Top Media and Journalism Colleges in India
The Top Media and Journalism Colleges in India include the various colleges in India that provide the courses in Media, Mass Communication and Journalism. This article provides information about mainly the Top Media and Journalism Colleges in India after 12th or for Undergraduate Media and Journalism courses and also about the Top Media and Journalism Colleges in India after graduation or for Postgraduation courses in Media, Mass Communication and Journalism.
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With the advancement in communication and technology, career opportunities in Media and Journalism are higher than ever before. The field in which a journalist works is divided into two categories – Print and Electronic. The print category consists of newspapers, journals, and magazines; and the electronic category consists of television, radio, and internet. Be it an electronic or a print medium, journalists have a bag full of career options.
The major undergraduate courses provided in the field of Media and Journalism are BJMS (Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication), BA in Journalism, BMM (Bachelor in mass Media), BMC (Bachelors of Mass Communication), BA in Media Advertising, BA in Mass Media. There is also a 5-year Integrated Course in Journalism (FYIPJ) that offers Bachelor of Journalism (BJ) and Masters of Journalism (MJ) in English and Hindi provided by the Delhi School of Journalism under Delhi University.
Students having any subject combinations in 10+2 or its equivalent are eligible for every undergraduate Media and Journalism course provided they have a minimum 50% aggregate.
The Top Media and Journalism Colleges in India are as follows:
|
S.No. |
College Name |
Admission Criteria |
Course/Courses Offered |
Seats Available |
Affiliated University |
|
1. |
Delhi School of Journalism |
DUET |
Five Year Integrated Journalism Programme (FYIJP) |
120 60(English) 60(Hindi) |
University of Delhi |
|
2. |
Lady Shri Ram College for Women |
Cutoff based upon class 12th or equivalent marks. |
Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) |
29 |
University of Delhi |
|
3. |
Jamia Millia Islamia |
JMI Entrance Test |
BA (Hons) in Mass Media |
40 |
Jamia Millia Islamia |
|
4. |
St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Mumbai |
St. Xavier’s BMM Entrance Test |
Bachelor in Mass Media |
60 |
St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Mumbai |
|
5. |
Delhi College of Arts and Commerce |
Cutoff based upon class 12th or equivalent marks. |
Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) |
39 |
University of Delhi |
|
6. |
Mithibai College, Mumbai
|
Class 12th or equivalent aggregate marks |
Bachelor in Mass Media (BMM)
|
60 |
University of Mumbai |
|
7. |
Kamala Nehru College for Women |
Cutoff based upon class 12th or equivalent marks. |
Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) |
49 |
University of Delhi |
|
8. |
Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Pune |
SET
|
BA in Mass Communication |
140 |
Symbiosis International University |
|
9. |
St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata |
St. Xavier’s BMM Entrance Test |
MSc. in Multimedia (5 years Integrated) |
60 |
St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Mumbai |
|
10. |
Department of Media Studies, Christ University |
CUET |
BA in Media and Communication |
120 |
Christ (Deemed to be University) |
*Please Note: The above list is in no particular order of ranking.
In Journalism, Media and Communication there are more experienced and better ranked Institutions or Colleges at Postgraduate Level rather than the Undergraduate level. So, this field definitely gives a second chance to students who did not opt for journalism or media after completing their school but decided to join the same during their college years.
Some of the best colleges and universities that provide masters or post graduate programmes in Mass Media, Communications and Journalism are as follows*:
|
S.No. |
Name of College |
Course Offered |
|
1 |
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) |
PG diploma in Journalism |
|
2 |
Delhi School of Communication, New Delhi |
MA in Journalism |
|
3 |
Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media |
PG in Journalism |
|
4 |
Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) |
Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Crafting Creative Communications |
|
5 |
Anwar Jamal Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre (AJK MCRC), Jamia Millia Islamia(JNU) |
MA in Mass Communication
|
|
6 |
Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai |
PG Diploma Course in Journalism and Mass Communication |
|
7 |
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC), Pune |
Masters of Mass Communication in Journalism |
|
8 |
Manorama School of Communication, Kerala |
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism |
|
9 |
Asian College of Journalism |
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism |
|
10 |
Faculty of Arts, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) |
MA in Mass Communication |
*Please Note: The above list is in no particular order.
Presently in India, journalism has become a prestigious career choice for many students. Journalism is a challenging field and it is playing a key role in the development of the nation. The present-day journalists do specializations of specific fields like finance, education, law, technology, politics, sports, and science to become unbeatable in their profession.
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