Poornima University MA Mass Communication & Journalism: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Poornima University has signed an MoU with First India Media Group, one of Rajasthan's leading news networks, as a training partner for the MA (Journalism and Mass Communication) programme. This partnership provides students with hands-on training in a live newsroom environment, real-world journalism exposure, and industry immersion that goes beyond classroom learning. For PG students, this is particularly valuable as it allows them to develop advanced skills in reporting, editing, anchoring, and digital journalism alongside practising media professionals. This industry integration significantly enhances the employability and professional readiness of MA (JMC) graduates.

Ans. No, there is no minimum percentage requirement for MA (Journalism and Mass Communication) at Poornima University. The eligibility is simply a pass in graduation from any stream. This makes the programme highly accessible to graduates from diverse academic backgrounds including BA, B.Com, B.Sc., BCA, BBA, and even engineering graduates who wish to transition into media and communication. However, for merit scholarship eligibility, the graduation percentage matters: students with 85% or above in graduation are eligible for a 40% scholarship on tuition fees, while those with 60% to 64.99% are eligible for a 5% scholarship.

Ans. Poornima University offers a 100% scholarship on tuition fees in the first year for the first 20 students who enrol in the MA (Journalism and Mass Communication) programme for the 2026-27 batch. This means the first 20 students pay only the Development Fee (INR 6,875) and Administrative Fee (INR 12,500) in the first year, saving INR 20,625 on tuition. To avail this scholarship, you need to apply early through the online admission portal at admission.poornima.edu.in and complete the admission process (including fee payment) before the 20 seats are filled. Given the very affordable base fee of INR 40,000 per year, this scholarship makes the first year effectively free of tuition charges.

Ans. Graduates of MA (JMC) can pursue leadership roles as Senior Journalists, News Editors, News Anchors, TV Producers, Investigative Reporters, Photojournalists, Radio Jockeys, Podcast Producers, Scriptwriters, OTT Content Creators, Filmmakers, Media Analysts, Political Analysts, Public Relations Officers, Corporate Communication Managers, Social Media Managers, Digital Marketing Specialists, Content Strategists, and Advertising and Brand Strategists. The PG qualification opens doors to senior editorial positions, media management roles, and academic careers. Graduates can also appear for government media jobs such as Doordarshan, All India Radio, and PIB (Press Information Bureau) positions.

Ans. Yes, MA (Journalism and Mass Communication) at Poornima University is open to graduates from any stream, including B.Com, B.Sc., BCA, BBA, BA (any subject), and even engineering graduates. There is no stream-specific requirement for graduation. This interdisciplinary approach is a significant advantage, as it allows professionals from diverse backgrounds such as science, commerce, and technology to transition into media and communication careers. The programme's curriculum is designed to build foundational and advanced media skills from the ground up, making it suitable for both JMC graduates and those from other disciplines.

Ans. The NCC 'C' Certificate scholarship at Poornima University provides a 50% scholarship on tuition fees for MA (JMC) students who hold a valid NCC 'C' Certificate. This scholarship is exclusively available for postgraduate programmes and is not applicable for UG programmes. To avail this scholarship, students must submit their NCC 'C' Certificate along with other required documents at the time of admission. The scholarship is applicable for all years of the programme duration, provided the student meets the continuation criteria (no backlogs in the previous year). This is a significant benefit for NCC cadets, effectively reducing the annual tuition fee from INR 20,625 to approximately INR 10,313 per year.