BA (Journalism and Communication Studies) at Marian College Kuttikkanam is a four-year Honours programme offered as a double major combining English Literature with Journalism and Communication, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. The Self-Financing programme, with 40 sanctioned seats, develops skills in print and digital journalism, media production, public communication, and literary analysis through an integrated autonomous curriculum. Marian College, accredited NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.71, 2023), supports the programme with a media laboratory, experienced faculty from communication and literature disciplines, and strong ties to regional media organisations.
Applications for the 2026-27 batch are open at Marian College Kuttikkanam, with BA (Honours) English Literature, Communication and Journalism admissions based on Plus Two merit and classes commencing in July 2026.
Key Points
- Four-year BA (Honours) English Literature, Communication and Journalism (Double Major); 8 semesters; 40 SF seats
- Total fees: Rs 2,27,065 over four years as per the 2025-26 official fee schedule (mariancollege.org)
- Admission merit-based on Plus Two marks; no external entrance exam required
- Double-major curriculum combining English Literature and Journalism and Communication Studies
- NAAC A++ autonomous college; media lab, campus journalism activities, and regional media networks
Marian College BA (Journalism and Communication Studies) Fees
BA (Journalism and Communication Studies) Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition and Course Fee (Sem 1) | ₹34,475 |
| Tuition and Course Fee (Sem 2) | ₹24,875 |
| Tuition and Course Fee (Sem 3) | ₹30,505 |
| Tuition and Course Fee (Sem 4) | ₹24,875 |
| Tuition and Course Fee (Sem 5) | ₹30,695 |
| Tuition and Course Fee (Sem 6) | ₹24,875 |
| Tuition and Course Fee (Sem 7) | ₹28,890 |
| Tuition and Course Fee (Sem 8) | ₹27,875 |
| Total Fees (4 Years) | ₹2,27,065 |
- The semester-wise fee for BA (Honours) English Literature, Communication and Journalism at Marian College ranges from ₹24,875 to ₹34,475 per semester.
- Total fees for the four-year double-major programme amount to ₹2,27,065 as per the official 2025-26 fee schedule at mariancollege.org.
- Students belonging to SC/ST/OEC/OBC H categories are eligible for fee concession or exemption as per Kerala Government rules.
Marian College BA (Journalism and Communication Studies) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Form Release | February 2026 |
| Application Deadline | June 2026 |
| Merit Rank List Publication | Within 2 weeks of deadline |
| Classes Commence | July 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| Selection Basis | N/A | Merit (Plus Two Marks) | N/A |
- Admission is merit-based; rank for BA (Honours) English Literature, Communication and Journalism is calculated from Plus Two marks with twice the marks in Part I English plus 50 marks weightage for candidates who studied English as an optional subject.
- A single online application at mariancollege.org covers all undergraduate programmes; application fee is ₹500 (₹200 for SC/ST candidates).
- Management quota seats (50% of total) are filled separately; candidates must submit a management quota application to the college.
- Rank lists are published within two weeks of the application deadline on the official website.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Plus Two or an equivalent examination recognised by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
- There is no minimum percentage prescribed; admission is merit-based on the calculated rank score using Part I English marks.
- Candidates who studied English as an optional subject at Plus Two receive a weightage of 50 marks in the rank calculation.
- Relaxations for SC/ST/SEBC/OEC categories and bonus marks for NCC/NSS/Sports/Cultural achievers apply as per MG University norms.
Admission Process
- Register and apply online at mariancollege.org; a single application covers all UG programmes.
- Upload Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, community certificate (if applicable), and photograph.
- Pay the application fee of ₹500 online (₹200 for SC/ST candidates) to complete submission.
- Await the merit rank list; English Literature candidates receive an additional weightage of twice the English marks at Plus Two.
- Complete document verification at the campus and pay the first-semester fee to confirm the seat.
Marian College BA (Journalism and Communication Studies) Scholarships 2026
BA (Journalism and Communication Studies) Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Government Post Matric Scholarship | As per government norms | SC/ST students from Kerala; applied via National Scholarship Portal |
| SEBC/OEC Scholarship | As per government norms | Socially and Educationally Backward Classes and Other Eligible Communities in Kerala |
| OBC (H) Scholarship | As per government norms | OBC Hindu students in Kerala; applied via NSP |
| Fee Concession (Aided seat) | Full fee exemption | SC/ST/OEC/OBC H on aided seats; as per Kerala Government rules |
- Government scholarships (Post Matric, SEBC, OBC) are processed through the National Scholarship Portal and the Kerala Social Welfare Department; students must apply separately after admission.
- Students on aided seats belonging to SC/ST/OEC/OBC H categories may be eligible for full fee exemption as per the Marian College fee schedule and Kerala Government norms.
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