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

There are about 70+ best Journalism colleges in Kerala. Of these, 42 colleges are privately owned, 9 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 8 colleges. Students can secure admission after passing their Class 12 boards. Some of the popular colleges include Amity University Online, University of Calicut, Kerala University, MGU Kerala, Arena Animation, Sree Narayana College Kollam, IIMC Kottayam, and many others.

Journalism is a sub-set of the Mass Communication field, which requires aspirants to gather, create, evaluate, and finally present news or other information to the audience. Unlike earlier times, the reach of this field isn’t limited to print media alone. A Journalist can work at firms dealing with newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and even the worldwide web. Aspirants can pursue a course in Journalism right after their Class 12 or even consider specialising in this field at the graduation level.

Check out some key features of the Journalism Colleges in Kerala. This summary will assist in better college selection.

Particulars	Parameters
No. of Colleges	70+
Annual Fees	< INR 1 lakh: 18 colleges
	INR 1-2 lakh: 21 colleges
	INR 2-3 lakh: 4 colleges
	INR 3-5 lakh: 2 colleges
Top Specialisations	English, Direction, Electronic Media (TV, Radio, Online), Print Media
Admissions Process	Marit-based, IIMC Entrance Exam, CUET PG
Top Colleges	Calicut University, Kerala University, MGU Kerala, Arena Animation Borivali, and EduKart.com

Joining Journalism colleges in Kerala can be worthwhile for you. Listed below are some of the colleges having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Kerala University	INR 3,000
IIMC Kottayam	INR 47,000 - INR 87,000
AJ College of Science and Technology	INR 75,000
SAFI Institute of Advanced Study	INR 75,000
Kannur University, Mangattuparamba Campus	INR 32,000

Joining Journalism colleges in Kerala can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
Kerala University	INR 3,000	INR 3 LPA
SAFI Institute of Advanced Study	INR 75,000	INR 4 LPA
Kannur University, Mangattuparamba Campus	INR 32,000	INR 3 LPA
Amrita School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce Kochi	INR 2 lakh	INR 5 LPA

Top recruiters of Manorama School of Communication are-

1. The Times of India
2. Forbes India 
3. Network 18

The table below shows the best government Journalism colleges in Kerala along with their total tuition fees:

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Kerala University Admission	INR 3,000
Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Kottayam	INR 47,000 - INR 87,000
NMSM Government College	INR 1 lakh
Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University	INR 2,000

Journalism colleges in Kerala are spread across the state. The city-wise bifurcation of colleges is provided below:

City Name	Number of Colleges
Malappuram	12
Thiruvananthapuram	12
Kottayam	11
Kannur	10
Kochi	10
Thrissur	8
Calicut	7

Candidates can pursue various Diploma, UG and PG courses in Journalism. Some of the popular courses are Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC),  Master 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. 

A variety of specialisations including English, Direction, Electronic Media (TV, Radio, Online), and Print Media, are offered for Journalism in Kerala. 

Top Specialisations	Number of Colleges
English	15
Electronic Media (TV, Radio, Online)	4
Print Media	3
Direction	1

The fees range for courses offerred by the Sacred Heart College - SHC is around INR 13460 - INR 287775.

The candidates who fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility parameters of Journalism courses to get selected for admission to best college for top Mass Communication colleges in Kerala:

• Students from any stream  (Arts/Science) can opt to pursue a course in Journalism. Most colleges/universities that offer Journalism as a course specify that candidates will be considered eligible to apply for admissions if they have cleared their 10+2 from a recognised institute with a minimum aggregate of 50%.
• Apart from the above-mentioned eligibility criteria,  many colleges even specify that candidates will be considered for admission if they score at least 75% in English/Hindi depending on the medium in which they want to pursue the course.
• To pursue a Journalism course at the PG level, candidates should have completed their undergraduate degree with an aggregate of 50% marks. Although candidates from any stream can apply for a PG-level course, most popular colleges prefer Journalism graduates for a programme in this field.

