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

National Academy of Media and Events, Mumbai offers professional Diploma course for 10 months to one year (including a six-month internship). Candidates who have completed Class 12 are eligible to apply for the course. Below are the professional Diploma courses offered at the academy:

• Event Design & Management
• Music Production
• Branding, Marketing & PR

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.

Mumbai University conducts the admission process for all the UG, PG, PhD courses in online mode. Interested candidates can fill the admission forms through the official website. University of Mumbai admissions are currently ongoing for several courses.

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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Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India has been rated 4.6 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

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.

Pondicherry University Community College, Pondicherry University has been rated 4.3 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

School of Broadcasting Communication,  also known as SBC, is a private college and was established in 2002. It is located in Mumbai and is one of the prestigious colleges in Maharashtra that offer quality education to students at the UG and PG levels. Further, SBC Mumbai is a member of AIU and has the best student teacher ratio.

St Pauls Institute of Communication Education for Women offers placement assistance to students. The college is visited by top companies for placements such as Zee Entertainment, Swastik Productions, Star TV, and others. The key highlights of St Pauls Institute of Communication Education for Women placements 2025 for BBM/ BMS, BA,  BCom, and other courses are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Average package	INR 5 LPA

*The names of the companies are fetched from the Shiksha students' reviews

Kashmir University is a public university. Accredited by NAAC A+ Grade and approved by the UGC and AIU. The university has been ranked 34 under the University category and 59 under the Overall category by the NIRF 2025.

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.

New Delhi YMCA, Institute for Media Studies and Information Technology has been rated 3 on Infrastructure parameter. New Delhi YMCA, Institute for Media Studies and Information Technology provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Labs, Library, Music Room, Sports Complex.

IGNOU admission cycle opens twice in a year i.e. January and July. The registrations for January session usually begins in December and close by March. The July session for ODL/ Online programmes begin in May and continue till July. The mode of application is online for all the courses.