Admissions

MA in Journalism and Media Industries:

Admission Details

Both journalism and audio-visual production domains have undergone fundamental changes in how content is produced, disseminated and consumed. This shift in the media industry has prompted SIMC to revise how we envision the academic programmes, with a new curriculum.

Journalism is increasingly mobile-first and digital-first, leading to newer specialisations like data journalism. The new programme's foundation remains in journalism, but it acknowledges and offers the new skills the media industry needs. The programme enables its graduates to seek careers in closely aligned verticals like strategic communication and core journalistic profiles.

Eligibility Criteria -

Graduate from any recognized University / Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).Applicants expecting their final year results can also apply. However, their admission will be provisional and subject to obtaining their graduate degree with 50% marks or equivalent grade.

  • Programmes which require specific discipline/ subject specialization need to be checked for eligibility as given by the respective Institute.
  • A candidate who has completed a qualifying degree from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
  • All foreign degrees/ qualifications need to be verified from AIU by the candidate before seeking admission to any programme of SIU
  • The Evaluation Division of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) issues equivalence certificates for foreign degrees/qualifications. The contact details are as below: Association of Indian Universities AIU House, 16 Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg (Kotla Marg), Landmark: Opposite National Bal Bhawan, Near I.T.O., New Delhi-110002, India Tel. No.+91-11-23230059; 23232429; 23232305 Fax No.+91-11-23232131 Email: info@aiuweb.org Website: www.aiuweb.org
  • Note: It is the responsibility of the candidates to ascertain whether they possess the requisite qualifications / eligibility for admission. Having been admitted provisionally does not mean acceptance of eligibility. Final eligibility of admission will be decided by Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

Application Procedure -

Application to SIMC's MA - Journalism and Media Industries programme is a two-step process.

Step 1: Apply for MA - Journalism and Media Industries programmes 2025

  • Visit https://siu.ishinfo.com/SIMCMAMCY25/Register/Index.aspx for application form. Register for MA programmes which you are interested in and pay the registration fee of INR 1500 per programme (government taxes would be additional as and when applicable) Non-Transferable and Non-Refundable.
  • Upon payment, a SIMC ID and password is generated which will be essential to fill up online form for SIMC Pune's MA Programme. Candidates can apply for both the progarmme if they wish.

Step 2: Post registration of MA - Journalism and Media Industries programme, the 2nd Phase involves appearing for PI-WAT.
Here is what all you need to know about this process:

  • Two components are involved in the process. Personal Interaction (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). It is mandatory to appear for the PI-WAT process for both MA programmes candidates.
  • WAT will be conducted for 50 marks and PI will be conducted for 50 marks. The total weightage for the final merit list is 100 marks.
  • The Personal Interaction (PI) round will assess candidates on parameters such as Communication Skills, Knowledge of Media and Current Affairs, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Adaptability and Openness to Learning, Motivation for Journalism and Media.
  • The Written Ability Test (WAT) round will assess candidates on parameters such as Language Proficiency, Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills, Understanding Media and Current Affairs, Ethical Awareness and Media Sensitivity, Research Aptitude and Data Interpretation.

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Admission Updates -

https://siu.ishinfo.com/SIMCMAMCY25/Register/Index.aspx - Registrations now open for the new MA programmes - Batch 2025-27

Admission Calendar -

Important Dates for Admission Cycle - MA Programme - Batch 2025-27 : Phase I
MA Programme Online Registration Starts Monday, January 20, 2025
Admission workshop and talk in Pune city (offline) Saturday, February 15, 2025
MA Registration and Payment Closes Friday, March 21, 2025
Important Dates for Admission Cycle - MA Programme - Batch 2025-27 : Phase II
Declaration of Candidates for PI-WAT Friday, March 28, 2025
Personal Interaction and Written Ability Test (PI-WAT) - Online WAT - Thursday, April 10, 2025
PI - Sat - Sun, April 12, 13, 2025
Announcement of First Merit List Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Last Date of Fee Payment of First Merit List (1st installment) Tuesday, May 13, 2025

DISCLAIMER: These dates are subject to change. Changes if any will be updated here.

MA - Journalism and Media Industries: Batch 2025-27
The complete fee detail for MA - Journalism and Media Industries for the two year programme is as under
Installments for MA (MC) - Journalism and Media Industries 1st Year (Amount in ₹) 2nd Year (Amount in ₹)
1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment
Academic Fees (Per Annum) 2,31,500 2,31,500 2,31,500 2,31,500
Institute Deposit (Refundable) 35,000 - - -
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) 20,000 - - -
Hostel Fees (Per Annum)(Three Sharing) *# 1,43,000 - ** -
Mess Fees (Per Annum) * 52,000 52,000 ** -
Installments 4,81,500 2,83,500
Installments pay by date At the time of admission 25 - Nov - 25 25 - Jun - 26 25 - Nov - 26

1st Year ( Amount in ₹ ) = 7,65,000/- (4,81,500 + 2,83,500)

*Hostel fees can be increased up to 15% each year and Mess fees can be increased up to 10% each year. Government taxes would be additional as and when applicable.

**Hostel and Mess fees for the subsequent year would be communicated before commencement of the next academic year.

#Hostel fees are subject to change in campus and accommodation type wise, e.g. Twin Sharing, Triple Sharing, Four Sharing and Dormitory.

Note: Students will be provided hostel accommodation on the Lavale campus (hilltop or hillbase) depending on availability. The Hostel / Mess fees will be charged accordingly. (Subject to the type of accommodation).

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