Fees 2026

• MA in News Media / Strategic Communication / Media Business Studies: ₹2.82 lakh – ₹3.42 lakh (full 2 years)
• PG Diploma in Journalism (specialisation-wise): ₹47,000 – ₹2 lakh (1 year)
• Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) | ₹500 (SC/ST)

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks
• Final year students may also apply
• Age limit: minimum 21 years; category-wise relaxation applicable

Admission Process

• Admission is based on CUET-PG scores for MA and most PG Diploma programmes; PG Diploma in regional language journalism is based on IIMC’s own entrance exam
• CUET-PG 2026 counselling registration is expected to open in May 2026
• Process: CUET-PG score → merit list → counselling → document verification → seat allotment

Placements

• Highest package: ₹20 LPA | Average: ₹4–5 LPA | Placement rate: ~85%
• Top recruiters: NDTV, ABP News, Network18, Times of India, PTI, Zee TV, All India Radio, Radio Mirchi

2. AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (AJK MCRC), Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Fees 2026

• MA in Mass Communication total fees: ₹1.47 lakh for full 2-year duration; first year fee is ₹79,660
• PG Diploma programmes: ₹61,720 – ₹76,720 (1 year, specialisation-wise)
• Hostel fee: ₹12,550/year | Application fee: ₹600

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks
• PhD admission requires Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks
• Final year graduates eligible to apply

Admission Process

• JMI Entrance Exam 2026 will be held from April 26 to June 5, 2026; admit card expected around April 17, 2026
• Application window open until March 25, 2026; entrance exam starts April 26, 2026
• Process: Written test → merit list → interview → document verification → fee payment

Placements

• Highest package: ₹25 LPA | Average: ₹8.5 LPA
• Top recruiters: Aaj Tak, NDTV, The Hindu, DD News, OTT platforms, PR and advertising firms

3. Amity School of Communication (ASCO), Noida

Fees 2026

• MA in Mass Communication (all specialisations): ₹4.68 lakh – ₹5.4 lakh for full 2-year duration
• MBA in Media Management: ₹6.8 lakh total
• Merit-based scholarships available via tests held on campus

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
• MBA: Graduation + valid CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/NMAT/GMAT score required
• Final year students eligible to apply

Admission Process

• MA: Academic merit + personal interview
• MBA: National entrance exam scores (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT) followed by personal interview
• Apply online via Amity University official website
• Campus tours available Monday to Friday at 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM

Placements

• Highest package: ₹20 LPA; placement cell conducts mock interviews, workshops, and soft skill development sessions
• Average package: ₹3.5–4 LPA for MA graduates
• Top recruiters: Republic Bharat, Aaj Tak, Zee Media, MakeMyTrip, Amazon, Zomato

4. Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication (AIMC), New Delhi

Fees 2026

• PGDM in Mass Communication (2 years): ₹6.2 lakh full duration
• PG Diploma programmes (1 year): ₹2.75 lakh – ₹2.95 lakh depending on specialisation
• Application fee: ₹900 | Merit-cum-means scholarships available

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate from a recognised university; final year students with 50% and above in most recent exams are also eligible

Admission Process

• Candidates with 60% and above in graduation get direct admission (interview only); others must appear for the entrance test
• PGDM: CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/ATMA scores accepted; shortlisted candidates called for Personal Interview
• Final selection: academic record + entrance test + GD + PI

Placements

• Highest package: ₹5 LPA | Average: ₹2.8 LPA | 100% placement assistance
• Top recruiters: Aaj Tak, NDTV, Hindustan Times, Zee News, ABP News, Inshorts, JWT, Lowe Lintas

5. Galgotias University, Greater Noida

Fees 2026

• MA in Mass Communication & Journalism: undergraduate degree with 50% aggregate required; CUET-PG accepted
• Annual fee: approximately ₹1.2 lakh – ₹1.5 lakh per year (total 2-year: ₹2.4 lakh – ₹3 lakh)
• Application fee: ₹1,200 | Merit-based scholarships available; 100% tuition fee waiver for toppers

Eligibility Criteria

• Undergraduate degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate
• Final year students eligible to apply

Admission Process

• Admission based on CUET-PG scores; CUET PG 2026 exam scheduled from March 6–27, 2026
• Apply online at galgotiasuniversity.edu.in
• Process: CUET-PG score → online application → document verification → fee payment → seat confirmation

Placements

• Highest package: ₹39 LPA (overall university); average package: ₹5.25 LPA
• Mass communication graduates placed in Aaj Tak, NDTV, media agencies, and digital content companies
• University placement rate: 98%

