Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad

The admissions at the Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad are entrance-based. The admission procedure consists of a written entrance examination (70 MARKS) followed by a personal interview (30 MARKS). The Entrance Examination question paper (70 marks) will consist of questions related to Communication Theories and Concepts.

The selection process for the M.A. in Communication programme at the Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad, consists of a written entrance examination and a personal interview.

The expected Cut Off for the general category is 230-240, while the expected OBC Cut Off is 220-230 in CUET PG.

Both University of Hyderabad and Guru Nanak University are good and have an average placement records. The Department of Communication at the University of Hyderabad is well-regarded for mass media communication studies. On the other hand, Guru Nanak University, particularly the Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Ibrahimpatnam, is also a respected institution with good infrastructure and faculty strength. GNU had a placement rate of around 20% in 2022, while University of Hyderabad had an almost 55% placement rate.

The Department of Communication at the University of Hyderabad offers a post-graduate M.A. in Communication programme with three streams of specialization. These specializations are:

Communication and Media Studies (CMS)

Radio & Video Production (RVP)

Print Journalism & New Media (PNM)

CMS is one the most sought after specialisation in this field. 

Yes, the Department of Communication at the University of Hyderabad is a good institution for pursuing an M.A in Communication. The department has been ranked as the Best University Department many times in national surveys and has been ranked the Best University Department five times in a row by Outlook-MDRA. The M.A in Communication program offered by the department builds on a foundation of media and communication theory while equipping students with the skills, techniques, and understanding. The department has a 100% placement rate for healthcare. The total tuition fees for the M.A in Communication program is INR 17.38 K.

The Department of Communication at the University of Hyderabad is famous for being recognised as one of the best centers for doctoral research in communication and media studies.

The department offers two post-graduate programs, MA in Media Practice/Media Studies, and Ph.D. in Communication.