Mass Communication & Media Colleges in Kolkata

Kolkata, the legendary capital of West Bengal, is one of India’s top destinations to pursue Mass Communication & Media course. It is an education hub of Eastern India.

Mass Communication and Media is a wide term that is not limited only to Journalism but other branches/specialisations too such as Public Relations (PR), Event Management, Advertising, Corporate Communication, Film Direction, etc. Some of the popular Mass Communication and Media colleges in Kolkata that offer courses in different specialisations include Institute of Mass Communication Film and Television Studies (IMCFTS), Wizcraft Online Event Management Programs, St. Xavier’s College, Arena Animation, Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), National Academy of Media and Events (NAME), National Institute of Event and Management (NIEM) and Jadavpur University (JU). Different specialisations offered in Mass Communication and Media colleges in Kolkata are:

• Sales and Marketing
• Video Editing (Post Production)
• Visual Communication
• Media Planning
• Electronic Media (TV, Radio, Online)
• Film Making
• Acting
• Print Media 
• Direction
• Digital Marketing

Checkout some of the skills and traits that a candidate should possess in order to pursue mass communication and media:

• Creativity

• Confidence

• Networking skills

• Interviewing skills

• Observation skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Critical thinking

• Ability to work under strict deadlines

Mass Communication and Media Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can pursue a degree, diploma or certificate at both UG and PG levels. Given below is the basic eligibility criteria for Mass Communication and Media course at both UG and PG levels:

• UG courses: Candidates should clear Class 12 in any stream with 50-60% aggregate. Some colleges/universities also require candidates to be of minimum 17 years in age.

• PG courses: Candidates should clear graduation in any stream with 50-60% aggregate. Some colleges/universities also require candidates to be of minimum 23 years in age.

There are a total of 110 colleges in Kolkata which offer Mass Communication and Media course in full-time, part-time, distance-learning and online mode of study, out of which 64 colleges are private, 15 are government and 3 are public-private. Around 110 colleges offer different credentials in Mass Communication and Media, i.e. degree, diploma and certificate courses. Various exams accepted in Kolkata for Mass Communication and Media include CAT, MAT, XAT, JEMAT, ATMA, CMAT, SNUET, JIPMER MBBS, Calcutta University Entrance Exam, WLCI Aptitude Test, etc.

Here is the list of some of the top private and public Mass Communication and Media colleges in Kolkata:

Private Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs)
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata	15,000 – 2,57,000
NIEM, Kolkata	70,000 – 90,000
Future Media School	2,35,000 – 3,31,000
CMI - Calcutta Media Institute	11,000 – 2,50,000
Adamas University	1,96,000

 

Public Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs)
SRFTI, Kolkata	1,82,000
JU, Kolkata	60,000
Calcutta University	4,480 – 15,000
MAKAUT - Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology	-
Rabindra Bharati University - RBU	-

Refer to the infographic below showcasing the number of Mass Communication and Media colleges in Kolkata based on ownership:

What are the study options after Mass Communication and Media?

Candidates pursuing Mass Communication and Media course at UG level can choose to study a PG level degree or a diploma course. Some of the PG level Mass Communication and Media courses that a candidate can pursue include:

• Master of Arts (MA)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• PG Diploma

• Master of Science (MSc)

• Master of Journalism (MJ)

• Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)

Candidates pursuing Mass Communication course at PG level can consider doing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the subject of their interest.

• Certificate in Film Appreciation

• Certificate in Film Direction

• Certificate in Short Film Making

• Certificate in Music Production

• Certificate in Video Editing

• Certificate in Digital Advertising

• Certificate in Print & Publishing

• Certificate in Broadcast Media Design

• Certificate in Design & Publishing

• Certificate in TV Direction

• Certificate in Sound Recording

Mass Communication and Media Placement Trends

After completing a course in Mass Communication and Media, candidates can work in different job profiles as per their chosen specialisation. Some of the popular Mass Communication and Media job profiles include:

• Desk Writer

• Reporter

• Sub-Editor

• Correspondent

• Video Editor

• Radio Jockey (RJ)