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To be accepted into universities offering Journalism in Kerala, applicants must pass a variety of national, state, or university-level admission exams. The top admission tests for various universities offering Journalism in Kerala are listed in the table below:

Entrance Exams	Exam Schedule
IIMC Entrance Exam	IIMC Schedule
CUET PG	CUET PG Schedule

The popular Diploma courses in journalism and mass communication are listed below:

• Film, Television, & Digital Video Production
• Advertising & Marketing Communication
• Communication for Development
• Public Relations & Corporate Communication
• Journalism & Mass Communication Diploma

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication offers admission to candidates based on its course-wise eligibility criteria and accepting entrance exam score. For MA and PG Diploma in different specializations, IIMC accepts CUET PG scores. For PG Diploma in Journalism in Urdu, Marathi, Odia, and Malayalam, the university accepts IIMC entrance exam scores.

The university offers UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate courses in online mode. These are available in various streams, such as Management, Commerce, Finance, etc. Admission to all the courses is merit-based. Candidates can apply for the desired courses by filling out the online application form. 

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

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

 

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. 

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.

Calicut University admissions are likely to open soon. Interested students can apply online. For the latest updates, students need to regularly check the university's website. The applications will be live at the official page of the respective counselling/ entrance exam body.

Kerala University generally does not offer direct admissions. Students have to clear the admission requirements. Seats are allocated through merit/ entrance + CAP basis. But, some of the affiliated colleges may fill vacant seats through spot rounds. Students can check the official site to know more.

For the faculty Christ Nagar College have rating of 4.04. It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

NMSM Government College is a reputed institute for B.A, B.Sc, B.Com Courses. Students can opt for these programs to pursue their career in Humanities & Social Sciences, Mass Communication & Media, Science, Banking, Finance & Insurance. The Institute has trained and experienced faculty members who deliver these programs. NMSM Government College has a review rating of 3.2 on the basis of Shiksha reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 3 on Campus Life, 1 on Placements, 4 on Faculty and 4 on Infrastructure.

The seats availability for offered courses at S.E.S College goes up to 463.

The seats availability for offered courses at SCMS Institute of Masscom Studies - SIMS goes up to 330.

Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Kottayam offers only two post-graduate courses, namely Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Malayalam) and Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (English). The duration of both the Post Graduation Diploma courses is one year. However, Both the courses offered by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Kottayam are good.

A.J. College of Science and Technology has a Faculty review rating of 4.2 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Don Bosco Arts and Science College is a well-known institution for M.A, M.Com, M.Sc, M.J.M.C, MSW, B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, BSW courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Don Bosco Arts and Science College has course specializations in English, Mathematics, Finance.

Students seeking Cochin University of Science and Technology admissions can pick from the large diversity of courses available. Students must have passed their Higher Secondary and previous qualifying examination. Also, they must ensure that they have appeared for the prescribed entrance examination for their desired course. The entrance tests differ according to the course preference. The admissions method at CUSAT is both merit and entrance-based.

Pazhassi Raja College is a good institution for M.A, MHMTT, B.A, B.Sc, B.Voc, BBA, M.Sc. courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Pazhassi Raja College are Tour Management, Travel & Tourism Management, Agriculture, Food & Nutrition, Biochemistry, Biology.

The seats availability for offered courses at Centre for Development of Imaging Technology goes up to 15.

Dr. Palpu College of Arts and Science is a reputed institute for M.Com, B.Com, B.J.M.C, B.Sc, B.A, M.A, M.Sc. Courses. Students can opt for these programs to pursue their career in Accounting & Commerce, Mass Communication & Media, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences. The Institute has trained and experienced faculty members who deliver these programs. Dr. Palpu College of Arts and Science has a review rating of 5 on the basis of Shiksha reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 5 on Campus Life, 5 on Placements, 5 on Faculty and 5 on Infrastructure.

Sullamussalam Science College offers various courses like M.Com, M.A, B.A, B.Com, B.Voc, B.Sc, M.Sc. in Accounting & Commerce, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mass Communication & Media, Science, Banking, Finance & Insurance stream. Sullamussalam Science College has specializations such as English, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science.

The leading companies that visited the De Paul Institute of Science and Technology campus during the placement drive through the mentioned in the table below:

Some of the leading companies that were part of Arena Animation placements in recent years are listed below:

Arena Animation Placements: Top Recruiters
Vasu Healthcare	Rockstar Games
Rede Design Studio	Prana Studios
Meditab Software	MPC Studios
Lakshya Digital	Golden Robot Animation
DQ Entertainment	Creatiosoft Solutions