Mass Communication & Media Colleges in Delhi/NCR

Delhi/NCR covers the entire National Capital Region (NCR) comprising the neighbouring cities of Delhi – Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad, Sonepat, along with Delhi. 

Mass Communication and Media is a wide term that is not limited only to Journalism but other branches/specialisations such as Public Relations (PR), Event Management, Advertising, Corporate Communication, Film Direction, etc. are also included. Some of the popular Mass Communication and Media colleges in Delhi/NCR that offer courses in different specialisations include Amity School of Communication, Noida; Lovely Professional University, New Delhi; Amity University Online, Noida; Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi; IIMT Group of Colleges, Greater Noida; Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi; Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi; Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Delhi and Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi and Kamala Nehru College, Delhi. Different specialisations offered in Mass Communication & Media colleges in Delhi/NCR are:

• Video Editing (Post Production)
• Camera Handling and Lighting
• Acting
• Electronic Media (TV, Radio, Online)
• Anchoring and Reporting
• Direction
• Radio Jockeying
• Film Making
• Media Planning
• Print Media

Check out some of the skills and traits that a candidate aspiring to pursue a career in Mass Communication and Media should possess:

• Creativity

• Confidence

• Networking skills

• Interviewing skills

• Observation skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Critical thinking

• Ability to work under strict deadlines

Mass Communication and Media Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can pursue a degree, diploma or certificate Mass Communication and Media course at both UG and PG levels. Given below is the basic eligibility criteria for both UG and PG levels:

• UG courses: Candidates should clear Class 12th in any stream with 50-60 percent aggregate. Some colleges/universities also require candidates to be minimum of 17 years of age.

• PG courses: Candidates should clear graduation in any stream with 50-60 percent aggregate. Some colleges/universities also require candidates to be minimum of 23 years of age.

There are a total of 285 Mass Communication and Media colleges in Delhi/NCR which offer Mass Communication and Media course in full-time, part-time, distance-learning, online and virtual classroom mode of study, out of these 169 colleges are private, 39 are government and 6 are public-private. Around 285 colleges offer different credentials for Mass Communication and Media, i.e. degree, diploma and certificate courses. Various exams accepted in Delhi/NCR for Mass Communication and Media include IPU CET, MAT, CAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT, NMAT, WLCI Aptitude Test, UCEED, SUAT, etc.

Here is the list of some of the top private and public Mass Communication and Media colleges in Delhi/NCR:

Private Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs lakh)
Amity School of Communication, Noida	2.68 - 11.04
Lovely Professional University, New Delhi	1.66 - 5.04
Amity University Online, Noida	1.2 - 1.65
Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi	2.5
IIMT Group of Colleges, Greater Noida	1.86

 

Public Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs)
Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi	3,45,000
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi	77,610
JMI, Delhi	5,600 – 1,50,000
IIMC, Delhi	39,000 – 1,32,000
Kamala Nehru College, Delhi	56,100

Refer to the infographic below showcasing the number of Mass Communication and Media colleges in Delhi/NCR based on ownership:

What are the study options after Mass Communication and Media?

Candidates pursuing Mass Communication and Media course at UG level can choose to study a PG level degree or diploma course. Some of the PG level Mass Communication and Media courses that candidates can pursue include:

• Master of Arts (MA)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• PG Diploma

• Master of Science (MSc)

• Master of Journalism (MJ)

• Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)

Candidates pursuing Mass Communication course at PG level can consider doing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the subject of their interest.

• Certificate in Film Appreciation

• Certificate in Film Direction

• Certificate in Short Film Making

• Certificate in Music Production

• Certificate in Video Editing

• Certificate in Digital Advertising

• Certificate in Print & Publishing

• Certificate in Broadcast Media Design

• Certificate in Design & Publishing

• Certificate in TV Direction

• Certificate in Sound Recording

Placement Trends

After completing a course in Mass Communication and Media, candidates can work in different job profiles as per their chosen specialisation. Some of the popular Mass Communication and Media job profiles include:

• Desk Writer

• Reporter

• Sub-Editor

• Correspondent

• Video Editor

• Radio Jockey (RJ)

• Anchor

• Photo Journalist

• Video Journalist

• Public Relations Officer

• Scriptwriter

• Copywriter

• Media Planner

• Art Director

• Event Planner

• Wedding Planner

Top Recruiters for Mass Communication and Media Students

Starting salary for a mass communication professional could be anywhere between Rs 12,000 and 25,000. After 5 years of work experience, a professional can expect a higher salary in the range of Rs 50,000 to 1,00,000 per month. Various Mass Communication and Media colleges in Delhi/NCR offer placement opportunities to students on the successful completion of their course. Below is the list of few top companies that recruit Mass Communication and Media students along with their placement ratings:

