DG Vaishnav College Chennai MA Communication & Journalism: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. A bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 50 percent aggregate is required for MA (Journalism and Communication) at DG Vaishnav College. SC and ST candidates are eligible at 45 percent as per Tamil Nadu government norms. Admission is through a college-conducted entrance test followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Final-year graduates may apply provisionally.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MA (Journalism and Communication) at DG Vaishnav College is INR 78,000 (INR 39,000 per year) as reported for 2025-26. Examination fees and other charges are payable separately. Tamil Nadu government SC/ST scholarship schemes and NSP post-matric scholarships apply for eligible students.

Ans. MA Journalism and Communication at DG Vaishnav College covers advanced news writing and editing, broadcast and digital journalism, media law and ethics, public relations and corporate communication, media management, visual communication, research methods in mass communication, and a final dissertation over four semesters.

Ans. MA Journalism and Communication graduates from DG Vaishnav College can work as senior journalists, media producers, public relations managers, digital content strategists, and media researchers in print, broadcast, and digital media organisations. The degree also qualifies graduates for university teaching and PhD in mass communication at University of Madras.

Ans. Yes. DG Vaishnav College holds NAAC A++ grade (CGPA 3.54/4, Cycle 3, 2022) and is affiliated to the University of Madras under autonomous status. Established in 1964, DG Vaishnav College is one of the leading autonomous arts and management colleges in Tamil Nadu, recognised for UGC grants and Tamil Nadu government scholarship schemes.