Top Government Mass Communications Colleges in India
The domain of Mass Communication is broadly covered by specialized PG Diploma institutions (like IIMC) and departments within major Central Universities (like JMI and DU colleges). These government colleges are highly valued for their low tuition fees, practical curriculum, access to media hubs like Delhi and Mumbai, and a strong network of alumni working in journalism, advertising, public relations, and digital media.Ā
The competition for seats in the top departments, often via centralized university tests or specific institute entrance exams, is intense but guarantees an excellent Return on Investment (ROI).
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šŗ Top 10 Government Media/Mass Communication Institutions
The ranking below focuses on premier government-funded institutions and departments known for their quality, clinical exposure (practical training), and placement records, specifically for flagship Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) or Master's (MA/MMC) programs.
| Rank | College Name | Location | Key Highlight |
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| 1 | Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) | New Delhi | India's premier government institute (autonomous under Ministry of I&B); renowned for its PGD programs in Journalism, and Advertising & PR. |
| 2 | AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (AJK MCRC) | New Delhi | Part of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI); highly prestigious for M.A. in Mass Communication, Convergent Journalism, and film studies. |
| 3 | University of Hyderabad (UoH) | Hyderabad | Department of Communication is highly ranked, offering M.A. programs with a strong emphasis on research and media theory. |
| 4 | Delhi School of Journalism (DSJ) | New Delhi | Part of Delhi University (DU); offers a five-year integrated course in Journalism, focusing on multilingual and technical skills. |
| 5 | Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) | New Delhi | Top DU college offering a highly sought-after B.A. (Hons.) Journalism program with excellent undergraduate placements. |
| 6 | Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism | Bhopal | India's first university dedicated to journalism; offers specialized B.A. and M.A. programs with skill-based training. |
| 7 | Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) | Pune | Premier institution for specialized training in Film Making, Direction, and Cinematography (Admission via JET). |
| 8 | GGSIPU (University School of Mass Communication) | New Delhi | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University; offers B.A. and M.A. programs known for decent placements in the Delhi NCR region. |
| 9 | Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Varanasi | Department of Mass Communication and Journalism; Central University reputation with affordable M.A. programs. |
| 10 | Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) | Pune | Department of Communication and Journalism offers excellent M.A. programs in a vibrant city with good media industry presence. |
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š° Fees vs. Package for Maximum ROI (PG/MA Programs)
For Mass Communication, the best ROI comes from the specialized PGD or Master's programs. The following data is for the flagship course (typically one-year PGD or two-year M.A.).
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#1![Indian Institute of Mass Communication - [IIMC], New Delhi](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2Fdownload_fee7bc71ce.png&w=96&q=75)
Indian Institute of Mass Communication - [IIMC], New Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi NCR
Total Fees1.58 L
Avg Package8.00 L
Highest Package61.00 L
AccreditationAICTEĀ Approved
#5![University of Hyderabad - [UOH], Hyderabad](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2FUniversity_of_Hyderabad_Logo_a003bd877e.png&w=96&q=75)
University of Hyderabad - [UOH], Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
Total Fees24.3 K
Avg Package6.00 L
Highest Package46.00 L
AccreditationNAAC,'A+',AICTE.,UGC, AIUĀ Approved
#9![Savitribai Phule Pune University - [SPPU], Pune](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2Ft_500x300_4_acef447d59.jpeg&w=96&q=75)
Savitribai Phule Pune University - [SPPU], Pune
Pune, Maharashtra
Total Fees26.4 K
Avg Package6.50 L
Highest Package14.75 L
AccreditationUGCĀ Approved
#11![Lady Shri Ram College for Women - [LSR],New Delhi](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2Fdownload_388f247f6e.png&w=96&q=75)
Lady Shri Ram College for Women - [LSR],New Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi NCR
Total Fees30.5 K
Avg Package10.55 L
Highest Package48.90 L
AccreditationNAAC A++, DU, UGC, MHRDĀ Approved
#14![Kishinchand Chellaram College - [KC College], Mumbai](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2Fdownload_f7cdbdf2bb.jpg&w=96&q=75)
Kishinchand Chellaram College - [KC College], Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Total Fees36.3 K
Avg Package5.00 L
Highest Package20.00 L
AccreditationUGCĀ Approved
#17![Aligarh Muslim University - [AMU], Aligarh](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2Ft_500x300_4_519c78584b.jpg&w=96&q=75)
Aligarh Muslim University - [AMU], Aligarh
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Total Fees10.8 K
Avg Package4.50 L
Highest Package14.00 L
AccreditationDCI, AICTE, PCI, BCI, UGCĀ Approved
#27
Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita Avam Jansanchar Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Total Fees19.1 K
Avg Package-
Highest Package-
AccreditationUGCĀ Approved
#34![Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University - [GGSIPU], New Delhi](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2Fipu_logo_da6bebe954.png&w=96&q=75)
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University - [GGSIPU], New Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi NCR
Total Fees1.46 L
Avg Package12.00 L
Highest Package45.00 L
AccreditationAICTE, UGCĀ Approved
#37![Jamia Millia Islamia University-[JMI],New Delhi](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2FScreenshot_2025_08_19_014150_f0a5c8e2c6.png&w=96&q=75)
Jamia Millia Islamia University-[JMI],New Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi NCR
Total Fees13.9 K
Avg Package9.00 L
Highest Package25.00 L
AccreditationAICTE, UGCĀ Approved
#41![Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT-K], Kota](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2Fdownload_7468851245.png&w=96&q=75)
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT-K], Kota
Kota, Rajasthan
Total Fees-
Avg Package13.09 L
Highest Package65.00 L
AccreditationNAAC A, NCTE, AICTE, COA, BCI, UGCĀ Approved
#61![Panjab University - [PU], Chandigarh](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2Flogo_5181a8b557.webp&w=96&q=75)
Panjab University - [PU], Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Total Fees21.4 K
Avg Package12.00 L
Highest Package42.00 L
AccreditationAICTEĀ Approved
#65![Acharya Nagarjuna University - [ANU], Guntur](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2Flogo_anu_0fe24d45fb.png&w=96&q=75)
Acharya Nagarjuna University - [ANU], Guntur
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Total Fees18.6 K
Avg Package8.00 L
Highest Package24.00 L
AccreditationNAAC A+, AICTE , UGCĀ Approved
#69![National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT], Navi Mumbai](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2Fdownload_132787934d.jpg&w=96&q=75)
National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT], Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Total Fees41.3 K
Avg Package10.00 L
Highest Package17.00 L
AccreditationNCTE, AICTE, PCI, BCI, UGCĀ Approved
#72![Punjab Agricultural University - [PAU], Ludhiana](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2FPunjab_Agricultural_University_logo_67812a5054.png&w=96&q=75)
Punjab Agricultural University - [PAU], Ludhiana
Ludhiana, Punjab
Total Fees94.5 K
Avg Package3.71 L
Highest Package9.00 L
AccreditationICAR, UGCĀ Approved
#78
PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Total Fees10.0 K
Avg Package3.64 L
Highest Package12.00 L
AccreditationUGCĀ Approved
#84![Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University - [BBAU], Lucknow](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2Fdownload_b51f7d4ee7.jpg&w=96&q=75)
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University - [BBAU], Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Total Fees11.2 K
Avg Package4.00 L
Highest Package12.00 L
AccreditationNAAC 'A++', PCI, UGC, MHRDĀ Approved
#88
Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Total Fees-
Avg Package4.00 L
Highest Package10.00 L
AccreditationNAAC 'A+', CPE, UGCĀ Approved
#93![Pondicherry University - [PU], Pondicherry](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2FPondy_Univ_logo1_1207ceb7b7.png&w=96&q=75)
Pondicherry University - [PU], Pondicherry
Pondicherry, Puducherry
Total Fees23.3 K
Avg Package3.65 L
Highest Package7.50 L
AccreditationNAAC 'A+', UGC, NCTE, AICTEĀ Approved
#96![Delhi University - [DU], New Delhi](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2Fdownload_c618e27c62.jpg&w=96&q=75)
Delhi University - [DU], New Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi NCR
Total Fees7.1 K
Avg Package12.00 L
Highest Package49.00 L
AccreditationNAAC A++, AICTE, UGCĀ Approved
#100![Jai Hind College - [JHC], Mumbai](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2Fdownload_c0074c37af.jpg&w=96&q=75)
Jai Hind College - [JHC], Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Total Fees47.3 K
Avg Package7.00 L
Highest Package14.00 L
AccreditationNAAC, NIRF, UGCĀ Approved
#106
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal
Total Fees16.0 K
Avg Package9.00 L
Highest Package12.00 L
AccreditationUGCĀ Approved, NAAC āAā
#109![Annamalai University - [AU], Chidambaram](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2F1394440386_Annamalai_University_3ffc598f66.webp&w=96&q=75)
Annamalai University - [AU], Chidambaram
Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
Total Fees-
Avg Package2.44 L
Highest Package12.00 L
AccreditationNCTE, DCI, AICTE, MCI, UGCĀ Approved
#122
J.C. Bose University Of Science And Technology, YMCA, Faridabad
Faridabad, Haryana
Total Fees60.1 K
Avg Package6.54 L
Highest Package47.00 L
AccreditationAICTE, UGC, NBAĀ Approved
#124
Assam University, Silchar
Silchar, Assam
Total Fees55.4 K
Avg Package5.00 L
Highest Package18.00 L
AccreditationNAAC 'A', AICTE, UGCĀ Approved
#134![Bishop Heber College - [BHC], Tiruchirappalli](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonly-education-strapi-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com%2Fdownload_96a5d71823.jpg&w=96&q=75)
Bishop Heber College - [BHC], Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Total Fees-
Avg Package2.40 L
Highest Package10.00 L
AccreditationNAAC 'A++', AICTE, UGCĀ Approved
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