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Top Mass Communication Colleges in India 2025: Fees, Courses, Admission, Placements

There are approximately 50+ Mass Communication colleges in India, including 35+ private, 1 public-private, and 11 government colleges. Admission to the best colleges for Mass Communication in India is based on merit as well as the scores of entrance exams like CUET, CUET-PG, IPU CET, etc. Some of the top Mass Communication colleges in India include the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Symbiosis International, University of Hyderabad, Xavier Institute of Communications, Manipal Institute of Communication, etc.

Top Mass Communication Colleges in India: Highlights 2025

The table given below provides some details about the best Mass Comm colleges in India:

Particulars

Parameters/Statistics

No. of Colleges

50+ colleges

Annual Fee

Less than INR 1 Lakh: 11 colleges

INR 1-2 Lakh: 5 colleges

INR 2-3 Lakh: 8 colleges

INR 3-5 Lakh: 9 colleges

More than INR 5 Lakh: 7 colleges

Top Specialisations

 Print Media, Visual Communication, Electronic Media, Anchoring and Reporting, etc.

Top Mass Comm Colleges

Indian Institute of Mass Communication, UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Symbiosis International, University of Hyderabad, Xavier Institute of Communications, Manipal Institute of Communication, etc.

Accepted Entrance Exams

CUET, CUET-PG, IPU CET, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Top Mass Communication Colleges in India: The Week Ranking 2025

The table below provides a list of the top 10 Mass Communication colleges in India, along with their rankings as per the rankings published by The Week, for the year 2025:

College Name The Week 2025
A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre 2
St. Joseph College of Communication 23

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Top Mass Communication Colleges in India: India Today Ranking 2024

The table below provides a list of the top 20 Mass Communication colleges in India, along with their rankings as per the rankings published by India Today, for the year 2024:

College Name India Today 2024
Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi Ranking 1
UNIPUNE Ranking 2
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Ranking 3
Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad Ranking 4
Xavier Institute of Communication Ranking 5
Manipal Institute of Communication Ranking 6
Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media Ranking 7
Department of Media Studies, Christ University Ranking 8
Manorama School of Communication Ranking 9
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication Ranking 10
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Top Mass Communication Colleges in India: Admissions 2025

There are many Mass Communication colleges in India. Students can get admission to the best Mass Communication colleges in India if they fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria of the colleges. The general eligibility criteria that most Mass Communication colleges follow are given below:

UG Mass Communication Courses:

  • The student should have passed their Class 12 from a recognised board.
  • Students from all streams can pursue the Mass Comm course.
  • Students should have completed their Class 12 with at least a 45-50% aggregate score.

PG Mass Communication Courses:

  • The student should have completed their graduation from a recognised university.
  • Students should have completed their UG degree in a relevant course.
  • Students should have completed their graduation with at least a 50-55% aggregate score.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Top Mass Communication Colleges in India: Exam Schedule 2025

Generally, admission to the best Mass Communication colleges in India is based on merit. However, some colleges also accept the scores of some entrance exams given below.

The table below provides some details about the dates, schedules, and syllabus of the top Mass Communication colleges in India.

Exam Name

Exam Date

Exam Schedule

Exam Syllabus

CUET

May/ June 2026 (Tentative)

CUET Schedule

CUET Syllabus

CUET PG

March, 2026 (Tentative)

CUET PG Schedule

CUET PG Syllabus

IPU CET

April/ May 2026 (Tentative)

IPU CET Exam Schedule

IPU CET Syllabus

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Top Private Mass Communication Colleges in India: Admission and Fees

Among the top 20 Mass Communication colleges in India, the table below lists the names and course fees of some of the best privately-owned colleges for Mass Communication in India.

College Name

Total Tuition Fee

SIMC, Pune Admission

INR 9.26 Lakh

Xavier Institute of Communications Admission

INR 3.59 Lakh

Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media Admission

INR 4.60 Lakh

Department of Media Studies, Christ University Admission

INR 3.92 Lakh

Manorama School of Communication Admission

INR 1.25 Lakh

Amity School of Communication, Amity University Noida Admission

INR 9.33 Lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Top Government Mass Communication Colleges in India: Admission and Fees

Among the top 20 Mass Communication colleges in India, the table below lists the names and course fees of some of the best government-run colleges for Mass Communication in India.

College Name

Total Tuition Fee

Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi Admission

INR 1.00 Lakh

Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad Admission

INR 17,380

Makhanlal Chaturvedi National Institute of Journalism and Communication Admission

INR 70,246

KC College Admission INR 1.80 Lakh
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Admission INR 1.85 Lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Location-wise Best Mass Communication Colleges in India

The table below provides details about the number of Mass Comm colleges at various locations in India.

