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

Updated on Jun 19, 2025 05:42 IST
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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
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