Best Journalism Colleges in Tamil Nadu - 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.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science is a reputed institute for M.Phil, UG Diploma, B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, Certificate, M.Sc., Master of Surgery, M.Com, M.A., B.Voc, BCA, B.A. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Humanities & Social Sciences, Mass Communication & Media, Business & Management Studies, Science, Accounting & Commerce, Medicine & Health Sciences, IT & Software, Design. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. Rathinam College of Arts and Science has a review rating of 4.1 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.3 on campuslife, 3.8 on placements, 4.2 on faculty and 4.3 on Infrastructure.

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.

The following eligibility criteria need to be met in order to be considered for admission to the M.Sc. programs in the School of Science and Humanities at SRM:

1. The candidate must possess a bachelor's degree (in any stream).
2. The applicant must have a score of at least 50% in the bachelor's degree (only aggregate marks are considered).

Some particular programs may, however, have requirements pertaining to the degree acquired, for instance, a bachelor's degree may be needed in a related area (B.Sc. In Mathematics for those pursuing M.Sc. in Computer Science). Also, you shall need to apply through e-counseling after satisfying the eligibility criteria.

The total fees for PG Business and Financial Multimedia Journalism programme is INR 7,08,000. They also provides scholarships based on merit. For more information, students can visit the website. The college charges additional fees for hostel and mess. For more information, they can visit the college website.

DAV-SMK Fomra College formerly known as SMK Fomra College of Arts & Science is located in Kelambakkam, Chennai. It is a private college and was established in 2020. In 2023, the SMK Fomra College of Arts & Sciences entered into a management partnership with DAV Group Chennai and hence, was re-branded as DAV-SMK Fomra College (Arts & Science).

Yes, Madras Christian College (MCC) in Chennai has a good journalism department. Some say the journalism department has good teachers and facilities. Students at MCC have also worked with well-known companies like The Hindu, CNN, India Today, and Reuters.

To get admission to the B.E. / B.Tech programs at Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, follow these steps:

Eligibility Criteria: Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements, which include completing 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 45% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Application Process:

• Register and fill out the online application form.
• Upload the required documents and pay the application fee of INR 500.

Selection Process: Admission is based on merit or entrance exam scores, depending on the specific program. Candidates may need to participate in selection rounds and document verification.

 

Yes, Amity University Online offers financial assistance to students. The university offers a range of scholarships in 2026 to support and encourage students across various programs. The university offers meritorious, sports, PwD scholarship, scholarship to defence wards, etc.

 

Both Clusters Media College and Zee Institute of Creative Arts (ZICA) offer good job opportunities. Clusters Media College is considered India's best industry-integrated campus. ZICA is the first full-fledged classical and digital animation training academy in the country. 

Clusters Media College: 

Courses: Multimedia and animation

Features: Has its own production company, has signed an MOU with FTII

Reviews:

Placements: 2.5

Infrastructure: 3.5

Faculty and course: 4

Campus life: 2.5

Value for money: 3

Zee Institute of Creative Arts: 

Courses: Classical and digital animation

Features: Animation and VFX academy

Reviews:

Best animation institute in Mumbai

Awesome place to learn

More than 60 companies visited the Loyola College campus in 2026. Top recruiters include Sutherland, Zifo, Root Quotient, Accenture, Infosys, TCS, Deloitte, etc.

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Constituent College, Nagalapuram provides programmes including B.Com, B.A, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, M.A, M.Sc, M.Com in streams such as Accounting & Commerce, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Mass Communication & Media, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in English, Mathematics, Computer Science.

College of Engineering, Anna University offers a large diversity of courses to students in various fields. College of Engineering Guindy admissions are held on the basis of both merit and entrance tests. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and appear for any of the prescribed entrance exams such as CEETA, GATE, among others. Students can visit the official website to learn more regarding the course-wise eligibility and specialisation details.

