Symbiosis Center
About Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication
Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication offers admission in BA Mass Communication on the basis of Symbiosis Entrance Test. It is affiliated to Symbiosis International University offers an array of undergraduate programs in Law, Management, Computer Studies, Health Sciences, Design, Media & Communication, Economics, Engineering and Liberal Arts. Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is a common written test for the undergraduate admission in Symbiosis Institutes.
Candidate should note that SET is only the first step and there will be a separate application and admission process for Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication. Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC) offers the following specialisation that a student can choose from namely:
- Journalism in Print
- Electronic & Cyber Media
- Audio-Visual Production including Radio-Television Production
- Advertising & Documentary Filmmaking and Film Studies
- Advertising including Client Servicing
- Account Planning
- Media and Creative - Copy & Visual
- Public Relations including Corporate Communication and Event Management.
Get complete details of SET 2018
The Symbiosis International University has released the notification along with the complete information brochure. The admission for SCMS Pune for BA Mass Communication course will be done on the basis of SET.
- Last date to apply for SET: 9 April 2018
- SET Test Date: 5 May 2018
- Number of seat intake: 120
About BA Mass Communication
BA Mass Communication is a full-time programme which is spread over a period of three years and spaced out over six semesters of six months each.
The Course incorporates theoretical lectures, hands-on practical sessions, tutorials, classroom presentations, take-home assignments, sporting & cultural events, field trips, study tours, projects, and internships.
SET 2018 Important Dates
Events |
Dates |
SET Application Starts |
25 January 2018 |
SET Application Ends |
9 April 2018 |
Last date to make the payment of SET |
14 April 2018 |
SET Admit Card |
21 April 2018 |
SET Test 2017 date |
5 May 2018 |
SET Test Result Declared |
14 May 2018 |
Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication Eligibility criteria
Academic Qualification
- Candidate must have passed their Class 12 in any discipline from any recognised Board / Council / University with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate marks, or equivalent grades
- Candidates appearing for Class 12 may also appear.
- Candidates who have passed Class 12 through Open Universities system directly without having any basic qualification are not eligible for the Course.
- Candidates who have appeared for their Class 12 finals and awaiting results are also eligible to apply, subject to submission of passing certificate by the notified date.
Qualifying Exam: The admission of the candidates in SCMC BA Mass Communication will be done on the basis of Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET).
Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication Application form and Admit Card
Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC), Pune is done on the basis of SET. SET 2018 Application Process has now started. Candidates can register for SET examination on Official Website by paying an online fee. The last date of registration for SET examination is 9 April 2018.
SET 2018 Application form can be filled online only for various undergraduate courses and candidates are required to fill the common Application Form. However, for admission in some of the undergraduate courses, the Symbiosis Entrance Test is not applicable. The candidates are advised to follow the link below to apply online for SET exam and to get the complete details on SET Application Form.
SET Admit Card 2018
SET Admit Card 2018 was available for download from 21 April 2018. SET Admit Card was available on the official website only for those eligible candidates who have submitted their duly filled application forms before the due date. Candidates need to know that no admit card will not be dispatched through the post to the candidates, so no correspondence in this regard will be considered.
Candidates must bring the admit card and a photo identity proof to the test centre. It will be authenticated during the Test. Candidates shall preserve the authenticated admit card till the admission processes of the desired Symbiosis institutes are over. If the admit card is lost, no duplicate admit card will be issued.
Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication Fees
Fee | Amount |
SET Exam Application Fee | Rs.1750 |
SCMC Admission Fee | Rs.1000 |
SCMC BA Mass Comm. Fee Structure
Bachelor of Arts |
Fee Per Annum |
Academic Fee |
Rs. 2,30,000
|
Pre-Induction Fee |
|
Centre Deposit (Refundable) |
Rs. 20,000 |
Total Fee |
Rs. 2,50,000 |
The candidates need to make the payment of Tuition Fee for Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC), Pune. The scheduled payment dates for each merit list is given below. Last date for payment of Tuition fee for |
|
First Merit List |
5 June 2018 |
Second Merit List |
12 June 2018 |
Third Merit List |
Last week of June 2018 |
Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication Result and Counselling
SET Result 2018 and SET 2018 Score Card has been declared on 14 May 2018. SET Result 2018 is declared by Symbiosis International University (SIU) for the entrance exam to be conducted on 5 May 2018, for all the courses on All India basis. SET 2018 was conducted in online mode across many states in India.
After checking the result, it is also mandatory for the candidates to fill the online registration for the individual Institutes for the desired programme before the closing date of application of the respective Institute. The link is provided below. By following the link, the candidates will get the complete information about SET Result and all the related important dates
SET 2018 Result and Score Card
SCMC Selection Process
Once the result gets declared, the shortlisted candidates will be called for PI-WAT which was conducted from 21 May to 29 May 2018. The selection of the candidates for Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC), Pune for BA Mass Communication Programme will be done on the basis of SET score.
The shortlisted candidates will be further selected for PI-WAT. The selection process for SCMC BA Mass Communication programme is given below:
- SET Scores.
- Personal Interview (PI)
- Written Ability Test (WAT)
Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication Exam pattern
- Duration of exam: SET duration is 150 minutes.
- Type of exam: objective type test.
- Number of Questions: 150
- Question Papers: SET is conducted in two sessions for FIVE question papers.
SET Exam Pattern for BA Mass Communication
Section |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
General English |
40 |
40 |
Quantitative |
40 |
40 |
General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
Total |
150 |
150 |
Symbiosis University Seat Reservation
Within the Sanctioned Intake |
|
Category |
Seats reserved |
Scheduled Caste |
15% |
Scheduled Tribe |
7.5% |
Differently Abled |
3% |
Over & Above Sanctioned Intake |
|
Jammu and Kashmir Migrants |
2 seats per programme |
International Students |
15% (Including PIO and NRI) |
The candidates are suggested to follow the link provided below as by following the link, the candidates will get to know the complete reservation policy
Symbiosis University Reservation Policy
SET Test Centres
SET is conducted in 21 cities. A candidate may choose any one city according to their convenience
Ahmedabad |
Hyderabad |
Lucknow |
Bengaluru |
Indore |
Mumbai |
Bhubaneshwar |
Jaipur |
Nagpur |
Chandigarh |
Kochi |
Nashik |
Chennai |
Kolhapur |
Noida |
Delhi |
Kolkata |
Pune |
Gangtok |
Kota |
Shillong |
SCMC BA Mass Communication Important Dates
Category |
Dates |
SCMC 2017 Online Application Begins |
26 December 2016 |
Last date for Payment of SCMC Application Fee |
12 May 2017 |
Short-listing for Second Round (GD/PI) |
29 May 2017 |
Second Round (only in Pune) |
2 to 6 June 2017 |
1st Merit List |
12 June 2017 |
2nd Merit List |
19 June 2017 |
3rd Merit List |
26 June 2017 |
Reporting to the Centre |
3 to 5 July 2017 |
Programme commences |
10 July 2017 |
For other courses/colleges under Symbiosis International University candidates can refer to following links:
Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication Contact
- Symbiosis International University
Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi
Phone: 020-39116226 / 27
Fax: 020-39116228
Email id:info@set-test.org - Symbiosis Center for Media & Communication ( UG )
Survey No. 231, Viman Nagar,
Pune - 411014 Maharashtra
Phone: 91 20- 26634511/12/13/14
Fax: +91 20- 26634515
Email: contactus@simcug.edu.in