INFRASTRUCTURE
SCMC is housed in an award-winning* building in the Viman Nagar Campus of Symbiosis
International University in Pune. Located close to the airport in a place buzzing
with life and activity, its offers undergraduate students
the dual advantage of a tranquil learning environment nestled in an area that has
all amenities and conveniences of a modern city, away from the chaos.
[*AESA (Architect, Engineers and Surveyors Association, Pune) Silver Award 2008 in
Non Residential Category]
Our academic infrastructure includes:
SEMINAR HALLS:
These host regular lectures, demonstration classes and examinations and are provided
with overhead LCD projectors and public-address systems.
SCREENING ROOMS:
For lectures and AV screenings, 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 systems.
SHOOTING FLOOR:
The shooting floor along with a Production Control Room (PCR) is acoustically sealed
and air- conditioned. It 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:
These consists of four air-conditioned cubicles as well as a post-production
laboratory equipped with non- linear edit systems to provide professional level
post-production facilities. There are 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 & LABORATORY:
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 the latest photo editing
software for digital imagery.
COMPUTER LABORATORY:
The air-conditioned computer laboratory has 39 terminals and an 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 SCMC campus is
Wi-Fi enabled. All desktops and server are fully protected with up-to-date
anti-virus software.
LIBRARY:
The library and has a well-stocked collection of books, covering a broad range of
technical and non-technical subjects pertaining to mass media and communication
management. We subscribe to a wide assortment of national
and international newspapers, magazines and journals, and other publications. The
students also have access to two online databases – TVAD Index and United News of
India.
AUDIO-VISUAL LIBRARY:
The audio-visual library has a comprehensive collection of Indian and foreign classic
films, documentaries, radio and television programmes in English, Hindi and other
Foreign / Regional languages.
E-RESOURCES:
All students of SCMC have access to the SIU Library Portal through which they can
access a huge collection for e-books, magazine and journals for research and
academic purposes.
JOURNALISM NEWSROOM & DIGITAL MARKETING LAB:
The Journalism Newsroom Lab is a dedicated facility for all kinds of news production
— print, broadcast and digital. We have computers equipped with the latest software
as well as broadcast news post production facilities.
The Digital Marketing Lab is intended to provide students the experience of using
industry related software in advertising and public relations and help them to hone
their skills in broader areas such as creating content,
blogging, designing, media monitoring, branding strategies.
CAMPUS FACILITIES
ACCOMODATION:
Separate hostels for boys and girls are available close to the campus, within
walking, or easy commuting distance.
HEALTHCARE:
The Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (SCHC) is the in-house healthcare service
provider for the entire Symbiosis family. It provides preventive, curative and
promotive health care services. SCHC offers Out Patient Department
services at all campuses of Symbiosis. A team of specialist doctors are available
for consultation.
RECREATION:
Activity Lounge, Auditorium & Amphitheatre
FITNESS & SPORTS:
Gymnasium, Aerobics floor and ‘Yogshala’. Sports ground and facilities for Athletics,
Football, Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball, Throwball etc.
REFRESHMENT AND DINING:
Canteen & Mess; Juice Bar; Cafe
OTHER AMENITIES:
On-campus stationery store, photocopier service, ATM
OUR PROGRAMME
BACHELOR OF ARTS (MASS COMMUNICATION)
SIU announces the four-year degree programme with multiple entry and exit options as
envisioned in the NEP 2020. The highlights of the new programme offerings are as
under
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants who have 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
SCMC has an annual intake of 120 students
RESERVATION OF SEATS
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%
Important Dates
Sr No.
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Particulars
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Dates
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1 |
SET Online registration & payment starts
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January 11,2023 (Wednesday)
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2 |
Last date for SET registration and payment
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April 16, 2023 (Sunday)
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3 |
Last date for online registration & payment for SCMC
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May 22, 2023 (Monday)
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4 |
SET Admit Card Live
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April 25, 2023 (Tuesday) for SET Test 01
May 03, 2023 (Wednesday) for SET Test 02
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5 |
Entrance Test Dates for SET
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Test 01 – May, 06 2023 (Saturday)
11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Test 02 – May,14 2023 (Sunday)
11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
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6 |
Test Result
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May 24,2023 (Wednesday)
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7 |
SCMC Shortlist for PI
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May 30, 2023 (Tuesday)
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8 |
PI Slot booking
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Not required. Shortlisted candidates for SCMC will be given slots to appear for PI. (Note : Candidates to
ensure completion of registration process by paying the institute registration fees to be eligible for PI
process)
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9 |
Online Written Ability Test (WAT) – Will be conducted in two slots. Candidates will be notified about their
slot
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June 02, 2023 (Friday)
11.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
June 03, 2023 (Saturday)
11.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
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10 |
Portfolio & Document upload on the portal
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May 30, 2023 (Tuesday) – June 08, 2023 (Thursday)
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11 |
PI dates
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June 09, 2023 (Friday) to June 14th, 2023 (Wednesday)
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12 |
First Merit List
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June 22, 2023 (Thursday)
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13 |
Last date for payment of fees for candidates in the first merit list
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July 06, 2023 (Thursday)
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14 |
Second & Subsequent Merit Lists
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Will be declared later
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15 |
Programme Commencement
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July 20, 2023 (Thursday)
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16 |
Orientation programme for students and parents
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July 22, 2023 (Saturday)
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Note - Depending on the prevailing pandemic situation of COVID-19, the
schedules as well as the nature/structure of the exams can change, and all tests
can be conducted entirely online or entirely offline or in a combination of both
modes at the discretion of SIU.