Top 10 Mass Communication Colleges with Highest ROI in India 2021

Check out the list of the top 10 Mass Communication colleges with the highest ROI in India as per India Today Rankings 2021 in the article below.

India has more than 2100 colleges offering various mass communication programmes and the number & quality of education is only increasing, and so is the competition. In this article, you can check the India Today ranking for colleges based on several parameters including value for money. Two colleges from New Delhi, one college each from Pune, Coimbatore, Mudbidri, Bhopal, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Mohali and Kottayam appear in the list of top 10 Mass Communication colleges with the highest ROI.

Top 10 Mass Communication Colleges with Highest ROI: India Today Rankings 2021

Tabulated below are the names of the colleges with the highest ROI after completing mass communication course from it:

2021 Rank	College Name, City	ROI*
1	Dept. Of Media & Communication Studies, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune	10.14
2	Dept. Of Journalism & Mass Communication, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore	8.00
3	AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi	5.84
4	Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi	5.52
5	Alva’s College, Mudbidri	4.60
6	Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication, Bhopal	4.37
7	Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad	4.00
8	Amity School of Communication, Jaipur	2.97
9	University Institute of Media Studies, Chandigarh University, Mohali	2.75
10	Manorama School of Communication, Kottayam	2.75

Note: *RoI (return on investment) is calculated based on average annual salary/ total course fees (entire duration).

Rank 1: Dept. Of Media & Communication Studies, Savitribai Phule Pune University

Savitribai Phule Pune University (UNIPUNE) is one of India's most famous universities, having been established in 1949 under the Poona University Act. The university received an "A" from NAAC in 2019 and was ranked 10th by the National Institutional Research Framework (NIRF). It is a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)-accredited institution.

The university currently provides MSc Media & Communication Studies, Mphil/ PhD Media & Communication Studies, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Indian Film Studies (Online Course).

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Rank 2: Dept. Of Journalism & Mass Communication, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore

Since its inception in 1981, this is the first and only Government Aided Department in Tamil Nadu to offer a Postgraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. As a result, admissions to its two journalism and mass communication programmes, the MA and PhD, are uncomplicated and open to students from all backgrounds.

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Rank 3: AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

AJK Mass Communication Research Centre was founded in 1982 by Anwar Jamal Kidwai, who was a former VC of Jamia Millia Islamia University and, later the Chairman of the Centre. Currently, the Research Centre offers various Mass Communication programmes at masters, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The same are listed below:

• M.Phil/Ph.D.(Mass Communication)

• M.A.(Mass Communication)

• M.A.(Visual Effect and Animation) (Self-financed)

• M.A.(Convergent Journalism) (Self-financed)

• M.Sc.(Math Education) under Meta University program

• M.A.(Development Communication) (Self-financed)

• PG Diploma in Broadcast Technology (Self-financed)

• PG Diploma in Still Photography & Visual Communication (Self-financed)

• PG Diploma in Acting (Self-financed)

Rank 4: Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi

Established in the year 1965, IIMC Delhi is considered a premier training institute of Indian Information Services (IIS) officers. It is known for its industry tie-ups with top notch media channels (both print and digital) - Times Now, Hindu, India Today, and others. The institute currently offers a PG Diploma Course in Advertising & Public Relations, a PG Diploma in Radio & TV Journalism, and a PG Diploma Course in Language Journalism.

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Rank 5: Alva’s College, Mudbidri

The college was founded in 1998 and is connected with Mangalore University on a permanent basis. It's a well-known centre for postgraduate studies and research, as well as graduate programmes. The college is accredited by the NAAC with a ‘A' grade and a 3.23 CGPA. The college currently offers a BA in English Journalism with Psychology/History.

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Rank 6: Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication

In 1990, the Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication (MCNUJC) opened its doors in Bhopal. It provides a wide range of degrees, including BA, MA, MPhil, and PhD. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has accredited the state university, and it is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

It provides undergraduate, graduate, and skill-oriented diploma programmes in journalism, broadcast journalism, advertising, and public relations, as well as courses in electronic media, new media, computer applications, media management, and communication research. Top recruiters include Zee Media, ETV, ABP News, Dainik Jagran, Times of India, Dainik Bhaskar, and others.

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Rank 7: Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

In numerous national surveys, the University of Hyderabad's Department of Communication has been named the Best University Department. Outlook-MDRA has named us the Best University Department five times in a row. It is the most sought after department for media and communication studies because of its experienced faculty members and the amenities it provides.

Print & New Media, Communication & Media Studies, and Radio & Video Production are the main focus areas at the master's level. The department feel proud in being one of the greatest research centres in the country, with Ph.D. academics working on projects that combine humanistic and social science methodologies.

Rank 8: Amity School of Communication, Jaipur

Founded in the year 2007, Amity School of Communication under the administration of Amity University, Jaipur has quickly garnered a reputation and recognition for its well structed programmes. It is dedicated to providing high-quality education at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.

Through undergraduate programmes in Journalism and Mass Communication, Multimedia & Animation, and Film & Television production, as well as postgraduate programmes in Journalism and Mass Communication and Graphics & Animation and doctoral programmes, the school provides rich and innovative courses that are a perfect blend of theory and practise.

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Rank 9: University Institute of Media Studies, Chandigarh University, Mohali

The University Institute of Media Studies is Chandigarh University's most recognised media institute, producing confident and smart media professionals for a difficult and multifaceted media environment. At UIMS, the students study a curriculum that meets the most recent media industry criteria and is a perfect blend of academic concepts and hands-on experience. Presently, the institute offers the following programmes:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Mass Communication)

• MA in Journalism and Mass Communication

• BA in Journalism and Mass Communication

Rank 10: Manorama School of Communication, Kottayam

MASCOM established in the year 2002, is known for its exclusive journalism training centre across the country. Its mission is to provide training to aspiring journalists so that they may properly integrate into the media profession. To teach students how to think critically and how to gather and present information in a timely, accurate, and engaging manner.

Through its programme structure, the school wants to instil in students the highest ethical standards of the profession. The programmes offered are listed below:

• PG Diploma in Print & Digital Journalism

• PG Diploma in Broadcast & Digital Journalism

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