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 University has received strong ranks by the Outlook under the 'State Private University' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the Outlook 2025. It is observable that in the 'State Private University' category, the institute's ranks have shown an increasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the past year. In 2025, St. Joseph's University climbed 6 ranks to #12 rank in the 'State Private University' category by the Outlook ranking.

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 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. 

Direct admission is usually not possible for the UG/ PG courses at REVA University. Admission to REVA University courses are entrance-based. Students are selected based on a valid score of REVA CET exam, which is conducted at the university-level for admission to all courses. Candidates either have to qualify for REVA CET or submit the scores of any other relevant entrance exam at the time of registering for their desired courses.

The Oxford College of Arts is a reputed institute for B.A.. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Mass Communication & Media. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. The Oxford College of Arts has a review rating of 4.1 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.3 on campuslife, 3 on placements, 4.7 on faculty and 4 on Infrastructure.

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.

School of Humanities and Social Sciences of Jain-deemed-to-be University admission is entrance-based for all UG and PG courses. The candidates are required to appear for the Jain Entrance Test. Students can check the detail course eligibility and selection criteria from the table presented below:

Courses	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
BA	Class 12 in any stream	JET
MA	Bachelor's in any stream with a minimum 50% marks	JET
MPA	Bachelor's in any stream with a minimum 50% marks	JET

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.

As per the official data, more than 1,000 students were placed and 500 recruiters visited the campus during Amity University Online placements 2025.

Indian Institute of Fashion and Animation, Bangalore has been rated 3.6 on Infrastructure parameter. Indian Institute of Fashion and Animation, Bangalore offers good infrastructure such as A/C ClassroomsAuditorium, Cafeteria, Dance Room, Design Studio, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Music Room, Shuttle Service, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students. Indian Institute of Fashion and Animation, Bangalore has also been rated 4.2 for Campuslife.

Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media recruiters top MNC companies like CNN, Bloomberg, CNN- IBN, CNBC, Republic TV, Times Now, Google, Reuters, Rediff, Press Association- UK, and Magazines like Times of India, NewsX, Indian Express, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Economic Times, and numerous other leading media associations.  

• Graduated scholars of batch 2022 payment ranges is Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month.  
• Campus placement selection rate is 100 % from last two batches. 
• Top roles offered by companies is Reporting, Writing, Editing.  

You will find all other information about placement record, selection rate on shiksha.com.

Christ College, Bangalore is famous for its MBA, BTech, and Law courses as the university is ranked by NIRF for these streams. Also these course students are placed in top companies such as Sandisk, McKinsey & Co, Vedanta, Engagely AI, and others. Yes, Christ University is a good university which is renowned for its placements and infrastructure. 

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.

Yes, pursuing an MBA/PGDM at St. Claret College, Autonomous proves to be beneficial for students. MBA/PGDM is a course available for a duration of two years at St. Claret College, Autonomous. The ROI is quite good. Also, MBA/PGDM students are placed in top companies and organisations. These students are taught the presentation skills, communication skills, and various other skills necessary for their growth. 

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.

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

No direct admission except NRI and quotas.

 

Applicants must take the following actions in order to enroll in NMKRV College for Women:

 

Meet the eligibility criteria, At NMKRV College for Women, there are different admission requirements for various courses. However, candidates must have received a minimum aggregate grade of 50% in the 12th grade from a recognised board to be eligible for admission to all courses.

Attend the entrance test. Candidates who make the cut will be invited to take an entrance exam. The college administers the entrance exam, which varies depending on the course.

Candidates will be sent an offer letter from NMKRV College for Women if they are chosen. 

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