Location

No. of Colleges

Delhi/NCR

8 colleges

Bangalore

7 colleges

Mumbai (All)

4 colleges

Pune

3 colleges

Karnataka

9 colleges

Maharashtra

8 colleges

Uttar Pradesh

6 colleges

Punjab

6 colleges

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Top Ranking Mass Communication Colleges in India: Fees VS Salary

The best Mass Communication colleges in India with the average annual fee and average placement package, are tabulated below:

College Name

Average Course Fees

Average Salary Package

Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad Courses INR 17,380 INR 6.50 LPA
Department of Media Studies, Christ University Courses INR 3.92 Lakh INR 6.14 LPA
Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College Courses INR  56,157 INR 3.00 LPA
Jain Deemed-to-be University, Bangalore Courses INR 5.85 Lakh INR 5.15 LPA
Jagran Lakecity University Courses INR 3.15 Lakh INR 2.40 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Top Mass Communication Colleges in India: Placement and Top Recruiters

Here are the placement salary, and top recruiters for some of the best Mass Communication colleges in India.

College Name

Average Placement Package

Top Recruiters

UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) Placement INR 6.50 LPA Times of India, Tata, BAJAJ, Deloitte, Cognizant, Reliance, etc.
Department of Media Studies, Christ University Placement INR 6.14 LPA Reuters, Network 18 & ViaCom 18, BrandComm, Edelman, etc.
Kishinchand Chellaram College Placements INR 2.50 LPA Wipro, Accenture, Axis Bank, YesBank, Taj Group of Hotels, etc.
Jain Deemed-to-be University, Bangalore Placement INR 5.15 LPA Samsung, Siemens, Schneider, Sabre, Silicon Labs, TATA, etc.
Jagran Lakecity University Placement INR 2.40 LPA HCL, Airtel, TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Deloitte, Wipro, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Top Low-cost Mass Communication Colleges in India

Students can refer to the table below for a list of some of the most affordable Mass Communication colleges in India that have a course fee of less than INR 1 Lakh.

Low-cost Colleges Total Tuition Fee
Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad Fees INR 17,380
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication Fees INR 70,246
Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College Fees INR 56,157
CCSU - Chaudhary Charan Singh University Fees INR 23,730
S.S. Jain Subodh PG College Fees INR 28,100

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Cost of Studying at the Best Mass Communication Colleges in India

Students can refer to the table below for a fee-wise classification of the best Mass Comm colleges in India.

Average Course Fees Range

No. of Colleges

Less than INR 1 Lakh

10 colleges

INR 1-2 Lakh

6 colleges

INR 2-3 Lakh

7 colleges

INR 3-5 Lakh

9 colleges

More than INR 5 Lakh

7 colleges

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Best Mass Communication Colleges in India: Top Specialisations

The table below provides a list of the top specialisations that students can pursue at the best Mass Communication colleges in India, along with the number of colleges offering them.

Top Specialisations

No. of Colleges

English

4 colleges

Visual Communication

4 colleges

Print Media

3 colleges

Electronic Media (TV, Radio, Online)

1 college 

Anchoring and Reporting

1 college

Disclaimer: This information is taken from the official website and may differ.

Top Mass Communication Colleges in India: Comparison 2025

Here is a comparison of the top Mass Communication colleges in India:

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Location

Total Fees

Rating

Ownership

Specialization

Exams Accepted

42
India Today ' 24
PSG College of Arts and Science - PSGCAS
4.4

Placements

4.3

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.5

Value for Money

4.4

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(201)
Fees: 2.70 Lakh
Salary : 3.50 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 19
43
India Today ' 24
BBK DAV College for Women
3.5

Placements

3.2

Infrastructure

3.6

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.8

Crowd & Campus Life

3.5

Value for Money

3.6

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(25)
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 19
44
India Today ' 24
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science [HICAS]
4.2

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(85)
Fees: 2.40 Lakh
Salary : 3.68 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 19
45
India Today ' 24
Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya
3.8

Placements

3.4

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

3.9

Value for Money

3.8

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(22)
Fees: 66,000
Salary : 1.84 Lakh
26
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 19
46
India Today ' 24
Kanya Maha Vidyalaya
4.5

Placements

4.3

Infrastructure

4.4

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.7

Crowd & Campus Life

4.6

Value for Money

4.5

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(192)
Salary : 1.44 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 19
47
India Today ' 24
Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Commerce (MMCC)
3.6

Placements

3.4

Infrastructure

3.4

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

3.4

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(60)
Fees: 30,000
Salary : 3.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 19
49
India Today ' 24
St. Joseph's College, Irinjalakkuda
4.1

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

3.9

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.0

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(24)
Salary : 3.55 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 19
50
India Today ' 24
The Oxford College of Arts
3.8

Placements

2.5

Infrastructure

3.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.5

Crowd & Campus Life

4.5

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(2)
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 19
51
India Today ' 24
St Pauls College
4.2

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

4.4

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(26)
Fees: 1.61 Lakh
Salary : 2.31 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 19
52
India Today ' 24
Amity University, Raipur
4.0

Placements

3.7

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(104)
Fees: 2.16 Lakh
29
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 19
54
India Today ' 24
SAFI Institute of Advanced Study
4.2

Placements

3.4

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.4

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.5

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(19)
Fees: 75,000
Salary : 4.18 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 19
55
India Today ' 24
Sardar Patel Mahavidyalaya ,Chandrapur
3.9

Placements

3.2

Infrastructure

3.8

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(10)
Fees: 32,100
Salary : 3.27 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 19

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