Mass Communication Entrance Exams in India 2023: Dates, Complete Details, Participating Colleges

Akansha Sirohi

Updated On: April 14, 2023 03:06 pm IST

Admission into top Mass Communication colleges in India can be obtained through the scores of the university and state-level entrance exams in India. Check out the top Mass Communication entrance exams in India 2023 with complete details here.

Mass Communication Entrance Exams in India

Mass Communication Entrance Exams in India: The advent of different types of communication media in India has led to the development of various communication courses. Most universities offering mass communication courses take students based on merit in class 12 exams (for UG courses) or graduation marks (for PG courses). However, some of the top mass communication colleges offer admission based on different institute-level and national-level entrance exams.

The respective universities offering the courses conduct these mass communication exams in India once a year. Candidates who wish to secure admission to mass communication courses may apply for any of these entrance exams. In order to know more about these areas, check the top Mass Communication entrance exams in India with their duration, colleges accepting scores, and other details below.

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List of Mass Communication Exams in India 2023

Check out the list of mass communication exams in India conducted by various top colleges and universities in the nation. Apart from the entrance exams, candidates must also check out the colleges that accept these exams.

Name of the Exam

Exam Date

Level

Exam Pattern/ Duration

Conducting Body

Colleges Accepting Scores

IIMC Entrance Exam

4th week of July 2023 (Tentatively)

PG

Pattern: 2 sittings on the same day with 100 MCQ questions each

Duration: 2 hours for each attempt.

Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)

  • IIMC Delhi

  • IIMC Amravati

  • IIMC Jammu

  • IIMC Kottayam

  • IIMC Aizawl

  • IIMC Dhenkanal

XIC OET

 April 8, 9 & 10, 2023

PG

Pattern: 100 MCQ questions, 3 Subjective questions for 50 marks.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Xavier Institute of Communications

Xavier Institute of Communications

FTII JET

March 18 & 19, 2023

PG

Pattern: Objective Type

Duration: 3 Hours

Film and Television Institute of India

-

CUET

May 21 to 31, 2023

UG/ PG

Pattern: 150 MCQ questions. 

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Delhi University

Delhi University and Affiliate Colleges

ACJ Entrance Exam

February 1 to May 31, 2023

PG

Pattern: 200 marks

Duration: 2 hours

Asian College of Journalism, Chennai

Asian College of Journalism, Chennai

IPU CET

3rd Week of June 2023 (Tentative)

UG & PG

Pattern: 150 questions

Duration: 2.5 hours

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam (JMI)

April 15, 2023, onwards

UG/ PG

Pattern: 170 marks

Duration: 3 hours

Jamia Milia Islamia University

Colleges affiliated to Jamia Milia Islamia University

AUCET

June 2023 (Tentative)

PG

Pattern: 100 questions

Duration: 1.5 hours

Andhra University

Institutes affiliated to Andhra University

SET

May 6 & 14, 2023

UG

Pattern: 60 questions

Duration: 1 hour

Symbiosis International University

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication

MU-OET

Apr 28 - 30, 2023, and May 27 - 28, 2023

UG & PG

Pattern: 200 questions

Duration: 2.5 hours

Manipal University

School of Communication, Manipal University

MASCOM Entrance Exam

July 2023 (Tentative) 

PG

Pattern: 200 marks

Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes

Manorama School of Communication

Manorama School of Communication


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Some other top mass communication colleges take students based on merit in 10+2. Some of the institutes also conduct interviews and group exercises apart from merit lists for students for mass communication courses. Also, candidates may have to appear for GD/PI rounds after the entrance examinations to qualify for the final merit list. Candidates must prepare accordingly. For detailed information, it is best to visit the official exam pages at CollegeDekho

The selection procedure may vary for various mass communication courses. Admission to mass communication diploma courses is done based on performance in class 12. Students can also apply for some of the diploma courses after passing class 10.

Other Top Mass Communication Colleges in India

Here are some of the other top colleges in India offering Mass Communication courses. Before applying for admission to these colleges, aspirants are advised to check the important details regarding these colleges like their mass communication course fees and also the mass communication salary offered during placements season.

Sandip University, Nashik

Krupanidhi Group of Institutions, Bangalore

International School of Design - (INSD) Baner, Pune

Jagannath University, NCR Haryana, Bahadurgarh

Madhu Bala Institute of Communication & Electronic Media (MBICEM), New Delhi

University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Kolkata

Brainware University (BU), Kolkata

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VELS University), Chennai

Pearl Academy, Mumbai

Biyani Group of Colleges (BGC), Jaipur


Candidates must also check out the articles mentioned below to know more about the mass communication course and other important details in general.

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FAQs

In which colleges can I get admission through Mass Communication entrance exams?

Candidates can get admission into the following colleges through Mass Communication entrance exams-

  • Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
  • Xavier Institute of Communications
  • Film and Television Institute of India
  • Colleges affiliated to Delhi University
  • Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
  • University School of Mass Communication
  • Delhi Metropolitan Education, Noida
  • BLS Institute of Management, Rohtak
  • Colleges affiliated to Jamia Milia Islamia University
  • Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication
  • School of Communication, Manipal University
  • Manorama School of Communication

What are the top Mass Communication entrance exams after 12th?

Some of the tops Mass Communication entrance exams after 12th include-

  • CUET conducted by Delhi University
  • IPU CET conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
  • Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam conducted by Jamia Millia Islamia University
  • SET conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
  • MU OET conducted by Manipal University

What are the best books for Mass Communication entrance exam preparation?

Some of the best books for Mass Communication entrance exam preparation include-

  • Mass Communication: Principles and Concepts - Seema Hasan
  • Handbook of Journalism and Mass Communication - Vir Bala Aggarwal & VS Gupta
  • History of Indian Journalism - J Natrajan
  • Success Master: Journalism and Mass Communication - Arihant Publishers
  • Understanding Mass Communication - Anvesh Sharma & Ankit Kashyap

What are the subjects for Mass Communication entrance exams?

The most common subjects for Mass Communication entrance exams include-

  • General Awareness
  • Global Developments and their impact on India
  • India's socio-political-cultural history
  • Legal and Constitutional provisions
  • Rights of Citizens
  • Literature, Cinema, and Cultural Scene
  • Awareness of the media scene in India
  • Ethics and values
  • Social Consciousness
  • Reasoning, Aptitude, and mental makeup
  • Language and expression skill
  • Analytical and comprehension skills
  • Lateral thinking capabilities

How to prepare for Mass Communication entrance exams?

Here are some of the most useful tips to prepare for Mass Communication entrance exams:

  • Keep yourself updated with the latest happening around the world.
  • Start reading
  • Work on your analytical and comprehension skills
  • Improve your command of the English language
  • Enhance your writing skills
  • Solve samples and previous year's question papers

What are the top Mass Communication entrance exams for PG courses?

The top Mass Communication entrance exams for PG courses are-

  • IIMC Entrance Exam conducted by Indian Institute of Mass Communication
  • XIC OET conducted by Xavier Institute of Communications
  • FTII JET conducted by Film and Television Institute of India
  • CUET conducted by Delhi University
  • IPU CET conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
  • ACJ Entrance Exam conducted by Asian College of Journalism
  • Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam conducted by Jamia Millia Islamia University
  • AUCET conducted by Andhra University
  • MU OET conducted by Manipal University
  • MASCOM Entrance Exam conducted by Manorama School of Communication

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