Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication conducts SIMC MA(MC) online entrance Test 2020 for admission to Masters in Arts -Mass Communication (MA- MC) course. Candidates who willing to apply for the Entrance Test 2020 are need to register online on official website simc.edu or direct link to apply before last date is also provided below. There are 3 steps to complete the form are registration, make payment and Preview of duly filled form. After the registration, candidates will get their SIUPGF20 ID and password on their email. Read this article for more about SIMC MA (MC) Application Form 2020.
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SIMC MA (MC) 2020 Application Form
Candidate should be a graduate from any recognised university/ Institute of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grades (45% or equivalent for SC/ ST). Candidates those are appearing for final year examination are also eligible to apply. The schedule for SIMC MA(MC) 2020 is given below.
Events |
Imp. Dates |
Online Registration Starts From |
24 Sep 2019 |
Registration Closes on |
04 Jan 2020 |
Last date to pay the application fee |
04 Jan 2020 |
Apply Online:
- Click Here to Register/ Apply for MA (MC) 2020.
- Click Here to login for already registered candidates.
SIMC MA (MC) Application Fee
Candidates can check the application fee that they have to pay after filling the application form. The application fee will be non- refundable.
Application Fee | Amount to be paid |
All Category Candidates | Rs.1250/- |
Mode of Payment:
- By using Credit/Debit/Cash Cards/Internet Banking Payment Through Bill Desk Payment Gateway.

How to apply for SIMC MA (MC) Application Form 2020?
Candidates should follow the following procedure to fill the SIMC MA (MC) Application Form 2020. The procedure as given below:
Step 1: Visit on the official site simc.edu. Click on “Admissions Open for MA (MC) Batch 20-2022”.

Step 2: A page will appear then in the right there will be an option of Register. Click on “Register”.

Step 3: Now the terms and conditions will appear. Candidates read all the instructions carefully and then tick the declaration. Click on “I Agree”.

Step 4: The application form will appear. Candidates have to fill the details related to Programme and personal details, Family details, Educational details and Experience details. Then click on “Save and Continue” Button.
Step 5: On the next screen, Choose a password and hint questions and click on Submit button to register.
Step 6: After successful registration, candidate will get an email containing your SIUPGF20 ID and password. Candidates can use this ID and Password for login.
Step 7: Now the candidates have to pay the application fee and Submit the final application form.
Details to mention in the Application Form
Applicants will be required to fill valid details in the application form. The details to be filled are as follows:
- Select course for which you applying
- Personal Information
- Applicant Name
- Gender
- Date of Birth
- Nationality
- Category
- Mobile number
- Active Email
- NRI status
- Work Experience details
- Education Information – X std & XII std
- Your Qualification
- Present Address
- Upload passport size photo (Please note that it should not more than 3 months old)
Photograph Specifications for SIMC MA (MC) Application Form 2020
Specifications | Photograph |
Format | jpg, jpeg, png or gif only |
Size | Between 10 KB to 150 KB |
SIMC MA (MC) Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should fulfil the eligibility before applying for the application form. The Eligibility Criteria for MA (MC) as mentioned below:
Nationality:
- Foreign National (FN)
A student is eligible to apply as a Foreign National (FN) if he/she holds a foreign passport. - Person of Indian Origin (PIO)
A student is eligible to apply as a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) if he/she has a PIO card, and is a citizen of a country other than India. - Non Resident Indian (NRI)
A student is eligible to apply as a Non Resident Indian (NRI) if he/she has appeared either for the 10+2(equivalent to the Indian 10+2) examination or graduation outside India. It is mandatory for one of the two qualifying examinations to be given outside India.
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates should have graduated from any recognised university/ Institute of National Importance with minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe).
- Candidates appearing for final year examination can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe).
Eligibility Criteria for Foregin Candidates:
Educational Qualification:
- A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification from any Foreign University must obtain any equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
SIMC MA (MC) Admit Card
The admit card for MA(MC) will be release on the official website. Candidates can download the admit card from their login details. Candidates should have SIUPGF20 ID that they get at the time of registration or email id and password to download the admit card. Candidates should cross check all the details present on the admit card. The details present on the admit card will be candidate’s name, roll no, father’s name, address, date of exam, exam time, exam center.
About SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test 2020
SIMC will release the application form for Master of Arts- Mass Communication (MA-MC) course. Candidates have to register themselves then they will appear for entrance exam. SIMC MA(MC) will be online test is an objective entrance test. Each question has 4 responses. The duration of the exam will be 120 minutes. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answer. The total marks will be 150 marks. There will be 4 sections in the question paper. Candidate should prepare according to it.
About SIMC
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communications, (SIMC-PG, Pune) is ranked among the top media and Communication colleges in the country offering courses in both MBA in Communication Management and Mass Communication MA (MC) program. SIMC– PG offers four specializations in MBA (Communication Management) program: Brand Communications,Public Relations,Marketing and media analytics & Media Management,. In Masters in Mass Communications, MA (MC), SIMC offers two specializations: Journalism & Audio visual. These specializations are introduced from the batch 2016 – 2018.
SIMC MA (MC) Online Entrance Test 2020 Registration Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : Candidates have to fill up the online application form for MA(MC) programme available at simc.edu and pay the registration fee of Rs.1250 which includes the Online entrance test fees. Then appear for SIMC MA(MC) Online entrance test.
Ans : Candidate should be a 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). Their admission will be provisional and subject to furnishing proof of graduation with 50% marks or equivalent grade.
Ans : The university should be approved by AICTE/ UGC. Also it should be registered under AIU.
Ans : No, you can’t. The snap test is valid only for MBA programme. Admission to MA(MC) programme is only through SIMC MA(MC) Online entrance test.
Ans : The aptitude and the competencies required for doing well in a journalism and AV(mass communications program) are different than those required for a MBA program. The SIMC MA(MC) Online Entrance test is designed to assess the aspirant’s readiness to join a mass communication program.
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