Which is the No. 1 Journalism college in India?

Hi, To know about the No. 1 Journalism college in India you will have to check its total fees. Listed below are some of the best Mass Communication colleges in India along with their total tuition costs - College Name Tuition Fee UNIPUNE INR 0 - INR 8,500 IIMC INR 47,000 - INR 1.6 lakh St. Joseph's University INR 90,000 - INR 3.63 lakh Amity School of Communication INR 4.77 lakh - INR 12.44 lakh Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication INR 9.26 lakh Hope this information proves beneficial for you!

What is the worth of joining Journalism college in India?

Hi, to know the worth of joining Journalism college in India, you will have to go through its ROI. Some of the top Journalism colleges in India along with their total tuition fees and average placement package are mentioned below - College Name Total Tuition Fee Average Placement Package G.V.M. Girls College INR 45,600 INR 20.6 LPA Xavier School of Communication INR 3.2 lakh INR 1.71 LPA Delhi University INR 11,000 INR 5.5 LPA – INR 16 LPA Chaudhary Bansi Lal University INR 13.520 INR 13.32 LPA S K Somaiya College INR 1 lakh - INR 6 lakh INR 11.4 LPA Hope this solved your query!

Which are the popular Journalism courses?

Candidates can pursue various Diploma, UG and PG courses in Journalism. Some of the popular courses are Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) , event of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) etc.. Journalism courses involves the study of different forms of mass media including newspapers, radio , television, films, etc. to convey information to a large audience. The course helps students provide advanced theoretical as well as practical knowledge in various media professions such as journalism , advertising , event management , public relations , and so on. Hope this answered you question!

What are the private top Journalism colleges in India?

The table below shows the private best institute for Journalism in India along with their total tuition fees: Private Colleges Total Tuition Fee St. Joseph’s University Admission INR 2 Lakhs – INR 3 lakhs MIT-WPU Admission INR 4 Lakhs – INR 7 lakhs Chandigarh University Admission INR 3 Lakhs – INR 4 lakhs Indus University Admission INR 2 lakhs Galgotias University Admission INR 77,000 – INR 2 lakhs

Which colleges offer the best campus facilities and infrastructure for journalism students?

Hi, listed below are the top Journalism collleges in India that offer the best camopus facility and infrastructure according to students preferences and popularity: College Name Tuition Fee Infrastructure Rating Birla Global University INR 2.5 Lacs - INR 3.75 lakh 5.0 Babu Banarasi Das University INR 80,000 - INR 2.42 lakh 5.0 KCC Institute of Legal and Higher Education INR 1.61 lakh 5.0 Jai Hind College Mumbai INR 1.29 lakh 5.0

Is it possible to take a Journalism course at an evening college?

Yes, it is possible to study journalism course in evening colleges. Many colleges provide journalism programs through their distance learning or part-time evening classes. Also there are some colleges that provide their full time journalism program at evening shift. The college starts from 12 PM. You can look for colleges offering BA Journalism, BMC or even Diploma in Journalism courses because these are offered in the evening or through distance learning.

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

There are about 1,270+ best Journalism colleges in India. Out of these 600+ colleges are private and 270+ are owned by the government also public-private entities own 70+ colleges. Students can get admission to some of the top Journalism colleges in India based on their Class 12 scores or through entrance exams. There are some popular colleges for Mass Communication in India which are Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, DU, Amity Online, CU, Calcutta University etc.

Table of Contents

Best Journalism Colleges in India- Highlights 2025
Best Journalism Colleges in India- Admissions 2025
Best Journalism Colleges in India- Exam Schedule 2025
Best Private Journalism Colleges in India
Best Government Journalism Colleges in India
Location-wise Best Journalism Colleges in India
Best Journalism Colleges in India- Fees VS Salary
Best Low-Cost Journalism Colleges

Table of Contents

Best Journalism Colleges in India- Highlights 2025
Best Journalism Colleges in India- Admissions 2025
Best Journalism Colleges in India- Exam Schedule 2025
Best Private Journalism Colleges in India
Best Government Journalism Colleges in India
Location-wise Best Journalism Colleges in India
Best Journalism Colleges in India- Fees VS Salary
Best Low-Cost Journalism Colleges in India
Cost of Studying at the Best Journalism Colleges in India
Best Journalism Colleges in India- Comparison 2025

Best Journalism Colleges in India- Highlights 2025

Students who wish to pursue journalism courses from the top Journalism colleges in India can check out the table below:

Particulars	Parameters/Statistics
No. of Colleges	1,270+
Annual Fees	Free of Cost: 1 college Less than INR 1 Lakh: 440+ colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 230+ colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 120+ colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 110+ colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 50+ colleges
Top Specialisations	Anchoring & Reporting, Electronic Media, Print Media, Radio Jockeying, etc.
Admission Process	Merit-Based or CUET, CUET PG, IPU CET, UGC NET, etc.

