Mass Communication and Media Admission 2025: Registration Fees, Eligibility, Top Institutes/Colleges in India

Updated on Jun 19, 2025 05:42 IST
Parul Thapa

Parul ThapaAssistant Manager

Mass Communication and Media courses are offered at various levels and types - UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate and also Doctoral.  

The eligibility criteria for all these courses depends on the level and the college of the course. But every candidate should Class 12 with 50% score in any stream.

Some popular entrance exams are CUET, CUET PG, CAT, MAT, XAT, MAH CET, JEECUP, UGC NET, etc. Some popular Journalism and Mass Communication colleges in India include St. Joseph’s University, IIMC New Delhi, Amity School of Communication, etc. The average course fee for UG-level Mass Communication courses is around approx from INR 1,080 to INR 53.6 Lakh

Mass Communication and Media Admission 2025: Eligibility

Candidates can see the eligibility of the Mass Communication and Media courses below: 

Mass Communication and Media Admission 2025: Top Colleges Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can see the eligibility of the Mass Communication and Media courses of top colleges below:

Course Level Top Mass Communication Colleges Eligibility Criteria
UG-Level Mass Communication Courses St. Joseph’s University
  • Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate score from the Pre-University Board, Karnataka, or any other examination considered equivalent, and should have studied Chemistry and Biology as core subjects.
  • The minimum aggregate requirement for OBC, ST, and SC is 45%. 
Amity School of Communication
  • Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.
Institute of Management Studies, Noida
  • Class 12 from a recognized board.
Kishinchand Chellaram College
  • Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.
Galgotias University
  • Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate score from a recognized board.
PG-Level Mass Communication Courses St. Joseph’s University
  • A bachelor's degree from Bangalore University or any other University considered equivalent thereto by the Government of Karnataka.
  • With a minimum of 40% aggregate score (including English and Languages) and 50% marks in the cognate or major subject.
IIMC New Delhi
  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
  • With CUET-PG score and no maximum age limit.
Amity School of Communication
  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized university. 
  • Class 12 with English as a mandatory subject and in aggregate percentage of class 12, Physical Education/Fine Arts/Performing Arts/vocational/nonwritten subjects will only be considered for respective disciplines.
UNIPUNE
  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
  • Final year students can also apply on a provisional basis.
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication
  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate score.
  • 45% minimum aggregate for ST and SC categories.
  • With SIMC MA (MC) Entrance Test score.
Diploma in Mass Communication Courses IIMC New Delhi
  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
  • CUET-PG Score, and with a maximum age limit of 25 years.
  • The age criteria can be exceeded by 5 years for PwD candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
UNIPUNE
  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
Xavier Institute of Communication
  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
  • XIC OET Score, followed by a personal interview round, and with a maximum age limit of 35 years.
Galgotias University
  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 45% aggregate score.
  • With the CUET-PG exam score.
MCNUJC, Bhopal
  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

 

Eligibility for Mass Communication and Media Admission 2025

Candidates can see the general overview of the Mass Communication and Media courses below:

Course Level Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate/UG Diploma/Certificate
  • Class 12 from any stream (Science, Arts, or Commerce),
  • With a minimum of 50% aggregate score from a recognized board.
Postgraduate/PG Diploma/Certificate
  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Journalism, Mass Communication & Media, Advertising, etc.
  • With a minimum of 50% aggregate score from a recognized university.
Doctoral (PhD)
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline such as Journalism, Mass Communication & Media, Advertising, etc.
  • With a minimum of 50% aggregate score from a UGC-approved university.

 

Mass Communication and Media Admission Process 2025

Candidates can see the general outline of the Mass Communication and Media admission process below: 

  • Make sure you meet the eligibility
  • Apply online by flling up the form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for the merit list and result
  • If selected, attend the counselling session
  • Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

 

Mass Communication and Media Admission 2025 Exams

Candidates can see the list of exams for Mass Communication and Media below: 

Entrance Exams Exam Schedule
CUET Exam 2026 CUET Exam Date 2026
CUET-PG Exam 2026 CUET-PG Exam Date 2026
JMI Entrance Exam 2026 JMI Entrance Exam Date 2026
CAT Exam 2025 CAT Exam Date 2025
MAT Exam 2025 MAT Exam Date 2025
JEECUP Exam 2026 JEECUP Exam 2026
UGC NET Exam 2025 UGC NET Exam 2025

 

Syllabus for Mass Communication and Media Admission 2025 

Entrance Exams Exam Syllabus
CUET Syllabus The CUET paper is divided into 3 sections: Language, Domain Subject, and General Test. The exam is MCQ-based, and the syllabus is based on NCERT Class 12.
CUET-PG Syllabus The CUET PG syllabus consists of only domain-specific topics.
JMI Entrance Exam Syllabus The JMI entrance exam syllabus differs based on the course level. It includes two sections: Section A has objective-type questions, and Section B has descriptive questions. The exam is followed by an interview and an exam portfolio round.

