Marian College Kuttikanam Peermade MA Media And Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

MA in Communication and Media Studies (MCMS) at Marian College Kuttikkanam is a two-year Self-Financing postgraduate programme affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, with 30 sanctioned seats. The programme provides advanced training in journalism, mass media, public relations, visual communication, digital media production, and media research, combining theoretical frameworks with practical skills. Marian College, accredited NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.71, 2023), supports the programme with a dedicated media production facility and experienced faculty. Graduates are equipped for careers in journalism, corporate communications, digital content production, and media education.

Applications for the 2026-27 batch are open at Marian College Kuttikkanam; MA Communication and Media Studies admissions are merit-based on UG performance and classes commence in July 2026.

Key Points

• Two-year MA Communication and Media Studies (MCMS); 4 semesters; 30 sanctioned SF seats
• Total fees: Rs 1,76,270 over two years as per the 2025-26 official fee schedule (mariancollege.org)
• Eligibility: Any Bachelor’s Degree with 45% marks (Part III) or CGPA 1.80/4 from a recognised university
• Admission merit-based on UG performance; no national entrance exam required; interview may be conducted
• NAAC A++ autonomous college; media production lab, digital journalism focus, and experienced faculty

Marian College MA (Media and Communication) Fees

MA (Media and Communication) Fee Structure

• The semester-wise fee for MA Communication and Media Studies (MCMS) at Marian College ranges from ₹37,400 to ₹58,020 per semester; Semester 1 is higher due to admission-time charges.
• Total fees for the two-year MCMS programme amount to ₹1,76,270 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 MA (Media and Communication) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Entrance Exam Dates

• Admission to MCMS is merit-based; eligibility is determined by Bachelor’s degree performance with a minimum CGPA of 1.80 out of 4 in the Core group, or CCPA of 4.50 out of 10, or at least 45% marks in Part III subjects.
• Applications are submitted online at mariancollege.org; application fee is ₹500 (₹200 for SC/ST candidates). Management quota applications are also submitted online, with a hard copy to the college office.
• Shortlisted candidates may be called for a personal interview; final admission is based on academic performance and interview outcome.
• Seat confirmation requires document verification and payment of the first-semester fee at the Marian College campus.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Any Bachelor’s Degree from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, or any recognised university accepted as equivalent by MG University.
• Minimum academic performance: CGPA of 1.80 out of 4 in the Core group (Core + Complementary + Open courses), OR CCPA of 4.50 out of 10 on the Core group, OR at least 45% marks in Part III subjects (Main/Core + Subsidiaries/Complementaries).
• Candidates from any undergraduate discipline (arts, science, commerce, or technology) are eligible to apply.
• Candidates awaiting Bachelor’s degree results are eligible to apply; admission is finalised upon submission of the qualifying result.

Admission Process

• Apply online at mariancollege.org (₹500 application fee; ₹200 for SC/ST); management quota applicants also submit a printed application to the college office.
• Upload Bachelor’s degree mark sheets or provisional result, community certificate (if applicable), and photograph.
• Await shortlist or interview call from the Department of Communication and Media Studies.
• Appear for the personal interview (if called) at the Marian College campus, Kuttikkanam.
• Complete document verification and pay the first-semester fee to confirm the seat.

Marian College MA (Media and Communication) Scholarships 2026

MA (Media and Communication) Scholarships Available

• Government scholarships (Post Matric PG, SEBC, OBC) are processed through the National Scholarship Portal and the Kerala Social Welfare Department; students apply separately after admission.
• SC/ST/OEC/OBC H students on applicable seats may be eligible for fee concession as per Kerala Government norms.