Located at Bandra (West), Mumbai, St Pauls Institute of Communication Education for Women (SPICE for Women) is a unit of the Pauline Family. The Society of Saint Paul is a religious congregation, founded in 1914 at Alba, in Italy. SPICE for Women is managed by a Governing Body, whose ex-officio President is the Provincial Superior and by a society registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950. The aim of St Pauls Institute of Communication Education for Women is to improve the employability for the women students aspiring for a career in the area of mass media.

In August 2018, the trust inaugurated St Pauls Institute of Communication Education For Women, which is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. This new Institute is completely dedicated to media studies and offers a BA programme in Multimedia and Mass Communication (BAMMC), formerly known as BMM at UG level for women.

Here are some of the quick facts related to SPICE for Women Mumbai:

SPICE for Women Mumbai Admission Process

SPICE for Women admissions are merit-based and the process for academic year 2022-25 will commence after HSC/ Class 12 results are out. St Pauls Institute of Communication Education for Women application form for its BAMMC programme can be filled by the candidates through the official website of the Institute.

Here are some facts about the SPICE for Women Mumbai admission process:

• The University of Mumbai has made it mandatory for all candidates to fill in the 'Pre-Admission Online Registration Form' available on mum.digitaluniversity.ac
• The merit list is updated on the Institute's website and on the campus notice board as well
• The Institute conducts PI for the shortlisted candidates along with their parents prior to the admission
• Final selection is based on marks obtained in Class 12 and performance in PI
• Candidates will be required to visit the campus on the given date and based on the merit list
• A notarised gap certificate is a must in case there is a break from education
• Candidates must come along with at least one of the parents at the time of admission
• The parent/ guardian needs to fill an undertaking accepting the rules of the Institute
• Admissions are confirmed only once the document verification process is done and fees is paid

Admission process for Short-term Courses:

• The Application Form Fee is Rs.100/- + applicable tax and convenience fees (Non-refundable and to be paid online)

• All fields marked with * are to be filled mandatorily.
• Online application form can be submitted after paying the application fee. The application number will be displayed once you successfully submit the online form by making an online payment.

• These short-term courses are accepting admissions from male and female students.

SPICE for Women Mumbai Courses

St Pauls Institute of Communication Education for Women offers BA in Multimedia and Mass Communication (BAMMC), which is a three-year duration programme available in full-time mode. Students are awarded UG degree by the University of Mumbai. The eligibility criteria to apply for the programme is mentioned below:

SPICE for Women Mumbai Internship

SPICE for Women provides internship opportunities to its students, for which they are assisted by the Course Coordinator of the Institute. The SPICE internship process starts from the first semester itself. There are a lot of companies from the mass communication and media industry, where students can perform their internship. Some of the top recruiters are Shunya, Brainwonders, Schbang and MCube Ventures.

SPICE for Women Mumbai Scholarships

SPICE for Women scholarships are provided to the deserving and eligible students. The Institute encourages them to take advantage of the financial aid through Rajashri Shahu Maharaj Scholarship Scheme. In order to know the application process and have information related to the scheme, students can visit the official website (www.mahadbtmahait.gov.in).

SPICE for Women Mumbai Infrastructure

Apart from the basic facilities, SPICE for Women also has some other amenities available for the students. Here are some of the highlights related to SPICE for Women infrastructure:

• Alberione Hall: The hall has a seating capacity of around 220 people
• Video Conferencing Facility: The video conferencing classroom is used by students to connect with their faculty and mentors travelling across cities
• One Camera Broadcast Studio: This studio is used by students for their projects related to the film and communication 
• Library: The campus has a small but well-equipped library with a collection of over 800 books including various titles in media and communication, ethics and law, research methodologies, design thinking etc.
• Sit & Chat Corner: A hangout place for students on the campus with an outdoors feeling
• Multimedia Lab for Graphics and Animation: This 60-seater place is a hub of students and is an integral part of all the programmes conducted at the Institute
• Podcast Station: Inaugurated in November 2019, it is the first media school in the country and in Mumbai to have such a facility
• Locker Facility: The locker facilities are provided by the Institute on a first-come-first-served basis
• Professional Sound Recording Studio: The studio is large enough and well-equipped to work on projects related to dubbing, string sessions and music production
• Sports Centre: The centre is designed to encourage and support the sporting talent for women students

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• The Application Form Fee is Rs.100/- + applicable tax and convenience fees (Non-refundable and to be paid online)
• All fields marked with * are to be filled mandatorily.

Online Application form can be submitted after making an online payment. An Application Number will be displayed once you successfully submit the online form by making an online payment.