 

Top Colleges for Mass Communication and Media Admission 2025

Candidates can see the list of popular government and private colleges offering Mass Communication and Media in India below:

Mass Communication and Media Admission 2025: Best Government Colleges

Candidates can see the list of popular government colleges offering Mass Communication and Media in India below:

UG-Level Government Mass Communication Colleges: Admission Details

Candidates can see the list of popular government colleges offering UG Mass Communication and Media in India below:

Government Colleges Admission Details UG-Level Course Fees
MCNUJC, Bhopal Mass Communication Admission INR 1.02 Lakh - 1.66 Lakh
Chaudhary Charan Singh University Mass Communication Admission INR 1.13 Lakh - 1.5 Lakh
Madras Christian College Mass Communication Admission INR 1.27 Lakh
PSG College of Arts and Science Mass Communication Admission INR 2.7 Lakh
GGSIPU Mass Communication Admission INR 5.11 Lakh

 

PG-Level Government Mass Communication Colleges: Admission Details

Candidates can see the list of popular government colleges offering PG Mass Communication and Media in India below:

Government Colleges Admission Details PG-Level Course Fees
UNIPUNE Mass Communication Admission INR 4,200
University of Hyderabad Mass Communication Admission INR 17,380
Madras Christian College Mass Communication Admission INR 56,910
GGSIPU Mass Communication Admission INR 1.85 Lakh
IIMC Delhi Mass Communication Admission INR 4.8 Lakh

 

Mass Communication and Media Admission 2025: Best Private Colleges

Candidates can see the list of popular private colleges offering Mass Communication and Media in India below:

UG-Level Private Mass Communication Colleges: Admission Details

Candidates can see the list of popular private colleges offering UG Mass Communication and Media in India below:

Private Colleges Admission Details UG-Level Course Fees
Galgotias University Mass Communication Admission INR 75,000 - INR 6 Lakh
St Joseph's University Mass Communication Admission INR 90,000 - INR 3.96 Lakh
Manipal Institute of Communication Mass Communication Admission INR 3.93 Lakh - 7.12 Lakh
IMS Noida Mass Communication Admission INR 4.35 Lakh
Amity School of Communication Mass Communication Admission INR 4.77 Lakh - 13.2 Lakh

 

PG-Level Private Mass Communication Colleges: Admission Details

Candidates can see popular private colleges for PG below:

Private Colleges Admission Details PG-Level Course Fees
St Joseph's University Mass Communication Admission INR 2.54 Lakh - 2.75 Lakh
IMS Noida Mass Communication Admission INR 2.9 Lakh
Christ University Mass Communication Admission INR 3.92 Lakh
Amity School of Communication Mass Communication Admission INR 5.4 Lakh
SIMC Pune Mass Communication Admission INR 9.26 Lakh - 13 Lakh

 

Best Mass Communication and Media Colleges - Placements 

Best Mass Communication Colleges Average Package Offered
Hinduja College of Commerce Placements INR 28.54 LPA
S.S.T College of Arts and Commerce Placements INR 21.5 LPA
MICA Placements INR 18 - 19 LPA
Mumbai University Placements INR 6 - 18 LPA
Garware Institute of Career Education and Development Placements INR 5.65 - 18 LPA
Xavier School of Communications Placements INR 17.1 LPA
Delhi University Placements INR 16 LPA
Apex University Placements INR 15 LPA
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University Placements INR 14.8 LPA
Dibrugarh University Placements INR 14.55 LPA

 

Table of contents
  • Popular Exams
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location
  • Popular Mass Communication & Media Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Mass Communication & Media Colleges in India
  • Popular Mass Communication & Media Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Mass Communication & Media UG Courses
  • Popular Mass Communication & Media PG Courses
View More

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Mass Communication & Media. Students interested in pursuing a career on Mass Communication & Media, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

31 Oct ' 26

Last Date for submitting Qualifying Exam result (...

6 Jun ' 26 - 13 Jun ' 26

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Counselling (Mass Comm)

22 Aug ' 26

SAT India Exam (August) Attempt

12 Sep ' 26

SAT India Exam (September) Attempt

29 Jun ' 26

FTII JET 2026 Admit Card

12 Jul ' 26

FTII JET Stage 1 Exam 2026 (To be Re-conducted)

1 Nov ' 25 - 22 Jun ' 26

CGCUET 2026 Registration

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for Mass Communication & Media based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).

