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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.
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.
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.
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.”
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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 |
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2 | Asian College of Journalism, Chennai | PG Diploma in Journalism in Print/ New Media/ Television/ Radio |
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3 | MICA Ahmedabad | Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Communications / Certificate courses in Communications/Advertising |
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4 | Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi | PG Diploma in Journalism/ Radio/TV Journalism/ Advertising/Public Relations/ Diploma in Development Journalism |
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5 | Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication | MA in Mass Communication |
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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 |
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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 |
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8 | Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research | PG Program in Media & Entertainment Management |
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9 | Manipal School of Communication, Manipal University | B.A & M.A in Media & Communication |
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10 | Times School of Journalism | PG Diploma Journalism |
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11 | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Sardar Patel College of Communication & Management | PG Diploma in Journalism/ Public Relations/ Marketing & Advertising/ Mass Communication |
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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 |
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13 | Whistling Woods International Institute for Films, Media, Animations and Media Arts | BSc in Filmmaking + Diploma in Filmmaking |
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14 | India Today Media Institute | PG Diploma in Mass Communication in various specializations |
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15 | Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media (IIJNM) | PG Diplomas in Print, Broadcast & Multimedia |
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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 |
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17 | Manorama School of Communication | PG Diploma in Print & Broadcast Journalism with specializations |
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18 | University of Pune, Department of Communication and Journalism | Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)/ PG Diploma in Mass Media |
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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 | MA in Communication and Journalism, MA in Electronic Media, MA in Public Relations |
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Contact Details
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Shri.Pankaj Saxena Academic coordinator,
Telephone: (020) 25580022 / 23
academics.office@ftii.ac.in
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.
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Indian Institute of Mass Communication
JNU New Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,
New Delhi - 110067, INDIA.
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.
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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 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.
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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
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.
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St. Xavier's College Campus,
5 Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 400 001.
+91.22.2262 1366 / 2262 1639/ 2265 8546
admin@xaviercomm.org
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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
Address
10, Daryaganj
New Delhi - 110002
Delhi NCR, India
011-23273514, 39843369
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BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi - 110001
Fax : + 91 - 11 - 23382003
E-mail: info@bvbdelhi.org
Address
J-1 Block, 3rd & 4th Floor
Amity School of Communication
Amity University
Amity Road, Sector 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201313
Address
Filmcity Complex, Goregaon (East),
Mumbai-400065, Maharashtra, India.
Phone: +91-22-62716070 / 62716175 / 62716000
Email: admissions@whistlingwoods.net
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’.
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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
Contact Details
Address
Ranade Institute Building,
Fergusson College Road,
Pune 411 005.
Maharashtra State, India.
020-2565 4069
head.dcj@gmail.com
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 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.
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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