M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication 

at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Candidates must complete a minimum of graduation to apply for any of the Alagappa University MA specialisations. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at later stages. The university selects candidates for MA based on their merit in the last qualifying exam.

For admission to MA in Journalism and Mass Communication, aspirants should have passed the degree course with a minimum of 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST). Additionally, a 50% minimum aggregate is required for admission to the MA in Life Skill Education course.

Alagappa University MA fee varies depending upon the chosen specialisation/college/mode of study. The total tuition fee for the PG-level programme range between INR 7,700 and INR 60,300. In addition, the total fee will include other fee components as well, such as security deposit, registration fee, and more. Candidates have to pay some amount of the total fee for seat confirmation. The fee amount mentioned here is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

After MA course completion, the graduates can find relevant jobs in their field as per chosen specialisation. Whether a graduate chooses to work or study further, the scope of MA Education courses in India is fairly broad. MA graduates can work as Linguist, Correspondent, Lecturer, Writer, Teacher, Broadcast Journalist, Researcher etc. They can earn an average salary ranging from INR 4 LPA to 6 LPA. However, the package depends upon the candidates' skill and the employer.

The total course fee is a cumulative of multiple components, such as tuition fee, security deposit, hostel fee, etc. For the MA in Jourlism and Mass Communication course, the total fee is INR 41,700. The fee structure is as follows:

NOTE: The given fee information is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Yes, Alagappa University offers two-year MA course divided into four semesters. Candidates who have completed graduation can apply for MA programme. Below are some of the MA specialisations:

• Tamil
• English
• Economics
• History
• Journalism, etc. 

Alagappa University is accredited by NAAC with an A+ Grade and its degree programmes are recognised by UGC. Alagappa University Karaikudi is ranked 47th by NIRF 2024 under the University category and 17th by NIRF 2024 under the State Public University. Alagappa University was established in 1985 and is located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. 

Alagappa University offers courses at reasonable prices but if students feel that the fee is quite expensive worry not there are scholarships available for students. The below-mentioned is the total tuition fee for various courses:

 The fee is exclusive of various charges such as transportation charges, admission fees, and others. 

Students can choose Alagappa University for undergraduation as well as postgraduation courses. As far as the undergraduation is considered, the flagship course offered by the university is BSc and BA. The fee for these courses is not very high. For BSc, students will have to pay INR 7.5 K - INR 8 lakh. For the BA course, students will have to pay INR 7.5 K - INR 12.4 K. The ROI is also good. Thre undergraduate students find jobs in top companies such as Cognizant, TCS, Axis Bank, and others. 

For admission to MBA course at Alagappa University, candidates have to meet the basic educational requirements before applying for the course. Aspirants must pass graduation with minimum 50% aggregate in the relevant stream from a recognised university. Further, there is a relaxation of five percent for the reserved categories. Such candidates can apply with minimum 45% aggregate scores.

The Alagappa University highest package has not been disclosed officially. However, the University has released the median package in the NIRF report 2024. As per the report, the highest median package offered during 2023 placements was INR 3.50 LPA and was made to PG (3-year) students. Check the table below to know the salary details for the past three years of Alagappa University placements: 

NOTE: The 2021 salary details for PG (3-year) courses are unavailable and, hence not showcased in the above table.