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

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Yes, many colleges offer MA in Mass Communication and Media and Journalism courses in distance mode, here are some top options among them:

MA in Mass Communication and Media Distance Colleges	Tuition Fee
IGNOU	INR 10,000 - 25,000
Madras Subhas Open University	INR 26,000
Madras University Distance Education	INR 30,850
UPRTOU Allahabad	INR 11,200
Gauhati University	INR 14,000

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Yes, there are many online Masters in Mass Communication colleges in India you can choose from:

Online Masters in Mass Communication colleges	Tuition Fee
Amity University	INR 90,000
Amity Online	INR 1.7 Lakh
Manipal University Jaipur	INR 1.4 Lakh
Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute	INR 1 Lakh
Parul University Online	INR 60,000

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

The highest and lowest packages offered during IIMC placements over the past few years were INR 20 LPA and INR 2 LPA, respectively. As per the Shiksha students' reviews, Sony Entertainment offered the highest package in recent drives. Take a look at the table below depicting the Indian Institute of Mass Communication packages details:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Average package	INR 4 LPA - INR 5 LPA
Highest package	INR 20 LPA
Lowest package	INR 2 LPA

Here are some top MA in Mass Communication and Media college options offering the best placement opportunities to postgraduates in India:

MA in Mass Communication and Media colleges	Average Package Offered
Mumbai University Placements	INR 18 LPA
Gicededu Placements	INR 18 LPA
Xavier School of Communications Placements	INR 17.1 LPA
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University Placements	INR 14.8 LPA
Dibrugarh University Placements	INR 14.5 LPA

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

In order to be admitted to the Journalism or Mass Communication & Media programme in India, applicants must have completed their higher education (10+2+3) from a recognised university. To be admitted, students must also pass the required entrance exam. There is no set age limit or requirement for admission to the Master of Journalism and Mass Communication program; applicants of any age can apply and enroll. Students who have a special inclination towards journalism courses can take up the course.

The total tuition fee for the Amity School of Communication MA programmes is INR 5.4 lakh. In addition, the hostel fee cost is INR 2.04 lakh. Candidates have to pay the first semester fee or admission fee amount to lock their seats. The mentioned fee amount is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

The expected cutoff ranks for M.A. at Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) range from 583 to 35385. For the general category, the cutoff is expected to be around 39000th to 40000th rank, while for the OBC category, the cutoff is expected to be between 34000th to 35000th rank. The overall cutoff for MIT Manipal for MET ranges from 1083 to 47893 rank.

The expected cutoff ranks for M.A. at MIC vary depending on the category. A score of around 105-110 should fetch you a rank under 8000. Aiming for a score of around 130 will increase your chances of securing most branches.

Yes, Pune University offers a two-year MA programme across more than 40 specialisations to the students at PG level in the field of Arts. In addition to this, there are multiple Integrated MA courses offered at the Unipune departments The majority of MA courses are available on the campus of UniPune while a few chunks of MA specialisations are also offered by various affiliated colleges and recognised institutes under UniPune. All these affiliated and recognised institutes are located in three districts, namely Pune, Ahmednagar and Nashik. Some of the popular MA specialisations offered by Unipune are as follows:

SPPU Popular MA Specialisations
Sociology	History	Psychology
Politics	Philosophy	Spanish
Statistics	English	Economics

Taking into account both the college rating and the fees structure, the University of Hyderabad stands as the more favorable option. Not only does it boast a lower fees structure, making it financially appealing, but it has also garnered recognition as one of the premier institutions for pursuing an M.A. in Communication.

This dual advantage positions the University of Hyderabad as a strong choice, aligning with both cost considerations and academic excellence in the field of communication studies.

Ultimately, the "better" choice depends on your specific needs, career goals, and personal preferences. It's advisable to visit both institutions, attend open houses if possible, and gather as much information as you can before making a decision.

Admission to most Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses is based on CUET (Christ University Entrance Test) conducted by Christ Deemed-to-be University, Department of Media Studies.Apart from CMAT Christ University, Institute of Management also accepts ATMA/GRE/GMAT/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT scores. Undergraduate with 50% in all the subjects including language.

To get a seat at Kishinchand Chellaram College for the BCom, BA, BSc and other UG-level courses, students have to first register for admission on the HSNC University (HSNCU) portal, choose KC College as a preference, and submit the required documents. 

The college then releases the merit list. Students who meet the required cutoff should submit all the required documents and pay the course fee online. 

Yes, Galgotias University inducts candidates for the majority of its courses based on marks in the qualifying examinations. For admission to the UG programmes across various specialisations at Galgotias University candidates will get selected based on their marks in class 12 as the qualifying examination for UG courses is class 12. Hence, candidates seeking admission to the UG courses at Galgotias University must have valid marks in class 12.

For admission to BTech and BA LLB, candidates are also selected based on their scores in JEE-Main and CLAT, respectively. Therefore, candidates based on their marks in class 12 or the required entrance examination will be selected for further admission rounds followed by document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

Centre for Management Studies Bangalore is associated with a Jain deemed-to-be-university. Hence, the institution accepts the JET (Jain Entrance Test) for admission to MA courses. Check out the composition of entrance exam questions and marking scheme below: 

Section	Number of Questions	Type	Marks
Reading Comprehension	20	MCQs	20
Subject Based	20	MCQs	20
Basic Mathematics	20	MCQs	20
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	40	MCQs	40
Total Marks			100
Duration of the Online Written Test			120 Minute

Madras Christian College offers UG, PG and PhD courses across various streams like Science, Commerce and Arts. Students must qualify Class 10+2 from the recognised board with 50% marks. MCC Chennai admission is based through the online application. 

The table given below mentions Tezpur University ranking given by international organisations in 2024:

Ranking Body	Category	Ranking
QS World University Rankings	Asia	501-550
QS World University Rankings	Southern Asia	143
Times Higher Education	Overall	1201–1500

JLU Bhopal has established a placement cell that looks after on-campus placements. As per the report published in 2023, the the highest package offered during the 2023 placement drive stood at INR 14.25 LPA. Other than this, in 2021, the highest package offered stood at INR 15 LPA.

Note: The above placement data is not course-specific.

Established in 1999, Kristu Jayanti College is a private institute. The college offers courses in affiliation with Bengaluru North University. The college is accredited with a 'A+' by NAAC. It also holds strong ranking. 

Panjab University Chandigarh admission 2026 is based on the entrance examination and merit. The final selection is based on PUMET, PU-CET (UG), PU-CET (PG), PU PGLAW, PUTHAT, PULEET, MBAUSOL, PU UGLAW, PU MPhil, and PhD Entrance Test. Merit is also considered for admission in some courses. Students can get direct admission on the basis of Panjab University reservation criteria. Students must visit the official website to know more.

 

Chandigarh University (CU) has good placement record for BTech, MBA, MCA, etc. While CU has not released any information on the percentage of students placed either course-wise or overall, 2025 placements saw a 9% jump in the total studets placed. While in 2024, a total of 9124 students were placed, in 2025 the number moved up to 10000.

For the academic year 2024-2025, over 1300 global recruiters participated in the placement process and as mentioned before, they placed a total of 10000 students from the batch 2025. The highest international and domestic packages offered during Chandigarh University placement 2025 stood at INR 170 LPA and INR 59.9 LPA, respectively.