Today technology is changing very rapidly especially when it comes to information technology. Today mass media has become an important part of our lives.
You can see new channels are mushrooming on cable television. Every new channel is a news channel with a huge crew member.
These new channels need to hire employees like senior journalists, field journalists, reporters, news anchors, cameraman, technicians etc.
Hence, there is a career opportunity for young students who want to study media and mass communication in India.
Admission Process
Admission process depends upon college to college. Usually you have to clear a written test comprising objective type questions and subjective questions.
Then you have to appear for interview and group discussions. If you are selected then college will give you a call.
You need to check website of every college to get more information.
Eligibility
Usually to get into a media and mass communication college you must have done 10+2 with an aggregate of 45% to 50%.
You must be at least 17 years old to apply for these colleges.
Advantages
Well job prospect is great because news channel are mushrooming and they need fresh faces. If you are talented then you could easily get a job.
Salary for a new comer could be anywhere between Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000/- according to media group and your talent.
Top 20 Mass Communication Colleges in India
Here are top 20 media & mass communication colleges & courses in India-
1. Delhi College of Arts & Commerce
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, M.Sc – Mass Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree
- Mode of Course: Full Time
- Address and Phone No: Netaji Nagar, Delhi 23, 011-24109821/ 26116333
- Website: dcac.du.ac.in
2. Manipal Institute of Communications
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, M.Sc – Mass Communication, Diploma in Visual Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma
- Mode of Course: Full Time, Correspondence
- Address and Phone No: Manipal, Karnataka, 0820-2571978
- Website: manipal.edu
3. Amity School Of Communication
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, M.Sc – Mass Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Certification
- Mode of Course: Full Time, E Learning
- Address and Phone No: Express Way Sec-125, Noida, 091-9968491498
- Website: www.amity.edu/asco
4. Department of Media Studies, Christ University
- Main Courses: Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, PG Diploma in Mass Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Diploma
- Mode of Course: Full Time
- Address and Phone No: Hosur Road, Bangalore, 080-40129100/ 40129600
- Website: christuniversity.in
5. National Institute of Design (NID)
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, Diploma in Visual Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma
- Mode of Course: Full Time
- Address and Phone No: Bhagtacharya Rd, Ahmadabad, 079-26623695
- Website: www.nid.edu
6. Journalism and Mass Communication – Mysore
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, Diploma in Visual Communication, PG Diploma in Mass Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Mysore Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree
- Mode of Course: Full Time
- Address and Phone No: Crawford Hall, Mysore – 6, 0821 2419517
- Website: www.uni-mysore.ac.in
7. Film and Television Institute of India
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, Diploma in Visual Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Diploma
- Mode of Course: Full Time, E learning
- Address and Phone No: Law College Road, Pune, 020-25431817
- Website: www.ftiindia.com
8. Mudra Institute of Communications
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, Diploma in Visual Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma
- Mode of Course: Full Time, Correspondence
- Address and Phone No: Sanand Highway, Ahmadabad, 08980030712
- Website: www.mica.ac.in
9. Lady Shri Ram College for Women
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, M.Sc – Mass Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree
- Mode of Course: Full Time
- Address and Phone No: Lajpat Nagar-IV, Delhi 24, 011-26434459/ 26460400
- Website: lsr.edu.in
10. Indian Institute of Mass Communication
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, M.Sc – Mass Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Certification
- Mode of Course: Full Time, E Learning
- Address and Phone No: Aruna Asif Ali Road, New Delhi, 011-26741268
- Website: www.iimc.nic.in
11. Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, M.Sc – Mass Communication, Diploma in Visual Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma
- Mode of Course: Full Time, E Learning
- Address and Phone No: Gra Lavale, Mulshi Taluka, Pune, 020-26634513
- Website: simc.edu
12. Xavier Institute of Communications
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, Diploma in Visual Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Diploma
- Mode of Course: Full Time
- Address and Phone No: 5 Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai, 022-22621639
- Website: www.xaviercomm.org
13. AJ Kidwai MCRC Jamia Millia Islamia
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, M.Sc – Mass Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree
- Mode of Course: Full Time
- Address and Phone No: Maulana Jauhar Marg, New Delhi, 011-26987285
- Website: www.ajkmcrc.org
14. Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, M.Sc – Mass Communication, PG Diploma in Mass Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma
- Mode of Course: Full Time, Correspondence
- Address and Phone No: Nityanandanagar, Bangalore, 080-25452564
- Website: www.iijnm.org
15. Asian College of Journalism
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, Diploma in Visual Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Diploma
- Mode of Course: Full Time, E Learning
- Address and Phone No: Tharamani, Chennai, 044-22542840
- Website: www.asianmedia.org
16. Indraprastha College for Women
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, M.Sc – Mass Communication, Diploma in Visual Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree
- Mode of Course: Full Time
- Address and Phone No: 31, Shamnath marg, Delhi, 011-23954085/ 23962009
- Website: ipcollege.du.ac.in
17. Times School of Journalism
- Main Courses: B.Sc – Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, B.Sc – Mass Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree
- Mode of Course: Full Time, Correspondence
- Address and Phone No: Daryaganj, New Delhi, 011-23273514
- Website: www.tcms.in
18. Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication – Under Graduate
- Main Courses: Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication B.Sc
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Certification
- Mode of Course: Full Time
- Address and Phone No: Viman Nagar, Pune, 020-26634511/ 26634512
- Website: www.simcug.edu.in
19. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
- Main Courses: Mass Communication, M.A. – Mass Communication, M.Sc – Mass Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree
- Mode of Course: Full Time, E Learning
- Address and Phone No: Connaught Place, New Delhi, 011-23389943
- Website: www.bvbmehtavidyalaya.org
20. Kamala Nehru College
- Main Courses: Mass Communication, Diploma in Visual Communication
- Level of Course and Duration: Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Diploma
- Mode of Course: Full Time
- Address and Phone No: August Kranti Marg, Delhi, 011-26494881
- Website: kamalanehrucollege.org/knc
So these were top 20 best media and mass communication colleges & courses in India. Hope you find the listing useful if you are looking to opt for mass communication course.
