Symbiosis SIMC Entrance (Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication via SET, Pune)

Exam Date

2027-05-03

Duration

60 mins (SET) + Writing Test + PI

Overview

Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC-UG) Pune offers a 3-year BA Mass Communication. Admission via SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) + SIMC's Writing Test + Personal Interview. SIMC is one of India's top-ranked private media schools with strong placements at film, advertising, journalism and digital media houses.

Exam Pattern

Mode:Online SET + Writing Test + Personal Interview

Duration:60 minutes (SET) + 60 minutes (writing) + interview

Total Marks:60 (SET) + Writing + PI composite

Marking Scheme:+1 for SET correct, no negative; Writing and PI qualitative

Sections

SET - General Aptitude (English/Quant/GA/Reasoning)

60 Questions•60 Marks

SIMC Writing Ability Test (creative + critical writing)

Holistic Questions•Holistic Marks

Personal Interview (interest in media + portfolio if available)

Holistic Questions•Holistic Marks

Syllabus

SET General Aptitude

English, basic quant, current affairs, reasoning

Writing Test

Creative writing prompt
Critical analysis of a passage or article
Opinion essay on contemporary issue

Eligibility Criteria

Passed Class 12 with minimum 50% (45% reserved)
Must register for SET and select SIMC-UG

Important Dates

SET registration

December 2027 (tentative - confirm on official website)

SET

May 2027 (tentative)

WAT + PI

May-June 2027 (tentative)

Application Process

Register on set-test.org and select SIMC-UG
Take SET online
Shortlisted candidates attend Writing Test and PI at SIMC Pune campus
Admission based on composite score

💡 Preparation Tips

Build a media portfolio - student newspaper articles, blog posts, video projects
Practise opinion writing daily - clear structure, strong examples
Stay current on media industry trends - OTT growth, AI in journalism, media regulation
SIMC values creativity - discuss media projects, films you love, journalists you admire

❓ FAQs

Is SIMC PG-only?

SIMC has both UG (BA Mass Communication, 3-year) and PG (MA Mass Communication, 2-year) programmes.

What's the placement record?

SIMC reports 95%+ placement with companies like Times Network, India Today, NDTV, Network18, JWT, Ogilvy, Saregama, and digital media startups. Average package Rs. 5-7 LPA.

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Overview

Exam Pattern

Mode:Online SET + Writing Test + Personal Interview

Duration:60 minutes (SET) + 60 minutes (writing) + interview

Total Marks:60 (SET) + Writing + PI composite

Marking Scheme:+1 for SET correct, no negative; Writing and PI qualitative

Sections

SET - General Aptitude (English/Quant/GA/Reasoning)

60 Questions•60 Marks

SIMC Writing Ability Test (creative + critical writing)

Holistic Questions•Holistic Marks

Personal Interview (interest in media + portfolio if available)

Holistic Questions•Holistic Marks

💡 Preparation Tips

Build a media portfolio - student newspaper articles, blog posts, video projects

Practise opinion writing daily - clear structure, strong examples

Stay current on media industry trends - OTT growth, AI in journalism, media regulation

SIMC values creativity - discuss media projects, films you love, journalists you admire

❓ FAQs

Is SIMC PG-only?

SIMC has both UG (BA Mass Communication, 3-year) and PG (MA Mass Communication, 2-year) programmes.

What's the placement record?

SIMC reports 95%+ placement with companies like Times Network, India Today, NDTV, Network18, JWT, Ogilvy, Saregama, and digital media startups. Average package Rs. 5-7 LPA.