SPPU M.Sc Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
TOTAL FEES
INR 80,000
2 years, no hostel
AVERAGE PAY
INR 4.5 LPA
2024-25 placement data
CUTOFF
69 score
SPPU pool, Open list
PLACEMENT RATE
83%
25 placed out of 30
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About SPPU M.Sc Communication

SPPU offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Communication course on its Pune campus through the Department of Media and Communication Studies. The course has 50 seats and uses the SPPU Online Entrance Examination, called OEE, for admission. The department ranked #4 in an India Today mass communication survey and holds the wider university's NAAC A+ grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 80,000, and the hostel toggle adds INR 23,400. The 2024-25 placement data lists INR 4.5 LPA average pay, 83% placement, 25 domestic placements and 12 hiring companies. Students from any recognised bachelor's degree can apply.

SPPU M.Sc Communication Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 1.03 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 80,000. The tuition fee is INR 80,000. You pay the tuition fee across two years. SPPU fixes the course fee through the department. Hostel cost is separate and is not assured with admission.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 80,000Per year x 2, INR 40,000 a year
Caution depositINR 2,200One time, returned when you leave
Hostel planning feeINR 23,400Per year x 2, INR 11,700 a year
Total, no hostelINR 80,000Full course, as published
Total with hostelINR 1.03 LakhsFull course, planning total

SPPU M.Sc Communication Admission Dates

OEE registration is expected from 13 Apr 2027 to 25 May 2027, and the entrance exam is expected on 11 Jun 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Watch the merit list and the fee date first, because the seat is cancelled if you miss the payment window.

EventDateStatus
Application form and last date13 Apr 2027 to 25 May 2027Tentative
Mock test9 Jun 2027 to 10 Jun 2027Tentative
OEE entrance exam11 Jun 2027Tentative
Result and scorecardJun 2027Tentative
General merit list27 Jun 2027Tentative
Admission form and fee payment29 Jun 2027 to 7 Jul 2027Tentative
Counselling round list8 Jul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

SPPU M.Sc Communication Eligibility

The OEE has 100 marks, and you need a bachelor's degree from any recognised university. Final-year students can apply if they can show proof when SPPU checks papers. Reserved-category students must bring the right papers. You should check your degree result before the fee date.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBachelor degree in any faculty from a recognised university
Final-year studentAllowed, if the result is submitted during admission
Entrance testSPPU OEE, 100 marks
Category papersValid caste, income or EWS papers where used

SPPU M.Sc Communication Admission Process

Step 1 is CCEP registration, and step 5 is fee payment. SPPU makes the merit list from the OEE score. You upload papers, take the department approval and pay the fee. If you miss the fee date, you lose the claim to the seat.

StepWhat you do
1Register on the SPPU CCEP portal
2Download the admit card and take the OEE
3Check the result and merit list
4Upload papers for department approval
5Pay the admission fee before the last date

SPPU M.Sc Communication Cutoff

The Open SPPU pool closed near score 69, while the Open Other University pool closed near score 95. Only 15 seats are for Other University students, so that pool needs a higher score. Use the checker below for your category before you plan the fee.

CategoryClosing scorePool
Open69SPPU candidates
Open95Other University
OBC81SPPU candidates
SC34SPPU candidates
EWS56SPPU candidates

SPPU M.Sc Communication Placements

The 2024-25 data shows INR 4.5 LPA average pay and 83% placement. The highest offer was INR 12 LPA, and 25 students were placed. Media, TV, advertising and digital firms hire from the department, so your portfolio matters along with the degree.

MetricValue
Average payINR 4.5 LPA
Highest offerINR 12 LPA
Placement rate83%
Students placed25
Hiring companies12
Internship companies11
Average stipendINR 13,000

SPPU M.Sc Communication Scholarships

The schemes can cut about INR 20,000 to INR 80,000 from the fee, and the SC/ST post-matric scheme gives the biggest help here. Most schemes need income proof. Apply on the state or NSP portal early, because the college checks papers before paying the waiver.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Maharashtra SC/ST post-matricSC/ST students with income proofINR 60,000
Central Sector SchemeHigh-score students with family income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 20,000
EWS fee helpEWS students with certificateINR 40,000
OBC post-matricOBC-NCL students with income proofINR 40,000

SPPU M.Sc Communication Ranking

SPPU's media department was ranked #4 in an India Today mass communication survey, and the university holds NAAC A+ grade. The rank helps the course name, but placements still depend on the work you show. Use the rank with the fee and pay data, not alone.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
India Today mass communication survey2021#4
NAAClatest cycleA+
University seat split202635 SPPU seats and 15 Other University seats

SPPU M.Sc Communication Course Structure

Year 1 builds reporting, writing, media theory and production basics. Year 2 moves to projects, research and electives. You should pick this course if you want both media practice and research writing, not only studio work.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Reporting, writing, media theory and basic production
Year 2Research work, projects, electives and advanced production

SPPU M.Sc Communication Hostel and Campus

The hostel planning fee is INR 23,400 over two years, and the course is on the Ganeshkhind campus in Pune. Hostel seats are not sure with admission. You should arrange backup housing before paying the course fee, especially if you are outside Pune.

