Best Journalism Colleges in Punjab - 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.

Panjab University is consistently ranked by ranking bodies such as NIRF and QS World. As per recent NIRF rankings, Panjab University rankings is 57 under the 'Overall' category. QS World University Rankings 2027 has been released. Panjab University ranked 1001-1200 in the QS World University category. Times Higher Education (THE) ranked PU in 601-800 band in world university rankings 2026.

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.

D.A.V. College Jalandhar offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Edvizo, Kenneth Counsultancy Sarvices, Indicosmic Capital Pvtltd, Induvidal, Indusnet Techshu, S Tonddon And Associates, Linpack Technologies Pvt Ltd, Rks Agrotech Limited, Radhaji Pharma Chem, Pmr India Pvt Ltd, Astamed Healthcare, Terminal Contacts, Pvt Ltd Companies, Kbc Systems, Grid Inddia Power Cable Pvt Ltd, P&C Projects Pvt Ltd Chennai, Infolink Technologies, Hemmo Pharmaceuticals Private Limited Turbhe Navi Mumbai.

Chitkara School of Mass Communication (CSMC), Patiala offers BA and MA in Journalism and Mass Communication and a Doctoral programme in Mass Communication. The institute is affiliated to Chitkara University, Chandigarh. The college offers courses in full-time mode. Aspirants who have completed Class 12 can apply for UG programme whereas, graduation is required to apply for PG courses. 

Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya has been rated 4.1 on Infrastructure parameter. Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya has also been rated 3.7 for Campuslife.

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya has been rated 4.5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

BBK DAV College for Women has been rated 3.44 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

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

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.

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. Currently, the highest package offered during LPU placements in 2025 was INR 49.4 LPA. The LPU average package offered to the top 25% students of the batch 2025 was INR 10.23 LPA. The key highlights of LPU placements for the Class of 2023, 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 53 LPA	INR 49.4 LPA
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	INR 7.80 (MBA) INR 7.92 LPA (BTech CSE)	INR 10.23 LPA (top 25%)
Total recruiters	1,107	1,611	2,225+
Total offers	5,500+	7,443	6,000+

Mata Gujri College has been rated 4.4 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Shuttle Service, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus. Mata Gujri College has also been rated 4.3 for Campuslife.

PU University Patiala is consistently ranked by national bodies such as the National Institute Ranking Framework. As per the NIRF 2025, Punjabi University Patiala has been ranked at the 59th place in the 'Pharmacy' category.

Institute of Online Learning, Chandigarh University provides education to various course students through Advanced Learning Management System (LMS). Institute of Online Learning, Chandigarh University provides E-books, CU Digital Library access, OER material, and various other facilities for students.

The faculty working at Guru Nanak Dev University are highly qualified. Most of the faculty are PhD and Masters degree holders. GNDU also invites faculty for guest lectures and offer an opportunity to students to interact with some of the best personalities.

Guru Nanak Dev University College, Jalandhar, GNDU has been rated 4.3 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

No, it is not as hard to get admission in Punjab College of Technical Education as admission into the programme takes place through the merit secured in the last qualifying exam. Be it graduation or Class 12th. Candidates applying for admission into the programme do not have to give any entrance exam, except for MBA where they'll have to give the CMAT entrance exam to be eligible for admission. As the admission process of PCTE is easier than other engineering and management colleges, candidates can easily get admission into the institute.

Yes, CGC University Mohali has more than 400 Global tie-ups in 70+ countries and five continents offering 100+ programmes. The CGC University has signed various MoU's with premier international universities which helps students to study across borders, offering access to dual degrees, credit transfers, and global career pathways. The World Class institutions include NorthEastern University, International School of Management, INTI, SSBM Geneva, Kyungpook National University, and many more. 

Such partnership facilitates semester exchange, short-term abroad training, Summer school programmes, International internship programmes, and many more.

Yes, admissions 2026 are open Rayat Bahra University. The university offers UG, PG, diploma, certificate and PhD courses across various streams like Engineering, Scinece, Law, Pharmacy, Commerce, Nursing, and others. Students can apply directly through the official page. 

There are various scholarships offered by PAU Ludhiana. The below-mentioned are Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana Punjab scholarship details valid for UG course students:

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Eligibility Criteria	Amount
PAU Merit Scholarships (7 scholarships)	Top 7 students on the basis of Merit List which is prepared by Dean COAE&T	INR 500 pm
Professor R. N. Kaul Scholarship for UG Students (1 scholarship only for girls)	On merit basis with min. OCPA 7.00/10.00	INR 2,500 pm
Dr. Gurdev. Singh Khush Scholarship for UG Students	Awarded by Dr. Khush Foundation with min. OCPA 7.00/10.00 for UG Students	INR 1,200 pm

Guru Gobind Singh College of Management and Technology provides programmes including M.Sc, PGDCA, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, B.A, B.Com in streams such as IT & Software, Business & Management Studies, Mass Communication & Media, Design, Accounting & Commerce, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Web Design.

The seats availability for offered courses at Sri Guru Angad Dev College goes up to 4665.

Yes, Fraser Valley India recognises and rewards the meritorious students by offering several scholarships at their annual awards ceremony. The scholarships are rewareded under the following categories:

• Entrance Scholarship
• Academic Excellence Scholarship
• Opinder Dhaliwal Academic Excellence Award

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

GNDU Amritsar is the main campus with a longer history and likely more resources. GNDU RC Jalandhar is a regional campus that may have specific strengths in certain disciplines. The perceived "better" campus depends on the individual's academic programme and preferences. Check specific details, faculty, and facilities for your chosen field before deciding.

The following criteria will determine the CUET rank you must achieve in order to enroll in Central University of Punjab's M.Ed program:

how many M.Ed. seats are available at Central University of Punjab
The candidates' results in the CUET PG
The CUET PG exam's level of difficulty
India's desire for M.Ed. programs
Your class (general, SC, ST, OBC, or PWD)
For general category candidates applying for the M.Ed programme at Central University of Punjab in the academic year 2022–2023, the cutoff score was 181; for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates, it was 166.

For the academic year 2023–2024, you can anticipate that the cutoff will be comparable. The above-mentioned parameters will determine the precise threshold, though.

In order to perform well on the CUET PG, you should:
Study the syllabus and practice the question papers from the previous year to be well-prepared for the exam.
To evaluate your performance and pinpoint your weak points, take practice exams.
During the exam, efficiently manage your time.
During the exam, remain composed and concentrated.