6. K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram

Fees 2026

• MA in Journalism & Mass Communication: approximately ₹1.2 lakh – ₹1.5 lakh per year
• Total 2-year cost: approximately ₹2.4 lakh – ₹3 lakh
• Application fee: ₹1,000 | One-time refundable security deposit: ₹10,000
• Fees may increase up to 10% per annum; multiple secure payment methods available including GrayQuest, ICICI, IDFC, and Axis Bank

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with minimum 45% marks for MA programmes
• Scholarship available for students with strong scores in CUET, 12th boards, and national-level exams

Admission Process

• CUET-PG scores accepted for PG admissions from 2026 session; university also conducts its own KREE (K.R. Mangalam Entrance Exam)
• Process: written test (KREE/CUET-PG) → personal interview → document verification → admission fee payment
• Apply online at admissions.krmangalam.edu.in

Placements

• Highest package: ₹56.6 LPA (overall university, secured by a BCA student from Ferrari); average package: ₹11 LPA; 800+ companies participated in 2025 placements
• Top recruiters: Decathlon, Paytm, Google, OYO, Wipro, TCS, Genpact, Deloitte

7. IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University), New Delhi

Fees 2026

• MA in Mass Communication & Journalism total fees: ₹27,700 for full 2-year programme; first year fee is ₹14,200
• Registration fee: ₹300; exam fee: ₹600 per subject (8 subjects + 2 practicals)
• Best affordable option for distance/working learners

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university; basic computer and internet knowledge required
• No minimum percentage specified, no age restriction
• Admissions open twice a year: January and July sessions

Admission Process

• No entrance exam; admission based on previous academic performance
• IGNOU January 2026 session admission open; application deadline was February 28, 2026 (extended)
• Apply online at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in
• Process: online application → document upload → fee payment → study material dispatch

Placements

• No formal campus placement drive (distance learning mode)
• Median salary package reported: ₹3.5 LPA
• Graduates work in journalism, content writing, PR, and digital media

8. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad

Fees 2026

• BA in Media & Communication (UG): approximately ₹2.1 lakh – ₹2.3 lakh per year
• MA/PG level communication programmes: approximately ₹2 lakh – ₹3 lakh per year
• Fee waivers available for wards of MREI employees, alumni, siblings, and outstanding sports achievers

Eligibility Criteria

• BA in Media & Communication: Class 12 pass with minimum 50% aggregate in any stream
• MA/PG: Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
• Final year students eligible to apply

Admission Process

• Applications submitted online via the official MRIIRS website
• Admission based on academic merit; university conducts its own interaction/interview round for shortlisted candidates
• Accepted national exams: CUET-PG for PG programmes
• Process: online form → merit review → interview → document verification → fee payment

Placements

• Dedicated placement cell assists with resume building, mock interviews, portfolio creation, and employer connections; graduates placed with Jagran New Media, Sony, PR firms, and digital agencies
• Average package: ₹3–4 LPA for media graduates
• Partnerships with Jagran New Media and Sony provide direct internship-to-placement pathways

9. Vivekananda Institute of Mass Communication (VIMC), New Delhi

Fees 2026

• PG Diploma in Mass Communication programmes: approximately ₹1.75 lakh – ₹2 lakh per year
• Specialisations available: Print Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Advertising, PR & Corporate Communication
• Affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks required
• Final year students can apply provisionally

Admission Process

• Admission through IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)
• Process: IPU CET score → counselling → document verification → seat allotment → fee payment
• Apply online via IPU official admission portal

Placements

• Placement assistance provided by dedicated cell
• Graduates placed in news channels, FM radio stations, digital media companies, PR and advertising agencies
• Average starting salary: ₹2.5–4 LPA for fresh graduates
• Top recruiters include national TV channels, print media houses, and digital content platforms

10. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD), New Delhi

Fees 2026

• MA in Culture, Media and Governance (CMG): approximately ₹40,000 – ₹60,000 per year (government university, subsidised)
• Total 2-year cost: approximately ₹80,000 – ₹1.2 lakh
• Application fee: nominal (government institution)

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 50% aggregate
• Some programmes may prefer candidates with humanities, social science, or communication background
• Final year students eligible to apply
• Typical eligibility criteria across top Delhi NCR institutes require a bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate; some institutions may prefer candidates with a media or communication background

Admission Process

• Admission through CUET-PG scores
• University conducts its own counselling after CUET-PG merit list
• Process: CUET-PG score → AUD counselling → document verification → fee payment
• Focus on interdisciplinary curriculum combining media studies, cultural theory, and governance

Placements

• Being a government university with a niche interdisciplinary programme, most graduates pursue civil services, policy research, academics, and independent journalism
• Average package: ₹3–5 LPA
• Graduates placed in think tanks, NGOs, media organisations, government communication departments, and digital platforms