Kristu Jayanti University (Deemed to be University) MA Journalism & Mass Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The MA in Journalism and Mass Communication at Kristu Jayanti University is a two-year postgraduate program covering print journalism, broadcast media, digital journalism, media law and ethics, public relations, advertising, and media research methods. The program is offered through the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Bengaluru campus. Students develop skills in reporting, writing, digital content production, and media management across traditional and new-age digital media platforms and formats.

Ans. Any graduate from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate is eligible to apply for MA Journalism and Mass Communication at KJU. Journalism graduates who have secured 50% or above in Journalism as an optional subject at the degree level are also eligible. No mandatory entrance exam is required. Admission is based on the undergraduate score and performance in the counselling session at the Bengaluru campus.

Ans. The total fee for the two-year MA Journalism and Mass Communication program at Kristu Jayanti University is INR 2,15,000. The first-year fee is INR 1,10,000 (including INR 5,000 in other charges), and the second-year fee is INR 1,05,000. A separate non-refundable PG application fee of INR 1,200 is paid at the time of application. Fee figures are for the General category as per 2026 data.

Ans. No mandatory entrance exam is required for admission to MA Journalism and Mass Communication at Kristu Jayanti University. Selection is based on undergraduate degree marks and performance in the personal counselling session held at the KJU Bengaluru campus. Candidates with at least 50% aggregate in any bachelor’s degree from a recognized university are eligible to apply directly through the online portal at kristujayanti.edu.in. The PG application fee is INR 1,200.

Ans. Graduates of the MA Journalism and Mass Communication program from KJU can pursue careers as journalists, reporters, news anchors, content writers, public relations executives, corporate communication specialists, social media managers, and advertising professionals. The program also equips students for roles in OTT platforms, digital newsrooms, media research firms, and government media bodies. Bengaluru’s active media and technology ecosystem provides access to internships and entry-level roles with media companies and content agencies in the city and beyond.

Ans. MA Journalism students at KJU can apply for four institutional scholarships: the Jayantian Achievement Scholarship (JAS) for students with 75% semester aggregate, the Jayantians Talent Scholarship (JTS) for co-curricular achievers, the Jayantian Upliftment Scholarship (JUS) for families with annual income below INR 2,00,000, and the Jayantian Determination Scholarship (JDS) for Divyangjan students with 50% or above. All scholarships require minimum attendance and are awarded by the KJU Scholarship Committee.