SCMC Pune Admission 2023: Registration, Courses, Eligibility, Selection Criteria

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Written By Sapna Malik updated

SCMC Pune is a department of Symbiosis International University (SIU), under the Faculty of Media Communication (FoMC). It is considered a premier mass communication college, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

Table of Content

SCMC Admission Highlights
SCMC Important Dates
SCMC BA Mass Communication Admission

3.1 Selection & Eligibility Criteria

SCMC Admission Process
SCMC Scholarships
SCMC FAQs

At present, the Institute offers 9 specializations in full-time BA programs. For the purpose of admission, students can apply online for the SET examination. Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear at the SCMC campus for the written test and personal interview.

The institute accepts online applications and admissions are based on the entrance examination. The application fee required to register for the SET exam is INR. 1750/- Admission updates will be posted on the college’s official website.

SCMC Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the Institute	Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication
Type	Private
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance-based
Entrance Exam	Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	SET: INR. 1750/-
Application Fee	Program: INR. 1000/-
Scholarship	Yes

SCMC Important Dates 2023

Events	Dates
SET 2023 Online registration & payment begins	January 11, 2023
Last date for SET 2023 registration and payment	April 12, 2023
SET 2023 Admit card	April 22, 2023
SET 2023 Exam	May 6, 2023 and May 14, 2023
SET 2023 Results	May 24, 2023
Last date for online registration & payment for the SCMC BA Mass communication program	May 22, 2023
Shortlist for PI for BA Mass communication program	May 30, 2023
PI Dates BA Mass communication program	June 9-June 14, 2023

SCMC Pune Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) Admission 2023

The full-time program spans over a period of three years and is divided into six semesters.

Duration	3 Years
Type	Full-Time
No. of Specializations	7
Basic Eligibility Criteria	Pass 10+2 with min. 50% (45% for SC/ST)
Basic Selection Criteria	SET and Personal Interview

The institute offers specialization courses in following domains:

Data Journalism
Broadcast/Print Journalism
Digital Films and Television
Radio
Digital Advertising and Branding
Advertising Planning
Screenwriting
Copywriting
Public Relations & Corporate Communications.

SCMC Pune Bachelor of Arts Eligibility Criteria

For Bachelor of Arts, candidates who have scored minimum 50 % marks (45% for SC/ST) in any discipline from any recognized board / Council / University, are eligible to seek admission. SCMC has an annual intake of 120 students.

Reservation of Seats is as follows:

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%

SCMC Pune Bachelor of Arts Selection Criteria

Candidates have to appear for SET during the first round of the selection process

After the first-round candidates are shortlisted on the basis of SET scores and shortlisted candidates are called to the campus
SET contains 5 sections i.e. English, Quantitative, General Awareness, Analytical and Logical Reasoning and Written Ability Test. The test is of 120 minutes (90 minutes for MCQ followed by 30 minutes for WAT)
For the second round, candidates have to appear for an assessment consisting of a test of writing abilities, personal interaction, studio test and document verification
The assessment is of 3-4 hours

How to Apply for SCMC?

Visit the official website for SET registration and fill the registration form with all the required details.
The entrance test registration fee for SLAT/SET- General is Rs. 1750/-
Select the ‘SET- General’ during the ' Afternoon session GENERAL/SITEEE' in the discipline preference section
Choose 'Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication [SCMC] - [B.A. (M.C)]' in the programmes under general
Select the finalize option to check the amount to be paid under the “Make Payment” section.
The registration fee for each program is INR 1000/-, which is mandatory to pay.

SCMC Scholarships

The university has the objective to encourage meritorious students and academic excellence therefore various scholarships and awards are awarded to deserving students of the University by the Symbiosis Society Foundation. The available awards and scholarships are Merit Scholarship, Jayatee Deshmukh Award, Contributions from Indian Nationals, University Sports Scholarship, NER Scholarships for students from the North-East region, and many more. For details check here.

FAQs

Ques. How to reach SCMC Pune Campus?

Ans. Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication is on the Viman Nagar Campus of Symbiosis International University. Railway Station of Pune is about 8 km away and the International Airport of Pune is around 1 km away from the College. Students can take a bus, taxi or an auto-rickshaw to reach SCMC.

Ques. How is the second round of SCMC Pune admission conducted?

Ans. The Second Round of admission comprises a Personal Interaction (PI), a Writing Ability Test (WAT), and a Studio Test (ST). Personal Interaction is a conversation cum counseling session that is designed to test your capabilities, educational background, hobbies & interests, future aspirations, etc. There is no preparation required for it. The Writing Ability Test is a subjective essay-type test to evaluate the written communication skills of the candidates. For example, you may be asked to write an essay on the following subject: Would you prefer to live in a hostel or an apartment while pursuing your graduation. Why?

The Studio Test comprises simple tasks which do not require preparation. For example, they may give you a set of pictures and ask you to arrange the same in such a manner that it tells a story.

Ques. Is there any accommodation available on SCMC Pune campus?

Ans. The Symbiosis Viman Nagar campus currently has six hostel wings— four for female students (capacity of 1417), and two for male students (capacity of 118). These hostels are located within walking and easy commuting distance of the campus and are available to students from SCMC and other institutes inside the Viman Nagar Campus — the Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Symbiosis Institute of Design, Symbiosis Law School and Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts.

Ques. Is there any Library facility for the students at SCMC Pune?

Ans. Yes, the library has a well-stocked collection of books, covering a broad range of technical and non-technical subjects pertaining to mass media and communication management.