Mass Communication

The industry initially started out with newspapers and magazines as a means to connect with the masses. However, today the definition of media has broadened to incorporate an array of sub-disciplines such as TV, radio, Internet and the likes. A few of the top institutes in India to pursue Master's in mass communication are:
Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi- IIMC offers post graduate Diploma courses in Journalism (English/Hindi/Radio & Television/Oriya) as well as Advertising & Public Relations. It also offers two four-month Diploma courses in Development Journalism. Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai-The college also offers Certificate programmes in - Announcing, broadcasting, compering, dubbing; e-book narration and journalism in Marathi; Announcing, broadcasting, compering, dubbing and e-book narration; Creative writing conducted by Himali Kothari; Creative writing conducted by Renu Balakrishnan; DJ/EMP course; Media and visual arts connect; Public speaking and personality enhancement; Photography and Radio Jockey. Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai-ACJ offers a one-year postgraduate Diploma with specialisation in four streams under its 10-month programme Television, Print, New Media, and Radio. The top institutes in India to pursue Master's in mass communication are listed in the link below:
https://www.shiksha.com/top-10-mass-communication-colleges-to-join-at-pg-level-article-8790-1.

2-year course pursued after the successful completion of the graduation (any stream) from a recognised University with a minimum aggregate score of 50%. The course focuses on ideas and outlets of mass communication such as media production, cultural issues, communication theories, regulations, and media techniques stream. The course generally provides teaching and training regarding reporting, writing, editing, photographing etc. Students can opt. For specializations in various fields of journalism such as Sports Journalism, Science Journalism, Environment Journalism, Fashion Journalism, Film Making, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Advertising Agencies, Books, and Novels, All India Radio, Photography Companies, Broadcasting Corporations, Press Information Bureau, Radio Telecasting Companies, TV Channels, Websites etc. I am enlisting a few good colleges which are known for their quality education and for providing better career opportunities. Institutes are:Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Delhi
Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media, Bangalore (IIJNM)
Xavier's Institute of Communication (XIC), Mumbai
Lovely Professional University (LPU) Punjab
School of Social Science, University of Solapur
Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, BHU
Department of Communication and Journalism, Pune
Asian College of Journalism (ACJ)
Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication (SIMC), Pune
AJ Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre (AJKMCRC)
Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA
Asian College of Journalism (ACJ). .

3-year course pursued after the successful completion of the 10+2 level (any stream) of education from a recognised educational Board with a minimum aggregate score of 50%. The course focuses on ideas and outlets of mass communication such as media production, cultural issues, communication theories, regulations, and media techniques stream. The course generally provides teaching and training regarding reporting, writing, editing, photographing etc. Students can opt. For specializations in various fields of journalism such as Sports Journalism, Science Journalism, Environment Journalism, Fashion Journalism, Film Making, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Advertising Agencies, Books, and Novels, All India Radio, Photography Companies, Broadcasting Corporations, Press Information Bureau, Radio Telecasting Companies, TV Channels, Websites etc. I am enlisting a few good colleges which are known for their quality education and for providing better career opportunities. Institutes are:Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Delhi
Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media, Bangalore (IIJNM)
Xavier's Institute of Communication (XIC), Mumbai
Lovely Professional University (LPU) Punjab
School of Social Science, University of Solapur
Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, BHU
Department of Communication and Journalism, Pune
Asian College of Journalism (ACJ)
Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication (SIMC), Pune
AJ Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre (AJKMCRC)
Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA.

Eligibility criteria :
10+2 passed (any stream- Science/Commerce/Arts) from a recognised board is the minimum qualification required to pursue the above mentioned mass communication courses. Some institutes do have a minimum marks criteria (at least 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 subjects) present in eligibility criteria. Admission process :
Most institutes follow direct admission process. Seats are allotted to eligible candidates based on the marks scored by them in board examination (and in some cases state wise entrance tests too). In case of some reputed institutes, they have their own entrance test/qualifying examination, for screening candidates. Here is the list of best mass Communication colleges in India :-
Indian Institute of Mass Communication - [IIMC], New Delhi
Xavier Institute of Communications - [XIC], Mumbai
Madras Christian College - [MCC], Chennai
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (Under Graduate) - [SIMCUG], Pune.

12th from NIOS. Mass Communication and Journalism is a 3-year course pursued after the successful completion of the 10+2 level (any stream) of education from a recognised educational Board with a minimum aggregate score of 50%. The course focuses on ideas and outlets of mass communication such as media production, cultural issues, communication theories, regulations, and media techniques stream. The course generally provides teaching and training regarding reporting, writing, editing, photographing etc. Students can opt. For specializations in various fields of journalism such as Sports Journalism, Science Journalism, Environment Journalism, Fashion Journalism, Film Making, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Advertising Agencies, Books, and Novels, All India Radio, Photography Companies, Broadcasting Corporations, Press Information Bureau, Radio Telecasting Companies, TV Channels, Websites etc. I am enlisting a few good colleges which are known for their quality education and for providing better career opportunities. Institutes are:Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Delhi
Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media, Bangalore (IIJNM)
Xavier's Institute of Communication (XIC), Mumbai
Lovely Professional University (LPU) Punjab
School of Social Science, University of Solapur
Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, BHU
Department of Communication and Journalism, Pune
Asian College of Journalism (ACJ)
Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication (SIMC), Pune
AJ Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre (AJKMCRC)
Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA.