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.

Parul University Vadodara is a private university that was established under the Gujarat Private Universities (Second Amendment ACT and is accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), NABH, Central Council for Homeopathy, Bar Council of India, and the National Medical Commission. Being a private university, the fee for various courses can be a little high but the students can apply for scholarships offered by the university. The scholarships offered by the university are Cultural Scholarships, Sports Scholarships, and Defence Scholarships.

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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Infrastructure/campus: Amity University Kolkata provides a vast, green campus with internationally benchmarked facilities.

Hostel: Amity University Kolkata provides an on-campus hostel facility to students. The hostel accommodates a total of 700 students including 336 seats for boys and 364 seats for girls. Admission to the Amity University Kolkata hostel is given on a first-come first-serve basis. The hostel annual fee is INR 1,20,000 along with a refundable security deposit of INR 10,000. Payment of hostel fees can be made in the online and offline modes.

Laboratories: Amity University Kolkata has sophisticated labs having the latest technology equipment required across courses in Engineering & Technology to help students gain hands-on experience.

Sports Complex: The university has a sports complex with amenities that support outdoor sports like badminton, basketball, cricket, hockey, and football.

Faculties: Amity University has 4500 academicians, scientists & researchers led by 11 former vice-chancellors and 607 patents. Amity Kolkata faculty members are highly qualified and well-experienced. They guide and help their students by sharing their knowledge and experiences. 

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.

Yes, Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India does charge registration fee. It is INR 20,000 and is non-refundable. The amount is adjusted in the course fee after the selection round.

Shri Guru Ram Rai University offers over 123 courses at Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Doctoral and Certificate levels in varied streams, including Commerce, Arts & Science, Pharmacy and Philosophy. Undergraduate courses are of three-year duration each. Postgraduate courses are two years whereas other additional certificate courses range has six months in duration. Tabulated below is the list of a few popular courses along with their fee:

Courses	Total Tuition Fees
MBA/PGDM (1 Courses)	INR 1.75 L
MBBS (1 Courses)	INR 48.41 L
B.Sc. (13 Courses)	INR 34.5 K - 3 L
M.Sc. (30 Courses)	INR 41 K - 4.17 L
B.Pharma (2 Courses)	INR 3.33 L - 4.93 L

It is difficult to say whether getting into JECRC University is tough or easy and will depend on the:

• Candidate's level of preparation
• Competition
• Available seats
• Personal motivation

As well as a number of other factors that will not be discussed here. But admissions to the different courses at the university will depend on entrance exam scores such as CUET, CAT, MAT,  XAT, JEE Main, etc. for its different courses.

ITM University, Gwalior offers various programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, Diploma and PhD levels across streams like science, arts, management, law, and others. Admission criteria to ITM University Gwalior courses are either entrance-specific or merit based. The criteria can vary as per the courses. For some courses, ITM University Gwalior accepts admissions based on the score achieved by the student in national state level entrance exams. For admissions to the majority of courses, ITM conducts its own its own entrance exam ITM NEST. Thus, cracking it to ITM University Gwalior can be hard because of the level of competition.

Jindal School of Journalism and Communication admission process starts with online application. The institute has three rounds of selection. Applicants are shortlisted based on academic merit + entrance score + Interview + Personal Statement + Supplemental Application. Final admission is done after fee payment and application processing.

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.

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.)

Yes, admissions are open at AAFT University of Media And Arts. AFT Global Entrance Exam (AAFT GEE) is a requirement for students applying to AAFT. Depending on the applicant's chosen subject, the exam consists of an aptitude test and a personal interview (through offline or online modes). Online submissions for AAFT programme applications are accepted.

DPG Degree College is a private college, recognised by UGC, spread across the campus size of 23 acres. The college is NAAC accredited with grade A and approved by AICTE, providing 100% placement assistance. DPG Degree College offers UG, PG and Diploma across the fields of Accounting & Commerce, Hospitality & Travel, IT & Software, Science, Teaching & Education, among others. 

The college has several USPs that makes it a good fit for the candidates to opt for. 

Pearl Academy Mumbai is famous for its location. Being located in Mumbai, there are multiple opportunities available for the students. Hence, after completing eucation from this college, there will be multiple opportunities available for students. Pearl Academy Mumbai, has been ranked 7th by The Week 2025 for Design & 20th by The Week 2025 under the Fashion Design category.  The Mumbai Pearl University annual graduating event PORTFOLIO gives a grand platform to the Design, Business, Fashion & Media students to show their work in the presence of various academicians, designers, & industry mentors & also the guests from the corporate.

Sharda School of Media, Film and Entertainment offers three-year BA and four-year BA (Hons)/ Research course at the UG level. Candidates can apply for below BA specialisations after completing Class 12:

• Journalism & Mass Communication
• Film, Television & OTT Production

KR Mangalam University is a tier 2 university. The university is recognised by the UGC and has been accredited by other organisations like the BCI, FDCI and ACU. The university has been awarded on multiple occasions with the likes of the best engineering institute and the best B school at the Education Leaders Conclave Awards among others.

Yes, students can get admission in Auro University without entrance exam for some programmes. The university offers admissions on both merit and entrance basis. For admission to BBA, BDes, etc., admissions are possible without entrance test. 

Yes, Take One School of Mass Communication is a good institute. It is known for offering several programmes in the fields of Journalism and Mass Communication. TOSOMC boasts world-class infrastructure and highly experienced faculty members. The institute also offers placement support to students and has collaborated with various news agencies, such as Aaj Tak and ABP News to help students get placed in top organisations. Take One School of Mass Communication has also been rated 4.4/5 as per the Shiksha verified reviews.

The MIT School of Film & Television- MIT ADT University is an excellent choice for students who wish to build a career in the fields of Film, Theatre, Showmanship, etc. The institute has had many students who have won accolades for their student films made during their time at the institute.

Further one will find no better institute for hands-on learning in filmmaking or acting than MIT SFT within the State of Pune with top of the line infrastructure, equipment and tools at the access of students.

Yes, Students interested in IMS Kolkata admissions need not appear in the CAT exam. Institute of Management Study, Kolkata offers a large diversity of courses to students in Management field. IMS Kolkata admissions are held mostly on the basis of merit. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and apply for their preferred exam on the basis of their scoring. Students can visit the official website to learn more regarding the course-wise eligibility and specialisation details.