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.

Yes, CMS Jain University Bangalore is a good college. Below are CMS Jain Bangalore highlights:

• Flagship courses: The popualar programmes available at the college are MBA,  CMAT/XAT/MA.
• Rankings: The college has been ranked at the 9th position by India Today 2025 for BBA.
• CMS Bangalore fees: The MBA total tuition fee is INR 12.1 lakh.
• CMS Bangalore admission: JET or CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/NMAT/or GMAT are the accepted entrance tests for admission.
• Placements: CMS Jain Bangalore has a Training and Placement Cell that supports excellent internship & also gives placement support to students.

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 University, a recently granted deemed to be university is an excellent choice for students who are not only looking for courses but accreditations and certifications alongside them flagship BCom and MBA paving the path for:

ACCA, CMA, CPA,  and SAP certifications in the different BCom specialisations

While MBA International Finance allows students exemptions in 9 out of 13 papers for ACCA Qualification (UK) greatly easing the long and arduous process. 

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. 

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 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

Amity Online offers various undergraduate, PG Diploma and certificate courses across streams such as Finance, Media & Journalism, Information Technology and Travel & Tourism, Management, Commerce and Art & Humanities. Admission to all the courses is merit-based. Candidates can apply for the desired courses by filling out the Amity University Online application form. Candidates passing the online courses are awarded with a Certificate from Amity University Online and an international university in partnership with edX. The courses are 100% online with self-paced and instructor-led modules.

Indian Institute of Film and Animation, Bangalore is a private institution that gives good education in Multimedia fields like Animation and VFX. Below are the reasons to choose IIFA Multimedia:

• Good Placements: The college gives placements in companies like Technicolor, DQ Entertainment, Dash Animation Studio etc..
• Scholarship Options: Students can avail scholarships like Minority and epass scholarship. 
• Opportunity to Study Abroad: The dual degree programmes like International Dual degree in Animation/International Dual Certificate Programme, and International Dual degree in Game Designing/International Dual Certificate Programme allow students to study abroad.

Yes, Christ University Bangalore has collaborated with various companies & organisations. Christ University Bangalore has signed MoUs with several industries and universities. The below-mentioned are Christ University Bangalore Karnataka collaborations:

Christ Deemed University Bangalore Collaborations
Bodo University, Norway	Diakonhjemmet Hogskole, Norway	University of Paris-Dauphine, France
Griffith University, Australia	-	-

Presidency College is a private college founded in the year 2000. It is an integral institution of Presidency Group. The College is a known and famous B-School of the city and region. Affiliated to Bangalore University, it has received the status of an autonomous institute. Presidency College was initially started by offering two courses. It has also been accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC. Presidency College is recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE. Overall it is a good college offering a range of courses.

The last date for St. Claret College, Autonomous, Bengaluru though not decisively confirmed yet will generally coincide with the last dates for PGCET for courses such as MBA as the selection process for admissions entirely depends on the mentioned exam.

Students must apply and appear for the exam before the last date mentioned on the respective exam portal. Though the admission for the other courses are currently open.

The average package of NMKRV College is yet to be released on the official website. Check out the below table for course-wise median packages offered during NMKRV College placements 2025:

Course	Median Package (in INR) - 2025
UG 3 year	2.53 LPA
UG 4 year	3.8 LPA

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the NMKRV College NIRF report 2026.

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

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

Government Arts College, Bangalore provides programmes including B.A, BBA, B.Com, M.A, M.Com in streams such as Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Management Studies, Accounting & Commerce, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in English.