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.

Yes, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University admissions are open. The university offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes. Interested students can apply online. Students can contact the admission desk to know more.

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.

Candidates who want to get into the MA programme at AAFT must complete their graduation in any related discipline from a recognised university. The admissions procedure consists of two main stages: candidates need to first pass the AAFT Global Entrance Exam (AAFT GEE), which evaluates their aptitude, followed by an obligatory interview before they accept the student. This step-by-step method guarantees that only the most assessable and able students will be inducted into the programme. In the atmosphere of the competitive academic environment, the programme can take advantage of the most qualified students' admission. Prospective candidates are required to get to know the admission rules and requirements and, prepare to such an extent that they get a pass of both the entrance exam and the interview.

Amity University Gurugram is an excellent private university of Gurugram with student reviews from Shiksha reporting:

• Infrastructure: The university offers a calm campus with support for a range of Student-run Clubs & Societies. Further the university campus features other facilities such as a large sports complex, Wi-Fi, Library, etc. While students also report a good hostel environment and 2 mess facilities (Alok Kumar - B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027).
• Placements: Recent placements in the BSc Nursing batch had 100% placements with average packages of INR 3 LPA to INR 5 LPA. While tio recruiters included Medanta, Fortis, Gangaram, and Narayana who also offered summer internships (Shubham - B.Sc. in Nursing - Batch of 2026).

   

Candidates can also visit the campus for a tour to learn more.

Yes, it is best in Chhattisgarh because it has very knowledgeable and intellectual faculty at their Institute. If we talk about the placement offered by them is also very good. The companies came for recruitment at their campus are ITC, HCL, Airtel, IBM and many more. Their campus is also well maintained and have access to smart facilities also. Students also get many chances for their development in analytical thinking as well as soft skills. 

Yes but primarily for Computer Science and IT branches. MIT-WPU offers exceptional infrastructure and active tech placements with an average salary of INR 7.25 LPA. 

However, the total tuition fees are very high leading to a low Return on Investment (ROI) for core branches like Civil or Mechanical.

Sister Nivedita University is a good choice for students interested in either the Engineering or Management streams with the university being ranked 113 and 105 in the Engineering and Management categories, respectively by Outlook Ranking 2025.

The university is also known for its other UG, PG, Diploma and certificate courses  with Sister Nivedita University Kolkata being a good choice overall for many students depending on their interests.

Yes, Amity Lucknow is a decent university. It has been accredited by the BCI, CoA, National Council of Teachers Education, and DEC. Some of the top USPs of Amity University Lucknow are mentioned below:

• Amity LKO has been ranked 11th and 13th by The Week 2025 in the Design and Law categories, respectively. 
• Amity Lucknow campus is approved by UGC, PCI, AICTE and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, USA. It is a member of AIU and is included in the universities' list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU).
• The the highest and average package offered during the Amity University Lucknow placements were INR 45 LPA and INR 8 LPA.

Apex University is a member of Association of Commonwealth (ACU) and Association of Indian Universities (AIU). BTech & MBA are the flagship courses. Top recruiters during the placements include Cisco, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Cognizant, Accenture, etc. It offers academic / merit scholarships to students pursuing Diploma / UG / PG programmes. The scholarships are based on performance in Class XII /Diploma/Graduation (or equivalent). Overall, it is a good institute in terms of infrastructure, faculty, range of courses, etc. 

Amity University Patna offers modern infrastructure and solid management and engineering programmes, but it has mixed reviews regarding high fees and limited campus size. The university features smart classrooms, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and well-kept labs. Faculty: Employs well-qualified teachers, many with backgrounds from top universities like DU or BHU. Provides decent corporate connections and placement support, with median engineering packages around INR 8 LPA. It also offers multi-disciplinary programmes with an industry-focused curriculum

SHUATS is one of the premier Universities in Allahabad and has been receiving rankings from major bodies in India. As per the 2023 rankings, SHUATS has been ranked 70th in the NIRF Pharmacy rankings. Similarly, for the years 2022 and 2020, SHUATS achieved 79th and 56th respectively in the NIRF Pharmacy rankings. SHUATS NIRF rankings are tabulated in the table below:

Ranking Body	Category	Rankings
NIRF 2022	Pharmacy	79
NIRF 2020	Pharmacy	56
NIRF 2019	Pharmacy	56

 

Yes Amity University in Mumbai offers direct admission. Students who have earned marks of more than 80% in class XII from CBSE, ISC, or State Board are eligible for direct admission. Student must complete Amity application and send in application money in order to apply for direct admission.

Amity University Ranchi appoints well-trained and expert faculty members. The faculty help the students in their career growth. The faculty focuses on theoretical and practical knowledge for the students.

The placement percentage has not been released on the official website. However, the University has concluded the recent placements with the average package of INR 10 LPA. More than 400 recruiters visited the campus and placed students. The highest salary offered was IR 1.5 Cr per annum.

Yes, admission is open at Amity University Kolkata for the academic session 2026. Candidates who fulfil the course-specific eligibility can apply online on the official website of college. 

Yes, the NIMCJ Ahmedabad offers MA programme in journalism and mass media. The programme is offered in full-time mode with two years of duration. Students graduated from any recognised college are eligible for the MJMC programme. Students have to clear the GCAS exam to get admission to NIMCJ Ahmedabad.

Sharda University conducts SUAT in online mode for admission in UG and PG courses. The test is conducted for 90 minutes. Aspirants need to have SUAT or CUET-UG/ CUET-PG scores for admission at Sharda School of Media, Film and Entertainment. The university also conducts an online entrance test for admission in PhD.  

The list of top recruiters during Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University placements in recent past is presented below:

Dev Bhoomi Uttrakhand University Placements: Top Recruiters
Servicenow	Soti
Robbins	RT camp
TCS	Federal Bank
Jaro Education	Intellipaat
Zscaler	Jubilant

Amity University Jaipur is famous for its eco-friendly 152-acre campus and NAAC 'A+' accredited academic framework. It is highly sought after for its flagship programs in Engineering, Design, and Management.

As per the 2025 Amity Rajasthan annual report, the highest and average package offered to the UG students was INR 22.21 LPA and INR 4.76 LPA, respectively.

Candidates have to get their original documents verified to complete enrollment process.Documents required for admission in MBA at ITS SLS Baroda University are:

1. Class 12 Mark Sheet
2. LC/TC
3. Aadhar Card
4. Graduation marksheets