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

In India, there are nearly 400 MA Colleges offering a degree in Mass Communication and Media. Out of these, there are 60 per cent colleges which are private ones, 34 per cent are public/ government-owned and the remaining ones are public-private ones. 

MA in Mass Communication and Media Colleges in India Highlights

Parameters	Particulars/ Statistics
No. of Design colleges in India	400
Fees	<1 lakh: 46 per cent 1 - 2 lakh: 27.9 per cent 2 - 3 lakh: 12 per cent 3 - 5 lakh: 7.9 per cent > 5 lakh: 6 per cent
Top specialisations	Electronic Media Media Planning Journalism Public Relations Event Management
Admission Process	Entrance based AND Merit-basis for some courses

An MA in mass communication and media is a postgraduate degree in mass communication. This course has a total duration of two years and is divided into four semesters. Communication Research, development communication, media development, interactive communication skills, media law and ethics, and other topics are covered in this course.

Admission to colleges that provide Mass Communication is based on a test administered by the different colleges and universities. Following that, candidates must participate in a Group Discussion and a Personal Interaction round, depending on the college they wish to attend.

MA Mass Communication and Media Colleges in India: Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates can pursue a mass communication and media course at the postgraduate level, provided if they meet the eligibility standards given below.  

• All candidates should clear graduation in any stream from a recognised university with the minimum required percentage (50% - 60%) as stipulated by a university/ college.
• Eligibility criteria of some universities/ colleges also require candidates to be minimum 23 years or more in age at the time of admissions.   

Some of the popular courses that candidates pursue at postgraduate levels are:

• MJMC (Master of Journalism & Mass Communication)
• MJ (Master of Journalism)
• MMC (Master of Mass Communication)
• PG Diploma in Mass Communication

Top MA in Mass Communication Colleges in India with India Today Ranking & Shiksha Rating

Organizations such as India Today releases annual rankings to recognise the best institutions in various sectors. Shiksha ratings are given to colleges based on student opinion on a variety of variables, including facility, teacher, curriculum, and placements.

Name of the College	India Today Ranking'21	Shiksha Rating
AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi	2	4.8
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Planning, Pune	3	3.9
Dept. of Communication, University of Hyderabad	5	(-)
Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal	6	3.9
Dept. of Media Studies, Christ (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru	8	4.4

List of Top Private and Government MA Mass Communication Colleges in India

The following infographic highlights the ownership type of colleges located in India.

List of Private MA Mass Communication Colleges in India

Given below are some of the popular private colleges in India with their fees.

Name of the College	Fees (in Rs)
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Planning, Pune	8.35 L - 9.55 L
Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal	2.5 L - 5.1 L
Christ University	2.73 L
Galgotias University	1.64 L
Chitkara School of Mass Communication, Chandigarh	2.56 L

List of Government MA Mass Communication Colleges in India

Given below are some of the popular government colleges in India with their fee.

Name of the College	Fees (in Rs)
GGSIPU - Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University	1.58 L
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi	1.28 L - 1.6 L
Calicut University	5.64 K
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi	1.25 L

ROI of Top MA Mass Communication Colleges in India

Return on Investment, or ROI, is a metric that helps candidates assess whether or not pursuing a mass communication degree from a particular college is worthwhile. For each college, the ROI chart below compares the fee students pay to the return they get in the form of placement packages.

Name of the College	Fees (in Rs)	Median Salary
Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal	2.5 L - 5.1 L	7 LPA
Dept. of Media Studies, Christ University	2.73 L	5.7 LPA
Galgotias University	1.64 L	3.4 LPA
Chitkara School of Mass Communication, Chandigarh	2.56 L	5.25 LPA
GGSIPU - Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University	1.58 L	5.1 LPA
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi	1.28 L - 1.6 L	4.86 LPA
Calicut University	5.64 K	2.2 LPA
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi	1.25 L	6 LPA

Note: Above statistics are based on the latest available data.

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Top Job Profiles and Recruiters of Mass Communication Graduates

Following are some of the prominent job descriptions that students can pursue after completing their studies in their chosen field of mass communication:

• Journalist
• Columnist or Reporter
• Public Relations Officer
• Radio/ Video Jockey
• Photojournalist

• Graphic Designers

• Professor

• Marketing Manager

• Feature Writer

• Editor

• Cartoonist

• Proofreader

• Freelance Writer

• TV Correspondent

• Anchor

Top Recruiters of MA in Mass Communication Graduates

Every year, a huge number of top recruiters hire MA Mass Communication degree holders. The top recruiters and agencies that offer career chances to MA Mass Communication alumni when they complete their courses are listed below:

• Outlook

• Times of India

• Hindustan Times

• The Hindu

• All India Radio

• Doordarshan

• Zee News

• India Today

• Indian Express

• Star India

• Balaji Telefilms

• NDTV News

• Wizcraft

How affordable is studying MA in Mass Communication Courses in India?

Refer to the infographic below for detailed overview of the segregation of MA in Mass Communication colleges in India basis fee:

• In India, MA in Mass Communication courses is accessible in a variety of fee structures.
• The following are some of the most cost-effective mass communication schools: Christ University, Madras Christian College, Amity University Lucknow, Galgotias University, GGSIPU Dwarka and more
• Some of the most costly mass communication schools, with fees over 3 lakh, are: Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Manipal Institute of Communication, Xavier School of Communication Bhubaneswar and more

Which are the most popular MA in Mass Communication Exams accepted by colleges in India?

The most popular entrance exam to study mass Communication in India are CUCET, JMI Entrance Exam, IPU CET and more. 

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