BA-MCJ

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

COURSEFees for A.Y. 2026–27Fees for Batch 2026–2029
FYBA MCJ90,00090,000
SYBA MCJ75,00090,000
TYBA MCJ75,00090,000

Note:
i) Fees are subject to revision, and any updates will be communicated accordingly.
ii) A document verification fee of ₹1,250 is applicable to students from boards other than Maharashtra Board.
iii) The first-year fee for the 2026–2029 batch is as mentioned above. The same fee will apply for the second and third years, based on chosen subjects.
iv) The fee structure for the fourth year will be 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.