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

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.

The UNIPUNE MH CET Cutoff 2025 was released for all rounds and categories belonging to the Home State and the All India quota. According to the MH CET Cutoff 2025, the cutoff ranged from 40.05 score in the first round closing cutoff to 99.32, according to the last round closing score for the General AI category. 

 

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.

Kishinchand Chellaram College is a reputed institute for B.Voc, B.Sc., B.A., BPA, M.A., M.Sc., BBA, B.Com, M.Com. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in IT & Software, Science, Mass Communication & Media, Business & Management Studies, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Humanities & Social Sciences, Beauty & Fitness, Accounting & Commerce. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. Kishinchand Chellaram College has a review rating of 3.9 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.2 on campuslife, 3.7 on placements, 4.1 on faculty and 3.7 on Infrastructure.

Yes Amity University in Mumbai offers direct admission. Students who have earned marks of more than 80% in class XII from CBSE, ISC, or State Board are eligible for direct admission. Student must complete Amity application and send in application money in order to apply for direct admission.

Admissions to the different PGP courses of MET Institute of Mass Media will depend on entrance exam scores such as Creativity CET and the Personal Interview which will be subjective.

As such it is difficult to say whether getting into MET IMM is tough or easy and will depend on the:

• Candidate's level of preparation
• Competition
• Available seats
• Exam Difficulty

As well as a number of other factors that will not be discussed here. 

Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Commerce (MMCC) is a good institution for MBA/PGDM, PG Diploma, Certificate, M.J.M.C, BCA, B.A, B.Com, BBA, B.Sc. courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Commerce (MMCC) are German, Computer Science, International Business.

FLAME University is mainly concerned with streams such as Business Administration, Science, Management, etc. The university offers BBA, BSc, and MBA programmes as the popular programmes. They are offered for a duration of 3 and 2 years, respectively. 

Yes, Deviprasad Goenka Management College of Media Studies is a good college. Deviprasad Goenka Management College of Media Studies is visited by top companies such as Frames Production House, Soul Sutra Production, Soham Production, Contiloe Productions,  and others. Deviprasad Goenka Management College of Media Studies provides scholarships to students as financial assistance.

Somaiya School of Humanities and Social Sciences awards various scholarships to students as financial assistance. Mainly, there are three kinds of scholarships available for students, namely Financial Aid, Somaiya Scholarships, and Institutional Scholarships. The Financial Aid option is available for applicants seeking admission into any UG and PG programmes offered by SVU. To be eligible for the financial aid, applicants must fulfill any one of the following criteria:

• PWD: Applicants with benchmark disabilities (40% or even more) are eligible for a 50% concession on the available tuition fees.
• EWS/BPL: Applicants with family income up to INR 8 LPA are eligible for financial Aid up to 100% concession on the available tuition fees.
• Defence Personnel: Wards of defence personnel deceased or disabled in the line of duty may receive a 50% concession on the available tuition fees.

Mumbai University has well-qualified faculty members who come from the best institutions around the world. MU Lecturers and professors bring extensive industry and academic experience with international exposure, enriching every students' educational journey.

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai is a good institution for PG Diploma, Ph.D, Certificate, B.A, M.A, M.Sc, BBM/BMS, B.Com, B.Sc, UG Diploma courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai are Bioinformatics, Biology, Forensic Science, Ancient History, Geology, Public Policy, Botany, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Physics, Clinical Research.

Yes, BAMU is a good university as the university is ranked 83 by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2022 under the University category. BAMU offers various facilities to students like a library, cafeteria, hostel, sports complex, and also provides various other facilities to undergraduate and postgraduate course students. To get admission to various courses offered by this university, the candidates must qualify the accepted entrance exams. The accepted entrance exams for MCA, NEET, JEE MCA, and others are JEE Main,  MHT CET, NEET, and others. For passing the JEE Main exam, candidates must attempt the JEE2 Main question papers, and hence prepare well for the entrance exams. 

Yes, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University is a good university as it is a member of the AIU (Association of Indian Universities), ACU, AAOU, ICDE, and is accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) with an A Grade. YCMOU Nashik offers MBA, BSc, and various other programmes to postgraduate and undergraduate students. For more information please visit the official website or click here.

Shivaji University's top recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, and many more. Moreover, the Shivaji University alumni are placed in various sectors. These sectors include Engineering, Information Technology, Operations, Business Development, and Human Resources. An increasing trend has been observed in the median package offered to UG (4-year) students in the last three years.

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.

MKSS's Smt. Hiraben Nanavati Institute of Management and Research for Women has been rated 4.2 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute offers great infrastructure with facilities such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Labs, Library, Sports Complex to students. MKSS's Smt. Hiraben Nanavati Institute of Management and Research for Women has also been rated 4.2 for Campuslife.

The programme eligibility at Symbiosis School of Visual Arts and Photography is the BA (Visual Arts & Photography) – 12th Pass. 

A total of 13 students were placed during the 2023 placement drive. The highest package stood at INR 4.20 LPA. Check the complete insights of MIT International School of Broadcasting & Journalism placements 2023 from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 4.20 LPA
the lowest package	INR 1.20 LPA
No. of students placed	13