M.A. in Mass Communication & Media colleges in India

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Yes, many colleges offer MA in Mass Communication and Media and Journalism courses in distance mode, here are some top options among them:

MA in Mass Communication and Media Distance Colleges	Tuition Fee
IGNOU	INR 10,000 - 25,000
Madras Subhas Open University	INR 26,000
Madras University Distance Education	INR 30,850
UPRTOU Allahabad	INR 11,200
Gauhati University	INR 14,000

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Yes, there are many online Masters in Mass Communication colleges in India you can choose from:

Online Masters in Mass Communication colleges	Tuition Fee
Amity University	INR 90,000
Amity Online	INR 1.7 Lakh
Manipal University Jaipur	INR 1.4 Lakh
Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute	INR 1 Lakh
Parul University Online	INR 60,000

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

The official placement statistics have not been released as of now. However, the Shiksha students' review page encloses some of the important placement details related to IIMC placements, which are mentioned below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Average package	INR 4 LPA - INR 5 LPA
Highest package	INR 20 LPA
Lowest package	INR 2 LPA
Placement rate	85%
Popular recruiters	ABP News, ETV Bharat, Edelman India Pvt. Ltd.

Here are some top MA in Mass Communication and Media college options offering the best placement opportunities to postgraduates in India:

MA in Mass Communication and Media colleges	Average Package Offered
Mumbai University Placements	INR 18 LPA
Gicededu Placements	INR 18 LPA
Xavier School of Communications Placements	INR 17.1 LPA
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University Placements	INR 14.8 LPA
Dibrugarh University Placements	INR 14.5 LPA

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

In order to be admitted to the Journalism or Mass Communication & Media programme in India, applicants must have completed their higher education (10+2+3) from a recognised university. To be admitted, students must also pass the required entrance exam. There is no set age limit or requirement for admission to the Master of Journalism and Mass Communication program; applicants of any age can apply and enroll. Students who have a special inclination towards journalism courses can take up the course.

The total tuition fee for the Amity School of Communication MA programmes is INR 5.4 lakh. In addition, the hostel fee cost is INR 2.04 lakh. Candidates have to pay the first semester fee or admission fee amount to lock their seats. The mentioned fee amount is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

Yes, Pune University offers a two-year MA programme across more than 40 specialisations to the students at PG level in the field of Arts. In addition to this, there are multiple Integrated MA courses offered at the Unipune departments The majority of MA courses are available on the campus of UniPune while a few chunks of MA specialisations are also offered by various affiliated colleges and recognised institutes under UniPune. All these affiliated and recognised institutes are located in three districts, namely Pune, Ahmednagar and Nashik. Some of the popular MA specialisations offered by Unipune are as follows:

SPPU Popular MA Specialisations
Sociology	History	Psychology
Politics	Philosophy	Spanish
Statistics	English	Economics

The expected cutoff ranks for M.A. at Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) range from 583 to 35385. For the general category, the cutoff is expected to be around 39000th to 40000th rank, while for the OBC category, the cutoff is expected to be between 34000th to 35000th rank. The overall cutoff for MIT Manipal for MET ranges from 1083 to 47893 rank.

The expected cutoff ranks for M.A. at MIC vary depending on the category. A score of around 105-110 should fetch you a rank under 8000. Aiming for a score of around 130 will increase your chances of securing most branches.

They don't have a set cut off, a lot depends on your interview, for argument's sake consider the cut off to be around 75%. The eligibility requirement is a Bachelor's degree with 50% marks. The entrance exam tests candidates on their aptitude, knowledge of current affairs, and reasoning ability. Christ University Entrance Test / Skill Assessment (The skill assessment will consist of a test on written skills, communication skills and logical reasoning).

• Personal interview.
• Academic Performance (Assessment of past performance in Class 10, Class 11/12, during the Personal Interview).

There isn't any particular cut off percentage as such. Every year the percentage for cut off changes.

The key highlights of the MCC placements 2024 basis on the total number of students placed and median package offered are tabulated below:

Particulars	UG 3 Year Statistics (2024)	PG 2 Year Statistics (2024)
Median Salary	INR 4 LPA	INR 4 LPA
Total Students Graduated	1507	570
Total Students Placed	311	216
Students Opted for Higher Studies	523	309

Note: The above-mentioned data has been taken form the Madras Christian College NIRF report 2025.

Yes, Galgotias University inducts candidates for the majority of its courses based on marks in the qualifying examinations. For admission to the UG programmes across various specialisations at Galgotias University candidates will get selected based on their marks in class 12 as the qualifying examination for UG courses is class 12. Hence, candidates seeking admission to the UG courses at Galgotias University must have valid marks in class 12.

For admission to BTech and BA LLB, candidates are also selected based on their scores in JEE-Main and CLAT, respectively. Therefore, candidates based on their marks in class 12 or the required entrance examination will be selected for further admission rounds followed by document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

Once JLU Bhopal closes the application portal, the admission committee starts the screening process. The applications are screened for an eligibility check. Moreover, applicants with good academic records are shortlisted for the personal interview round. Those who receive the interview call letter must appear at the prescribed venue and time.

AMU MA is a two-year postgraduate programme offered in the full-time mode. Candidates who have scored at least 50% in Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline are eligible to pursue MA at the university. Hence, a candidate scoring less that 50% in their graduation degree is not eligible to apply for the programme. Such candidates can pursue MA at some other college or university. They can also check out the colleges offering online MA courses.

Yes, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University conducts a Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to BSc, BCA, BCom (Hons), B.Ed, BA (JMC), BHMCT, BBA, BA (Hons), BVoc, BPT, BPO, BOT, BASLP, BSc MLT, MSc, MA, MEd, MPT, MOT and MPO courses. IPU CET exam 2026 application forms for other courses, open tentatively in March every year. Apart from conducting IPU CET, GGSIPU also accepts several national-level entrance exams to provide admission to a few undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. 

Established in 1999, Kristu Jayanti College is a private institute. The college offers courses in affiliation with Bengaluru North University. The college is accredited with a 'A+' by NAAC. It also holds strong ranking. 

Yes, Amity Lucknow is a decent university. It has been accredited by the BCI, CoA, National Council of Teachers Education, and DEC. Some of the top USPs of Amity University Lucknow are mentioned below:

• Amity LKO has been ranked 11th and 13th by The Week 2025 in the Design and Law categories, respectively. 
• Amity Lucknow campus is approved by UGC, PCI, AICTE and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, USA. It is a member of AIU and is included in the universities' list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU).
• The the highest and average package offered during the Amity University Lucknow placements were INR 45 LPA and INR 8 LPA.

Yes Amity University in Mumbai offers direct admission. Students who have earned marks of more than 80% in class XII from CBSE, ISC, or State Board are eligible for direct admission. Student must complete Amity application and send in application money in order to apply for direct admission.