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    Top Mass Communication Colleges in India

    Anurag ReddyUpdated on 24 Sep 2022, 05:33 PM IST

    Top Mass Communication Colleges in India - One of the most searched topics by budding journalists and media personnel is the top mass communication colleges in India. While many colleges and institutes offer journalism and mass communication courses, most students look for details about the top mass communication colleges in India. Candidates wish to check the pertinent information about the best mass media colleges in India before applying and taking admissions.

    Top Mass Communication Colleges in India
    Top Mass Communication Colleges in India

    Students also look for details on the admission procedure as well as the flagship programs offered by the top mass communication colleges in the country so that they can prepare and apply successfully. While most of the top colleges of mass communication in India have an entrance test before admitting students, some do take students on the merit of their graduation or qualifying exam scores. Careers360 has compiled the top mass communication colleges in India for aiding students in making an informed choice about the college, course, and admission.

    Many of the colleges are popular and highly rated in terms of the course curriculum, practical training, and placements. So, before moving to the list of the top mass communication institutes in India, let us first understand what exactly is mass communication and what fields it covers.

    What is Mass Communication?

    The study of gathering information and disseminating the same through various arms like print, broadcast and other interactive mediums is known as Media or Mass Communication (Mass Comm) studies. It also includes Radio Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, Corporate Communication and other Production related mediums.

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    With demand in Mass Communication courses rising, a lot of institutes have come up to offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the field. Most of the institutions, both government-run or industry-driven and private, offer one-year Post-Graduate Diploma courses in different streams of Mass Communication. Prof. B. K. Kuthiala, Vice-Chancellor, Makhanlal Chaturvedi University of Journalism and Communication (MCNUJC), Bhopal says “Today, Mass Comm has grown to become a very popular subject. Student preference has rapidly increased for courses in this field. Many Mass Communication institutes have come up which offer a variety of courses for students to pursue a full-time degree in and learn the practical aspects of the industry.”

    Top Mass Communication Colleges and Courses in India

    S.No

    Institute

    Courses

    Admission Procedure

    1

    Film & Television Institute of India, Pune

    PG Diploma in Direction & Screenplay Writing /Cinematography/ Editing/ Sound Recording & Sound Design/ Editing / Acting/ Art Direction and Production Design

    2

    Asian College of Journalism, Chennai

    PG Diploma in Journalism in Print/ New Media/ Television/ Radio

    3

    MICA Ahmedabad

    Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Communications / Certificate courses in Communications/Advertising

    4

    Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi

    PG Diploma in Journalism/ Radio/TV Journalism/ Advertising/Public Relations/ Diploma in Development Journalism

    5

    Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication

    MA in Mass Communication

    • SIMC MA MC Entrance Exam

    • WAT/PI

    6

    AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia, New Delhi

    M.A.in Mass Communication/ Visual Effect and Animation/ Convergent Journalism / Development Communication and PG Diplomas also

    • JMI Mass Communication Entrance Exam

    • GD/Interview/Portfolio

    7

    Xavier Institute Of Communications

    Diplomas in Advanced Integrated Communication/ Journalism & Mass Communication/ Public Relations & Corporate Communication/ Advertising & Marketing Communication/ Film, Television & Digital Video Production

    • XIC OET Entrance Exam
    • Personal Interview


    8

    Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research

    PG Program in Media & Entertainment Management

    • Direct admissions

    9

    Manipal School of Communication, Manipal University


    B.A & M.A in Media & Communication


    • MU- OET

    • Merit

    10

    Times School of Journalism


    PG Diploma Journalism

    • Entrance Exam

    • Interview

    11

    Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Sardar Patel College of Communication & Management

    PG Diploma in Journalism/ Public Relations/ Marketing & Advertising/ Mass Communication

    • BVB Mass Communication Entrance Exam

    • Interview

    12

    Amity School Of Communication, Amity University

    B.A. (Film & Television Production), B.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication), B.A.(Mass Communication - International), MA (Advertising & Marketing Management), MA (Film & TV Production), MBA (Media Management), MA (PR & Event Management), MBA (PR & Event Management), M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication), Ph.D. in Mass Communication

    • Amity University Mass Communication Entrance Exam

    • Interview

    13

    Whistling Woods International

    Institute for Films, Media, Animations and

    Media Arts

    BSc in Filmmaking + Diploma in Filmmaking

    • WWI Entrance Exam

    • Interview

    14

    India Today Media Institute

    PG Diploma in Mass Communication in various specializations

    15

    Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media (IIJNM)

    PG Diplomas in Print, Broadcast & Multimedia

    • IIJNM Aptitude Test

    • Counseling

    • Interview

    16

    New Delhi YMCA Institute for Media Studies & Information Technology (IMSIT)