Colleges	Placement Ratings (Based on Reviews)	Top Recruiters
A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre, Delhi	4.5	ABP News, CNN IBN, Edelman, Sony Entertainment, Times Now, Viacom
IIMC, Delhi	4.4	Times Now, Hindu, India Today, Economic Times, Aaj Tak, ABP News, Dainik Jagran, Utkridt Media
Jindal School of Journalism and Communication, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonepat	4.4	he Indian Express, Times of India, Hindustan Times, NDTV
Faculty of Media Studies and Humanities, Faridabad	4.3	ABP News, CNN iBN, Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Jagran, Delhi Press, Hindustan Times, Zee News
Amity School of Communication, Noida	4.0	Radio Mirchi 93.5, Fever 104 FM, Big FM 92.7, News 18, Aaj Tak, News India, ABP

 Mass Communication and Media Modes of Study

Mass Communication and Media courses in Delhi /NCR are offered in all – full-time, part-time, distance/correspondence, online and virtual classroom modes. 224 courses are offered as full-time programmes, 80 as part-time courses, 19 as distance/correspondence courses, 5 as online and 1 as virtual classroom programmes.

Full-time Mode of Study

Some of the popular colleges that offer full-time Mass Communication and Media courses include:

S.No.	College Name	Location
1	Lady Shri Ram College for Women	Delhi
2	Indraprastha College for Women	Delhi

 Part-time Mode of Study

Some of the popular colleges that offer part-time (classroom) Mass Communication and Media courses include:

S.No.	College Name	Location
1	YMCA	Delhi
2	Hansraj College	Delhi

 Distance/Correspondence Mode of Study 

Some of the popular colleges that offer distance/correspondence Mass Communication and Media courses include:

S.No.	College Name	Location
1	Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)	Delhi
2	The Delhi School of Communication	Delhi

 Online Mode of Study 

Some of the popular colleges that offer online Mass Communication and Media courses include:

S.No.	College Name	Location
1	Amity University Online	Noida
2	361 Degree Minds (361 DM) Annamalai University	Delhi

Virtual Classroom Mode of Study 

Some of the popular colleges that offer online Mass Communication and Media courses include:

S.No.	College Name	Location
1	Learning Routes	Gurgaon

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How affordable is studying Mass Communication and Media in Delhi/NCR?

Based on the below pie chart, it can be estimated that pursuing Mass Communication and Media Course in Delhi/NCR is economical as 35% of the colleges have annual fees of less than Rs 1 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi
•  Kamala Nehru College, Delhi
• Amity University, Noida
• New Delhi YMCA
• IIMC, Delhi

Around 23% of Mass Communication and Media colleges have a fee structure that ranges from Rs 1-2 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• IIMC Delhi
•  Amity University Online, Noida
• Lovely Professional University, Delhi

Around 17% of Mass Communication and Media colleges have a fee structure that ranges from Rs 2-3 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• Lovely Professional University, Delhi
• New Delhi YMCA
• SGT University, Gurgaon

Around 14% of Mass Communication and Media colleges have a fee structure that ranges from Rs 3-5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• Amity University, Noida
• Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi
• Lovely Professional University, Delhi

Around 11% of Mass Communication and Media colleges have a fee structure of more than Rs 5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi
• Jindal School of Journalism and Communication, O.P. Jindal Global University

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the segregation of Mass Communication and Media Colleges in Delhi/NCR based on fee:

Mass Communication and Media Specialisations Offered in Delhi/NCR

Mass Communication and Media Colleges in Delhi/NCR offer diversified specialisations in Video Editing (Post Production), Camera Handling and Lighting, Acting, Electronic Media (TV, Radio, Online), Anchoring and Reporting, Direction, Radio Jockeying, Film Making, Media Planning, Print Media, etc. The most popular one is Video Editing (Post Production) followed by Camera Handling and Lighting. Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the top 10 Mass Communication and Media specialisations in Delhi/NCR:

Which are the most popular Mass Communication and Media Exams in Delhi/NCR?

Most popular entrance exams for studying Mass Communication and Media in Delhi/NCR are IPU CET and MAT. Scoring good marks in IPU CET will help you land in colleges like Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS), Delhi. MAT is your ticket to your colleges like Bennett University, Greater Noida and Amity University, Noida.

Rest of the colleges accept CAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT, NMAT, WLCI Aptitude Test, UCEED, SUAT, etc. for admission into their colleges.

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview: