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

Hi, joining Mass Commnication colleges can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to go through its ROI. Listed below are some of the best Mass Communication and Media colleges in India along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
MICA	INR 28,000 – INR 3 lakh	INR 19 LPA
New Delhi Institute of Management	INR 12 lakh	INR 8 LPA
University of Mumbai	INR 4,000 – INR 31,000	INR 5 LPA – INR 15 LPA
Delhi College of Arts and Commerce	INR 59,000	INR 4 LPA
Delhi University	INR 11,000	INR 5 LPA – INR 16 LPA

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The table below shows the government Journalism and Mass Communication colleges in India along with their total tuition fees:

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
University of Mumbai Admission	INR 4,000 – INR 31,000
Delhi College of Arts and Commerce Admission	INR 59,000
Delhi University Admission	INR 11,000
Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi Admission	INR 55,000 – INR 2 lakh
Jamia Millia Islamia Admission	INR 7,000 – INR 1 lakh

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

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
MICA Admission	INR 28,000 – INR 23 lakh
New Delhi Institute of Management Admission	INR 12 lakh
St. Joseph’s University Admission	INR 2 Lacs – INR 3 lakh
Bennett University Admission	INR 2 Lacs – INR 19 lakh
MIT-WPU Admission	INR 4 Lacs – INR 9 lakh

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.

Savitribai Phule Pune University  (also known as UNIPUNE, Pune University and SPPU), is a collegiate public state university. The University is located at Pune, was established in 1949 through Poona University Act and is one of the premier universities in India. Recognised by UGC, it is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'. The University is accredited ‘A’ grade by NAAC. With over 40+ academic departments,  10+ faculties and 50+ research centres, the university also has about 300+ recognised research institutes and over 700 affiliated colleges offering UG, PG, diploma, PG diploma, PhD and certificate courses.

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the top Mass Communication colleges in India along with their average placement package and the prominent recruiters:

College Name	Average Placement Package	Prominent Recruiters
MICA Placements	INR 19 LPA	Cognizant, Deloitte, Flipkart, Wipro, Google, etc.
New Delhi Institute of Management Placements	INR 8 LPA	Reliance Jio, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Genpact, etc.
University of Mumbai Placements	INR 5 LPA – INR 15 LPA	Blue Star, Indiamart, GEP, Borosil, etc.
Delhi University Placements	INR 5 LPA – INR 16 LPA	Capgemini, Google, Barclays, EY, Paytm, etc.

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Hi, there are about 1,600+ UG colleges for Mass Communication and Journalism in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their total tuition fees:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
St. Joseph's University	INR 2 Lacs - INR 3 lakh
University of Mumbai	INR 31,000
Delhi College of Arts and Science	INR 59,000
Delhi University	INR 11,000
Bennett University	INR 9 Lacs - INR 19 lakh

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.

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Regarded for its extensive offers in terms of facilities, faculty caliber, and career placement, Hindustan College of Arts and Science in Chennai seems to be well-regarded. It shows good industry ties with an approximate 85% placement rate and alluring packages from leading recruiters like Infosys, TCS, and Wipro. Well-stocked labs, spotless classrooms, and helpful faculty are all present on campus. Though personal preferences may differ, the college stands out among the other options in Chennai's educational scene for students because of its dedication to academic quality, real-world experience, and holistic growth.

The table below shows the Distance Mass Communication and Media courses in India colleges along with their total tuition fees:

Distance Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Chandigarh University	INR 4 lakh
IGNOU	INR 5,000 - INR 32,000
The Delhi School of Communication	INR 5 lakh
NSOU	INR 26,000
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras	INR 31,000

Students interested in Journalism can find work at news agencies, television and radio news channels, newspapers, magazines, and news portals, among other sectors. Contrarily, students who study mass communication can find employment in NGOs, public relations and advertising companies.

As for job profiles, check the following table:

Mass Communication Job Profiles	Journalism Job Profiles
Screenplay Anchor	Journalist
Radio Jockey	Reporter
Public Relation Manager	Desk Writer
Photographer	Editors
Screenplay Writer	Technical Writer
Radio5 hosts/ managers	Content Writer

Students can secure their admission in Mass Communication and Media colleges in India as per their Class 12 result or some universities also take entrance exams like CUET, CUET PG,   etc.

