M.A. in Mass Communication & Media colleges in Coimbatore

Rathinam College of Arts and Science is ranked 151-200 in India by NIRF Rankings 2024 under the Overall category. Additionally, the institute also ranked 36 and 97 all over India by India Today Rankings 2024 under the 'Fashion Technology' and 'Commerce' category. Some of the recent Rathinam College of Arts and Science Outlook Rankings 2024 are tabulated below:

Ranking Agency	Category	Rank
Outlook (2024)	Commerce	83
Outlook (2024)	Computer Application	66
Outlook (2024)	Mass Communication	27
Outlook (2024)	Science	80
Outlook (2024)	Fashion Design	25
Outlook (2024)	BBA/ BMS	101

Candidates can apply for BBA at PSG College of Arts and Science usually from last week of March. Selection and counselling rounds are scheduled to begin from three days after HSC results have been declared.

The university offers UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate courses in online mode. These are available in various streams, such as Management, Commerce, Finance, etc. Admission to all the courses is merit-based. Candidates can apply for the desired courses by filling out the online application form. 

Loyola College MA is offered under 7 specialisations, which are as follows:

• Economics
• English
• History
• Philosophy
• Social Work
• Sociology
• International Relations

Loyola College admission to MA is done through the valid score of candidates in the entrance exam conducted at the college level. Candidates must qualify the eligibility criteria as per the college admission guidelines, i.e., Bachelor’s degree in any stream.

The following eligibility criteria need to be met in order to be considered for admission to the M.Sc. programs in the School of Science and Humanities at SRM:

1. The candidate must possess a bachelor's degree (in any stream).
2. The applicant must have a score of at least 50% in the bachelor's degree (only aggregate marks are considered).

Some particular programs may, however, have requirements pertaining to the degree acquired, for instance, a bachelor's degree may be needed in a related area (B.Sc. In Mathematics for those pursuing M.Sc. in Computer Science). Also, you shall need to apply through e-counseling after satisfying the eligibility criteria.

National College of Media and Communication is a good institution for Certificate, M.A, UG Diploma, B.Sc. courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at National College of Media and Communication are Modelling, Radio Production, Radio Jockeying, Acting, Visual Communication.

When comparing the MA programme at Loyola College and MGRERI, there are many parameters on which students can compare them. While comparing both, Loyola College proves to be a better option to pursue an MA. Thus, according to the tuition fee and overall Shiksha rating, the tuition fee for the MA at Loyola College is comparatively more reasonable than the fee of MGRERI, which is INR 1 Lacs to INR 3 lakh. Also, the overall rating for Loyola College is 4.4 out of 5, whereas MGRERI has an average rating of 3.7 out of 5. This means more student satisfaction and academic quality at Loyola College. The above comparison indicates that Loyola College would probably be a better option to pursue an MA.

Yes, Madras University offers an MA programme. It is a postgraduate programme offered with various specialisations, including English, Economics, Political Science, and more. Tabulated below are the key highlights of this programme:

Particulars	Statistics
Duration	Two years
Mode	Full time
Eligibility	UG degree from a recognised university of India in relevant discipline
Selection Criteria	Qualifying Exam Marks
Fee	INR 2,100 to INR 2 lakh

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.