Best Journalism Colleges in Bangalore - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

There are 110+ colleges in Bangalore that offer Journalism. Out of these, 78 are private owned institutions, 5 are public private owned institutions and 3 are public / government owned institutions. Check out some key features of the Journalism colleges in Bangalore. This summary will assist in better college selection.

 

Particulars	Parameters
No. of Colleges	110+
Fee	< INR 1 lakh: 9 colleges
	INR 1-2 lakh: 17 colleges
	INR 2-3 lakh: 14 colleges
	INR 3-5 lakh: 15 colleges
	INR >5 lakh: 5 colleges
Top Specialisations	Journalism, Journalism, Film & TV, Psychology and Languages
Top Colleges	Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Garden City University, Online Manipal, M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Presidency College, School of Media Studies and Ecole Intuit Lab Bengaluru
Top Exams	CUET,  JET,  NICC, SAT

St. Joseph’s University, Christ University Bangalore, Dayananda Sagar University, Reva University and Bangalore University are some of the leading colleges in Bangalore that offer a vast range of Journalism courses to students.

Rest of the Bangalore journalism colleges can be explored at https://www.shiksha.com/mass-communication-media/journalism/colleges/colleges-bangalore.

For pursuing a Journalism Course in India at UG Level you can take exams like CUET, IPU CET or other university-specific entrance exams like CUCET or KIITEE, And for PG level course you can take CUET-PG, JEECUP, URATPG, IIMC Entrance Exam, etc.

St. Joseph's College of Commerce is generally considered to be a Tier 2 college in India. Tier 1 colleges are typically those that are considered premier institutions like the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), and other top universities.

The mode of CMS Jain University Bangalore course admissions is online. Admission to the available UG and PG courses is based on tests, merit & other requirement decided by the college. Students who wish to get CMS Jain University Bangalore admission must take part in the CMS Jain University Bangalore admission process before the last date of application. Students must know their CMS Jain University Bangalore eligibility criteria & application must be submitted accordingly. For application, Students must first visit the official site of the college. Then select the course & pay the application fee. Fill out the complete CMS Bangalore application form with all the relevant info.

Hi Kiran, Journalism is a field that is worth working. It is one of the most prestigious careers one can get today. As one might be aware the tools of communication and technology are television, the print media and radio. The internet is a more recent addition to this list. A lot of students are getting attracted to this field nowadays. This is mostly due to the fact that a career in journalism can be challenging as well as highly rewarding. Many Indian colleges offer students with journalism course at the graduate and postgraduate levels. Certification courses are also available. These courses are available in English, Hindi and other Indian languages. These are the courses offered in Journalism: B.A. Journalism B.A. Mass Communication and Journalism Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication in Hindi Bachelor of Journalism Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication Certificate Course in Journalism Certificate Course in Mass Communication and Journalism Diploma in Journalism Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication Diploma in TV Journalism and Presentation Postgraduation in Journalism M.A. Journalism M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication M.Phil in Journalism M.Sc. Mass Communication and Journalism Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication Those who are interested in a career in the field of journalism must be completely confident and should have a good personality. It is also needed by them to have the capability to write and present correctly. Students stand the chance of getting jobs with news channels such as NDTV, Discovery, BBC and the CNN and with leading newspapers such as The Times of India, the Indian Express and The Economic Times. There are also chances that they might get paid internship in these organisations. Check the websites of some good universities that can even offer you placement and placement assistance to students. Some even offer scholarships to students. Good luck.

To be accepted into institutions offering Journalism in Bangalore, applicants must pass a variety of national, state, or university-level admission exams. The top entrance exams for various universities offering Journalism in Bangalore are listed in the table below:

Exam Name	Exam Schedule
Christ University Entrance Test	CUET Schedule
JET	JET Schedule
NICC Entrance Test	SAT Schedule
SAT	SAT Schedule

For today's Job in India, considering a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication  which is popularly known as BAJMC is the best option as this course covers Journalism with Mass communication which includes advertising, Video Editing, SEO, Digital Marketing, PR and Corporate communication which opens doors to many different job options for the graduates.

Hope this helps!

CUET PG Passing Marks are the scores or marks to be obtained to qualify for admission to the universities. If the candidate wants to know whether they have passed the CUET PG exam or not, they are required to check the cutoff marks released by the participating universities and colleges. After the declaration of the CUET PG result, all participating universities will release the course-wise passing marks or CUET PG cutoff, which will be used for shortlisting candidates for the counselling process.

Kristu Jayanti College offers more than 40 UG and PG courses. The college offers BBA, MBA, BCA, MCA, MSc, BSc, BCom, MCom, BA, MA, Executive MBA, etc. Candidates can apply online by visiting the official website.

Yes, there is a lot of scope for journalism. Today, journalism as a career stands not only for a prestigious profession but also for a challenging career option. Journalists play a key role in the growth of any nation. Today, straightforward reporting of events is no more adequate, more specialisation and professionalism in journalistic practices is being required. Therefore today, a journalist specialises in diverse areas, such as politics, finance and economics, etc. Few places journalism may appear: Newspapers, Magazines, TV and radio, Internet, etc. The goal of the Journalism programme is to give students the knowledge and skills they need to pursue a career in the profession.

