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The M.Com is a Master of Communication a post graduate qualification in the many types and approaches to communication. It is an interdisciplinary course where the student could choose his/her area of interest or focus area includes journalism, advertising, public relations, media studies, communication research among others. The M.Com course usually takes 2 years of duration with 4 semesters.
Some of the entrance tests for the admission to the M.Com program are CAT/MAT; XAT; CMAT; GMAT; ATMA; and the state level test like TANCET in Tamil Nadu. Certain colleges also have their own entrance examination for the admission of students. TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores are needed for performance in English for the students who belong from non-English speaking countries. Other criterion, also considered for short listing include, work experience and the academic records of the candidates alongside the scores obtained in the entrance test.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Communication (M.C./M.A. Communication/M.Sc. Communication) |
| Duration | 2 years (Full-Time) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (Some programs may prefer Communication background) |
| Top Colleges (India) | Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Madras Christian College (MCC), Symbiosis Institute of Communication (SICOM), M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS) |
1. A recognized university bachelor’s degree in any stream with at least 50% of the maximum marks.
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related field with proven experience in the communication discipline is preferred.
3. Effective communication skills in terms of writing and oral presentation as seen in resume, statement of purpose, interviews etc.
4. Candidates having 1-2 years of work experience in journalism/PR/advertising/marketing/promotion/publicity etc. shall be preferred.
5. Appropriate test scores in certain graduate level entrance exams like UGC NET, GRE, GMAT etc if necessary as per the university.
6. A few universities may accept certs in aptitude tests, GD/PI rounds along with applications to judge interests, aspirations, and attitudes.
| Rank | College Name | Location | Program Name | Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) | New Delhi | Master of Communication (MC) | 20,000 |
| 2 | Jamia Millia Islamia University | New Delhi | MA in Mass Communication and Journalism | 8,000 - 10,000 |
| 3 | University of Delhi | Delhi | MA in Communication | 12,000 - 15,000 |
| 4 | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) | New Delhi | MA in Communication and Journalism | 10,000 - 12,000 |
| 5 | Osmania University | Hyderabad | MA in Communication and Journalism | 5,000 - 7,000 |
| 6 | Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Varanasi | MA in Journalism and Mass Communication | 7,000 - 9,000 |
| 7 | University of Mumbai | Mumbai | MA in Mass Communication | 8,000 - 10,000 |
| 8 | Symbiosis School of Media & Communication | Pune | MA in Media & Communication | 60,000 - 70,000 |
| 9 | Christ University | Bengaluru | MA in Journalism and Mass Communication | 50,000 - 60,000 |
| 10 | Asian College of Journalism | Chennai | MA in Journalism and Mass Communication | 40,000 - 50,000 |
| College Name | Location | Average CTC (INR lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) | New Delhi | 8-12 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia University | New Delhi | 5-7 |
| Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC) | Mumbai, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar | 6-8 |
| Symbiosis School of Media & Communication | Pune | 5-7 |
| Asian College of Journalism | Chennai | 4-6 |
| Specialization | Average Salary (INR lakhs) |
|---|---|
| Journalism (Broadcast) | 5-7 |
| Journalism (Print) | 4-6 |
| Public Relations and Corporate Communication | 6-8 |
| Advertising and Marketing Communication | 5-7 |
| Media Production and Filmmaking | 4-6 |
| Digital Communication and Social Media | 5-7 |