Nehru Arts and Science College is considered to be one of the eminent college. The college is affiliated with Bharathiar University. Nehru Arts and Science College is approved by UGC and is ISO certified. NASC Coimbatore is accredited with an A Grade by NAAC. Nehru Arts and Science College is ranked 20 by Outlook 2024 for Fashion Design and ranked 33 by India Today 2024 for Fashion Design. The institute offers scholarships to deserving students under various schemes.

Madras University admissions are both merit and entrance-based. For admission to courses such as MBA, MCA etc., the university accepts scores of entrance exam i.e. TANCET. Further, admission to courses such as MA, MSc, MCom, etc., admissions are offered based on scores of last qualifying exam. To secure a seat at UG & PG courses at Madras University, candidates have to go through the following selection process:

1. Application Process
2. Selection Rounds (Direct/ entrance-based)
3. Counselling process/ Merit list release

TNOU has affordable fee structure. The fee ranges between  INR 2,000- INR 1 lakh. The fee structure includes tuition fee, caution fee, application fee, etc. Students can check with the admission office if the university allows payment through both online and offline modes.

Madras University Distance Education faculty are qualified professionals. Madras University Distance Education faculty motivates students to work on their skills and knolwedge. Madras University Distance Education has experienced and professional faculty members. Madras University Distance Education faculty have worked in top IIMs and IITs. Madras University Distance Education faculty are themsleves scholars. 

Mahatma Gandhi University, Chennai provides programmes including Executive MBA/PGDM, M.Sc, M.A, M.Com, MCA, MBA/PGDM, PG Diploma, UG Diploma, B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA in streams such as Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mass Communication & Media, Animation, Accounting & Commerce, and are excellent for students to build their careers.

Rani Anna Government College For Women offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Ncord Health.

The fees for UG courses at Annamalai University Tamil Nadu is very less comparatively to other colleges it is around INR 3,000-10,000 per year for courses like BFA and BSc and they are similar but a little high for B.Tech courses. For more details regarding fees, you can find the college's actual website or Shiksha as it provides appropriate information. The reason for lower fees might be distance learning so it saves all infrastructure facilities and the rest is the same.

National College of Media and Communication is a renowned institution offering Certificate, M.A, UG Diploma, B.Sc. Students can choose these courses to embark on their careers in the field of Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Mass Communication & Media, Animation. The institute is staffed with highly skilled and experienced faculty members dedicated to delivering these programs. National College of Media and Communication boasts an impressive review rating of 4 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Additionally, it has received a rating of 5 for Campus Life, 4 for Placements, 3 for Faculty, and 4 for Infrastructure.

Students abiding at Periyar University hostels are certainly at an advantage when it comes to hostel facilities. The foundations for the Adhiyaman Men's Hostel and Periyar Maniyammai Women's Hostel were laid in 2007. The hostels are secured by the wardens as well as deputy wardens and mess facility is available to the students. For girl students, a second hostel, the New Women's Hostel, has been completed in 2019.

AJK College of Arts and Science is a renowned institution offering Certificate, UG Diploma, BCA, M.Sc, M.Com, B.Sc, BBA, B.Com. Students can choose these courses to embark on their careers in the field of IT & Software, Aviation, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science, Accounting & Commerce, Design, Hospitality & Travel, Mass Communication & Media, Business & Management Studies, Animation. The institute is staffed with highly skilled and experienced faculty members dedicated to delivering these programs. AJK College of Arts and Science boasts an impressive review rating of 4.09 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Additionally, it has received a rating of 3.89 for Campus Life, 4.26 for Placements, 4.43 for Faculty, and 4.02 for Infrastructure.

St. Thomas College of Arts and Science is a good institution for M.Sc, BCA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.A, BBA courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at St. Thomas College of Arts and Science are Electronic Media (TV, Radio, Online), Visual Communication, Computer Science, Mathematics.

SRM Ramapuram is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute is accredited by (National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with A+ Grade. Moreover, during SRM Ramapuram placements 2023, the highest package offered stood at INR 1.1 crore per annum. Further, more than 140 companies made offers so far and made over 12,000 total offers to the students.