Top Mass Communication Colleges in Delhi: Courses offered, Admission Process, Fees

Check out the top colleges in Delhi offering Journalism and Mass Communication courses. Also, see the admission process, courses offered, fees and eligibility criteria of each college as well.

Interested in pursuing a course in Journalism and Mass Communication from New Delhi? Look no further as Shiksha lists the top Journalism and Mass Communication colleges which provide undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of Journalism and Mass communication. New Delhi is not only the central hub for academics but a prime area where one can be exposed to how theory is perfectly balanced with practicals.

Along with the course, students can benefit plenty from the exposure such as there are various media channels which operate from New Delhi and offer internships to students as well such as NDTV, India Today, Aaj Tak, Indian Express, Times of India, India TV and many more renowned channels in the nation.

There are various programmes one can take up in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication such as a regular course, a full-time course and a certificate course. However, to make it in the field of mass media, students need to know their theoretical background well enough. Shiksha lists the top five colleges offering Journalism and Mass Communication courses in Delhi.

IIMC

One of the most renowned institutes in India, the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) offers students admission in postgraduate diploma courses. Through IIMC, various students have landed high posting jobs and have also gone on to pursue their dreams as well. However, to get into IIMC, it is simply not a child’s play. Students have to crack an entrance exam and interview in order to get admission in the institute. The courses offered at IIMC are as follows:

PGD in Radio and TV Journalism	PGD in Advertising and Public Relations
PGD in Hindi Journalism	PGD in English Journalism
PGD in Odia Journalism	PGD in Urdu Journalism

Eligibility Criteria: Students need to meet the eligibility criteria in order to appear for the IIMC Entrance Exam. The student must have secured a minimum of 55% in their graduation which is UGC recognized. A bachelor’s degree can be from any discipline.

Admission Process: Students need to appear for the IIMC Entrance Exam in order to get admission in the institute. Students will have to apply online and appear for the entrance exam. A merit list will be released, consisting of the roll numbers who have qualified and are invited for the interview round. Students who clear the interview round, will be granted admission in the institute.

For more information on IIMC Entrance Exam, candidates can go through the following links:

How to apply for IIMC Entrance Exam

IIMC Entrance Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

IIMC Entrance Exam Syllabus

IIMC Fees

Course	Semester-I (In Rs)	Semester-II (In Rs)
English Journalism	52,000	43,000
Hindi Journalism	52,000	43,500
Radio & TV	88,500	80,000
Advertising & PR	70,000	61,500
Malayalam Journalism	32,000	23,000
Marathi Journalism	32,000	23,500
Odia Journalism	32,000	23,500
Urdu Journalism	32,000	23,500

Jamia Millia Islamia

When one thinks of Mass Communication, Jamia Millia Islamia will always come up in the list. JMI offers a wide and diverse range of programmes and courses such as undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil, PhD, diploma, postgraduate diploma and certificate courses. Many alumina’s from Jamia Millia Islamia have gone on to work in Bollywood such as Shah Rukh Khan, Kabir Khan, Mouni Roy and many more. Other than the cinema industry, one famous alumini from Jamia Millia Islamia is Bharka Dutt, who is one of the leading anchors in the nation.

Courses offered by Jamia Millia Islamia

Undergraduate Courses
BA in Mass Media (Hindi)
Postgraduate Courses
MA in Mass Communication	MA in Visual Effect and Animation (Self-Financed)
MA in Convergent Journalism (Self-Financed)	MA in Development Communication
Postgraduate Diploma Courses
PG Diploma in Acting (Self-Financed)	PG Diploma in Broadcast Technology (Self-Financed)
PG Diploma in Still Photography & Visual Communication

Eligibility Criteria: Students need to meet the eligibility criteria in order to apply for admission. Students who are found ineligible, will not be allowed to proceed in the admission process. The eligibility is different for each programme. For more information on the eligibility criteria, candidates can click here.