    Diploma in New Media/ Television Production & Journalism/ Development Journalism and TV Production/ Documentary Film Making and TV Production/ TV, News Reading & Radio Broadcasting/ Acting & TV Production/ Photography/ Public Relations, Media and Event Management/ Public Relation, Advertising & Marketing/ Digital Video and Broadcast Animation

    • Direct admission

    17

    Manorama School of Communication

    PG Diploma in Print & Broadcast Journalism with specializations

    • MASCOM Entrance Exam

    • Interview

    18

    University of Pune, Department of Communication and Journalism

    Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)/ PG Diploma in Mass Media

    • Pune University Entrance Exam

    • Merit

    19

    Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication

    MA in Advertising and Public Relations/ Broadcast Journalism / Mass Communication/ Media Content Design

    MCU Entrance Exam

    20

    University of Mumbai

    MA in Communication and Journalism, MA in Electronic Media, MA in Public Relations

    • Mumbai University Entrance exam

    • GD/PI

    List of Mass Communication Colleges in India

    Film & Television Institute of India, Pune

    The Film And Television Institute Of India (FTII) is set up by the Government of India in Pune. The institute provides PG Diploma and Certificate courses in various disciplines of film and television.

    Contact Details
    Address
    Shri.Pankaj Saxena Academic coordinator,
    Telephone: (020) 25580022 / 23
    academics.office@ftii.ac.in

    Asian College of Journalism, Chennai

    Asian College of Journalism aims at providing skillful and proficient journalists to the media industry who would give their best to meet the needs of the industry. The graduates of the college are prepared in a manner that after coming out of the college they are ready to meet the needs of the market and achieve the highest standards of a career in their specialized field.

    Contact Details
    Address
    Second Main Road,
    Taramani, Chennai-600 113.
    Tamil Nadu, India
    91-44-22542840 / 22542842 - 47
    asian_media@asianmedia.org.in


    MICA Ahmedabad

    MICA The School Of Ideas, formerly known as Mudra Institute of Communication has been awarded Best B-School with Innovating Marketing to the Target Segment by Star Group. MICA offers degree programs, fellowship programs, and certificate programs in the discipline of Marketing Research, Digital Communication Management, and Brand Management.

    Contact Details
    Shela, Ahmedabad - 380058,
    Gujarat, India
    admissionenquiry@micamail.in
    +91-2717-308313
    +91-9099-127399

    Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi

    Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi was established in 1965 by the Government of India on the recommendation of a team of internationally known mass communication specialists from UNESCO. The college is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). IIMC Institute started with a small staff, including two consultants from UNESCO and now it offers regular Post-graduate Diploma Courses in many specializations. T


    Contact Details
    Address
    Indian Institute of Mass Communication
    JNU New Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,
    New Delhi - 110067, INDIA.

    Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication

    Symbiosis Institute Of Media And Communication, popularly known as SIMC, is a premier institute for Media & Communication. It is affiliated to Symbiosis International University and approved by AICTE. SIMC Pune has been accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ grade. The media institute provides mainly 2 academic programs viz. MBA Communication Management and MA Mass Communication. The admission to the Institute is done through an entrance exam conducted at the University level.

    Contact Details

    Address
    Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (PG)
    Symbiosis Knowledge Village,
    Gram: Lavale, Taluka: Mulshi,
    Pune - 412115
    Maharashtra, India.
    Admissions: +91 20-2811 6120, 6193 6120, 88888 64620
    admissions@simc.edu

    AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia, New Delhi

    AJK Mass Communication Research Centre is the premium institute in the field of mass communication which is approved by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It was recognized as an autonomous unit of the university with a board of management for supervising its functioning.

    Contact Details
    Address
    AJK Mass Communication Research Centre
    Jamia Millia Islamia University
    Maulana Mohammed Ali Jauhar Marg
    New Delhi -110 025
    Phone: +91 11 2698 7285
    +91 11 2698 6812
    +91 11 2698 6813
    Fax: +91 11 2698 6811
    Email: mcrc@jmi.ac.in

    Xavier Institute Of Communications

    The Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai was established in the year 1969 as an autonomous unit. XIC is a renowned name in the media industry and is said to be placed amongst the biggest non – government media centers in Asia. It offers a variety of courses through practical, training, classroom teaching, guest lectures, etc.

    Contact Details
    Address
    St. Xavier's College Campus,
    5 Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 400 001.
    +91.22.2262 1366 / 2262 1639/ 2265 8546
    admin@xaviercomm.org

    Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research

    Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute Of Management Development & Research (WeSchool), Mumbai is ranked among the top 100 B-Schools as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) conducted by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India and ranked 16th in the Private B-School Category nationally by the Outlook Business School Survey.


    Contact Details
    Address
    Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management
    Development & Research
    Lakhani Napoo Road,
    Near Matunga (Central Rly.),
    Mumbai- 400 019.
    Fax: 91-22-24105585
    022 - 24198300 Ext: 8822
    pgpmedia@welingkarmail.org

    Manipal School of Communication, Karnataka

    Manipal Institute Of Communication is the constituent part of Manipal University offers specialization in Mass Communication. It was well established in 1997 with an objective to create competent & skillful professionals for the media industry.

    Contact Details
    Address
    Press Corner, Manipal, Karnataka
    Manipal - 576104
    Karnataka, India
    9902166682

    Times School of Journalism

    The Times School of Journalism, Delhi is the idea of The Times Group to inculcate modern education with moral values in the students to make them a responsible and valuable citizen of the nation. The institute is working hard in the field of media to cater to its need for fresh ideas and creative minds for the changing world. The institute teaches its students to thrive in the industry by using their skills and knowledge yet maintaining their moral values.

    Contact Details

    Address
    10, Daryaganj
    New Delhi - 110002
    Delhi NCR, India
    011-23273514, 39843369

    Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Sardar Patel College of Communication & Management

    The Delhi centre of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan came into existence in the year 1938 by Dr. K.M. Munshi. It is a well-known and reputed institution of India, which has gained international recognition with the help of their dedication and commitment towards the promotion of Indian culture and education. It is a charitable trust, which was established with an aim to promote excellence in education and create an extraordinarily qualified society of individuals. Apart from the Delhi centre, there are 112 centres more available in India and 8 centres available across the globe including countries like the United States of America, UK, Mexico, Australia, Canada, South Africa and many more.


    Contact Details

    Address
    BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN
    Kasturba Gandhi Marg
    New Delhi - 110001
    Fax : + 91 - 11 - 23382003
    E-mail: info@bvbdelhi.org

    Amity School Of Communication, Amity University

    Amity School Of Communication (ASCO) is one of the best institutes of communication. It was established in the year 1999 by the Ritnand Balved Education Foundation. The college is offering undergraduates, postgraduates and research programs. Some of the popular programs of ASCO are Master’s in Marketing Management, Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication, Master’s in Film and Television Production, Bachelor’s in Journalism and Mass Communication and Postgraduate Diploma in Event Management and Public Relations and Masters in Business Administration (Media Management).

    Contact Details

    Address
    J-1 Block, 3rd & 4th Floor
    Amity School of Communication
    Amity University
    Amity Road, Sector 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201313

    Contact No.
    Tel: 0120 4392307, 0120-4586841 (HOIs office)
    0120-4392646, 4392306 (Academics)
    0120- 4392986 (Examination)

    Whistling Woods International Institute for Film Television and Media Arts

    The Whistling Woods International is a worldwide accepted and recognized institute by industries, students, institutions, and faculties around the globe. Over the years the institute has become a preferred destination for education in the field of media and communication all around the world. The institute not only caters to the needs of education as a film school but has also provided talented fresh professionals in the field of animation, fashion and media, and entertainment communication.

    Contact Details

    Address
    Filmcity Complex, Goregaon (East),
    Mumbai-400065, Maharashtra, India.

    For Admission Related Queries:

    Phone: +91-22-62716070 / 62716175 / 62716000
    Email: admissions@whistlingwoods.net

    India Today Media Institute

    Established in 2005, India Today Media Institute (ITMI) is a part of the India Today media group. ITMI Noida offers a two-year full-time postgraduate diploma in mass communication and 11-months full-time postgraduate diploma. The two-years, full-time postgraduate diploma in Mass Communication is offered in Audiovisual Production, Advertising and Public Relations and Journalism. One year post-graduate diploma is offered in selected discipline viz. ‘Broadcast Journalism’ and ‘Media and Entertainment Management’.

    Contact Details
    Address
    India Today Media Institute (ITMI)
    C 9, Sector 10,
    Noida – 201 301, UP
    Tel: 0120 – 4590630, 4590634, 4590635
    Mob: 9560065465
    Email: itmi.admissions@aajtak.com

    Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media (IIJNM)

    Indian Institute Of Journalism And New Media, Bangalore is one of South Asia’s leading PG schools of journalism and new media. The institute offers an excellent curriculum that combines both practical and theory to prepare the students for positions in the media industry. The mission of IIJNM is to educate more and more students in a variety of concepts and practical skills involving gathering, presentation and editing information and preparing them for a career in journalism. It is hoped that journalists passing from IIJNM will not just be competent and expert practitioners, but they will also help raise the standards.

    Contact Details

    Address
    Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media,
    Opp. BGS International School
    Nityanand Nagar, Kumbalgudu
    Kengeri Hobli
    Bangalore 560 074; India
    +91-97422 95805
    +91-80-2545 2564/2565
    Email: admin@iijnm.org

    New Delhi YMCA Institute for Media Studies & Information Technology (IMSIT)

    The YMCA Institute For Media Studies And Information Technology is a well-known name for studying media and information technology for many years. The institute has definitely created a rush with its fresh talents in the industry. And this, the institute has been doing for many years. With the evolving face of the media industry, it has become very important for institutes to provide such students who have the potency to compete with the changing environment and the challenges in society and media. So, now it has become the main objective of the YMCA to nurture such creative minds who are eligible and competent to survive this changing world while maintaining their ethics and prove to be a responsible citizen of the nation. This is done with the help of the eminent faculty members of the institute in every manner they can.