ItemDetail
CampusGaneshkhind, Pune
HostelNot guaranteed with admission
Planning hostel costINR 23,400
Department office020-25622377

Should you pick M.Sc Communication at SPPU?

This course suits students who want media, research and digital production in a public university.

Pick it if:
You want media jobs in Pune: DMCS students interview with news, TV, advertising and digital firms that visit the department.
You need a low-fee public course: the full fee is INR 80,000, so the loan EMI stays small.
You have a strong OEE score: SPPU keeps 35 seats for its own graduates and 15 for other universities.
You want internships during study: 11 companies offered internships, and the average stipend was INR 13,000 in 2024-25.
Skip it if:
You want a sure hostel: SPPU says admission does not guarantee hostel, so arrange backup housing before you pay.
You need a high salary first: average salary was INR 4.5 LPA, so some private options may pay more.
You are outside SPPU: only 15 seats are for other universities, so the cutoff score is much higher.
You want only newsroom reporting: this course also teaches research, advertising, film and digital media.
Counsellor's advice
If you clear the first list and can arrange Pune housing, take the seat. If your score is below 69, keep another option ready.
M.Sc Communication Eligibility▾
Degree: You need a bachelor degree in any faculty from a recognised university.
Final year: You can apply while waiting for the final result, but you must show proof at admission.
Entrance exam: SPPU OEE is the admission test for this course and carries 100 marks.
Seat pool: SPPU keeps 35 seats for its own graduates and 15 seats for other universities.
Documents: Bring degree papers, category papers and photo ID when the department checks them.
M.Sc Communication Admission Process▾
Form: Fill the SPPU CCEP form and pay the OEE fee before the last date.
Exam: Take the two-hour online OEE for this course on the announced date.
Merit list: SPPU makes the list from the OEE score and seat pool.
Paper check: Upload your degree, ID and category papers for department approval.
Fee payment: Pay the admission fee by the last date, or you lose the seat.

M.Sc Communication Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

13 Apr 2027 to 25 May 2027Tentative
OEE registration, last date to apply
Fill the CCEP form before the last date.
9 Jun 2027 to 10 Jun 2027Tentative
Mandatory mock test
Use the mock test to check your login and system.
11 Jun 2027Tentative
OEE entrance exam
Take the two-hour online entrance exam for this course.
Jun 2027Tentative
Result and scorecard
SPPU is expected to publish the OEE score online.
27 Jun 2027Tentative
General merit list
Check your score, seat pool and document list.
29 Jun 2027 to 7 Jul 2027Tentative
Admission fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 7 Jul 2027.
8 Jul 2027Tentative
Counselling round list
The department is expected to name the next seats left.
Jul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document check
Bring original papers after the department asks for them.
Aug 2027Tentative
Classes start
Join the department when the academic calendar starts.

Source: SPPU CCEP admission notice and DMCS merit notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

SPPU M.Sc Communication Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel cost.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 40,000 a year
INR 80,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 2,200
Add hostel cost
Hostel planning cost
Per year × 2, INR 11,700 a year
INR 23,400
Total course fee
INR 80,000
2 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 1.03 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee + hostel cost
Education loan EMI
INR 1,349
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
562%
average first-year pay INR 4.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,743
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
435%
average first-year pay INR 4.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: DMCS admission notice and SPPU fee pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your OEE score get you a seat at SPPU?

Pick your category and seat pool. The cutoff ranges use this course's published OEE merit scores.

Category
Seat pool
General · SPPU pool
84 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready for approval.
69 to 83: almost there. Wait for the list and keep a backup course ready.
Below 69: not this list. Try again if a later counselling list opens.
General · Other University
110 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready for approval.
95 to 109: almost there. Wait for the list and keep a backup course ready.
Below 95: not this list. Try again if a later counselling list opens.
OBC-NCL · SPPU pool
96 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready for approval.
81 to 95: almost there. Wait for the list and keep a backup course ready.
Below 81: not this list. Try again if a later counselling list opens.
OBC-NCL · Other University
88 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready for approval.
73 to 87: almost there. Wait for the list and keep a backup course ready.
Below 73: not this list. Try again if a later counselling list opens.
SC · SPPU pool
49 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready for approval.
34 to 48: almost there. Wait for the list and keep a backup course ready.
Below 34: not this list. Try again if a later counselling list opens.
SC · Other University
40 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready for approval.
25 to 39: almost there. Wait for the list and keep a backup course ready.
Below 25: not this list. Try again if a later counselling list opens.
ST · SPPU pool
98 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready for approval.
83 to 97: almost there. Wait for the list and keep a backup course ready.
Below 83: not this list. Try again if a later counselling list opens.
ST · Other University
97 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready for approval.
82 to 96: almost there. Wait for the list and keep a backup course ready.
Below 82: not this list. Try again if a later counselling list opens.
EWS · SPPU pool
71 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready for approval.
56 to 70: almost there. Wait for the list and keep a backup course ready.
Below 56: not this list. Try again if a later counselling list opens.
EWS · Other University
109 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready for approval.
94 to 108: almost there. Wait for the list and keep a backup course ready.
Below 94: not this list. Try again if a later counselling list opens.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The SPPU pool and the Other University pool close at different scores. Use the pool that matches your last degree, not your home address.

