Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication was established in 1990 under the Symbiosis Society. The institute is commonly known as SIMC Pune. SIMC Pune was founded by SB Mujumdar, who is the founding director and president of the Symbiosis Society. Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication is located in Mulshi, Pune. SIMC Pune is affiliated to Symbiosis International University. Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication courses are offered to students at only one level; postgraduate. Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication offers three courses; MBA Communication Management, MA Journalism, and MA Audio Visual Production. The duration of all the three courses offered by SIMC Pune is 2 years.
Symbiosis Institute of Media Communication mission is to promote ethical and value-based learning and the vision of Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication is to promote international understanding through quality education. SIMC Pune has received awards Amar Ujala’ B School Excellence Awards for Industry Related Curriculum in Advertising, 2013, ‘Dainik Bhaskar’, B School Excellence Awards for Industry Related Curriculum in Advertising, PRCI: Leadership in PR Education: ‘Chanakya’ Award (2009) and many more.
SIMC Pune offers various facilities to the students. SIMC Pune facilities include a hostel, health facility, a library, cafeteria, conference and seminars rooms etc. SIMC Pune placement committee keeps an eye on the placement activities and makes sure that students are getting placed in reputed companies. SIMC Pune offers scholarships to deserving students. SIMS Pune scholarships include government, private, and university scholarships.
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC Pune) is situated in Mulshi, Pune. The nearest railway station is Dapodi Railway Station at a distance of 18.2 km. It will take around 45 mins to reach SIMC Pune, to avoid any inconvenience students should take an auto or hire a cab. The closest airport to SIMC Pune is Pune International Airport at a distance of 27 km. It will take around 60 mins to reach SIMC Pune by cab or auto. Students can also take a bus from Bus Station Lavale which is at a distance of 6.2 km that will take around 17 minutes to reach SIMC Pune.
Boys Hostel SIMC offers hostel facilities to boys. The institute has a separate hostel for boys. Apart from the scenic view, SIMC Pune hostel facilities include hot water, morning tea and a common area with a television etc.
Girls Hostel SIMC Pune has a separate hostel for girls. SIMC Pune girls hostel facilities include hot water, morning tea and a common area with a television. Rooms of the girls’ hostel at Symbiosis Institue of Media and Communication are fully furnished, with two and three-seater rooms with attached bathrooms.
Library SIMC Pune library comprises 2 lacs books on various topics, supporting Symbiosis University programmes. The library of SIMC supports and fulfils the instructional and research needs of the students. It has subscriptions to online databases/periodicals such as EBSCO, EMERALD, DOWN TO EARTH (e-version), HBR, GBR, DELNET, PROWESS, BCRC, CMI, DATANET etc. SIMC Pune library’s collection caters to the needs of media and journalism students.
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Cafeteria SymiEat is the name of the cafeteria at SIMS Pune, the cafeteria of SIMC provides a wide variety of hygienically prepared food items with a warm and friendly ambience that sets up a perfect setting to catch up with friends during breaks.
Auditorium SIMC Pune can accommodate 600 people at a time. The institute auditorium is used for hosting various events.
Medical/Hospital SIMC Pune offers medical facilities to the students. An ambulance is always available in case of any emergency. Equipped for first-aid and outpatient treatment, with physicians and nurses from Symbiosis Centre for Health Care, the health care is located near the boys’ hostel.
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IT Infrastructure SIMC Pune has a computer lab with access to unlimited internet to keep students updated and connected. It helps to cater to the informational needs of the students. Laboratories