    Contact Details
    Address
    Institute for Media Studies and Information Technology
    New Delhi YMCA,
    Gate No. 2, CCCL
    Building Basement 1, Jai Singh Road,
    New Delhi – 110001.
    Tel: 23363187, 43644034
    E-mail: imsit@newdelhiymca.org, ymcamedia@gmail.com

    Manorama School of Communication

    Manorama School Of Communication, Kottayam was founded with the aim of training career-oriented students to become experienced and esteemed members of the media industry. MASCOM came into being to nurture the students and make them train to think creatively and critically and also the ways to collect the information and methods of presenting them in a quick and accurate manner along with making them interesting. The faculty of the institute works harder in the mission of inspiring the students for maintaining the ethical standards of their profession along with maintaining their positions in their respective fields of expertise.

    Contact Details
    Address
    Manorama School of Communication Erayilkadavu
    Kottayam - 686 001
    0481 - 2300851
    +91 7356335999
    mascom@manoramajschool.com

    University of Pune, Department of Communication and Journalism

    Savitribai Phule Pune University, Also Known As Pune University is one of the premier universities in India. Pune University is situated in the North-western part of Pune City and was established on February 10th, 1949 under the Poona University Act. The 411-Acre campus houses 46 academic departments. Pune University has several 718 Affiliated colleges and research institutes. The University ranks 4th in the state of Maharashtra and 10th in NIRF rankings of countries.


    Contact Details
    Address
    Ranade Institute Building,
    Fergusson College Road,
    Pune 411 005.
    Maharashtra State, India.
    020-2565 4069
    head.dcj@gmail.com

    Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication

    The Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University Of Journalism is a public university. The University is also known as Makhanlal University. Named after Makhan Lal Chaturvedi, freedom fighter, poet and journalist, it was inaugurated on 16 January 1991. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in management, science, art and mass communication. The University is a member of both the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Association of Indian Universities.

    Contact Details
    Address
    B-38 Vikas Bhawan,
    Opp Dak Bhawan, Press Complex,
    Zone-1 M.P. Nagar, Bhopal – 462011
    0755-2553523
    email: mcu.pravesh@gmail.com

    University of Mumbai

    The University Of Mumbai is a state university which is formerly known as the University of Bombay. It has two campuses in Mumbai Kalina and another one in suburban Mumbai. It has been accredited with ‘A’ grade by the NAAC. In addition, 55 university departments and more than 742 affiliated colleges, have been recognized by the Mumbai University.

    Contact Details
    Address
    University of Mumbai,
    Vidya Nagari, Kalina, Santacruz East,
    Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098.
    022 26543000

    What are the eligibility criteria for the top mass communication institutes in India?

    The best part of pursuing mass communication is that anyone with interest can pursue it. For the undergraduate courses, any student be it science, commerce or others can apply and join a mass communication course. Similarly, for a PG program, a graduate degree in any discipline is allowed. The only criteria is a minimum pass percentage which is mostly around 50% along with an interest in the field, awareness of the happenings around in day to day life as well as good reasoning and analytical ability.

    Mass Communication Course Structure and Curriculum

    Mass Communication includes various core subjects and specialized fields of study like print, radio, television and even web. The curriculum for all such programs is designed to impart proficiency in all areas, incorporating the latest media industry trends. This not only includes theoretical aspects but also practical exposure through studios, newsrooms, clubs, etc.

    Dr. Nandini Lakshmikanth, SOC, Manipal University opines that tracking the constant upgradations in technology and focusing on integrating these mediums in the pedagogy and curriculum is necessary to keep Mass Comm students at par with the industry standards. “With regards to this program, one must readily incorporate changes by giving a bouquet of subjects which are suitable as per the current standards of the industry. The change also enables students to streamline their proficiency in their areas of interest,” states Dr. Nandini.

    Besides regular classroom teaching and practical learning, Mass Comm students are also mandatorily required to participate in internships as per the prescribed curriculum at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Internships form an important component which is evaluated at both the college level as well as at the workplaces of the students. The Internship/Placement Cells of the institutions support students in getting in touch with companies and arranging interviews.

    Demand for Mass Communication Courses

    As per the industry trends, a good degree and accompanied training experience help media aspirants prosper in this field. There are many job opportunities in various mass comm fields with good remuneration packages and growth opportunities. Students can enter in any of the preferred fields at the junior level and start with a medium level salary range.

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