• Anchor

• Photo Journalist

• Video Journalist

• Public Relations Officer

• Scriptwriter

• Copywriter

• Media Planner

• Art Director

• Event Planner

• Wedding Planner

Top Recruiters for Mass Communication and Media Students

The starting salary for a mass communication professional could be between Rs 12,000 and 25,000. After 5 years of work experience, a professional can expect higher salary in the range of Rs 50,000 to 1,00,000 per month. Various Mass Communication and Media colleges in Kolkata offer placement opportunities to students on the successful completion of their course. Below is the list of few top companies that recruit Mass Communication and Media students along with their placement ratings:

Colleges	Placement Ratings (Based on Reviews)	Top Recruiters
NAME, Kolkata	4.7	Event Capital, Wizcraft, Reliance Entertainment, Showhouse and Inner Circle Advertising, etc.
CMI, Kolkata	4.7	Friends FM, Madison, Skipper Furnishing, Matrix, Colors, Madison Media, Starcom, MindShare, Zee Entertainment, Star Group, ITC, Group M, Crows NEST, ABP Group, etc.
FMS, Kolkata	4.7	Amazon, Kolkata TV, BYJU’s, Bodyline, India Today, Friends FM, etc.
Acharya Prafulla Chandra College (APCC), Kolkata	4.4	News18 Bangla, Zee News, Khas Khabar, Nogorer Kotha, etc.
NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata	4.1	Times Now, Inner Circle Advertising, Star, Zomato, DNA, Colors, etc.

Modes of Study

Mass Communication and Media courses in Kolkata are offered in full-time, part-time, distance/correspondence and online mode. 88 courses are offered as full-time programmes, about 25 as part-time, 6 as distance/correspondence and 2 as online programmes.

Full-time Mode of Study

Some of the popular colleges that offer full-time Mass Communication and Media courses include:

S.No.	College Name	Location
1	JU	Jadavpur
2	Calcutta University	College Street

Part-time Mode of Study

Some of the popular colleges that offer part-time (classroom) courses include:

S.No.	College Name	Location
1	St. Xavier's College	Park Street
2	NAME	Minto Park

Distance/Correspondence Mode of Study 

Some of the popular colleges that offer distance/correspondence courses include:

S.No.	College Name	Location
1	IAS Academy	Jodhpur Park
2	Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU)	Bhawanipur

 Online Mode of Study 

Some of the popular colleges that offer online courses include:

S.No.	College Name	Location
1	AUO	Kolkata
2	361 Degree Minds (361 DM) Annamalai University	Kolkata

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How affordable is studying Mass Communication and Media in Kolkata?

Based on the below pie chart, it can be estimated that pursuing Mass Communication and Media in Kolkata is economical as 45% of the colleges have annual fee of less than Rs 1 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• JU
• Arena Animation
• Calcutta University
• IMCFTS
• St. Xavier's College
• Wizcraft, Online Event Management Programs
• NAME

Around 21% colleges have a fee structure that ranges from Rs 2-3 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• FMS
• CMI
• NSHM Knowledge Campus
• Institute of Management Study (IMS)
• St. Xavier's College

Around 16% colleges have a fee structure that ranges from Rs 1-2 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• SRFTI
• Amity University Online (AUO)
• Adamas University
• IMS
• IMCFTS

Around 14% colleges have a fee structure that ranges from Rs 3-5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• FMS
• NSHM Knowledge Campus
• Brainware University (BWU)
• St. Xavier's College
• Amity University

Around 4% colleges have a fee structure of more than Rs 5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• International School of Business and Media (ISB&M)
• University of Engineering and Management (UEM)
• WLC College India

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the segregation of colleges in Kolkata based on fee:

Mass Communication and Media Specialisations Offered in Kolkata

Colleges in Kolkata offer diversified specialisations in Sales and Marketing, Video Editing (Post Production), Visual Communication, Media Planning, Electronic Media (TV, Radio, Online), Film Making, Acting, Print Media, Direction, Digital Marketing, etc. The most popular ones are Sales and Marketing, and Video Editing (Post Production). Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the top 10 Mass Communication and Media specialisations in Kolkata:

Which are the most popular Mass Communication and Media Exams in Kolkata?

Most popular exams for studying Mass Communication and Media in Kolkata are CAT and MAT. Scoring good marks in CAT and MAT will help you land in colleges like UEM, JIS University and ISB&M.

Rest of the colleges accept XAT, JEMAT, ATMA, CMAT, SNUET, JIPMER MBBS, Calcutta University Entrance Exam, WLCI Aptitude Test, etc. for admission into their colleges.

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