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B.A.(Hons) in Journalism, Mass Communication and Media Technology 

  • A+ NAAC accredited
  • Public/Government University
  • Estd. 1961
B.A.(Hons) in Journalism, Mass Communication and Media Technology
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B.A.(Hons) in Journalism, Mass Communication and Media Technology
 at 
Punjabi University Patiala 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

3 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Average package

5.00 Lakh

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Type of University

Public/Government

B.A.(Hons) in Journalism, Mass Communication and Media Technology
 at 
Punjabi University Patiala 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (3 years)
71,940
71,940
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B.A.(Hons) in Journalism, Mass Communication and Media Technology
 at 
Punjabi University Patiala 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the hostel fee structure of Punjabi University Patiala?
A: 
Hostel fees for Engineering Hostels (I. e. Band Singh Bahadur, Mai Bhago Hostel & Bebe Nanki) is INR 920 per month whereas for other Hostels it is INR 420 per month. There are six residential Hostels for boys and seven residential Hostels for girls. The Hostels have all modern amenities for comfortable living for 4000 students. The hostels are given on a merit basis only. The students of low-income groups can be given free accommodation in the University Hostels. Residents of a hostel, where a cooperative mess is being run shall have to pay INR 5000 in advance as a mess bill. This amount is refundable/adjustable as and when the student leaves the hostel or the mess is closed permanently.
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Q:   What is the average package offered at Punjabi University placements?
A: 

The average package offered at Punjabi University placements 2024 is yet to be released on the official website. However, the Punjabi University average package offered during the 2023 placement drive stood at INR 5 LPA. The same is presented below:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

Average package

INR 5 LPA

Additionally, Punjabi University has released the median package offered in 2023 in the NIRF report 2024. Check out the table below for the course-wise median package offered during Punjabi University placements 2023:

Course

Median Package (2023)

UG 3-year (BABScLLB)

INR 4.25 LPA

UG 4-year (BTechBPharm)

INR 4.28 LPA

UG 5-year (BA LLB)

INR 3.50 LPA

PG 1-year (PGDCAPG Diploma)

INR 2.50 LPA

PG 2-year (MBAMAMSc)

INR 5 LPA

PG 3-year

INR 5.50 LPA

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Q:   Is admission to Punjabi University worth it?
A: 

Punjabi University, Patiala, has kept up its spree of winning the highest A grade on a four-point scale amongst over 350 universities in the country. The status is awarded by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Punjabi University offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PG Diploma, UG Diploma, Certificate and Doctorate degree programmes. Candidates can apply online for registration. Punjabi University offers courses in the fields of Pharmacy, Library sciences, Management, Commerce, Languages, Computer Application, Performing Arts, Law, Engineering, and Business Administration. The university also has the provision of Lateral entry for some courses.

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Q:   Is Punjabi University Patiala campus safe?
A: 

Yes, Punjabi University campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Patiala. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

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Q:   What is the highest package offered during the recent Punjabi University placements?
A: 

The Punjabi University highest package offered so far during the 2024 placement drive stood at INR 11 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars

Highest Package (2023)

Highest Package (2024)

Highest package

INR 13.70 LPA

INR 11 LPA

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B.A.(Hons) in Journalism, Mass Communication and Media Technology - Batch of 2024
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2Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Dissatisfied because of no facility provided to students regarding placement .
Placements: 2 or 3 students get placement others students not but it's good department spend 3 years of my life year learn few things about life and as well as journalism and mass communication but overall the department is average. But my experience is average .
Infrastructure: Hostel facility is good message food quality is also good no ragging at my hostel at all in bhagat puran singh hostel Wi-Fi is also available and library facilities is also very good for students specially for hostellers good experience I liked it quality .
Faculty: Faculty is average exams of my course is not too difficult you can crack it if you study only 1 week before exams it is very easy to get good marks practical skills are not given to students only on theoretical lectures but I will give 3 stars out of 10.
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Students also asked

Q:   Is there direct admissions at Punjabi University Patiala?
A: 

No, Punjabi University Patiala does not offer direct admissions and does not reserve any seats under special management quota. As such students must get admission purely on merit alone with national, state and competitive entrance exam such as JEE Mains, GATE, or Qualifying Exam scores being required for admissions to the different programmes of the university.

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Q:   How much percentage is required for Punjabi University Patiala?
A: 

Punjabi University imparts over 800 courses in a variety of fields ranging from Engineering, Law, Science, Arts & Humanities, Commerce and Accounting, Management, Computers & IT, Pharmacy to Library sciences, and many more. Admission to all these courses is based on the aggregate score of the candidates in the qualifying exams. Tabulated below are a few Punjabi University courses along with their percentage:

Class 12 with 45-50 %
CoursesEligibility
Class 12 with 45-60 % 
Class 12 with 50 %
Bachelor's Degree with 45-50 %
Class 12 with 45-60 %
Bachelor's Degree with 50 %
Class 12 with 33-50 %
Check here for course-wise percentage required.
Q:   What is the cutoff score for admission to Punjabi University?
A: 

Punjabi University, Patiala cutoff 2024 has been released for UG and PG courses in the form of opening and closing scores. As per the last-round cutoff, the closing score varied between 22 and 110.97 wherein M.A.in Music-Instrumental is the toughest course to get into the Punjab University for the students belonging to the General All India Quota.

 

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Q:   Can I get Punjabi University at 94 percentile?
A: 

Yes, candidates easily get admission with 94 score for most of the courses at Punjabi University. Punjabi University cutoff 2024 has been released for the admission to UG and PG courses. Punjabi University, Patiala takes its own exam to shortlist candidates for the UG and PG specialisations. Some top courses for which the Round 3 has been released are Master of Commerce (M.Com.) (75.64),  Master of Computer Applications (MCA) (73.16, ) Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) (91.5) Discontinued (Sep22)-Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons) ( 97.4), and LL.M. (47).

Candidates can check all the updated cutoffs from Punjabi University cutoff from Master7 University webpage:

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Q:   Are final marks mentioned on Punjabi University Merit Lists 2023?
A: 

Punjabi University has released merit lists 2023 for UG and PG programmes on the official website. Listed below are the details mentioned on the Punjabi University merit lists: 

  • User Id
  • Student's name 
  • Father's name
  • Roll number of the candidate 
  • Name of the candidate
  • Course name
  • Department
  • Alloted category
  • Status 
  • Merit marks
  • Merit rank
  • Waiting rank (if any)
  • List number
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B.A.(Hons) in Journalism, Mass Communication and Media Technology
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Average SalaryINR 5.00 Lakh
Highest SalaryINR 13.70 Lakh
Median SalaryINR 4.80 Lakh
Lowest SalaryINR 3.36 Lakh
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B.A.(Hons) in Journalism, Mass Communication and Media Technology
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Entry Requirements

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    Apr 19, 2026
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    Punjabi University Patiala 
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    NH 64, next to Urban Estate Phase II
    Patiala ( Punjab)

    Phone
    0175-5136390

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    01755136522

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    Email
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