Top Journalism Institutes In India: Know Course Details, Entrance, And Fee Structure

Class XII board results are out, and students start searching for the best colleges aligned with their academic interests. The admission process, course, and fee structure of these institutes differ from each other. Here are some of the top journalism institutes in India, known for their strong curriculum, faculty, industry connections, and placement records.

Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi

Courses: Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (English, Hindi, regional languages), Advertising & PR, Radio & TV Journalism.

Highlights: Government-run; excellent faculty; good placement record; low fees.

Entrance: IIMC entrance exam.

Fee: Journalism (Hindi): ₹55,500, Advertising & PR: ₹1,23,000, Radio & TV Journalism: ₹1,60,000 and Digital Media: ₹2,00,000cation (IIMC) fee

Placements: Indian Institute of Mass CommuniIIMC’s placement record is generally positive, with a high placement rate and attractive salary packages. Many students secure internships and jobs with leading media houses and other organizations. The placement drive, typically held in February, sees companies like ABP News, Economic Times, and All India Radio participating. cation (IIMC) placements. Students secure high packages worth 20 LPA.

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Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai

Courses: Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism with specializations in Print, New Media, Television, and Radio.

Highlights: Industry-oriented training, renowned faculty; strong alumni network.

Entrance: ACJ entrance test and interview.

Fee: The total fees for the PG Diploma in Journalism at the Asian College of Journalism in Chennai range from INR 4,60,200 to INR 7,08,000, depending on the specific program.

Placements: The college consistently achieves near 100% placement, with some years even seeing more job offers than students, according to ACJ’s website.

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

Courses: MA in Mass Communication, Convergent Journalism, and other specialized programs.

Highlights: High-quality media training; exposure to documentary and news production.

Entrance: Jamia entrance test.

Fee: The total fees for M.A. courses at AJK MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia range from INR 1.3 lakh to INR 1.6 lakh. PG Diploma courses have a total fee ranging from INR 59.3K to INR 74.3K.

Placements: AJK MCRC) offers good placement opportunities, with about 80% of students securing placements. The highest salary package offered is around 12 LPA, and the average is between 4-6 LPA for MA programs. Top recruiters include NDTV, Times Group, and BBC.

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Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC), Mumbai

Courses: Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication, PR & Corporate Communication, Film, and TV.

Highlights: Strong presence in Mumbai media circles; practical training focus.

Entrance: XIC OET (Online Entrance Test) + interview.

Fee: XIC, Mumbai offers PG Diploma programs with total tuition fees ranging from ₹2.27 L to ₹4.17 L, while certificate programs have fees between ₹8 K and ₹18.5 K.

Placements: Approximately 90% of students secure placements, with the highest salary package for the 2020-2023 batch reaching INR 10.9 lakhs. The average package is around INR 7-8 LPA.

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC), Pune

Courses: MA in Mass Communication (Journalism and Audio-Visual).

Highlights: Good infrastructure, industry tie-ups, and placement support.

Entrance: SNAP test (for MBA) or SIMC MA (MC) entrance exam.

Fee: The total fee for the MBA course at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC), Pune is INR 13 lakh.

Placements: SIMC Pune offers strong placement opportunities, particularly for the MBA (Communication Management) program, with a 100% placement record.

Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM), Bangalore

Courses: Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism (Print, Broadcast, Multimedia).

Highlights: Practical newsroom experience; good industry integration.

Entrance: IIJNM entrance test and interview.

Fee: IIJNM, Bangalore offers Post Graduate Diploma programs with a total tuition fee ranging from INR 4.6 lakh to INR 4.8 lakh

Placements: The Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media (IIJNM) in Bangalore has a high placement rate, with the last two graduating batches (2022 and 2023) achieving 100% job placement.

Manorama School of Communication (MASCOM), Kottayam

Courses: PG Diploma in Print and Broadcast Journalism.

Highlights: Backed by Malayala Manorama Group; strong regional and national exposure.

Entrance: MASCOM entrance test.

Fee: The Manorama School of Communication (MASCOM), Kottayam, has a total course fee of ₹1,25,000 for its PG Diploma in Journalism course.

Placements: Students finding employment in various media organizations. The highest salary offered in 2021-22 was INR 5,00,000, and the average salary was INR 3,24,000.