Popular Mass Communication & Media Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Mass Communication & Media Colleges in India. Learn more about these Mass Communication & Media colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
8 Courses
47 K - 3.2 L
4.2

#1 India Today

1.08 L - 4.5 L
3.5

#12 India Today

3 Courses
9.26 L - 15.02 L
3.6

#3 India Today

30 K - 13.2 L
3.5

#7 India Today

Mass Communication & Media Applications open. Apply Now

2.52 L - 4.17 L
3.5

#2 Outlook

5 Courses
0 - 28 K
3 LPA

#2 India Today

Popular Private Mass Communication & Media Colleges in India

62.5 K - 14.16 L
3.4

Mass Communication & Media Applications open. Apply Now

30 K - 13.2 L
3.5

#7 India Today

Mass Communication & Media Applications open. Apply Now

10 Courses
80 K - 3 L

Mass Communication & Media Applications open. Apply Now

15 Courses
40 K - 5.95 L
4.5
6 Courses
5.96 L - 7.77 L
3.6

Mass Communication & Media Applications open till Jun 30, 2026. Apply Now

1.74 L - 7.84 L
3.3

#19 The Week

Popular Mass Communication & Media Specializations

Following are the most popular Mass Communication & Media Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Popular Mass Communication & Media UG Courses

Following are the most popular Mass Communication & Media UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Mass Communication & Media PG Courses

Following are the most popular Mass Communication & Media PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered Yesterday

JMI entrance test for law is an offline, pen-and-paper test. The test duration is 120 minutes. There are 150 MCQs.  The test contains the following sections:

Section

Maximum Marks

Legal Aptitude / Legal Reasoning

40 Marks

Current Affairs & General Knowledge

30 Marks

English Language & Comprehension

30 Marks

Logical & Analytical Reasoning

30 Marks

Elementary Mathematics

20 Marks

S

Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, being a student of LPU, I have seen at Lovely Professional University, Journalism and Mass Communication students get practical exposure.
They work in TV studios and radio labs.
They learn news writing, reporting, and editing.
They also make short films and cover real campus events.
Overall, studen

...Read more

V

Vaishnavi Abrol

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Yes, you can take admission in Public relations course at Virohan: DPG Institute of Technology and Management with 56% marks in Class 12. Candidates wishing to take admission in Virohan: DPG Institute of Technology and Management should have passed Class 12 with English as one of the subjects. Stude

...Read more

R

Rakshit Prabhakar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The total tuition fee of Bachelor's in Advertising & Communication Design at NoMAD College of Creative Intelligence is INR 16 lakh. This number is taken form the official website of college. It can change.

R

Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

NoMAD College of Creative Intelligence offers a total of 150 seats for Bachelor's in Advertising & Communication Design course. This number is taken from the official website of college. It can change.

R

Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, you can take admission in Public relations course at Virohan: DPG Institute of Technology and Management with 56% marks in Class 12. Candidates wishing to take admission in Virohan: DPG Institute of Technology and Management should have passed Class 12 with English as one of the subjects. Stude

...Read more

R

Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

No, my college didn't offer bio-cs student apply for bsc operation theatre and anaesthesia technology because we don't have that course in my college 

S

Srinu

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes,  Indian students can switch fields between UG and PG courses for example, if you have a BA in Economics, you can switch to MA Public Policy or Media at Harvard

Given below are the guidelines for a successful switch

  • Mastery of foundational skills required for the programme (this switch from B

...Read more

K

Kanika Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

VELS School of Mass Communication MSc fee is INR 1.1 lakh. This is the tuition fee only. Other charges are not included. Students can complete the fee payment timely.

A

Anupama Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

VELS School of Mass Communication MSc admission is merit-based. Students who have completed graduation can apply online for the programme. Selected students have to pay the admission fees to complete the process.

B

Bhumika Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

VELS School of Mass Communication fee is INR 1.1 Lacs - INR 2.8 lakh depending on the programme. The fee is as below:

CourseTotal Tuition Fees
BSc1.9 Lacs - INR 2.8 lakh
MScINR 1.1 lakh
DiplomaINR 2.1 lakh

A

Aishwarya Malhotra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Students have to submit some documents during VELS School of Mass Communication admission. The general list is as below:

  • Passport-size recent photographs
  • Voter/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card
  • Class 12 marksheet & certificate
  • UG degree marksheet
  • Category Certificate for students from SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ PwD categor

...Read more

N

Nishtha Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Until now, VELS School of Mass Communication has not posted about the last date of admission. Students can apply online until the admission window is open. To know more, students can connect with the admission desk.

