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 MIT-WPU, Pune course admission process, the university conducts MIT-WPU, Pune CET for admission to the UG and PG courses particularly. Apart from this, MIT-WPU, Pune admission is also done based on valid scores of national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, MHT CET, PERA CET, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT and NEET-UG, among others for admission to BTech, MBA and BPharm courses. The common selection criteria for MIT-WPU, Pune admission comprise a Personal Interview (PI) round that evaluates the capabilities of the applicants. Candidates must secure a minmum aggregate in Class 12 and graduation for admission to UG and PG level courses. 

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.

SOSHH, CMR University offers merit and entrance-based admission to all the UG and PG courses. The application process of the School of Social Science and Humanities, CMRU is carried out in online mode. The documents required while filling out the application form are as follows:

•            Class 10 and Class 12 Scorecard.

•            Graduation Marksheet

•            CMRET entrance exam scorecard

•            Migration certificate

•            Income & caste certificate (only if applicable)

•            Transfer certificate

•            Passport size photograph

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

Garden City University in Bangalore has varying costs depending on the programme selected. For example, the fees for an MBA programme are around INR 2.6 Lakhs for the first year.

Graphic Era Hill University admission is open. Interested students can apply directly through the official page. Candidates must know the eligibility criteria for each course. 

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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Definitely, Amity School of Communication offers good and Best Placement Opportunites for their Students.

Amity School of Communication offers Upto 100% placement Opportunities for Students, according to the previous placement records the highest salary package offerd at Amity School of Communication is upto 20 LPA, and The average salary Packages offered which are around 4-5 LPA.

The Top Requiters Included : FCB Ulka, India Today and Ernst & Young ( According to the 2022 placement Records )

Yes, students can get admission in Auro University without entrance exam for some programmes. The university offers admissions on both merit and entrance basis. For admission to BBA, BDes, etc., admissions are possible without entrance test. 

Geeta University has affordable fee structure. The fee ranges between INR 1.04 lakh- INR 8.75 lakh. The university offers UG, PG, and Diploma courses across Engineering, Management, Commerce, Pharmacy, Computer Application, Agriculture Studies, Law, Nursing & Paramedical, and others. The fee strcuture includes multiple components, such as tuition fees, laboratory fees, security deposit, alumni fees, etc. 

Yes you can join The Royal Global University without its own entrance exam for certain undergraduate programmes as they accept CUET scores.

Sri Sharda Group of Institutions provides magnificent residential facilities offering a comprehensive range of facilities, separately for boys and girls. All the rooms have been designed to provide adequate moving space and ample air and light. Each room is provided with furniture needed by a student i.e. bed, table, chair, cupboard, etc. Hostel rooms are allotted on “first come first serve basis”. Students are provided with breakfast, lunch, evening refreshment & dinner.

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences provides the flagship Bachelor of Science (BSc) program, which provides a solid Scientific foundation to students. The course is available in various specializations, and is geared towards the Agricultural fields. The SHUATS BSc programme is available in various relevant specializations like Nursing, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Community Science, among others.

The Amity University Gurugram campus can be said to be quite spacious with students having 110 acres with plenty of space for students as well as amenities including:

• 20 interdisciplinary research centers
• 200+ hi-tech labs
• Central Library
• 20-acre sports complex (Tennis Court,  Cricket Field,  Football Ground,  Basketball court, etc.)

Vikrant University has been rated 4.4 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Shoolini University has its position among India top higher education institutions securing 3rd rank in India & maintaining its place in Top 500 globally in the Times Higher Education & World University Rankings 2026. University also achieved 135 global rank in Research Quality highlighting its growing strength in research & innovation. 

Yes, Take One School of Mass Communication is a good institute. It is known for offering several programmes in the fields of Journalism and Mass Communication. TOSOMC boasts world-class infrastructure and highly experienced faculty members. The institute also offers placement support to students and has collaborated with various news agencies, such as Aaj Tak and ABP News to help students get placed in top organisations. Take One School of Mass Communication has also been rated 4.4/5 as per the Shiksha verified reviews.

Yes, there are seat reservations at Lingayas Vidyapeeth for various categories, including: 

PERCENTAGE 

SC 15

ST 7.5

OBC 27

PwD 3

EWS 10

Sharda University is one of the top private universities of India being ranked 87th in Universities and is particularly a good choice for Management and Engineering students being ranked among the top 150 institutes for Management or Engineering by NIRF 2025.

Further the university gives industry-focused training, certifications, and placements to students through partner organisations such as ISDC, BECIL, etc.

Yes, School of Liberal Studies and Humanities offer scholarship to the meritorious students under the various schemes.  The below-mentioned are scholarships provided by UPES Dehradun:

Yes, DME is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and follows all statutory academic regulations. The Law programs are approved by the Bar Council of India.

Poornima University offers various courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels in multiple streams like Engineering, Management, Design, Architecture, etc. through nine faculties. Candidates can apply online or offline for Poornima University course admissions. Some courses are BSc, Btech, MBA, BBA, BCA, BCom, BDes, BArch, MCA, PhD, etc.

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty St. Aloysius College Magaluru have rating of 4.19. It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Apex University admissions are open. Candidates meeting eligibility can fill out the form online. Aspirants also need to pay application fees. Admission to most of the programmes at Apex University is entrance-based.

Yes, Srinath University is a private university recognised by the UGC. The university is located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, and offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes in multiple streams such as Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Science, Commerce & Management, and Education, among others. Srinath University Jamshedpur also offers placement assistance to students.