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.

The key highlights of Amity School of Communication placements in recent past are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 20 LPA
Average package (UG)	INR 3 LPA
Average package (PG)	INR 4 LPA

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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Delhi School of Communication has state-of-the-art infrastrcture which include a library, well-furnished & spacious classrooms, and full-time internet connectivity. The institute offers decent medical facilities along with access to the in-campus hospital. The central library boasts quality books, journals and national and international magazines along with digital library, reference & issue section and reading room. 

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

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

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.

St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University) is a private university. The university is recognised by the UGC and approved by the AICTE, BCI and NCTE. The university ranked 73 under the College category. St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University) has network partners such as International Association of Jesuit Universities, KCCI Mangalore, ICTACADEMY, TCS, ONGC, etc.

The basic eligibility criteria for various courses at Amity University, Patna is pass in Class 12th with a minimum of 50-55% aggregate. The accepted entrance tests are CUET. 

The Amity University Noida is a good choice for students as it has been accredited grade A by NAAC. Good placements are offered here with the highest package being INR 61.75 LPA during 2023. 

 

As per the official data, more than 1,000 students were placed and 500 recruiters visited the campus during Amity University Online placements 2025.

At Amity University Online, Noida, students with special or meritorious backgrounds are provided with ample opportunities to grow in their learning. This is facilitated via a multitude of scholarship and financial assistance schemes. Eligible students can apply based on merit, finance, defense background, disability, and sports performance.

Following is the list of various scholarship schemes at Amity University Online, Noida:

1. The Divyaang Scholarship provides credit of up to 20% to students belonging to differently-abled communities.
2. Defence Personnel who have contributed a minimum of 2 years of service to the nation can avail a 20% credit.
3. Students achieving over 85% aggregate in their previous qualifying examination can apply for 20% financial credit for their course expenses.
4. Former Amity University students can avail benefits of the Alumni Scholarship scheme that provides concessions of up to 20%.

WWI Mumbai offers different courses in the realm of Creative Arts and Filmmaking. Students can choose from different courses like BDes, BSc, MA, MBA, etc., that are offered by the 8 distinct faculties at Whistling Woods International. The courses are offered by the below mentioned departments:

1. Filmmaking
2. Actors' Studio
3. Media Communication & Management
4. Visual Communication Design
5. Fashion & Costume Design
6. Animation & Game Design
7. Music
8. Short Course Unit

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, Sharda University offers hostel facilities on a first-come-first-served basis. Students living in the hostel have separate hostel buildings for male and female students as listed here:

Girls' Hostel	Boys' Hostel
Mandela Girls Hostel	Mandela Boys Hostel
Kasturba Hostel	Vivekanand Hostel
Sarojini Hostel	Jawahar Hostel
Indira Hostel	Tagore Hostel
Mother Teresa Hostel	Vardhman Boys Hostel

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+

Yes, School of Media Studies, Presidency University, Bangalore has strict anti-ragging measures in place to ensure a safe and ragging-free campus. The university has a committee of students to report ragging incidents, and the university punishes offenders with strict consequences. 

Yes, JECRC University is good in terms of placements. The key highlights of JECRC University placements for the overall Class of 2026 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2026)
Highest package	INR 33 LPA
Average package	INR 6.67 LPA
Total offers	1030
Companies visited	80+

According to the latest students’ reviews on Shiksha page, the highest package offered during the recent Amity University Lucknow placements stood at INR 45 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest package	INR 45 LPA

Note: The highest package mentioned above has been taken from students’ reviews on the Shiksha page.

Galgotias University offer admission on merit and an entrance exam. The entrance exams accepted for admission are JEE Main, CAT, MAT, SAT, GATE, CLAT, and others. Candidates can apply for admission online. Also, check the eligibility criteria online.

DPG Degree College offers courses in UG, PG and Diploma level across the streams of Accounting & Commerce, Hospitality & Travel, IT & Software, Science, Teaching & Education, among others. Admission to all the courses is based on merit and requires candidates to secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 and graduation. Studying at DPG Degree College is not free. The college offers courses with a tuition fees ranging from INR 31K to INR 3.56 Lakh. However, DPG Degree College offers relaxation through various scholarship schemes offered on the basis of the results attained during the period of semester examination. 

Indian Institute of Fashion and Animation, Bangalore has been rated 3.6 on Infrastructure parameter. Indian Institute of Fashion and Animation, Bangalore offers good infrastructure such as A/C ClassroomsAuditorium, Cafeteria, Dance Room, Design Studio, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Music Room, Shuttle Service, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students. Indian Institute of Fashion and Animation, Bangalore has also been rated 4.2 for Campuslife.

The seats availability for offered courses at St. Aloysius College Magaluru goes up to 240. Courses offerred by St. Aloysius College Magaluru are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.

Fashion Designer, Textile Designer, Accessory Designer, Interior Designer, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Game Designer, and Furniture Designer are some of the job profiles available after studying design courses. Designer pay may vary depending on a number of factors, including cities or demand. Your degree's worth may differ between cities. There are more offices and enterprises in big cities, which increases your chances of finding work.

Graduates in design have a wide range of employment possibilities.

Job Profiles	Average Salary (INR)
Fashion Designer	INR 3.5 LPA
Textile Designer	INR 4.2 LPA
Graphic Designer	INR 3.0 LPA
Interior Designer	INR 3.1 LPA
UI/UX Designer	INR 5.5 LPA