Bangalore

The top-ranked Mass Communication colleges in Bangalore according to India Today 2024, are listed in the table below:

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

There are 7 Mass Communication colleges in Bangalore. These are all private colleges. Students can take admission to these colleges based on merit.

NID Ahmedabad and NID Bengaluru offer a full-time MDes in various specialiations. Candidates willing to ascertain which among the two is more afforadable for an MDes must compare the course fees at these institutes.

The MDes fee at NID Bengaluru is INR 11.4 lakh for 2.5 years. On the other hand, an MDes at NID Ahmedabad costs INR 13.18 lakh. Comparing the two, NID Bengaluru seems to be the more affordable option for pursuing an MDes. It must be noted that the mentioned fees are sourced from the official websites of the institutes. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

There is a common application process for MDes admission at various NIDs. While applying for admission, candidates are required to pay an application fee as per their reservation category. The application fee is neither refundable nor transferable. It can be paid using a Debit/ Credit Card. The category-wise application charges are presented in the table below:

NOTE: The mentioned fee details are sourced from the official website of the institute/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

No, the application window for NID Bangalore MDes admissions 2025 is not open. The institute started accepting applications for admission to the current academic year (2025-26) in September. The application window remained open till December. The last date to apply for admission was Dec 6, 2025 (extended). Currently, the institute is conducting the seat allocation process for the MDes programme. The academic year is set to commence on June 30, 2025.

Yes, NID Bangalore offers a regular MDes programme. The PG-level course lasts two and a half years. It is offered in five specialisations. For each specialisation, the institute offers 19 seats. Students can choose to pursue MDes in one of the following specialisations:

• Universal Design
• Digital Game Design
• Information Design
• Interaction Design
• Design for Retail Experience

NOTE: The mentioned number of seats are sourced from the official website of the institute. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Pearl Academy Bangalore provides scholarships to motivate students. The Who's Next Scholarship gives the brightest minds of India up to 100% scholarships. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to apply for this scholarship. A student must have applied for admission to BBA programmes, appeared for the Pearl Academy entrance test, and fulfilled the requirements to be eligible for this scholarship. Applicants shall be provided the scholarship depending on their performance in the Pearl Entrance Exam, which consists of a Written Exam and a Personal Interview.

The Pearl Academy Bangalore offers a BBA in Fashion and Lifestyle Business Management, which is completed over three years and six semesters. The first year revolves around developing the basic business and design skills critical for the fashion and lifestyle sector. Key subjects of the FLBM first year include:

• Business Communication
• Marketing Fundamentals
• Understanding People and Organisations
• Product Marketing
• Fashion Industry Appreciation
• Retailing and Visual Merchandising
• Marketing Research
• Fundamental Management

The Cutoff for B.des Fashion Design at NIFT Bangalore 2025 will be out soon. Meanwhile we can have an idea of the 2025 cutoff from the 2024 Cutoff Round 1 at NIFT Bengaluru :