Best Journalism Colleges in Mumbai (All) - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Candidates should have 55% (General category) aggregate marks in their Bachelors and 50% (for all reserved categories).Admissions to all the UG and PG courses are done on the basis of merit as per the HSNC University, Mumbai guidelines. Cutoff for the UG courses at KC College ranges from 90 to 100 percent, depending on the category and courses. Ph.D. admissions are based on the entrance test which is further followed by a personal interview conducted by the college.

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.

Mumbai University provides hostel facilities for both, boys and girls. MU has 5 girls' hostels, 2 boys' hostels, and 1 hostel for international students. The MU campus is equipped with CCTV cameras to offer a safe and secure surrounding. The hostels are equipped with basic facilities such as mess, water purifiers, electricity, etc. Rental and paying guest facilities are also available nearby the campus.

Yes, one can get direct admissions at St Xavier's College Mumbai through either their Management quota which usually covers 15% of available seats or through the special reservation for Christian Minority students which covers 50% of the remaining 85% seats. For the Christian Minority reservations must submit documentation such as a Baptism certificate.

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.

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.

According to the official data,  1,000 students were placed across diverse sectors and more than 500 recruiters visited the campus during Amity University Online placements 2025.

Particulars	Statistics (2025)
Students Placed	1000
Companies Visited	500
Total Job Opportunities	3000

School of Broadcasting Communication,  also known as SBC, is a private college and was established in 2002. It is located in Mumbai and is one of the prestigious colleges in Maharashtra that offer quality education to students at the UG and PG levels. Further, SBC Mumbai is a member of AIU and has the best student teacher ratio.

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. 

Yes, the degree offered by institute of distance and open learning - University of Mumbai is valid, because it is reputable and government registered University. However, all Programs offered by the Institute are approved by Distance Education Bureau, University Grants Commission, New Delhi.

K C College of Management Studies provides programmes including PG Diploma, UG Diploma in streams such as Mass Communication & Media, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Electronic Media (TV, Radio, Online).

The entire premises of the St Pauls Institute of Communication Education is under the CCTV surveillance, and all of the departments are wellconnected via intercom and several other facilities, enhancing security and communication efficiency. At every entry and the exit points, there are security professionals available. 

After completing the undergraduate level course under Commerce, the candidates can find various jobs at entry or junior level in Accounting, Commerce, Banking and Finance and related fields such as Junior Accountant, Operations Management,  Data Analyst, Research and Development Manager, Information Systems Manager,  Project Manager,  etc..

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DY Patil School of Creative Studies offers UG courses to students. At the UG level, the DY Patil School of Creative Studies offers BA in Communication and Media Studies, BSc in Multimedia Animation & VFX, and BSc in Fashion and Apparel Studies. The specialisations in which BA in Communication and Media Studies is offered are Journalism, Advertising Management, PR and Corporate Communication, and Film Streaming and Immersive Media. 

K.G. Joshi College of Art and N.G. Bedekar College of Commerce have rating of 4.44 for the faculty by students. It represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences - School of Vocational Education has been rated 4.5 on Infrastructure parameter. Tata Institute of Social Sciences - School of Vocational Education offers good infrastructure such as Library to students. Tata Institute of Social Sciences - School of Vocational Education has also been rated 4.5 for Campuslife.

Admission to Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts is conducted based on merit. Therefore, candidates must secure minimum aggregate ranging from 40% to 45% in Class 12. The Institute further shortlists candidates to qualify for the next round of trial, where candidates will have to perform. Candidates can apply for the same through the official website or seek assistance through the campus administration.

Yes, Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Association's Sathaye College offers scholarship to deserving and meritorious students. Students can check the list of scholarships from the points mentioned below:

Scholarships

• National Scholarship
• Merit Scholarship to the Children of Primary and Secondary Teachers
• State Government Open Merit Scholarship
• Talent Development Scholarship for: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Caste Converts to Buddhism, Scheduled Tribes Students
• Government of India Scholarship for Students from: Non-Hindi Speaking States, Hindi Speaking States
• State Government Scholarship – Raj Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship
• Other Backward Class Scholarships

Free-studentships:

• Economically Backward Class Free-Studentship
• Free-Studentship to Children of Primary School Teachers
• Free-Studentship to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Students
• Educational Concessions to the Children, Wives, and Widows of Defence Service Personnel
• Educational Concessions to the Children of Freedom Fighters
• Educational Concessions to the Children of Secondary School Teachers
• Free Studentship to Girls