Bachelor Of Arts (Mass Communication & Journalism)

Admission
Course Syllabi

This programme, introduced in 2002, is designed to build a strong foundation in fundamental art subjects. The Course curriculum helps students develop a critical and inquiry-based understanding of social evolution, political thought, economics, communication theory and ethics. In the final year of study, advertising communication and journalism course specializations with emphasis on digital cultures are offered to groom students to meet the industry trends. Our alumni are employed in a range of media organisations from Creative, Digital, PR, Production, Broadcast and News media. A few pursue post-graduation degrees in Management, Brand, Digital, Journalism, Visual Arts & Design, Film making and Policy. Some also have become Entrepreneurs in media related businesses.

For further information please refer to the Hand book

Seats

F.Y.B.A (MCJ) (120 seats)

Category

Criteria

Management Quota

B.A (MCJ): 15% of 100% of 120 seats

Case A

BALANCE SEATS 85%

Christian Minority

B.A (MCJ): 50% of 85% of 120 seats

Case D

General Category

B.A (MCJ): 42% of 85% of 120 seats

Case D

Others

i. Persons with Disability Category:

B.A (MCJ): 5% of 85% of 120 seats

ii. Special Category**:

 B.A (MCJ): 3% of 85% of 120 seats

Case D

Key:

Case A: Only for those the College is obliged to admit and without any quid pro quo.
Case D: Admitted on the basis of their Merit Rank which is based on performance at the Entrance Test and XII marks, as described in the College Handbook

** Special Category refers to:

  1. Wards of Transferred State / Central Govt. and Private Sector employees, employees of Defence Department / ex-servicemen
  2. Wards of Freedom Fighters
  3. Award Winners at the State / National Levels in Sports or Cultural Activities.

Fees

Course

Fees for the year 25-26

FYBA MCJ

75,000

SYBA MCJ

75,000

TYBA MCJ

52,000

Note: i) Fees are subject to revision, and any updates will be communicated accordingly.
ii) In addition, a fee for Document Verification of Rs.1250/- is applicable to students from other than Maharashtra Board.
iii) The fee for the First Year of the Batch of 2025–2028 shall be as specified above.
The fee amount for the Second and Third Years of the Batch of 2025–2028 shall remain the same as that paid in the First Year, corresponding to each student’s chosen subject combination.
The fee structure for the Fourth Year of the Batch of 2025–2028 will be determined and communicated at a later stage.

FEE CONCESSION FOR BC STUDENTS

Under the Govt. of India Scholarship or Govt. of Maharashtra Freeship scheme for BC students (SC / ST / DT / NT / OBC), certain Scholarships / Freeships are provided to the students who have the certificate issued by the Maharashtra Government.

Annual Family Income (AFI) Eligibility conditions for Scholarship / Freeship:

  1. SC students: AFI < Rs. 2 lakh p.a. (Scholarship)
  2. SC students: AFI > Rs. 2 lakh p.a. (Freeship)
  3. VJ / NT / SBC / OBC students refer:

G.R.Kr.EBC-2014/Pr.Kr.96 / Shikshan – dt 20/08/2016
NT / VJ / SBC / ST and OBC categories students will have to submit the Non-Creamy-Layer Certificate for such fee concessions.

Candidates with necessary documents who qualify for the aforementioned Scholarship / Freeship are required to pay, along with the Exam Fees, a nominal fee of Rs. 445/- (for FY & SY) and Rs. 795/- (for TY) at the time of admission. They are exempted from all other fees.