Note- This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

Best Journalism Colleges in India- Admissions 2025

Some colleges offer admission to Journalism courses based on merit but most of the colleges give admission to students through entrance exams. Here are the general eligibility criteria that is required for pursuing Journalism at various course levels:

UG Courses: The Students need to have completed their class 12 from a recognised board and secured a minimum of 50% marks.
PG Courses: The Students should complete their graduation in any discipline and get a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. It is preferable if the students have completed their undergraduate studies in Journalism, Mass Comm, English or some other relevant course.

Colleges might have their own parameters for admitting students. They are asked to go to the websites of the colleges that they wish to apply to and check their eligibility before filling the application forms.

Disclaimer- This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

Best Journalism Colleges in India- Exam Schedule 2025

Some entrance exams through which students can get admitted to the top Journalism colleges based on the scores of the following entrance exams.

Students can take a look at the table below for some details about the dates, schedules and syllabus of the entrance exams accepted at the best Journalism colleges in India.

Exam Name	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
CUET	CUET Schedule	CUET Syllabus
CUET PG	CUET PG Schedule	CUET PG Syllabus
UGC NET	UGC NET Schedule	UGC NET Syllabus
IPU CET	IPU CET Exam Schedule	IPU CET Syllabus
GATE	GATE Schedule	GATE Syllabus

Note- This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

Best Private Journalism Colleges in India

Some of the best colleges in India that provide Journalism courses, and are owned by private entities, are listed in the table below, along with their course fees, eligibility, and accepted entrance exams.

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Jindal School of Journalism and Communication Admission	INR 16 Lakh	Merit-Based, JSAT, SAT India, ACT
St. Joseph's University Admission	INR 90,000 - INR 3.63 Lakh	Merit-Based
Amity School Admission	INR 4.77 Lakh - INR 12.44 Lakh	Merit-Based
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Admission	INR 9.26 Lakh	Merit-Based
Galgotias University Admission	INR 1.54 Lakh - INR 3.08 Lakh	CUET, CUET-PG
Xavier Institute of Communication Admission	INR 16,000 - INR 3.59 Lakh	XIC OET

Disclaimer- This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

Best Government Journalism Colleges in India

Some of the best colleges in India that gives Journalism courses, and are run by the government, are listed in the table below, along with their course fees, eligibility, and accepted entrance exams.

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
UNIPUNE Admission	INR 0 - INR 8,500	Merit-Based
IIMC Admission	INR 47,000 - INR 1.6 Lakh	CUET-PG and Merit-Based
MCNU Admission	INR 25,040 - INR 1.66 Lakh	Merit-Based
GGSIPU Admission	INR 2.8 Lakh	CUET, IPU CET
MCC Admission	INR 14,000	Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

Location-wise Best Journalism Colleges in India

Some of the top locations in India where students can pursue Journalism are listed in the table below, along with the number of colleges where Journalism courses are offered.

Location	No. of Colleges
Delhi/NCR	180+ colleges
Bangalore	100+ colleges
Mumbai (All)	60+ colleges
Kolkata	50+ colleges
Karnataka	150+ colleges
Maharashtra	150+ colleges
Uttar Pradesh	140+ colleges
Kerala	70+ colleges

Note- This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

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Best Journalism Colleges in India- Fees VS Salary

The following comparison highlights the average fees and placement salaries of the best Journalism colleges in India.

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
G.V.M. Girls College	INR 45,600	INR 20.6 LPA
Xavier School of Communication	INR 3.2 Lakh	INR 1.71 LPA
Delhi University	INR 11,000	INR 5.5 LPA – INR 16 LPA
Chaudhary Bansi Lal University	INR 13,520	INR 13.32 LPA
S K Somaiya College	INR 1 Lakh - INR 6 Lakh	INR 11.4 LPA

Disclaimer- This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

Best Low-Cost Journalism Colleges in India

Some affordable Journalism colleges where students can study at low fees are given in the table below, along with details about their fees, eligibility, and accepted exams.

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
UNIPUNE Fees	Rs. 4,200 - INR 8,500	Merit-Based
IIMCFees	Rs. 47,000 - INR 87,000	CUET-PG
St. Joseph's University Fees	INR 90,000	Merit-Based
Xavier Institute of Communications Fees	INR 16,000	Merit-Based
MCNU Fees	INR 25,040 - INR 61,050	Merit-Based

Note- This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

Cost of Studying at the Best Journalism Colleges in India

The table below categorizes the top colleges in India offering Journalism, based on their average course fee.

Average Course Fees Range	No. of Colleges
Free of Cost	1 college
Less than INR 1 Lakh	440+ colleges
INR 1-2 Lakh	230+ colleges
INR 2-3 Lakh	120+ colleges
INR 3-5 Lakh	110+ colleges
More than INR 5 Lakh	50+ colleges