Also Read: Career After Journalism

No, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2027 registrations have not commenced yet. The registration window will be active at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the CUET 2027 notification in first week of January. Soon after the release of the CUET official notification, the CUET registration 2027 process will commence online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2027 exam must complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling application form, candidates must make sure that they have fulfilled the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

For admission to the desirous University/Institution, the candidates must appear in CUET 2026 in the Languages and Domain Specific subjects as per the Program-Specific Eligibility for which s (he) is desirous to take admission. For instance, if a candidate wishes to apply for B.Com (Hons.) programe in Delhi University he/she will be required to make the subject combination as :

Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
OR
Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1

Candidates are advised to check CUET programme-specific eligibility criteria before filling the application form, failing which they will not qualify for further admission process. 

The Oxford College of Arts has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Boys Hostel, Girls Hostel, Hostel, Labs, Library. The Oxford College of Arts has also been rated 4.3 for Campuslife.

The popular programmes at St Pauls College Bangalore are its MA and MSc courses that are extended at the PG level for a duration of 2 years. These courses are offered in the given specialisations of:

• MA: Journalism or Mass Communication.
• MSc (Psychology): Clinical Psychology, Industrial Psychology, or Child Psychology.

Yes, School of Humanities & Social Sciences is a good college as it is NAAC accredited & approved by UGC. The college maintains 90% placement rate & is visited by top firms like EY. The reputation of the college is good. Also, the ROI is quite good. 

Yes, School of Media Studies, Presidency University, Bangalore has strict anti-ragging measures in place to ensure a safe and ragging-free campus. The university has a committee of students to report ragging incidents, and the university punishes offenders with strict consequences. 

Indian Institute of Psychology and Research has been rated 1.8 on placements.

MCC – Madras Christian College generally has low fees for journalism and mass communication programs.

IIJNM: Estimated yearly cost for their BA Journalism programme is around INR 5-6 lakhs per year.

MCC: Total cost for their PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication is around INR 1.4 Lakh for the one-year program. MCC is definitely a more budget-friendly option compared to IIJNM when considering fees. 

I recommend you to check both colleges detail once again and then make final decision because both colleges are great.

You can compare this college and check all other factors in detail on shiksha.com

Candidates are selected for admission to UG programmes based on their merit and performance in telephonic interview round. Once selected, aspirants have to report at the campus for document verification and fee payment. Below are the documents required for UG admission at Presidency College:

• Class 10/ SSLC/ ICSE/ CBSE pass certificates with date of birth proof
• PUC or equivalent marks card
• Transfer Certificate from the school/ college last attended
• Conduct Certificate from the school/ college last attended
• Migration Certificate in the case of students who have passed exams other than Karnataka PU exam
• Address proof (the latest telephone bill/ gas connection bill)
• 6 passport-size photographs

 

The Indian Institute of Film and Animation, Bangalore gives UG, PG and Diploma courses in animation. All these courses have different durations as given below:

S. No.	Course Type	Duration
1.	UG Courses	3 Years/ 4 Years
2.	PG Courses	2 Years
3.	Diploma Courses	1-2 Years
4.	Short-Term Courses	3/6/9 Months

 

Christ University Entrance Test is a UG and PG entrance exam which check skills of students in different facets such as English, Reasoning, numerical ability, general knowledge along with programme specific knowledge of students taking the exam. 

Yes, students can easily consider Amity University Online for admissions especially for courses like MBA and BCA. Below given are the reasons to consider Amity University Online:

• Accreditation: Amity Online is India's only university to be accredited by the Western Associations of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and offers courses recognised by the World Education Services (WES) Canada & USA.
• Easy admission: The admissions are completely based on merit and no entrance test is needed.
• Scholarships: Amity Online offers various need-based, merit and even early-bird scholarships to students.

REVA University is known for being a state private university offering a truly wide range of degree programmes through its many Departments and Schools of Study that number over 30. The university is also known for its flagship BTech and MBA programmes with the BTech course especially having over 14+ specialisations. 

The curriculum varies based on the specialisation chosen, covering topics such as accounting/finance, auditing, income tax, statistics, marketing, economics, and information systems. The BCom first semester syllabus at Krupanidhi Degree College includes a range of subjects as outlined below:

• Lang-Additional English /Kannada/ Hindi
• General English
• Financial Accounting
• Indian Finance System
• Marketing and Service Management
• Corporate Administrator Or Methods & Techniques for Business Decisions
• Foundation Course

Whether a university is "worth the hype" will be subjective as different people may perceive the same hype differently or have different features and needs that they're attracted to or need to fulfill.

As such students should all the factors whether it be course fees, the placements & ROI, the course curriculum, infrastructure, etc.

Considering these factors St Claret College can be considered one of the top private colleges of Bangalore, Karnataka with strong placements, affordable course fees, scholarship schemes and a well thought-out curriculum that is taught by experienced faculty.

Yes, NSoJ provides internships to its students. The key highlights of NSoJ internships 2023 are presented below:

Particulars	Internship Statistics (2023)
the highest stipend	INR 25,000
Average stipend	INR 14,000
Total recruiters	26

Courses offered by Sindhi College are B.A., B.Sc., M.Com, B.Com, BBA, BCA. These courses are in the stream of Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Science, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Accounting & Commerce, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software. Sindhi College offers specializations such as B.Sc. specializations in Electronics, M.Com specializations in Financial Planning & Analysis.

St. Francis College has been rated 3.8 on Infrastructure parameter. St. Francis College has also been rated 3.9 for Campuslife.