1 / 11Journalism and Mass Communication courses continue to draw steady interest across India. Students looking at media, reporting, advertising, or digital work often start with the same question: where to apply, and what will it cost? Here’s a look at the top ten BJMC colleges in India. Rankings and fee figures are based on publicly available data, including IIRF, NIRF and QS listings. (Image: Canva)
2 / 111. Kishinchand Chellaram College (KC College), Mumbai | KC College was established in 1954 under the Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board (HNCB). It is recognised by the Government of Maharashtra and holds an “A” grade from NAAC. UGC approval is in place. Journalism-related fees generally range between ₹1-2 lakh. (Image: KC College)
3 / 112. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IPU), Delhi | IPU was placed in the 951-1000 band in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It also ranked 93rd under the University category in NIRF 2025. Journalism and media programme costs typically fall between ₹4-7 lakh, depending on the course structure. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
4 / 113. Lady Shri Ram College (LSR), Delhi University | LSR offers B.A. (Hons.) in Journalism. The total programme fee is about ₹98,520. Admission is merit-based and entrance-based. The college remains one of the most competitive options within Delhi University for media studies. (Image: Lady Shri Ram College)
5 / 114. Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kerala | Established in 1983, MGU is a state university recognised by the UGC and accredited with an A grade by NAAC. It ranked 43rd among Indian universities in NIRF 2025. Journalism-related fees are around ₹21,000 per year, making it one of the more affordable options. (Image: Mahatma Gandhi University)
6 / 115. Christ University, Bengaluru | Christ University received a 140 ranking in QS Asian University Rankings – Southern Asia 2026. It also holds an A+ NAAC grade. Fees for media and communication programmes usually range between ₹4-7 lakh. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
7 / 116. St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai | Autonomous under the University of Mumbai, St. Xavier’s introduced its media-focused programme in 2002. It is recognised by the UGC. Course fees generally fall between ₹2-3 lakh. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
8 / 117. Delhi College of Arts and Commerce (DCAC), Delhi University | Founded in 1987, DCAC is a public institution offering UG media-related courses. Annual fees start from ₹22,750, making it accessible compared to private options.
9 / 118. St. Joseph’s College Devagiri, Kerala | Established in 1956 and affiliated with the University of Calicut, the college holds an A++ NAAC grade. Fees are around ₹16,000 per semester. (Image: St. Joseph’s College Devagiri)
10 / 119. Khalsa College, Amritsar | Founded in 1892, Khalsa College carries a Grade A NAAC accreditation and is affiliated with Guru Nanak Dev University. Journalism-related costs typically range between ₹1.8-3 lakh. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
11 / 1110. I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Mohali Campus | Established in 2010, this public university offers media-linked programmes with fees between ₹1 and ₹ 2 lakh. (Image: Punjab Technical University)
