Top Ranked Mass Communication Colleges in India 2022

Mass Communication is a comprehensive term that is not limited to only Journalism but other specialisations such as Public Relations (PR), Event Management, Advertising, Corporate Communication, Film Direction, etc. India is home to some of the top-rated colleges to pursue Mass Communication courses. These include Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi; A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre, Delhi; Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC Pune), Pune; UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune; University of Hyderabad (UoH), Hyderabad; Manipal School of Communication, Manipal; Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai; Christ University, Bangalore; Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore; Sophia Shree B.K Somani Polytechnic, Mumbai, etc. Some of the popular specialisations offered in Mass Communication colleges in India are:

• Print Media
• Electronic Media (TV, Radio, Online)
• Media Planning
• Anchoring and Reporting
• Film Making
• Production Design
• Radio Jockeying
• Visual Communication

Checkout below some skills and traits that a candidate aspiring to pursue a career in Mass Communication should possess:

• Creativity

• Confidence

• Networking skills

• Interviewing skills

• Observation skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Critical thinking

• Ability to work under strict deadlines

Mass Communication Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can pursue a degree, diploma or certificate Mass Communication course at both UG and PG levels. Given below is the basic eligibility criteria for both UG and PG levels:

• UG courses: Candidates should clear Class 12 in any stream with 50-60 per cent aggregate. Some colleges/universities also require candidates to be a minimum of 17 years of age.

• PG courses: Candidates should clear graduation in any stream with 50-60 per cent aggregate. Some colleges/universities also require candidates to be a minimum of 23 years of age.

Apart from merit-based admission, many top-ranked Mass Communication colleges in India also accept scores of national and state-level entrance exams including CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, D-ART, MET, etc.

There are a total of over 985 Mass Communication colleges in India that provide a full-time, part-time, distance-learning and online mode of study. These colleges provide degree courses. Out of these, the top 20 Mass Communication colleges in India ranked by India Today offer degree courses in full-time mode of study.

Although there are plenty of Mass Communication colleges in India there a few top ones that have been listed by India Today. Following is a list of top 10 Mass Communication colleges in India under the Mass Communication category ranked by India Today:

College	India Today'20 Ranking
IIMC, Delhi	1
A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre, Delhi	2
SIMC Pune	3
UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune	4
UoH, Hyderabad	5
Manipal School of Communication, Manipal	6
Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai	7
Christ University, Bangalore	8
Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore	9
Sophia Shree B.K Somani Polytechnic, Mumbai	10

Here is the list of some of the top private and public Mass Communication colleges in India:

Private Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs lakh)
SIMC Pune	7.97
Manipal School of Communication, Manipal	5.50
Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai	2.70
Christ University, Bangalore	2.72
Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore	4

 

Public Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs)
IIMC, Delhi	72,000
A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre, Delhi	1,42,820
UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune	10,990
UoH, Hyderabad	10,935
Sophia Shree B.K Somani Polytechnic, Mumbai	-

Refer to the infographics below to get a detailed overview of the top 8 Cities / States of Mass Communication colleges in India:

*Note: Y axis in the above bar graphs shows the number of colleges.

What are the study options after Mass Communication and Media?

Candidates pursuing Mass Communication course at UG level can choose to study a PG level degree or diploma course. Some of the PG level Mass Communication courses that candidates can pursue include:

• Master of Arts (MA)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• PG Diploma

• Master of Science (MSc)

• Master of Journalism (MJ)

• Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)

Candidates pursuing a Mass Communication course at PG level can consider doing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in their subject of their interest.

• Certificate in Film Appreciation

• Certificate in Film Direction

• Certificate in Short Film Making

• Certificate in Music Production

• Certificate in Video Editing

• Certificate in Digital Advertising

• Certificate in Print & Publishing

• Certificate in Broadcast Media Design

• Certificate in Design & Publishing

• Certificate in TV Direction

• Certificate in Sound Recording

Top-rated Mass Communication colleges in India offer different types of courses. Around 347 colleges offer BA course, 226 offer MA course, 149 offer PG Diploma courses and 123 offer Certificate courses.

Placement Trends

After completing a course in Mass Communication, candidates can work in different job profiles as per their chosen specialisation. Some of the popular Mass Communication job profiles include:

• Desk Writer

• Reporter

• Sub-Editor

• Correspondent

• Video Editor

• Radio Jockey (RJ)

• Anchor

• Photo Journalist

• Video Journalist

• Public Relations Officer

• Scriptwriter

• Copywriter

• Media Planner

• Art Director

• Event Planner

• Wedding Planner

Graduates from below top Mass Communication colleges in India can bag a median salary of Rs 2-4 LPA:

• Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai

• Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication (AIMC), Delhi

Graduates from below top Mass Communication colleges in India can bag a median salary of Rs 4-6 LPA:

• UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

• Manipal School of Communication, Manipal

• J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre, Delhi

• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh

Graduates from below top Mass Communication college in India can bag a median salary of more than Rs 6 LPA:

• UoH, Hyderabad

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the median salary for Mass Communication colleges in India:

Top Recruiters for Mass Communication Students

Various Mass Communication colleges in India offer placement opportunities to students on the successful completion of their course. Below is the list of few top companies that recruit Mass Communication students along with their placement ratings:

Colleges	Placement Ratings (Based on Reviews)	Top Recruiters
A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre, Delhi	4.5	ABP News, CNN IBN, Edelman, Sony Entertainment, Times Now, Viacom
IIMC, Delhi	4.4	Times Now, Hindu, India Today, Economic Times, Aaj Tak, ABP News, Dainik Jagran, Utkridt Media
Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore	4.4	BBC, Bloomberg, Business Standard, CNBC Awaz, CNN IBN, Deccan Chronicle, Google, Hindustan Times, HT Media, Indian Express, Mint, NDTV, News Wire18, NEWS X, Outlook Group, Rediff.com, Reuters, Times Now, Times of India, TV9
Manipal School of Communication, Manipal	4.4	AD Factors, Fever 104 FM, JWT, Perfect Relations, Times of India, Vedanta, Viacom 18, Zee TV
Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai	4.3	Publicizes Group, Dentsu Network, Genesis Burson-Marsteller, MSL, Text 100, Adfactors, Cohn & Wolfe

 How affordable is studying Mass Communication in India?

Based on the below pie chart, it can be estimated that pursuing Mass Communication Course in India is moderately-priced as 50% of the colleges have annual fees that ranges from Rs 1-5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre, Delhi
• IMS Unison University, Dehradun
• AIMC, Delhi
• Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai
• Christ University, Bangalore
• Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore

Around 25% Mass Communication colleges have fee structure that ranges from Rs 5-10 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• Manipal School of Communication, Manipal
• SIMC Pune
• Amity School of Communication, Noida

Around 25% Mass Communication colleges have fee structure of less than Rs 1 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• UoH, Hyderabad
• UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
• IIMC, Delhi

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the segregation of Mass Communication colleges in India based on fee: