Symbiosis SIMC Entrance (Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication via SET, Pune)
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 2026 (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.