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Top Mass Communication Colleges (BMM) in India
Location Map of Top Mass Communication Colleges in India
Introduction
Communication technology has witnessed a phenomenal explosion, and this has changed the boundaries of the media and other forms of communication. With the technological advances in mass communication, the entire global community has come together and turned it into one large community.
This is where a career in mass communication finds greater importance globally. One can earn a diploma, graduate or a master's degree in mass communication.
Mass communication is not just journalism; it extends to all the aspects of this field. It is not just the people with good knowledge about literature and communication skills who are needed in the field. But with the technology playing the significant part, the field needs professional who have earned a degree in mass communication.
Mass communication includes not just the newspapers, but television, radio, and communication forms such as photography, writing, advertising, and many more aspects.
Admission
Candidates have to sit for the entrance exam conducted by various colleges and universities as well as institutes all over the country. After one gets the needed marks in the entrance exam, the college calls the candidate for admission. The entrance exam is based on objective type questions and descriptive questions. After clearing the written test, one has to also appear for group discussion and interview. However, the admission may differ from college to college. Candidates should be aware of the admission process of that particular institution.
Eligibility criteria
The candidate should be at least 17 years of age to appear for the entrance exam for the undergraduate course. The candidate should have completed 10+2 with 45-50% aggregate marks from a recognized board of India. There are many institutions that require aggregate marks of only 3 main subjects in the 12th class. Fluency in English language is also a must in most institutes.
If you want to pursue postgraduation in mass communication, you have to complete graduation in any discipline with 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
There are various courses in many institutions and therefore their eligibility criteria may also differ, which is why candidates should approach the authorized person to get more information.
Benefits of the course
There is a great demand for qualified individuals in this field. While new entertainment avenues and modes are coming up, skilled and professional candidates are needed for the job. The market is set to increase as there are more channels on radio and television today than ever before. Many newspapers are also in competition to provide the best to readers, which is why the best are hired. Films are also important when it comes to jobs for graduates in mass communication.
Candidates who have earned a degree in India also have a bright future in international media as they come with good command on English.
Graduates in mass communication can work as fashion photographer, TV correspondent, producer, video jockey, special correspondent, screenwriter, film director, sound engineer, editor, videographer, public relations officer, art director, publisher, journalist, copywriter, photo journalist, broadcast manager, print editor, online writer, blog writer, among others.
Companies like Zee TV network, BBC, Big Entertainment, Times Group, NDTV Network, Viacom, and local newspapers as well as national newspapers provide great options for new and experienced candidates alike. Besides, there are various magazines that are published in every city and are popular modes of communication and entertainment too.
Salary
Students from reputed colleges may get better pay scales as compared with those with a lesser-known college. The initial pay for graduates can be around Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month. Salary increases rapidly with experience.
Last Updated on : August 24, 2018
List of Top Mass Communication Colleges in India | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | NAME OF THE COLLEGE | Address | Phone No | Website |
| 1 | Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) | JNU new campus,, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067, India | 91-011-26741537, 26742920, 26741987/ iimc1965@gmail.com | www.iimc.nic.in |
| 2 | AJK Mass Comunication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia | Maulana Mohammed Ali Jauhar Marg, New Delhi -110 025 | 91 11 2698 7285, +91 11 2698 6812, +91 11 2698 6813/ mcrc@jmi.ac.in | https://www.jmi.ac.in |
| 3 | Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad | University of Hyderabad, C.R P.O., Prof CR Rao Rd, Hyderabad, Telangana 500046 | 040 2313 5507, 40 2313 5506, 40 2313 5508, 40 2313 5501/ headcc@uohyd.ac.in | http://www.uohyd.ac.in, http://commuoh.in/ |
| 4 | Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai | 5, Mahapalika Marg, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai - 400 001 | 22 2262 1366/ 2262 1639, admin@xaviercomm.org | http://www.xaviercomm.org/ |
| 5 | School of Communication, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | manipal.edu, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India | 92437-77733, 0820 257 1903/ admissions@manipal.edu | https://manipal.edu |
| 6 | Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune | Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Gram: Lavale, Taluka: Mulshi, Pune - 412115 Maharashtra | 91 20-28116100, 91 20-28116120, 91 88888 64620/ admissions@simc.edu | https://www.simc.edu |
| 7 | Christ University, Bengaluru | Hosur Road, Bhavani Nagar, Suddagunte Palya, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029 | 80-40129100, 40809600/ mail@christuniversity.in | https://christuniversity.in/ |
| 8 | Social Communications Media Department, Sophia Smt Manorama Devi Somani College, Mumbai | Sophia Polytechnic, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai 400026 | 022-23513157, 022-23514147, 022-2352 1104/ info@sophiapolytechnic.com | http://scmsophia.com/ |
