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,  MIT WPU offers decent placements annually to its BTech, MBA, BBA, BCA and BDes students. As per the latest report, the the highest package offered during MIT WPU placements 2024 stood at INR 51.36  LPA. More than 600 companies visited the MIT WPU Pune for 2024 placements and placed 1,903 students. Check out the key highlights of MIT WPU placement for the Class of 2024 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 51.36  LPA
Students registered	2,544
Students placed	1,903
Total recruiters	600+
Median placement ratio	75%
Top recruiters	Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Intel, Goldman Sachs

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.

SAT exam score is considered for MA at SLS, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU). Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised board, and final year students can also apply on a provisional basis, provided they obtain the results before admission.However, for undergraduate programs such as BBA, B.Com, and B.Sc, SLS, PDEU conducts an entrance exam, which is a university-level exam.

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.

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

 

The candidates not able to decide which college to enroll in for an MA can compare them based on certain parameters. For a fair comparison, facts, such as fee, placement support, and more can be considered. The below table shows a comparison between both the colleges based on fees and Shiksha rating:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee*	Shiksha Rating
MA at Amity School of Communication	INR 5.4 Lakh	4.1/5
MA at Amity Gurugram	INR 1.6 Lacs - INR 4.4 Lakh	4.8/5

*The aforementioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

AAFT Noida placement cell organises in-house training sessions and internship programmes. As a part of the AAFT internship, the students get to learn the following aspects:

• Personality development workshops
• Developing the right aptitude and skill set
• Preparing students through mock interview sessions
• Industry training
• Assistance in crafting professional resumes
• Building professional connections

The average package received during Shoolini University MBA placements 2026 was INR 12 LPA.

Manipal University Jaipur admission 2026 is entrance as well as merit-based. To get admisison, students must fulfil the eligibility. The eligiblity is to have valid scores in last qualifying exams. The university conducts MET (Manipal Entrance Test) for admission in various courses. Other accepted entrance exams are JEE Main, CAT, CLAT, MAT, CMAT, GATE, etc.

 

Mahindra University does not generally offer direct admission. Candidates have to appear for entrance test to take admission. However, exceptionally talented studnets can get direct admission through management quota. They have to apply online and fill the application form.

The university conducted SOET for all the UG and PG courses in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture and Pharmacy courses offered by it. For all the remaining courses, the university conducts online counselling based on past academic merit. 

Yes, candidates with 58% and above score in Class 12 can get admission to some of the Bennett University courses. However, for programmes such as BA LLB, BCA and BBA, at least 60% aggregate is required. Below is the eligibility requirement for top Bennett University courses:

Course	Common Eligibility
BTech	Class 12 in relevant subjects with at least 50% aggregate or with a minimum score of 24 in IB Board
MBA	UG degree with at least 50% aggregate
BA LLB (Hons)	Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate (best of 3 subjects) and English or with a minimum score of 24 in IB Board
BCA	Class 12 with English as a compulsory subject with at least 60% aggregate (best of three subjects) or with a minimum score of 24 in IB Board
BBA	Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate (best of three subjects) with English as a compulsory subject or with a minimum score of 24 in IB Board
PhD	Master's degree in relevant subject with at least 50%-60% aggregate

MBA from Poornima University is a good choice with the university honing in on its specialty of Marketing specialisations offering a range of MBA dual specialisations which combines Marketing with one other specialisation be it Finance, HR, or Business Analytics.

Further the university also has partnerships guaranteeing Summer Internships for students at companies such as ICICI Prudential, Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Aaklan, Apex Hospital, etc. with stipends of INR 10,000 - INR15,000 per month.

The JET application form is available online as well as in offline mode. Offline application forms are also available, candidates can purchase a non-refundable online application coupon from the University and redeem the same by entering the specific coupon code in the online payment gateway.

For online JET applications, candidates have to visit the official website. They need to ocate the apply link and register for JET. Thereafter they have to verify the email id/phone number enetered during registration. After that, candidates have to fill in the online form, upload any documents, if needed and finall pay the application fee.

Many companies such as ICICI Lombard, Kotak Mahindra Bank, KPMG and others visited the campus during the placement drive 2023. However, students can check the table below to know more about the list of a few top companies that visited the campus during the placement drive 2023:

IILM University Gurgaon Top Recruiters
ICICI Lombard	Wipro	LOREAL
HDFC Bank	Kotak Mahindra Bank	Reliance Retail
Deloitte Consulting	HSBC	Deloitte

Adamas University is a private university also known as AU and recognised by UGG and West Bengal Government. Some of the key USPs of Adamas University Kolkata are as follows:

• Rankings: The college has been ranked 1 by IIRF Rankings 2025 (School of Business- BBA category) and 2 by IIRF Rankings 2025 (BCA category).
• Approval: Adamas Kolkata has been recognised by AICTE, NCTE, BCI, PCI.
• Placements: As per the latest report, the the highest package offered during Adamas University placements 2024 stood at INR 100 LPA.