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Here are some top MA in Mass Communication and Media college options offering the best placement opportunities to postgraduates in India:

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

In order to be admitted to the Journalism or Mass Communication & Media programme in India, applicants must have completed their higher education (10+2+3) from a recognised university. To be admitted, students must also pass the required entrance exam. There is no set age limit or requirement for admission to the Master of Journalism and Mass Communication program; applicants of any age can apply and enroll. Students who have a special inclination towards journalism courses can take up the course.

A Master of Arts (MA) in Mass Communication and Media is a postgraduate degree that provides students with the knowledge and skills required to work in the media industry. The programme covers media theory, media history, media law, media ethics, media production, and media research.

MA degrees in Mass Communication and Media Studies are offered at several universities and colleges throughout the world. The programme typically lasts one to two years, with coursework provided full-time or part-time.

Here are some popular book options for Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication students:

• Introduction to Mass Communication: Media Literacy and Culture by Stanley J. Baran.
• Mass Communication: Principles And Concepts by Seema Hasan.
• Dynamics Of Mass Communication Theory And Practice by Uma Narula.
• Beyond New Media: Discourse and Critique in a Polymediated Age.
• How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information by Alberto Cairo.
• Media Writer's Handbook by George T Arnold.
• The Mediated World: A New Approach to Mass Communication and Culture by David Mindich.

Directorate of Distance Education KUK admission dates for the January sessions 2025. Candidates can find below the admission dates for January session for 2025:

MA course at the Center of Excellence in Public Policy, Sustainability, and ESG Research is offered at MPP (Masters in Public Policy). The institute offers three specialisations in this course: Economics and Social Policy, Artificial Intelligence and Technology, and ESG and Corporate Sustainability. All of these mentioned specialsiations provide good placement opportunities. 

According to the information available on the official website of the Centre of Excellence in Public Policy, Sustainability, and ESG Research, the eligibility criteria to get admission into MA courses is candidates must complete their graduation from any relevant field with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Additionally, for the final selection process, the institute releases a merit list on the basis of candidates achieving scores in their graduation/ bachelor's degree or equivalent. 
Moreover, the provision or any information regarding direct admissions is not explicitly mentioned on the official website of the institute. 

Directorate of Distance Education MA is a two years via distance-learning mode. The postgraduate-level course is offered across multiple specialisations, which are listed below:

• English 
• Sanskrit
• Panjabi
• Political Sc.
• Philosophy
• Public Administration
• History
• Economics
• Sociology
• Women's Studies

For MA admission candidates must pay the DDE KUK application fee in an online mode. Candidate can find below the application fee for 2025:

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.