| 9 | Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media, Bangalore | Opp. BGS International School, Nityanandanagar, Kumbalgudu, Kengeri Hobli, Bangalore 560 074 | 078292 40368, 97422 95805, +91-80-2545 2564/2565/ admin@iijnm.org | https://www.iijnm.org/ |
| 10 | Manorama School of Communication (MASCOM), Kottayam | Eerayil Kadavu, Kottayam, Kerala 686004 | 0481 - 2300851/ info@manoramajschool.com | http://www.manoramajschool.com/ |
| 11 | Amity School Of Communication, Noida | Sector 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201313 | 0120-4392306, 0120-4392307, 0120-4392306/ asharma9@amity.edu | http://www.amity.edu |
| 12 | Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, Tezpur University, Tezpur | Tezpur University ,Napaam, Sonitpur, Tezpur, Pin Code :784028, Assam | 03712-27-5451, 91 9864072390/ abhijitb@tezu.ernet.in | http://www.tezu.ernet.in |
| 13 | Kishinchand Chellaram (KC) College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai | Kishinchand Chellaram College, Vidyasagar Principal K.M. Kundnani Chowk, 124, Dinshaw Wachha Road, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400 020. | 022 2282 2376, 91-22-2285 5726, +91-22-6698 1000/ info@kclawhsnc.edu.in | https://www.kccollege.edu.in/ |
| 14 | Department of Mass Communication, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh | University Rd, AMU Campus, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202002 | 095925 57458, 91-571-2704857/ chairman.mc@amu.ac.in | https://www.amu.ac.in |
| 15 | Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi | JNU new campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067 | 011-26741352, 26742920, 26741073 Ext. 233, 91-011-26741537, 26742920, 26741987/ iimc1965@gmail.com | http://www.iimc.nic.in/ |
| 16 | St. Joseph's College, Bangalore | PB 27094, 36 Lalbagh Road, Bangalore - 560 027 | 080 2227 4079, 080 2221 1429/ admin@sjc.ac.in | http://www.sjc.ac.in/ |
| 17 | NSHM Institute of Media And Design (NIMD), Kolkata | 124 B L Saha Road, Kolkata 700 053 | 9903250730/ contactus@nshm.com | http://nimd.nshm.com |
| 18 | St. Joseph College of Communication, Kottayam | St Joseph College of Communication , Media Village, Kurishummoodu P.O Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala - 686 104 | 0481 272 2225/ mail@sjcc.ac.in | http://sjcc.in |
| 19 | Amity School Of Communication, Thasemau | Amity University Lucknow Campus, Thasemau, Uttar Pradesh 226010 | 0522 239 9500/ smjohri@lko.amity.edu | http://www.amity.edu |
| 20 | Department of Mass Communication, The IIS University, Jaipur | ICG Campus, Gurukul Marg, Hans Vihar, Kalyanpura, Mansarovar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302020 | 0141-2400160, 2397906, 2397907/ admissions@iisuniv.ac.in, info@iisuniv.ac.in | https://www.iisuniv.ac.in/ |
Communication technology has witnessed a phenomenal explosion, and this has changed the boundaries of the media and other forms of communication. With the technological advances in mass communication, the entire global community has come together and turned it into one large community.
Mass communication is not just journalism; it extends to all the aspects of this field. It is not just the people with good knowledge about literature and communication skills who are needed in the field. But with the technology playing the significant part, the field needs professional who have earned a degree in mass communication.
Admission
Candidates have to sit for the entrance exam conducted by various colleges and universities as well as institutes all over the country. After one gets the needed marks in the entrance exam, the college calls the candidate for admission. The entrance exam is based on objective type questions and descriptive questions. After clearing the written test, one has to also appear for group discussion and interview. However, the admission may differ from college to college. Candidates should be aware of the admission process of that particular institution.
The candidate should be at least 17 years of age to appear for the entrance exam for the undergraduate course. The candidate should have completed 10+2 with 45-50% aggregate marks from a recognized board of India. There are many institutions that require aggregate marks of only 3 main subjects in the 12th class. Fluency in English language is also a must in most institutes.
If you want to pursue postgraduation in mass communication, you have to complete graduation in any discipline with 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
There are various courses in many institutions and therefore their eligibility criteria may also differ, which is why candidates should approach the authorized person to get more information.
Benefits of the course
There is a great demand for qualified individuals in this field. While new entertainment avenues and modes are coming up, skilled and professional candidates are needed for the job. The market is set to increase as there are more channels on radio and television today than ever before. Many newspapers are also in competition to provide the best to readers, which is why the best are hired. Films are also important when it comes to jobs for graduates in mass communication.
Graduates in mass communication can work as fashion photographer, TV correspondent, producer, video jockey, special correspondent, screenwriter, film director, sound engineer, editor, videographer, public relations officer, art director, publisher, journalist, copywriter, photo journalist, broadcast manager, print editor, online writer, blog writer, among others.
Companies like Zee TV network, BBC, Big Entertainment, Times Group, NDTV Network, Viacom, and local newspapers as well as national newspapers provide great options for new and experienced candidates alike. Besides, there are various magazines that are published in every city and are popular modes of communication and entertainment too.
Salary
Students from reputed colleges may get better pay scales as compared with those with a lesser-known college. The initial pay for graduates can be around Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month. Salary increases rapidly with experience.
Last Updated on : August 24, 2018
