivalent grades, at the time of the second round of admission.

Intake Capacity @ SCMC-Pune:

120 seats

Reservations of Seats @ SCMC, Pune:

Within the sanctioned Intake -

Scheduled Caste - 15%

Scheduled Tribe - 7.5%

Differently-abled - 3%

Over and above the sanctioned Intake -

Kashmiri Migrant - 2 seats.

International Students including PIO & NRI - 15%.

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FEE STRUCTURE @ SCMC Pune

Programme Fee Structure at Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication-

	Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication)	Fee Per Annum (Amount in Rupees)
A	Academic Fee	2,30,000/-
B	Pre-Induction Fee
C	Centre Deposit (Refundable)	20,000/-
	Total Fee with Deposit (A+B+C)	Rs. 2,50,000/-

* The fee per annum is likely to increase by 5% in subsequent years

HOSTEL AND MESS FEES @ SCMC, Pune VIMAN NAGAR CAMPUS – Academic Year 2016-17-

Sr. No.	Hostel Details	Hostel	Security Deposit (Refundable)	Mess (Veg / Non Veg)	Shuttle Bus	Total
1	Symbiosis Boys Hostel A Wing (2 Sharing Regular Room)	86,000	15,000	47,000	--	1,48,000
2	Symbiosis Girls Hostel B Wing (3 Sharing Regular Room)	73,000	15,000	47,000	2,500	1,37,500
3	Symbiosis Girls Hostel C Wing (2 Sharing Regular Room)	95,000	15,000	47,000	2,500	1,59,500
4	Symbiosis Girls Hostel C Wing (3 Sharing Regular Room)	80,000	15,000	47,000	2,500	1,44,500

PLACEMENTS at Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Pune

The students of SCMC have been successfully placed in top organisations like – Aaainaa, Aaj Tak, ABB, Abu Dhabi Film Festival, Accent Infomedia, AgencyDigi, apnafeelings.com, Autumn Worldwide, Awesomeness TV, Babble Fish Productions, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company, Barcroft Media, BCCI, Bequrio, Between The Lines, Beyond Dreams Entertainment, Big Synergy Productions, BJP, Bosch, Chrome Pictures, CNBC TV-18, Colston Julian Photography, Contract Advertising, CPI Mediagroup, Cybage Software, Dainik Bhaskar, DDB Mudra Group, DearCinema.com, Dentsu, DNA, Doha Film Institute, Doo Creative, Doordarshan, Durga Das Publications, Early Man Film, Edelman, Eighteen Plus, Encompass, EngageInfomedia, ESPN Star Sports, Everest Web Solutions, Fifth Ring, Film Engineers Company, F16’s, Fortune Cookie, FoxyMoron, Glamrs, Glitch, Good Relations, Google, Group M, Happy Creative Services, Headlines Today, Hill Road Media, History Channel, Hope Productions, HT Café, Impact Index, Indian Metal Scene, ¡VAMOS! Festival, Jack in the Box, Kiss Films, LAMP Fellowship (PRS Legislative Research), Law & Kenneth, LBi, Le Meridien, Leo Burnett, LT Research, Magic Lantern Foundation, Motivate Publishing, Mountain Creative, MPC, Mudra Max, National Geographic, NDTV, New Indian Express, NewsX Online, 94.3 Radio One, 93.5 Red FM, Ogilvy & Mather, Omnicon Group, Onions Creative Media, Open Canvas Motion Pictures, Paradigm Plus, Pepper Media, Percept D Mark, Perfect10, Pilcrow Communications, Publicis Groupe, Quick Start Global Resources, Radio Mirchi, Rajkumar Hirani Films, Rangrez Films, Recyclewala Films, Red Ice Films, Rediffusion-Wunderman, Reliance BIG Entertainment, Rupa Publications, Sahara Movie Studio, Sanjay Leela Bhansali Films, Spenta Multimedia, Star Entertainment Worldwide, Swastik Productions, Tata Consultancy Services, TBWA, Teach For India, Thomson Reuters, Tigmanshu Dhulia Films, Times Now, Times of India, Tips Film, Tossed Salad, Tourism Corporation of Gujarat, Travel News Digest, Trident, Tubelight Films, TÜV SÜD, Viacom 18 Media, Vinod Chopra Films, Visual Plus Advertising & Designing, Wax Girlz, Webenza, Windmill Entertainment, Wizcraft International Entertainment, Xebec Communications, Zansaar, Zee Media Corporation, Zeitgeist Movement Global, etc.

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Career Prospects at Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Pune:-

➤Journalism

• Newspapers
• News Agencies
• Magazines
• Television News Channels
• Portals
• Freelancing

 ➤Audio-Visual Production

• Television Production Houses
• Television Channels
• Ad Filmmaking Houses
• Film Production Houses
• Independent Filmmakers
• Radio Channels
• Freelancing

 ➤Advertising

• Advertising Agencies
• Media Planning / Buying Houses
• Market  / Advertising Research Organisations
• Corporate Houses – Marcomm Division
• NGOs
• Self-employed
• Freelancing

➤Public Relations

• Public Relations Agencies
• Media Organisations
• Corporate Houses – Corp Comm Division
• Event Management Firms
• Self-employed
• Freelancing

INTERNSHIPS @ Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Pune

Students, in order to supplement classroom learning with on-field exposure generally take up internships between the semesters. As a part of the project module, the students are required to do three development sector internships and two industry internships.

A development sector internship provides students with direct exposure to issues at the grassroots level and provides them with the experience required for sensitised media professionals. Industry internships provide students with direct exposure to the media industry and help them hone their skills and provide them with work experience.

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CLUBS @ Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Pune

The clubs go a long way in bringing out the best in the students, as they take a break from studies and take part in various other activities. An SCMC student is spoiled with choices as far as the clubs are concerned, some of them being: Print & Cyber, Photography, Radio, Film, Advertising, Public Relations, Events, Culture, Theatre, etc.

List of Clubs Available @ SCMC Pune:

• Print And Cyber Club
• Photography Club
• Radio Club
• Film & Television Club
• Ad & Design Club
• PR & Events Club
• Culture & Theatre Club
• Sports Club

Field Trips / Study Tours at Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Pune

SCMC takes learning beyond desks and chairs and enables the student to venture out for various field visits and educational tours. The places for these visits are planned at the beginning of every academic semester and the visits are scheduled to be interspersed between the academic days.

The various excursions that students of SCMC have undertaken so far are –

List of Field Trips Organised @ SCMC Pune:

• Kaun Banega Crorepati shoot at Film City
• Cleaning of Mula Mutha River
• Vetal Tekdi
• Karla Bhaja Caves and Lohagad Fort
• Chinmaya Vibhooti Mission
• Vigyan Aashram
• Avanti Kalagram
• Ralegan Siddhi and an afternoon with Anna Hazare
• Prince of Wales Museum
• Forbes Marshall
• Lavasa

List of Study Tours Organised @ SCMC Pune:

• Asia Plateau at Panchgani
• SIMC PG – Lavale Campus
• Kune Mission
• SIOM, Coin Museum and Sula Vineyard

List of Events Organised @ SCMS Pune:

• Maadhyam
• Paparazzi
• Vaividhya
• Dionysia
• In True Spirit (ITS)
• The East Side Story (TESS)
• DZMA

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