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

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

Yes, NDIM is a good college for PGDM. The institute has been declared the first and only mentor institute in India under the 'Management' category by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It is an integral part of the non-profit & charitable education society, Society for Employment and Career Counselling. 

In terms of placements, The average and median salary package offered during the NDIM Delhi placements stood at INR 10 LPA and INR 12 LPA, respectively. All the courses offered by NDIM are approved by the AICTE and accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) UK. New Delhi Institute of Management offers all the necessary facilities that help students in having a hassle-free college life such as hostels, gyms, transportation, sports, medical, library, etc. 

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

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.

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Food & Beverage Director is responsible for managing all parts of organization's food and beverage planning and service like -

• menu planning
• costing
• preparing and presenting food and beverages
• adhering to quality and safety requirements

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.

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, the PGDM programme by SBS, Ahmedabad is approved by AICTE. There are 2 PGDM courses available one with multiple specializations such as Marketing, Finance, International Business, Human resources, Data Science, Communications, Supply Chain Management and Entrepreneurship. Other than this, the School also offers PGDM in Marketing.

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.

Yes, most RJ courses discuss the growing shift from traditional FM/AM radio to digital streaming platforms. Students are taught about changing listener habits and online opportunities.
While traditional radio continues to have a strong reach, digital radio and podcasts are rapidly growing. Courses prepare students for both, ensuring versatility in career prospects.

Practical training familiarizes students with the pace and challenges of live broadcasting. They practice voice delivery, time management, and audience interaction in studio setups.
This hands-on approach helps them gain confidence, overcome stage fright, and adapt to technical issues. By simulating real shows, students are better prepared for professional radio stations.

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC) is affiliated with Symbiosis International University. The college has won 4 Golds 1 Silver awards at the Media and Creative Education Edutainment Awards in 2024. SIMC Pune offers courses in MBA in Communication Management and two specialised courses in MA - Journalism and Media Industries and MA - Film, Television and Digital Production.

IIT BHU was just another engineering college within a university. By an ACT of Parliament, IT-BHU changed its affiliation to IIT (BHU) Varanasi on June 29, 2012. The Institute immediately created procedures and practises in accordance with IIT standards after becoming an IIT. IIT BHU was placed 13 among all Engineering colleges across the country in the NIRF Rankings 2022, making it one of the most sought-after engineering options.

Yes, one can say that but XAT is not the only entrance exam which is considered for admission to Welingkar Institute of Management.  CAT, CMAT, GMAT and ATMA scores are also accepted. The first round of screening is based on the scores in these entrance tests only. 

Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University was established in 2008, by the State legislature of Delhi with Act No. 07 of 2008. It is the first Pharmaceutical University of India and is affiliated with 8 institutes that are:

1.       Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR University Delhi)

2.       School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPS)

3.       School of Physiotherapy (SoP)

4.       DPSRU Innovation and Incubation Foundation (DIIF)

5.       School of Allied Health Sciences & Management (SAHSM)

6.       Yoga & Fitness Centre

7.       World Class Skill Development Centre (WCSC)

8.       Academy of Sports Sciences Research and Management (ASSRM)

Yes, JSPM Narhe accepts JEE score. JSPM Narhe Technical Campus offers direct admission for a portion of its seats, and students can apply for these institute level seats directly. The institute also accepts national-level entrance exam scores such as JEE Main for admission to its BE/B.Tech courses. Admission is also offered through exams like MHT CET and GATE. 

If you want to join JSPM through JEE, your safescore should be above 80 percentile. You can get the best branches like AI or Computer engineering after this score.

 

Yes, Chandigarh University campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Punjab. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

After JEE session 2 is completed, only those candidates who are aiming for IITs need to start preparing for JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main. Those who are above the 98th percentile should start preparing for JEE Advanced as soon as possible. Those below this, between the 95th and 98th percentile, should focus on attempting more mock tests and previous year question papers so that they have a better chance of clearing JEE Advanced