Admission Procedure: The admission procedure is as such that candidates will have to appear for the Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam. Students will have to register and apply online. Once applied, students will have to appear for an entrance exam. Students who qualify, will have to appear for an interview. The results will be released which will contain the list of candidates who have qualified for admission.

For more information on the Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam, candidates can go through the following links:

How to apply for JMI Entrance Exam

JMI Entrance Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

JMI Entrance Exam Syllabus

Jamia Millia Islamia Fees

Course	Fees (In Rs)
MA in Convergent Journalism	86,020
MA in Development Communication	70,020
MA in Visual Effects and Animation	84,320
PG Diploma in Still Photography and Visual Effects	74,020
PG Diploma in Broadcast and Technology	74,020
PG Diploma in Acting	60,520

GGSIPU

The Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) offer students admission in various undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil, PhD courses which are offered at the university and its affiliated colleges. GGSIPU offers students admission in BJMC. For admission at the university, students need to appear for an entrance exam.

Courses offered by GGSIPU

Course	Duration	Fees (In Rs)
BJMC	3-Years	62,000 (Per Annum)

Eligibility Criteria: Students need to meet the eligibility criteria set by GGSIPU. The student should have done their class 12 from a recognised board and should have secured a minimum of 55% in their boards.

Admission Process: Students need to register and apply online. Once applied, candidates will have to appear for the IPU CET. Students who qualify and get the ranks, can appear for the counselling session and book a seat and opt for admission in the affiliated college.

For more information on IPU CET, candidates can go through the following links: 

IPU CET Application Form

IPU CET Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

IPU CET Syllabus

NIMC

The National Institute of Mass Communication, New Friends Colony, offer students admission undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and post-graduate diploma courses at the institute. The institute brings in guest lecturers, professionals from the field to teach students and provide hands-on experience advice. NIMC conducts various activities for students to be a part of as well. Along with theory, students are also engaged in various practical work as well.

Courses offered by NIMC

Diploma in Mass Communication, Advertisement & Journalism	Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Mass Communication and Journalism
Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Advertisement and Journalism	Master of Ars (MA) in Mass Communication & Journalism

Eligibility Criteria: Students need to meet the eligibility criteria set by NIMC which is that students need to have done their class 12 from a recognised board and should have secured a minimum of 45%. For admission in postgraduate, student need to have done their graduation from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 40% marks from any field.

Admission Process: Students will have to register and apply online for admission in NIMC. Students will then have to give a written test which will be followed by a telephonic interview call. Students who qualify, will be notified and called for admission at the institute.

NIMC Fees

Course	Duration	Fees (In Rs)
Diploma in Mass Communication, Advertisement & Journalism	1-Year	98,000 (Divided into three instalments)
Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Mass Communication and Journalism	3-Years	95,000 (Divided into three instalments)
Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Advertisement and Journalism	1-Year	98,000 (Divided into three instalments)
Master of Ars (MA) in Mass Communication & Journalism	2-Years	96,000 (Divided into three instalments)

Delhi University

Last but not the least, one of the biggest and renowned universities in the nation, Delhi University is one which cannot be left out from any list. Delhi University offers students admission in undergraduate, postgraduate diploma and two-year PG certificate courses. Students will have to register and apply online. Through the courses offered by DU, students can immediately get started with their careers or can pursue their higher studies as well.

Courses offered by Delhi University

BA in Journalism and Mass Communication	Certificate Course in Journalism
Diploma in Business Journalism and Corporate Communication	Certificate Course in Science and Sports Journalism
BA (Hons) Multi-Media  & Mass Communication

Eligibility Criteria: Students need to meet the eligibility criteria in order to get admission in the university. Students need to have done their class 12 from a recognized board and should have secured a minimum of 45% in their board examinations.

Admission Process: Students will have to register and apply online on the official website of Delhi University. Depending on the course applied for, students will either have to meet the cut-offs as released by the university or will have to appear for the Delhi University Entrance Test. Students who qualify will be granted admission in the university.

For more information on DUET, students can go through the following links as mentioned below:

How to apply for DUET

DUET Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

DUET Syllabus

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