ADBU M.A Mass Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The choice depends on your career goals. Electronic Media is ideal if you want to work in television production, film making, or digital video content creation. Print Media suits those interested in journalism, news reporting, political communication, or sports journalism. Communication for Development is best for those who want to work with NGOs, government agencies, or international organisations in the field of development communication, social change, and community outreach. All three specialisations are offered at the Tapesia Campus with dedicated studio and lab facilities.

Ans. ADBU does not conduct a written entrance test for MA Mass Communication. The selection is based on your graduation academic record and performance in a Personal Interview. Candidates with a background in Mass Communication, Journalism, or Photography have an advantage, but graduates from any stream are eligible. The interview typically assesses your communication skills, awareness of current media trends, and motivation for pursuing the programme.

Ans. The Department of Mass Communication at ADBU has a well-equipped set of facilities including a fully equipped multimedia studio with Adobe Creative Suite, a Master Editing Suite with Apple Computer, a fully equipped Audio Studio, an Indoor Photography Studio, and a Video Studio. These facilities are used for practical training in audio-video production, photography, film making, and video editing, which are core components of the curriculum from Semester I onwards.

Ans. Yes, graduates from any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts) are eligible to apply for MA Mass Communication at ADBU, provided they have scored at least 50% aggregate in their graduation. This is one of the more inclusive aspects of the programme. While candidates with a background in Mass Communication or Journalism have an advantage in the interview, students from other backgrounds who demonstrate strong communication skills and a genuine interest in media are also considered.

Ans. Graduates of the MA Mass Communication programme at ADBU can pursue careers as journalists, news reporters, television producers, video editors, documentary filmmakers, radio jockeys, public relations executives, development communication specialists, and media researchers. The three specialisation tracks prepare students for specific industry roles: Electronic Media graduates are suited for TV channels and digital media companies; Print Media graduates for newspapers, magazines, and online news portals; and Communication for Development graduates for NGOs, UN agencies, and government communication departments. ADBU's Placement Cell also facilitates campus recruitment.

Ans. The MA Mass Communication programme is offered exclusively at the Tapesia Campus, located at Tapesia Gardens, Kamarkuchi, Sonapur, approximately 25-30 km from Guwahati city. The Tapesia Campus is a fully residential campus, so most students opt for on-campus hostel accommodation, which eliminates the need for daily commuting. Hostel accommodation is available at Rs. 14,000 per semester (accommodation only, food available separately). Students who prefer to commute from Guwahati should factor in travel time and costs, as the campus is not easily accessible by public transport.