A Holistic Learning Experience

It is a good experience which provides holistic learning.

I opted for Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication because I wanted to study a media and communication course and since this course offers specializations in Semester 3 like Public Relations, Brand Communications, Media Management and Research and Market Analytics it was apt for me.

The course curriculum consists of normal management subjects in addition to communication subjects with internal as well as external assessments. The subjects include Marketing, Effective Communication, Sales and Distribution, Brand Equity Management, Statistics etc

Yes the college does provide internships. Internships are offered by various advertising agencies, digital agencies, PR agencies etc with a stipend ranging from INR 5000 - 40000

At times PPOs are offered by companies where students intern at. Taking the PPO is optional based on if the students liked the overall internship experience and if they are happy with the package offered by the coming. Otherwise there is placement process followed.

There are various festivals. Arambh is the welcoming festival for all juniors where the showcase their art and talent. SIMCarnival is for juniors and seniors where everyone is allowed to perform. Festocom is an inter college festival held for various institutes.

The fee structure is somewhere between feasible and expensive. Payments are to be done in four installments at the beginning of each semester. The total fee is INR 12 lakhs. This includes college fees, books, accommodation and food - breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Not aware of any scholarship facility provided by college. However in emergencies extensions are provided.

Gender ratio is around 40:60 Male to female. The MBA course has a total of 120 students and students come from all over India. However majority students are from Delhi and Mumbai. There are several sports events, gym, swimming pool, badminton court on campus.

The hostels are three sharing and double sharing for girls and double, three and four sharing for boys. The rooms are extremely clean and comfortable with most comfort facilities. The food is of average quality. Breakfast is the best meal provided in the mess.

They have a strong alumni network present in most big agencies which are helpful as they now come to college as recruiters.

There are internals and externals. Internals include class tests and assignments. Assignments are individual and group based on all the subjects. Class tests of 3 subjects are held in a month on a particular day. Remaining assessments are done with externals.

We had to first give the SNAP entrance test and apply to various institutions under SIU - Symbioisis International University. Post results you get interviews calls if you are selected. The second round is on campus round conducting written test, interview and group activity.

The faculty of the college is knowledgeable and with immense knowledge of their particular subjects. Other than the in house faculty we had industry experts and guest faculties who give immense industry insights and knowledge leading to effective learning.