B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication 

at St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi

The fee structure varies for different courses based on the stream and duration of the courses. Add on fees like that of hostels can also be included in the yearly fee structure if one opts for it. Once the admission cycle starts for any course, the college will give all the information about the fee structure on its official page.

St. Xavier's College allows students to choose vocational specialisations like Journalism & Mass Communication or English Language & Literature, which are specifically designed to build industry-ready skills. These courses often include practical projects and site visits, to give the students a taste of the real-world professional environments before they even graduate.

St. Xavier's College, Ranchi BA curriculum is comprehensive and follows the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 guidelines. Basis your selected major, you will study core subjects like Geography, Political Science, Economics, History, or Sociology. You will gain a strong academic foundation along with project works, fieldworks, seminars and departmental events.

Please be informed that the degree you get from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi is officially awarded by Ranchi University, but it carries the college's own prestigious name. St. Xavier's is otherwise more popular and reputed due to its autonomous status, stronger academic reputation, and more active placement support. The quality of education and the training you get at St. Xavier's are usually more intense and modern compared to the standard university departments.

For the 2026 placement season, BA graduates can expect an average salary package between INR 2 - 4 LPA. While the highest packages in the college can go up to INR 15 LPA, those are typically reserved for specialised or PG courses. BA students are usually hired for the entry-level roles, so students are suggested not to expect very high packages right after graduation.

The mode of St. Xavier's College course admission is online. The student need to fill the application form released by the college to take part in the admission process. Below are the important points regarding St. Xavier's College admission process:

•  The college conducts an Entrance Test for admissions for the students.
• Date and mode for entrance test is announced in college page.
• Selection Lists will is prepared based on merit.
• The list of selected students is displayed on the college page, after that admissions take place.

St. Xavier's College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Com	Candidates having secured an aggregate of 50% in any stream from JAC/ICSE/CBSE or any other recognised board are eligible.
BBA	Candidate must have passed with 50% aggregate marks in Intermediate/10+2. English with 50% marks is compulsory to apply for BBA and in other's subject min obtained marks must be 40% or equivalent in any discipilne from any recognised Board.
B.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
B.Sc.	Candidates passed 50% marks in Physics and Math's and 50% aggregate marks in Intermediate/10+2. With Math's as a subject. Math's is compulsory to apply for Physics (H)
M.Com	Candidates must have 50% marks in the subject concerned and also 50% aggregate marks in the graduation.
M.A.	Candidates must have 50% marks in the subject concerned and also 50% aggregate marks in the graduation
B.Voc	Candidates passed 10+2 with above mentioned marks in any stream from JAC/ICSE/CBSE or any other recognised board are eligible to apply.
M.Sc.	Candidates passed above mentioned marks in concerned subject and also above mentioned aggregate marks in graduation are eligible to apply.
M.J.M.C.	Candidates passed graduation in any discipline with above mentioned marks in Hons/aggregate from any University/institution are eligible to apply.
UG Diploma	Candidates passed Undergraduate/perusing graduation in any stream/MBA/M.Com/working in any corporate are also eligible to apply.
Certificate	Candidates passed Undergraduate/perusing graduation in any stream/MBA/M.Com/working in any corporate are also eligible to apply.
B.Ed	Candidates who have passed-graduates and post graduates may apply to the College with at least two school subjects at the graduation level. As per NCTE norms, a candidate should have secured at least 50% marks in the Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree examination of a recognised University.

St. Xavier's College offers median package range of INR 315,000 during in-campus placements. It has a decent placement assistance programme and has been rated 3.3 on placements as per Shiksha verified reviews by students.

Yes, St. Xavier's College Ranchi is a good College. It was established in 1944 It is an autonomous institution located in Ranchi. It is established and administered by Ranchi Jesuit Province of the Society of Jesus. It is affiliated to BCom University. St. Xavier's College Ranchi is accredited with NAAC with Grade 'B+'. The college offers a range of UG, PG & Vocational courses in the fields of Humannities, Social Science, Science, Commerce, etc. UG courses like B.A, BSc & BCom are the most popular courses among students. The placement cell of the college is highly active providing students with multiple internships & placement opportunities. Research opportunities are also provided to the students.

To apply for most B.Sc. courses, you generally need at least 50% marks in your aggregate (total score) in your +2 or Intermediate Science exams. However, meeting the total percentage isn't enough; you must also meet "Hons. Specific" criteria. For example, to study BSc Physics at  St. Xavier's College Ranchi, you need 50% in Physics and 45% in Mathematics.