Mass Communication & Media Colleges in Bangalore - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

There are about 180+ best Mass Communication & Media colleges in Bangalore. Out of these, 127 colleges are privately owned, 6 colleges are owned by public/government organisations and public-private entities own 5 colleges. Students can secure their admission as per their Class 12 results. Some of the top Mass Communication colleges in Bangalore include St. Joseph's University, Amity University Online, Christ University, GEMS B School Bangalore, Bangalore University, Reva University, and many others.

Check out some key features of the Mass Communication & Media colleges in Bangalore. This summary will assist in better college selection.

Particulars	Parameters
No. of Colleges	180+
Annual Fees	< INR 1 lakh: 27 colleges
	INR 1-2 lakh: 28 colleges
	INR 2-3 lakh: 22 colleges
	INR 3-5 lakh: 30 colleges
	INR >5 lakh: 20 colleges
Top Specialisations	Journalism, Journalism, Film & TV, Psychology and Languages
Top Colleges	Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Garden City University, Online Manipal, M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Presidency College, School of Media Studies and Ecole Intuit Lab Bengaluru
Top Exams	Karnataka PGCET, SNAP, and UCEED

Joining Mass Communication and Media colleges in Bangalore can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
Christ University	INR 60,000 - INR 3 lakh	INR 4 LPA - INR 6 LPA
Department of Media Studies, Christ University	INR 3 lakh	INR 6 LPA
Bangalore University	INR 10,000 - INR 55,000	INR 5 LPA
CMS Bangalore	INR 3 Lacs - INR 5 lakh	INR 6 LPA - INR 8 LPA
Kristu Jayanti College	INR 2 Lacs - INR 3 lakh	INR 6 LPA - INR 7 LPA

It is estimated that joining Mass Communication colleges in Bangalore can be affordable. Listed below are some of the colleges having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Amity University Online	INR 60,000
Christ University	INR 60,000
Bangalore University	INR 10,000 - INR 55,000
Government Film and TV Technical Institute, Bangalore	INR 13,000
Xaviers Institute of Business Management Studies	INR 7,000 - INR 14,000

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Garden City University, Online Manipal, M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Presidency College, School of Media Studies and Ecole Intuit Lab Bengaluru are some of the popular institutes in Bangalore that offer Mass Communication & Media courses.

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St. Joseph's College of Commerce is generally considered to be a Tier 2 college in India. Tier 1 colleges are typically those that are considered premier institutions like the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), and other top universities.

Karnataka PGCET, SNAP, and UCEED are most popular exams accepted by Mass Communication & Media colleges in Bangalore.

Admission cutoff for UCEED 2026 will be released at the time of seat allotment. It is the minimum marks a candidate needs to secure in their category for admission to B. Des programme.

Candidates who meet cutoff criteria will be considered for admission. If candidate fails to meet cutoff, he or she will not be considered for admission.

There is no qualifying marks in PGCET. However, note that, candidates must get at least 50% marks in qualifying exam (45% marks in QE in case of SC/ST and Category I of Karnataka candidates) to be eligible for admission. Candidates must refer to the eligibility criteria mentioned in the admission brochure issued by desired college for MBA admissions. The eligibility will be checked during the counselling and admission process.

Candidates who are looking for a career in mass communication can pursue Journalism, Public Relations (PR), Advertising,  Event Management, Corporate Communication, Film Direction, anchoring etc. courses. Below are some popular courses for media aspirants:

Courses	Duration
M.J. (Bachelor of Journalism)	3-years
BJMC Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication	3-years
Master of Journalism and Mass Communication	2-years
B.M.C. (Bachelor of Mass Communication)	3-years
B.M.M.M.C. (BA in Mass Media and Mass Communication)	3-years
M.J. (Master of Journalism)	2-years
MMC (Master of Mass Communication)	2-years

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Yes, CMS Jain University Bangalore is a good college. Below are CMS Jain Bangalore highlights:

• Flagship courses: The popualar programmes available at the college are MBA,  CMAT/XAT/MA.
• Rankings: The college has been ranked at the 9th position by India Today 2025 for BBA.
• CMS Bangalore fees: The MBA total tuition fee is INR 12.1 lakh.
• CMS Bangalore admission: JET or CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/NMAT/or GMAT are the accepted entrance tests for admission.
• Placements: CMS Jain Bangalore has a Training and Placement Cell that supports excellent internship & also gives placement support to students.

The table below shows the top Mass Communication and Media colleges in Bangalore along with their average placement package and its prominent recruiters:

College Names	Average Placement Package	Top Recruiters
Christ University Placement	INR 4 LPA - INR 6 LPA	Becton Dickinson, EY GDS, Godrej Properties, etc.
Department of Media Studies, Christ University Placement	INR 6 LPA	Reuters, Network 18 & ViaCom 18, BrandComm, Edelman, etc.
Bangalore University Placement	INR 5 LPA	Accenture, Capgemini, Oracle, Nestle, Tech Mahindra, etc.
CMS Bangalore Placement	INR 6 LPA - INR 8 LPA	Amazon, TCS, Deloitte, IBM, etc.
Kristu Jayanti College Placement	INR 6 LPA - INR 7 LPA	TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, IBM, HCL,  etc..