V

Virajita Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, students are eligible to get VELS School of Mass Communication scholarships if they have scored 95% in Class 12. The college offers up to 100% tuition fee scholarship for those who have secured 90% or more in CBSE/ State Board.

U

Upasana Harsha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

For VELS School of Mass Communication scholarships application, students have to connect with the admission counsellors. They will guide the students through the process and important documents. Generally, the process can be completed through the VISTAS site.

N

Nishtha Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, students can apply for VELS School of Mass Communication admission after Class 12. The college offers two UG-level programmes. BSc in Visual Communication and BSc Animation. For both courses, Class 12 is enough to be eligible for application.

P

Pallavi Karan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

VELS School of Mass Communication generally does not accept offline applications. Students have to submit an application at the official admission portal only. However, students may connect with the admission counsellors to know about the offline submission of forms - if any.

S

Sanjana Srivastava

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

No, VELS School of Mass Communication does not accept CUET or any other entrance for that matter. All courses accept merit-based admissions. Which means, only your Class 10/ 12/ UG marks will be considered depending on the programme.

A

Anangsha Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

VELS School of Mass Communication admission is currently ongoing. The college is accepting applications for its UG, PG, and Diploma programmes. Interested students can get started on the process by registering.

M

Manashjyoti Srivastava

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, students can get direct admission in VELS School of Mass Communication. The college mainly admits students on a merit basis only and hence, any student completing the eligibility requirement may apply directly.

A

Anupama Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

VELS School of Mass Communication admissions are merit-based. The college offers seats through a merit-based process for all its programmes. No exams are needed. Eligible students can apply directly.

B

Bhumika Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

To get admission in VELS School of Mass Communication, students have to check the eligibility. Eligible students can apply. The college offers merit-based admissions. Selected students have to report at the college and pay the admission fees to complete the process.

A

Aishwarya Malhotra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, VELS School of Mass Communication admission is open. Interested students can apply online for the programme. The college offers UG, PG, and Diploma programmes. Students can check the official site to apply online.

V

Virajita Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

MBA at Whistling Woods International degree is awarded by TISS, which is a premier government-funded institution. This gives the degree high credibility in both the public and private sectors. Many other media colleges offer autonomous diplomas that might not have the same level of academic recognit

...Read more

R

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

The cutoff for Kirti College depends on the course and admission category. Based on previous years' admissions, the approximate cutoffs were:

• B.A. – 35%

• B.Com. – 45.17%

• B.Sc. – 38.33%

• B.Sc. Computer Science – 53.33%

• B.Sc. Information Technology – 43.5%

• B.Sc. Biotechnology – 71.33%

• BAF (Bachel

...Read more

K

Kavya sarma

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, you can get into this college with 50 percentile if you belong to the General AI quota. For this category, the round 2 cutoff ranged from 42 to 65 for different undergraduate courses. 

Refer to the table below to know which courses are available with this percentile during the 2nd round. 

CourseKriti College cutoff 2026 (Round 2)
B.Sc. in Information Technology35
Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM)40.33
B.Sc. in Computer Science42

Note: T

...Read more

N

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

To gain admission at this institution for any of the UG-level courses, you would have to clear the course, round and category-wise cutoff. 

During round 2, in the General AI category, a percentile of at least 35 was needed. For the OBC and SC AI categories, the minimum cutoff required in the same rou

...Read more

N

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The category you belong to and the course you have chosen would decide the minimum percentile needed.

For the General AI category candidates, the minimum percentile was 40 in round 2. For the OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PWD AI categories, the minimum percentile was also 40 in the same round. 

To know the rou

...Read more

N

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Joshi Bedekar College cutoff 2026 has been published up to round 2 for admission to different UG-level courses, namely BCom, BA, BMM, etc. 

The round 2 cutoff ranged from 40 to 79.83, with B.Com. in Accounting and Finance programme being the most competitive for admission in the General AI quota.

See

...Read more

N

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, candidates will get refunds of fees paid for BSc at VELS School of Mass Communication if they cancel their admission. These refunds will be offered based on UGC norms where only a percentage of fees paid is returned. This percentage is based on how early a candidate cancels their BSc admission.

S

Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Find insights & recommendations on colleges and exams that you won't find anywhere else

On Shiksha, get access to

  • 66k Colleges
  • 1k Exams
  • 700k Reviews
  • 1850k Answers