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

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

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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

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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.

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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.

As per the NIRF report 2026, 100% placements was recorded during UG 5-year placements 2025. Placement rate recorded in the rest of the courses is mentioned below:

Course	Placement Rate 2025
UG 3-year	98%
UG 4-year	48%
PG 2-year	40%
PG 5-year Integrated	79%

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

 

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

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.

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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.

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) usually concludes the application process between August and October. Candidates seeking admission to any of the courses offered at YCMOU, Nashik must meet the eligibility criteria laid down by the university. Those who meet the eligibility must apply through the official website by paying out the registration fee for final submission. Given below are the eligibility criteria for some of the some of the most opted courses at YCMOU, Nashik:

Popular Courses	Eligibility & Selection Criteria
MA	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant stream from a recognised university Selection Criteria: Merit-based
MBA	Eligibility: Class 12/ HSC / Class 10 + government Diploma or certificate course Selection Criteria: Merit-based
BSc	Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 with Science stream Selection Criteria: Merit-based
BCom	Eligibility: Class 12 or HSC from a recognised board Selection Criteria: Merit-based
MBA	Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with a minimum 50% aggregate Selection Criteria: Entrance-based
MCom	Eligibility: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university Selection Criteria: Merit-based

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. 

NTA will commence CUET registrations 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in tentatively in first week of March. Candidates can fill online CUET application form online on official website when released. Candidates will be able to enter personal, educational and CUET subject details to appear for exam. Candidates must pay CUET application fee to complete registration process. 

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Some of the top college options for Certification in Cyber Media courses in India are:

Certification in Cyber Media Colleges	Tuition Fee
The George Telegraph Training Institute	NA
YWCA Women's Training institute	INR 18,500
Ramoji Krian Universe	INR 15,000
Arena Animation, Mumbai	INR 45,000

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

 

Parul University Vadodara is a private university that was established under the Gujarat Private Universities (Second Amendment ACT and is accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), NABH, Central Council for Homeopathy, Bar Council of India, and the National Medical Commission. Being a private university, the fee for various courses can be a little high but the students can apply for scholarships offered by the university. The scholarships offered by the university are Cultural Scholarships, Sports Scholarships, and Defence Scholarships.

The requirements for documents can vary depending on the Cyber Media course level. However, here are some important documents that you must carry during the application process:

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets
• A relevant bachelor's degree (if applicable)
• Passport-sized photographs (at least two)
• Photo ID proof (Adhaar, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, etc.)
• Migration Certificate

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As per the latest students’ reviews on the Shiksha page, Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College Ranchi recorded 30% placements recently for various courses. Check the complete insights of the recent Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University placements from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Placement percentage	30%
the highest package	INR 5 LPA
Average package	INR 2 LPA

Note: The data mentioned above has been taken from students’ reviews on the Shiksha page.

Placements are good or not depends on the students searching for placements through this university. 

The cost of studying at VMOU Kota vary depending on individual expenses, accommodation and lifestyle. The application fee may vary by course. Fee for some of the courses is given below:

Courses	Fees
UG Diploma	1.6 K - 20.6 K
MA	11.05 K - 16.8 K
MSc	13.8 K - 34.6 K
BEd	53.76 K
BSc	40.1 K - 3 L

Department of Communication and Journalism offers Degree and Diploma courses including 2 UG and 1 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time and Part Time mode. Seats intake availability for these courses at Department of Communication and Journalism goes up to 116.

ISOMES offers UG, PG, Diploma and certificate courses in the Media field. The institute offers BAJMC and MAJMC in affiliation with CCS University at UG and PG levels, respectively. Candidates need to complete a minimum of Class 12 to apply for BAJMC and graduation for MAJMC programme.

The admission procedure for Biyani Institute of Skill Development consists of application, selection, document verification, fee submission, and admission confirmation. Students seeking to enrol into the courses offered at the institute need to go through all these steps to grab a seat. The process can be completed both online and offline. Once the admission offer is received, candidates must complete document verification and pay the admission or seat confirmation fee within the given deadline. 

Placements are good, approximately 90% of students get placed. Top companies come and recruit the students. It is the top recruiting university. The highest package offered here was 7 LPA and Average package is around 2-3 LPA and good packages are offered. Roles such as marketing are offered in the agriculture course.

Yes, admission with 70 percent in class 12th may be possible for some courses, but it is not guaranteed. For Bachelor of Technology at Sai Nath University and Education Noida, a pass in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and English in CBSE or ISC Boards with at least 70 percent aggregate is required. The admission criteria are merit-based, and the university is recognized by University Grants Commission, All India Council for Technical Education, BCI, INC, NCTE, and PCI.

The candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognised Board/ University for the candidates seeking graduation at KKHSOU, Assam and minimum marks criteria is 40% for general category students and for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD candidates it is 35%. However, candidates who offer a Diploma course in Engineering/ Technology or two-year Diploma in any field in a recognised Polytechnic/ Institution should also apply. The university also provides direct entry into 3rd semester for Diploma holder with an overall fee structure ranging from INR 30 K to INR 44 K.

NRAI School of Mass Communication have a very active placement cell. But, there is no information about it's the highest package on its official webiste or anywhere else on the internet. As per my research, the institute has a strong alumni network that can provide students with career guidance and support. Candidates must visit the official website of NRAI School of Mass Communication and contact the official number to know more details about the placement statistics of the NRAI SMC.

On the other hand, MasscoMedia has no placements statistics available on their official website. After it's affiliation shift from PTU to CCS University, the institute hasn't been very active with offering good placements.

Yes, admissions are open at AAFT University of Media And Arts. AFT Global Entrance Exam (AAFT GEE) is a requirement for students applying to AAFT. Depending on the applicant's chosen subject, the exam consists of an aptitude test and a personal interview (through offline or online modes). Online submissions for AAFT programme applications are accepted.

BAOU provides more than 80 undergraduate, postgraduate, UG diploma, PG diploma, certificates, and doctoral programmes. The fees for the certificate and UG Diploma course range between INR 600 - 8 K, and INR 1.2 K - 22 K, respectively. Moreover, the details for some more courses are mentioned in the below table: