Top 10 Mass Communication Colleges with Lowest Fee in India 2021

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

Mass Communication is one of the most popular and sought-after streams for students who wish to pursue a career in media after Class 12. A degree in mass communication is a popular choice that opens up lucrative career options. There are about 2100 mass communication colleges in India.

Opting or applying for a mass communication programme can be expensive, but there are a lot of colleges in India that offer the course at a reasonable fee. In this article, we have listed some of the top 10 Mass Communication colleges with the lowest fees. These colleges have fees under Rs. 1 lakh and offer the best infrastructure, have excellent placement records and world-class faculty.

Top 10 Mass Communication Colleges with Lowest Fee in India 2021

Given below are the top 10 BBA colleges in India with the lowest fees according to India Today magazine. 

Rank	College Name, City	Courses Fees* (Entire duration)
1	Dept. Of Mass Communication, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh	11,130
2	Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh	24,490
3	Dept. Of Journalism & Mass Communication, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore	30,000
4	Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication	41,210
5	Dept. Of Media & Communication Studies, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune	59,200
6	Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore	66,000
7	Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s College of Commerce, Pune	70,000
8	Alva’s College, Mudbidri	75,600
9	Kanya Maha Vidyalaya (Autonomous), Jalandhar	77,880
10	Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi	87,000

*Course fee: Tuition fees + Other fees

Note: The list includes both government and private colleges

Rank 1: Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), established in 1920 is an upgrade of the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) which was set up in 1877. The University is affiliated with UGC, AIU and offers various undergraduate and postgraduate Mass communication courses. Since its inception, the college has earned a good reputation for its high academic standards.

Presently, the institute is offering MA (Mass Communication), PG Diploma in Public Relations, PG Diploma in Journalism, and PhD (Mass Communication). Indian Today has ranked AMU on No. 1 for its Mass Communication programmes at an economical fee.

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Rank 2: Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh

Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women (MCM DAV College for Women), Chandigarh was established in the year 1968. The private institute is currently offering PGDMC (Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication) only. NAAC Accredited with ‘A’ Grade, the institute has been ranked on No. 2 for its lowest fee for its Mass communication programme.

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Rank 3: Dept. Of Journalism & Mass Communication, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore

This is the first and only Government Aided Department offering Post Graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication among all colleges in Tamil Nadu, having been established in 1981. As a result, admissions to its two programmes, MA and PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication, are simple and open to all sections of students.

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Rank 4: Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication

In 1990, Bhopal's Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication (MCNUJC) was founded. It provides BA, MA, MPhil, and PhD programmes, among others. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved the state university, and it is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

It offers 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 are Zee Media, ETV, ABP News, Dainik Jagran, Times of India, Dainik Bhaskar and more.

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Rank 5: Dept. Of Media & Communication Studies, Savitribai Phule Pune University

Savitribai Phule Pune University (UNIPUNE), based in Pune, was founded in 1949 under the Poona University Act and is one of India's most prestigious universities. It is commonly referred to as the 'Oxford of the East.' In 2019, NAAC gave the university an ‘A' grade and the National Institutional Research Framework (NIRF) rated it 10th. It is a UGC-accredited institution.

Currently, the University offers MSc Media & Communication Studies, Mphil/ PhD Media & Communication Studies and PG Diploma in Indian Film Studies (Online Course).

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Rank 6: Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore

Established in 1998, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science is one of the prestigious colleges administered by the Hindusthan Educational and Charitable Trust in Coimbatore. With DBT Star scheme status and NAAC re-accreditation, the college has a unique tradition of academic success. With over 9,000 students and 350 staff members, the college currently offers various mass communication courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and Mphil levels.

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Rank 7: Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s College of Commerce, Pune

The college is affiliated with SP Pune University and is recognised by UGC. With this is has been re-accredited by NAAC ‘A’ Grade. Its vision is "To impart quality education for professional excellence and sustainable development through continuous improvement, teamwork and efforts so as to promote welfare to all our stakeholders". For now, the college offers Masters of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication, a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, Certificate courses in Event Management and Creative Writing.

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Rank 8: Alva’s College, Mudbidri

The college was established in the year 1998 is permanently affiliated with Mangalore University. It is a well-established Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research along with Graduate Programs. The college is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ Grade with a CGPA of 3.23. Currently, the college offers BA English Journalism with Psychology/ History.

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Rank 9: Kanya Maha Vidyalaya (Autonomous), Jalandhar

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya (Autonomous), commonly known as the Kanya Maha Vidyalaya Heritage Institution, was founded in 1886. The institute currently offers a variety of mass communication courses at the certificate, diploma, degree, and postgraduate levels. DBT (GoI) has named the institute a Star College, and UGC-NAAC has given it an ‘A' rating. It has also been named to India Today's list of top National Rankings for 2019, 2020, and 2021.

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Rank 10: Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi

IIMC Delhi, established in 1965, is a premier training institute of Indian Information Services (IIS) officers. The institute has strong industry connections and excellent placement records – Times Now, Hindu, India Today and more. Currently, the institute is offering a PG Diploma Course in Advertising & PR, PG Diploma in Radio & TV Journalism and PG Diploma Course in Journalism in languages.

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