Hello According to me I suggest some top colleges in mass communication in Bangalore. You can take admission in these colleges. CREO Valley School of Creativity, Design and Management, Koramangala, Bangalore Garden City College of Science and Management Studies, Bangalore Venkateshwara Open University (VOU), Bangalore, Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Jain University (JU Bangalore) For more information about colleges visit this link https://media.shiksha.com/mass-communication-courses-in-bangalore-categorypage-7-18-1-0-0-278-106-2-0-none-1-0 Hope this helps you. thanks Best of luck

The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various Mass Communication and Media colleges in Bangalore along with their number of colleges:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
English	32
Film Making	18
Visual Communication	13
Direction	11
Media Planning	9

The table below shows the private Mass Communication and Media colleges in Bangalore along with their total tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
St. Joseph’s University Admission	INR 2 Lacs - INR 3 lakh
Amity University Online Admission	INR 60,000 - INR 2 lakh
Christ University Admission	INR 60,000 - INR 3 lakh
RV University Admission	INR 3 Lacs - INR 16 lakh
CMS Bangalore Admission	INR 3 Lacs - INR 5 lakh

Kristu Jayanti University, a recently granted deemed to be university is an excellent choice for students who are not only looking for courses but accreditations and certifications alongside them flagship BCom and MBA paving the path for:

ACCA, CMA, CPA,  and SAP certifications in the different BCom specialisations

While MBA International Finance allows students exemptions in 9 out of 13 papers for ACCA Qualification (UK) greatly easing the long and arduous process. 

For pursuing a Journalism Course in India at UG Level you can take exams like CUET, IPU CET or other university-specific entrance exams like CUCET or KIITEE, And for PG level course you can take CUET-PG, JEECUP, URATPG, IIMC Entrance Exam, etc.

For today's Job in India, considering a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication  which is popularly known as BAJMC is the best option as this course covers Journalism with Mass communication which includes advertising, Video Editing, SEO, Digital Marketing, PR and Corporate communication which opens doors to many different job options for the graduates.

Hope this helps!

If you want to appear to pursue Public Relations Courses, then you will have to appear for entrance exam that are conducted for B.A programs and Journalism Programs and Management courses such as -

• CUET-PG
• CUET
• MAH CET
• JEECUP
• CAT
• MAT

The Oxford College of Arts has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Boys Hostel, Girls Hostel, Hostel, Labs, Library. The Oxford College of Arts has also been rated 4.3 for Campuslife.

The highest package which was offered at St Paul's college Bangalore was around 10LPA and the average packages ranged between 3-9 LPA. Many good companies like Justdail, ICICI, Accenture, Pay Asia, Reliance, Infosys etc. were the top recruiters during the placement drive. Many other good companies other than these also participated. According to the data, almost 95 percent of the students got placed. The placement ratio as well as the packages are very good seeing the reasonable fees structure. The placement packages offered by the top recruiters were also very good. So the overall placement of the Institute is very good and students can get a good return on thier fees invested. 

It depends on what candidates mean by an Aviation professional. By far the easier and better job is that of a pilot. If candidates are young (aged 12-18), it is recommended that they pursue a general course of study. Take as many Maths and Science courses as possible. It may appear unusual to study Geography and Geology, but candidates would want to know what they are looking at.

The most common aviation degree programme is the Bachelor of Science in Aviation. This degree provides a broad understanding of the Aviation industry, covering topics such as aviation regulations, safety, management, and operations. Graduates with this degree can pursue careers as pilots, air traffic controllers, airport managers, and more.

 

Wizcraft, Online Event Management Programs (Talentedge) has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
Certificate	Candidate must have completed graduation or diploma from a recognised univeristy.

Yes, School of Humanities & Social Sciences is a good college as it is NAAC accredited & approved by UGC. The college maintains 90% placement rate & is visited by top firms like EY. The reputation of the college is good. Also, the ROI is quite good. 

Yes, School of Media Studies, Presidency University, Bangalore has strict anti-ragging measures in place to ensure a safe and ragging-free campus. The university has a committee of students to report ragging incidents, and the university punishes offenders with strict consequences. 

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, MAHE tuition fee costs around INR 2.1 L - INR 17.3 L. This fee is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. This fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change.

There are various facilities at the IIFA Lancaster Institute of Design for students. These include Digital Classrooms, Fashion Design & Garment Construction Labs, Computer Labs, Library & Digital Resources etc. There are also various student clubs like Social & Environmental Club, Cultural Club etc. 

Yes, Christ University Bangalore has collaborated with various companies & organisations. Christ University Bangalore has signed MoUs with several industries and universities. The below-mentioned are Christ University Bangalore Karnataka collaborations:

Christ Deemed University Bangalore Collaborations
Bodo University, Norway	Diakonhjemmet Hogskole, Norway	University of Paris-Dauphine, France
Griffith University, Australia	-	-

Indian Institute of Psychology and Research has been rated 1.8 on placements.

Indian Institute of Film and Animation, Bangalore is a private institution that gives good education in Multimedia fields like Animation and VFX. Below are the reasons to choose IIFA Multimedia:

• Good Placements: The college gives placements in companies like Technicolor, DQ Entertainment, Dash Animation Studio etc..
• Scholarship Options: Students can avail scholarships like Minority and epass scholarship. 
• Opportunity to Study Abroad: The dual degree programmes like International Dual degree in Animation/International Dual Certificate Programme, and International Dual degree in Game Designing/International Dual Certificate Programme allow students to study abroad.