Best Journalism Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Hi, To know about the No. 1 Journalism college in India you will have to check its total fees. 

Listed below are some of the best Mass Communication colleges in India along with their total tuition costs -

College Name	Tuition Fee
UNIPUNE	INR 0 - INR 8,500
IIMC	INR 47,000 - INR 1.6 lakh
St. Joseph's University	INR 90,000 - INR 3.63 lakh
Amity School of Communication	INR 4.77 lakh - INR 12.44 lakh
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication	INR 9.26 lakh

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Hi, to know the worth of joining Journalism college in India, you will have to go through its ROI. Some of the top Journalism colleges in India along with their total tuition fees and average placement package are mentioned below -

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
G.V.M. Girls College	INR 45,600	INR 20.6 LPA
Xavier School of Communication	INR 3.2 lakh	INR 1.71 LPA
Delhi University	INR 11,000	INR 5.5 LPA – INR 16 LPA
Chaudhary Bansi Lal University	INR 13.520	INR 13.32 LPA
S K Somaiya College	INR 1 lakh - INR 6 lakh	INR 11.4 LPA

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Candidates can pursue various Diploma, UG and PG courses in Journalism. Some of the popular courses are Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC),  event of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) etc..

Journalism courses involves the study of different forms of mass media including newspapers,  radio, television, films, etc. to convey information to a large audience. The course helps students provide advanced theoretical as well as practical knowledge in various media professions such as journalism,  advertising,  event management,  public relations, and so on.

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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.

Admission without CUET (Common University Entrance Test) is possible for some courses only like LL. M., and others. but for these courses,  CUET-PG is accepted by the university. So, students can get admission without CUET but the student have to change the course they are opting for. So, the best solution is to prepare in advance for the CUET and get admission in the relevant course. Seats are limited and candidates applying through CUET are many. Only good preparation can assist in getting admission to various courses like BTech, BSc, B.A. and others.

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

 

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

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.

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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.

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University was established in 1987 by the act of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. It is approved by UGC, DEB, AIU, and NCTE. It has five schools of study and offers UG, PG, diploma, certificate, and various courses to students. VMOU Kota is also accredited with an A Grade by NAAC.

Aspirants can also check out VMOU student reviews on Shiksha in the following infographic:

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. 

NTA will commence CUET registrations 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in tentatively in first week of March. Candidates can fill online CUET application form online on official website when released. Candidates will be able to enter personal, educational and CUET subject details to appear for exam. Candidates must pay CUET application fee to complete registration process. 

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Some of the top college options for Certification in Cyber Media courses in India are:

Certification in Cyber Media Colleges	Tuition Fee
The George Telegraph Training Institute	NA
YWCA Women's Training institute	INR 18,500
Ramoji Krian Universe	INR 15,000
Arena Animation, Mumbai	INR 45,000

Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University (MPBOU Bhopal) was established in 1992 under the Madhya Pradesh University Act 1991. Bhoj University certificates and degrees are recognised by the UGC (University Grants Commission),  DEB, AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education),  RCI, NCTE,  and AIU. The university has a total of 612 study centres and 11 regional centres. Hence, choosing this university is the best decision of students. 

M.G.M. College of Mass Communication and Journalism, Nanded has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.J.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.

The requirements for documents can vary depending on the Cyber Media course level. However, here are some important documents that you must carry during the application process:

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets
• A relevant bachelor's degree (if applicable)
• Passport-sized photographs (at least two)
• Photo ID proof (Adhaar, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, etc.)
• Migration Certificate

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College is brilliant but the placements are not so good.

About 30% of students got placed. The salary packages offered are not good. The highest salary package offered is 4.5 LPA. The lowest salary offered is Rs.15000 per month. Placements are not good, but the education provided by the college is very good.

Shree Guru Govind Singhji College, Nanded has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.J.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.J.M.C.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.

Some of the top courses offered at TMV are as follows:-

• Bachelor of Parmacy (B.Pharma)
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
• Masters of Computer Applications (MCA)
• Masters of Business and Administration (MBA/PGDCM)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Bachelor of Business and Administration (BBA)
• Master of Arts (MA)

These all course have the sub categories like BA in classical music, Japanese language, mass media, mass communication, etc. Thus a candidate can look for the subcategories that one is interested in for further admission process.

Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University offers placement assistance to students. Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University is visited by top companies for placements such as Movidu, Medi Assist,  Raise Digital,  and others. The below-mentioned are Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University placement statistics for 2024:

Particulars	Statistics 2024
the highest package	INR 8.50 LPA
Top recruiters	Movidu, Medi Assist, Raise Digital, etc.

Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Media and Technology offers Degree and Diploma courses including 2 UG and 1 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Seats intake availability for these courses at Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Media and Technology goes up to 85.

Anjaneya University provides a safe and secure environment for the students. The University has a well-guarded premises that operates on rules and regulations provided by the authorities. Anjaneya University also has a redressal cell to bring any kind of discrepancy or inconvenience into consideration. The faculty and staff takes great initiative to maintain the decorum at the campus. Anjaneya University takes strict against the students who are ever involved in causing any misconduct within the premise or break the rules and regulations in any way.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Gandhi Memorial College of Education offers courses such as B.Ed, B.J. in the stream of Teaching & Education, Mass Communication & Media.

Central India Institutes of Mass Communication provides programmes including UG Diploma, M.A, M.Des, MBA/PGDM, B.Sc, B.Des, BBA, B.A, B.J. in streams such as Design, Mass Communication & Media, Animation, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Apparel Design, Textile Design, Jewellery Design, Fashion Design, Acting.

Shikshan Maharshi Bapuji Salunkhe Mahavidyalaya provides programmes including Ph.D, M.Phil, Certificate, B.A, B.Com, B.J. in streams such as Humanities & Social Sciences, Teaching & Education, Mass Communication & Media, Beauty & Fitness, Accounting & Commerce, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in English.

Both the AP LAWCET and CLAT entrance exam are conducted for admission to the Law schools in India, however, the syllabus for these exams are different on many parameters and candidates should strategise differently for both the exams. AP LAWCET exam has sections including Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Contract Law, Constitution, etc. and the CLAT entrance exam sections include English Language, Legal Aptitude, Mathematics, etc. AP LAWCET does not have mathematics subjects, AP LAWCET exam focus more on regional knowledge. CLAT generally covers the deeper aspects of the particular subject. 

Ushatai Dhondge College of Journalisam has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.J.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
B.J.M.C.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.

Yes, students can appear at Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University does not require entrance exams for most of its programmes. Aspiring candidates qualify the eligibility criteria set by the institute for the desired course. Admission to MAHGU is likely based on merit, specifically on the marks obtained in the qualifying examinations. 

Gondwana University is a UGC as well as AIU recognised state-level university established in 2011 in the state of Maharashtra. The University Affiliated with AICTE. It has gained 'A' grade accreditation by the NAAC. There are a total of 236 colleges affiliated to the Gondwana University.

V.B.S.S. Shri Shyamrao Patil Journalism College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.J.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.

The seats availability for offered courses at Mahatma Gandhi College goes up to 1012.