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.

SOSHH, CMR University offers merit and entrance-based admission to all the UG and PG courses. The application process of the School of Social Science and Humanities, CMRU is carried out in online mode. The documents required while filling out the application form are as follows:

•            Class 10 and Class 12 Scorecard.

•            Graduation Marksheet

•            CMRET entrance exam scorecard

•            Migration certificate

•            Income & caste certificate (only if applicable)

•            Transfer certificate

•            Passport size photograph

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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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

Yes,  Sanskaram University offers scholarship to students. The scholarship is offered to meritorious students at the time of admission initially for the first year. Scholarships can be extended based on the student's performance in semester/ annual examinations. 

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 2027 at cuet.nta.nic.in tentatively in first week of January. 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 the 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.

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.

Yes, CGC University Mohali offers on-campus hostel facilities to its students. The insitute has a capacity to accomodate a total of 4,800 students. Provision for seperate hostel buildings for male and female students are made. The students have choice for the room format and AC/Non-AC room type. The rooms are offered in 2 seater, 3 seater, 4 seater and 5 seater room format. The hostel rooms are furnished with basic amenities like a bed, an almira, a study desk and a personal locker. To ensure safety CCTV cameras and gaurds are on duty 24*7. Medical facility is also provided by a medical room operational 24*7 and in case of emergencies the nearest hospitals are contacted.  

Yes, the ITM Institute of Hotel Management offers admission through a Management quota for some courses with the institute having direct admissions based on Merit. Further students who get admission through Management Quota face higher fees though clear figures have not been mentioned, the base tuition fees are INR 5.1 Lakhs - INR 12 Lakhs for the UG courses.

ITM (SLS) Baroda University provides good campus facilities to the students. Some of these facilities are mentioned below:

• Sports and fitness facility

• Hospital

• Labs

• ATM facility

• Hostel

• Canteen

• Library

Amity Lucknow is a private university accredited by the BCI, CoA, National Council of Teachers Education, and DEC. Some of the top USPs of Amity University Lucknow are as follows:

• Amity LKO has been ranked 11th and 13th by The Week 2025 in the Design and Law categories, respectively. 
• The the highest and average package offered during the Amity University Lucknow placements were INR 45 LPA and INR 8 LPA.
• Amity Lucknow campus is approved by UGC, PCI, AICTE and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, USA.

Therefore, we can conclude that Amity Lucknow is a good university.

With a 70% MAT, you can attempt to gain admission to Shoolini University. The MBA programme at Shoolini University admits students based on their performance on the GMAT, CAT, or MAT, or on their state admission exam. Faculty interaction comes next. The candidates' results on the pertinent admission exams are considered during the selection process. The 60–80 percentile CAT score is required for admission to MBA schools. Various circumstances may cause this qualifying cutoff to vary from year to year. The All India Management Association (AIMA) administers the Management Aptitude Test (MAT), a national entrance test, to candidates seeking admission to over 800 B-schools in India for PGDM and MBA programmes. The exam is administered in four phases, over several sessions, in February, May, and September.

Food and Beverage Director and General Manager of a premier international hotel chain hold highest earning position in Tourism industry.

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

Yes, School of Liberal Studies and Humanities offer scholarship to the meritorious students under the various schemes.  The below-mentioned are scholarships provided by UPES Dehradun:

Candidates seeking admission to any of the programmes offered at the School of Journalism & Mass Communication must meet the eligibility criteria established by the institute. Below are the eligibility criteria for some of the courses offered at the School of Journalism & Mass Communication (SJMC):

BA in Journalism & Mass Communication: Candidates seeking admission to the BA in Journalism & Mass Communication programme must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Also, the candidate should appear for the entrance exam conducted by SJMC.

MA in Journalism & Mass Communication: For admission to MA in Journalism & Mass Communication programme should possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Also, SJMC conducts its entrance exam for admission to the MA programme at SJMC.

Yes, SGRRU has collaborated with various companies and organisations. The below-mentioned are Shri Guru Ram Rai University collaborations:

Shri Guru Ram Rai University Collaborations
Shri Guru Mandal Ashram Samiti	ECHO India	AFTER
Ramanujan College	COTEC Healthcare Pvt	-

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.

The Amity University Gurugram campus can be said to be quite spacious with students having 110 acres with plenty of space for students as well as amenities including:

• 20 interdisciplinary research centers
• 200+ hi-tech labs
• Central Library
• 20-acre sports complex (Tennis Court,  Cricket Field,  Football Ground,  Basketball court, etc.)