SPPU M.Sc Communication Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Maharashtra post-matric scholarship
INR 60,000
Maharashtra social welfare department
Paid each year when the student keeps passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 20,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS fee help
INR 40,000
SPPU and state fee support route
Cuts part of the tuition fee after the paper check.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 40,000
Maharashtra backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 60,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 80,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 60,000
Your net course fee: INR 20,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 80,000
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 60,000
Your net course fee: INR 20,000

SPPU M.Sc Communication vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to SPPU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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St Xavier's College
Mumbai
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Bengaluru
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MIT World Peace University
Pune
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FLAME University
Pune
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 80,000
tuition fee
INR 12 Lakhs
INR 11.2 Lakhs more
INR 1.2 Lakhs
INR 40,000 more
INR 2.8 Lakhs
INR 2 Lakhs more
INR 5.5 Lakhs
INR 4.7 Lakhs more
INR 9.9 Lakhs
INR 9.1 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 4.5 LPA
2024-25 data
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 2 LPA more
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 6.14 LPA
INR 1.64 LPA more
INR 5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
83%
2024-25 data
90%
7 points higher
70%
13 points lower
85%
2 points higher
75%
8 points lower
80%
3 points lower
Admission scoreOEE or college score, General
69
SPPU pool, Open list
85
16 more
75
6 more
80
11 more
70
1 more
82
13 more
Seatscourse intake
50
published intake
180
130 more
60
10 more
60
10 more
60
10 more
60
10 more
In short
SIMC costs much more but shows stronger pay and a bigger batch. If money matters most, keep SPPU above it; if pay matters more, compare the loan EMI first.
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St Xavier's is close on fee but has fewer seats and lower published pay. If your SPPU score clears the first list, take SPPU and keep this only as a city choice.
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Christ shows higher pay and placement but costs more than SPPU. If you need the lower fee, SPPU is the cleaner pick; if salary matters more, check the fee first.
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MIT WPU is easier on score but costs much more. If SPPU gives you the seat, take the lower-fee public option and use MIT WPU only as backup.
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FLAME costs much more and has similar placement numbers. If the public fee matters, keep SPPU above it and use FLAME only when you want a private campus.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on SPPU M.Sc Communication

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Communication at SPPU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a public university fee and can build your own portfolio. The full fee without hostel is INR 80,000, and the published average pay is INR 4.5 LPA. That is a fair cost-to-pay match. Check hostel before you pay, because admission does not assure a room.
Should I take this course if my OEE score is near 69?▾
Take it only if your name appears in the SPPU pool list. The Open SPPU cutoff score was about 69 in the first list, but the Other University pool closed much higher. Keep your papers ready, and do not wait past the fee date if the department approves you.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You can aim for media, digital content, advertising, public relations and research roles. The 2024-25 data shows INR 4.5 LPA average pay, INR 12 LPA highest offer and 25 domestic placements. Build writing samples and video work during the course, because employers will check them.
Who should skip this course at SPPU?▾
Skip it if you want a sure hostel or a high starting salary above all else. SPPU says admission does not guarantee hostel, and the average pay is INR 4.5 LPA. Pick it when you want the low fee and can arrange housing in Pune.
Is this course good for higher studies or research?▾
Yes, it can fit higher studies because it mixes media practice with research. Year 2 includes projects, research work and electives. If you plan for a PhD or media research role, use the course to build a clear research topic and keep your writing samples ready.
Should I choose this over a private media college?▾
Choose SPPU if the fee matters more. The full fee without hostel is INR 80,000, which is far lower than many private media courses. Choose a private campus only if it gives a specific studio, city link or placement path that you have checked in writing.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top half?▾
It depends on your portfolio and interview work. The reported placement rate is 83%, so not every student is placed. Use the department projects, internships and Pune media contacts early. Do not wait till the final semester to make your work samples.
Is Pune useful for internships in this course?▾
Yes, Pune helps because the city has media, digital, advertising and education firms. The placement data lists 11 internship companies and an average stipend of INR 13,000. Use the city well, but also check travel and rent before you accept the seat.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
You fill the SPPU CCEP form, take the OEE and wait for the merit list. The OEE has 100 marks and the course has 50 seats. After your name appears, upload papers and pay the fee before the last date, or you lose the claim.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full two-year fee without hostel is INR 80,000. The planning total with hostel is INR 1.03 Lakhs. Hostel is not assured with admission, so use the fee toggle above only for planning and confirm the actual hostel allotment with SPPU.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if your category and income match a state or central scheme. The calculator above shows waivers from INR 20,000 to INR 80,000. Apply through the state portal or NSP and keep income, caste or EWS papers ready before the college checks them.

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