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

AAFT is a private academy; however, it is approved by the UGC. The academy also has multiple associations with international universities such as New York University, USA, Oxford Business College, United Kingdom and Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1990, the Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), is a Media and Communication academy located in Delhi/ NCR. It is located in Film City Noida and is known for offering various undergraduate, postgraduate, Diploma and short-term courses in the fields of Cinema, Mass Communication, Animation, Fashion and Photography.

CUET PG Passing Marks are the scores or marks to be obtained to qualify for admission to the universities. If the candidate wants to know whether they have passed the CUET PG exam or not, they are required to check the cutoff marks released by the participating universities and colleges. After the declaration of the CUET PG result, all participating universities will release the course-wise passing marks or CUET PG cutoff, which will be used for shortlisting candidates for the counselling process.

NTA will commence CUET registrations 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in tentatively in first week of March. Candidates can fill online CUET application form online on official website when released. Candidates will be able to enter personal, educational and CUET subject details to appear for exam. Candidates must pay CUET application fee to complete registration process. 

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Yes, there can be differences for RJ course. Media institutes often offer shorter, practical-focused courses with industry exposure, workshops, and internships.
Universities usually provide longer, structured programs that include academic depth along with training. Students can choose based on whether they prefer quick, skill-oriented training or a formal degree.

Department of Visual Communication and Animation, Dr MGR ERI admissions begin with registration. Below are the step-wise admission process:

• Application- The admission process starts with filling Department of Visual Communication and Animation, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute Chennai application form. Interested candidates can visit the official website of Department of Visual Communication and Animation, Dr MGR ERI to apply for the course of their choice along with making the fee payment course.
• Selection Process- The selection criteria for the courses are merit-based
• Admission Confirmation- After completion of the selection rounds, the shortlisted candidates are called for verification of the documents. Aspirants need to pay course fee to confirm their seat in the department. 

St. Xavier's College Kolkata tries to makes it courses and fees affordable to most students with semester-wise tuition fees in the range of INR 64K and INR 2.05 Lakhs.

Though students may face lower or higher fees depending on scholarships, extra charges, hostel fees, etc. This fee should not be too costly for most courses or students.

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. Currently, the highest international package offered during LPU placements in 2025 was INR 2.5 crore per annum, whereas the highest domestic package offered stood at INR 1 crore per annum. The LPU average package offered to the top 25% students of the batch 2025 was INR 10.23 LPA. The key highlights of LPU placements for the Class of 2023, 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 53 LPA	INR 250 LPA (International) INR 100 LPA (Domestic)
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	INR 7.80 (MBA) INR 7.92 LPA (BTech CSE)	INR 10.23 LPA (top 25%)
Total recruiters	1,107	1,611	2,225+
Total offers	5,500+	7,443	6,000+

 Loyola College has affordable fee structure. The fee structure is cumulative of multiple components, such as tuition fee, hostel fee, medical insurance, mess and other security deposits, etc. The below-mentioned are Loyola College are: 

Course	Fees
BSc	INR 44.1 K - 1.81 Lakh
MSc	INR 28.14 K - 1.92 Lakh
BCom	INR 47.94 K - 2.54 Lakh
BA	INR 39.9 K - 65.28 K
MA	INR 26.52 K - 1.64 Lakh

NAEMD- National Academy of Event Management and Development, Mumbai has been rated 2 on Infrastructure parameter. NAEMD- National Academy of Event Management and Development, Mumbai offers good infrastructure such as A/C Classrooms, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students. NAEMD- National Academy of Event Management and Development, Mumbai has also been rated 3.8 for Campuslife.

Admission to School of Science and Humanities at SRM IST Kattankulathur is generally considered moderately easy for most undergraduate programs often based on merit in 10+2 examinations although it is highly reputed institution. While competitive for top courses direct admission is available for high performers & management quota seats are also an option.

Yes, admission to the UG and PG level management programs offered by NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce, including MBA, BBA, and BCA, is granted based on the results of the NIMSEE entrance exam. It is the qualifying test offered by the institute.

Every year, NIMSEE is used to select candidates for various programs, including MBA, BBA, BCA, BA (JMC), and B.Com.
Shortlisted candidates are contacted for subsequent admissions processes, such as group discussions and personal interviews, based on their NIMSEE score and merit ranking.
Final admission is determined by the candidate's performance in the written NIMSEE exam, the GD/PI rounds, and their prior academic standing.For MBA admission, the institution accepts test results from the CAT, MAT, XAT, and ATMA in addition to NIMSEE.