B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication 

at Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur

Currently, as per the application form available on the official website of Sanjay Godawat University, it only offers two specialisations in the BA course: BA in Journalism and Mass Communication and BA in Social Science. The eligibility criteria for admission to both courses are the same, in which candidates are required to complete their Class 12 from their respective board of education, and then the university releases the merit after evaluating candidates' achieved scores in their higher senior secondary. 

Yes, SGU Kolhapur does offer BA courses for the duration of four years. Further, it is divided into eight semesters and offered in full-time mode. the basic requirement to get admission into BA courses is that candidates must complete their Class 12 from a recognised board of education from any stream specification. Moreover, the admission is merit-based, which is qualified on the basis of candidates' achieved scores in Class 12/higher senior secondary. 

The total fee structure for BA courses at SGU Kolhapur includes several components, such as tuition fees, hostel fee, and other one-time charges. The total tuition fee for the course ranges from INR 1.3 Lacs to INR 1.4 lakh. Moreover, the hostel for the course is INR 2.28 lakh. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change.  Therefore, it is indicative.

The eligibility requirement for admission to the BA in Journalism and Mass Communication at Sanjay Ghodawat University is similar to other offered specialisations. This programme is offered through the School of Media; check out the requirements below:

• The Candidate should be an Indian National
• Passed Class 12 or its equivalent examination in any stream.
• Three years of Diploma courses after Class 10 of the Board of Technical Education conducted by the Government of Maharashtra or its equivalent. 

Sanjay Ghodawat University awards various scholarships to the deserving and needfull BA students. The scholarships are provided to the students on the basis of their merit and scores achieved in Class 12. Moreover, the university also offers a loyalty scholarship to the students who have completed their Class 12 from Sanjay Ghodawat institutions. Candidates can also get minority scholarships through NSP. 

Yes, Sanjay Ghodawat University has a good placement history. Around 85%  of students got placed  at reputable companies like Tata Motors, L&T, and TCS. The university gave its students an average annual package of Rs 3.25 lakh in 2022; the lowest package was Rs 2.5 lakh. In the same year, MBA candidates received offers of a median package worth INR 3.80 lakh annually on average. In contrast to the previous year, there was a slight decrease in the number of students placed in 2023—roughly 35% fewer students were chosen. Furthermore, there were around 8% fewer organizations visiting for placements.

In terms of placements, the University has a decent record. The 2024 placements concluded with 212 students placed. Check the complete insights of Sanjay Ghodawat University placements 2024 from the table below:

Sanjay Ghodawat University is usually considered moderately competitive. The admission to SGU also depends on the programme and course applied for. For popular courses such as BTech, BArch, and MBA, the competition might be higher due to demand and limited seats. Students who score well in entrance exams such as JEE Main, NATA, or CAT can secure admission without significant difficulty. 

The leading corporate giants that participated in SGU placements over the past few years are mentioned below: