University of Hyderabad Master of Arts [MA] Media Practise: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Hyderabad, TelanganaCentral UniversityEstd 1974NAAC Grade A+ 3.3

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05 Jun, 2026 University of Hyderabad Fee structure 2026 has been released for MA Communication programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 24,650 .

Total fees
INR 63,520
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6 LPA
NIRF PG 2-year median
Cutoff
Merit list
CUET PG counselling 2026
Placement rate
62%
NIRF PG 2-year batch

About University of Hyderabad MA Communication

University of Hyderabad offers a two-year, full-time MA Communication on its Hyderabad campus. The Media Practice seat uses CUET PG and UOH counselling. The university is NAAC A+ and stood #18 in NIRF University ranking 2025, so the degree carries a strong public university name. The full fee without hostel is INR 63,520, and the hostel estimate takes it to INR 1.84 Lakhs. The course has 25 seats. UOH teaches writing, audio, video, digital media and research work. NIRF reports INR 6 LPA median pay and 62% placement for PG two-year students.

UOH MA Communication Fees

The full course costs INR 63,520 without hostel and INR 1.84 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 19,100. You pay tuition and other fee each semester, four times in all. The student funds and medical fee are yearly. The caution deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 19,100INR 4,775 a semester, 4 semesters
Other feeINR 38,720INR 9,680 a semester, 4 semesters
Student funds and medical feeINR 5,700Paid each year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 2,570One time, refundable
Hostel and mess estimateINR 1.20 LakhsINR 60,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 63,520Full course
Total with hostelINR 1.84 LakhsFull course

UOH MA Communication Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; CUET PG registration is expected in Dec 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
CUET PG registration, last date to applyDec 2026Tentative
CUET PG examMar 2027Tentative
CUET PG scorecardApr 2027Tentative
UOH PG application, last date to applyJun 2027Tentative
UOH merit listJul 2027Tentative
Physical counselling and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Classes startJul 2027Tentative

UOH MA Communication Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree and a CUET PG score. UOH checks your final marks when you report, so bring the degree papers. Reserved seats follow the central category rules printed in the admission notice.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBachelor's degree from a recognised university
ExamCUET PG score for the same admission year
DocumentsDegree, marksheets, category paper if used
Seats25 seats in Media Practice

UOH MA Communication Admission Process

CUET PG gives the score and UOH prepares the merit list. You then attend physical counselling and document check. If you miss the fee date after counselling, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Write CUET PGChoose the communication paper named by UOH
2. Apply on UOH portalFill the programme choice before the last date
3. Check merit listUOH posts the list on its admission page
4. Report on campusBring originals for document check and pay the fee

UOH MA Communication Cutoff

The programme has 25 seats, with 9 General and 7 OBC seats in 2026. UOH published counselling lists, not a final public score cutoff. Treat the merit list as the deciding document.

CategorySeatsCounselling note
General9Merit list published by UOH
OBC7Merit list published by UOH
SC4Merit list published by UOH
ST2Merit list published by UOH
EWS3Merit list published by UOH

UOH MA Communication Placements

The NIRF PG two-year data shows INR 6 LPA median pay and 62% placement. It placed 597 of 968 students, while 48 chose higher studies. This is university PG data, so ask the department for a course-only list.

MetricValue
Median payINR 6 LPA, PG two-year
Students placed597 of 968
Placement rate62%
Higher studies48 students
ScopeAll PG two-year programmes

UOH MA Communication Scholarships

The biggest listed fee relief is INR 57,820, equal to the tuition and other fee. Telangana social welfare schemes and PwD fee relief use the strongest amounts here. You need income and category papers where the scheme asks for them.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Telangana social welfare fee refundEligible SC, ST, BC, EBC, minority or disabled studentsINR 57,820 over the course
PwD fee reliefPwD certificate checked by UOHINR 57,820 over the course
National Scholarship PortalStudents who meet central scheme rulesAmount set by the scheme
UOH Student AssistanceStudents picked by the university aid processAmount set by UOH

UOH MA Communication Ranking

UOH stood #18 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A+ with CGPA 3.28. NIRF ranks the university on filed data, and NAAC grades the whole campus.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#18
NAAC2023 to 2028A+ CGPA 3.28
University statusCentral universityPublic

UOH MA Communication Course Structure

The course has 4 semesters and teaches writing, media law, audio, video, web production and internship work. Media Practice carries about 82 credits in the old syllabus. You start with core media papers and move to production work.

SemesterWhat you study
Semester 1Communication, media history, radio, writing
Semester 2Media laws, video, print and web production
Semester 3Production papers and research work
Semester 4Internship, project and advanced papers

UOH MA Communication Hostel and Campus

The campus is in Hyderabad and hostel rooms are given only when space is available. Local students from Hyderabad and Secunderabad are not considered first, so plan rent if you live nearby.

ItemDetail
Hostel ruleGiven subject to space and university norms
Local student ruleHyderabad and Secunderabad residents are not considered first
CampusGachibowli, Hyderabad
Course homeDepartment of Communication

Should you pick MA Communication at University of Hyderabad?

This course suits students who want journalism, video, writing and digital media on a research campus.

Pick it if:
You want media work after study: the course trains writing, video, audio and digital production for media roles.
You want a small class: the page prints 25 seats, so teachers can read your work more closely.
You want low fees: INR 63,520 is lower than the PG median pay printed above.
You can travel for counselling: UOH calls students to campus for document check before classes start.
Skip it if:
You want only desk jobs: this practice track asks you to write, shoot, edit and package media work.
You need a job promise: NIRF gives PG-wide pay, not a course-only placement list.
You live near the twin cities: hostel rules say local students are not considered for rooms.
You miss the merit list: the seat is filled through the UOH counselling list, so watch that list.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want media practice at low fees. If you need course-only placement proof, ask the department before paying.
MA Communication Eligibility▾
Degree needed: A bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
Exam needed: CUET PG score for the same admission year.
Documents: Bring degree papers, marksheets and category paper if you use one.
Seat count: Media Practice has 25 seats in the UOH intake sheet.
MA Communication Admission Process▾
Write CUET PG: Pick the communication paper named by UOH.
Apply on UOH portal: Fill the course choice before the last date.
Check merit list: UOH posts the selected list on its admission page.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check and pay the fee.
Start classes: Join after the admission office confirms your seat.

MA 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.

Tentative
Dec 2026
CUET PG registration
Expected to open before the exam year; the last date to apply is usually in January.
Tentative
Mar 2027
CUET PG exam
Expected in March for the national PG admission test.
Tentative
Apr 2027
CUET PG scorecard
Expected after the exam window ends.
Tentative
Jun 2027
UOH PG application, last date to apply
Expected in June on the UOH admission portal.
Tentative
Jul 2027
UOH merit list
Expected after the portal closes and scores are checked.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Physical counselling and document check
Bring originals; UOH checks papers on campus.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid after counselling.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
Expected after physical counselling and fee payment.

Source: UOH PG admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

University of Hyderabad MA Communication Fees 2027

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

Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 4,775 a semester
INR 19,100
Other fee
Per semester × 4, INR 9,680 a semester
INR 38,720
Students Union Fund
Per year × 2, INR 580 a year
INR 1,160
Students Welfare Fund
Per year × 2, INR 260 a year
INR 520
Medical fee
Per year × 2, INR 2,010 a year
INR 4,020
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 2,570
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess estimate
Per year × 2, INR 60,000 a year
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 63,520
2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 1.84 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 1,071
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
945%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,094
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
327%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee

Source: UOH 2026-27 semester wise fee. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you MA Communication at University of Hyderabad?

Pick your category and list type. UOH posts counselling lists, so these ranges use seats as a guide.

Category
Quota
General · Main list
9 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
10 to 25: almost there. Wait for the next UOH list.
Worse than 25: not this year. Ask UOH if any seat is left.
General · Later list
6 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
7 to 17: almost there. Wait for the next UOH list.
Worse than 17: not this year. Ask UOH if any seat is left.
OBC · Main list
7 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
8 to 20: almost there. Wait for the next UOH list.
Worse than 20: not this year. Ask UOH if any seat is left.
OBC · Later list
4 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5 to 14: almost there. Wait for the next UOH list.
Worse than 14: not this year. Ask UOH if any seat is left.
SC · Main list
4 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5 to 12: almost there. Wait for the next UOH list.
Worse than 12: not this year. Ask UOH if any seat is left.
SC · Later list
2 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3 to 8: almost there. Wait for the next UOH list.
Worse than 8: not this year. Ask UOH if any seat is left.
ST · Main list
2 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3 to 8: almost there. Wait for the next UOH list.
Worse than 8: not this year. Ask UOH if any seat is left.
ST · Later list
1 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2 to 5: almost there. Wait for the next UOH list.
Worse than 5: not this year. Ask UOH if any seat is left.
EWS · Main list
3 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4 to 10: almost there. Wait for the next UOH list.
Worse than 10: not this year. Ask UOH if any seat is left.
EWS · Later list
2 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3 to 7: almost there. Wait for the next UOH list.
Worse than 7: not this year. Ask UOH if any seat is left.
EDITOR'S NOTE

UOH published counselling lists, not one public CUET PG score cutoff. Use the seat count with care and check the list for your name.

University of Hyderabad MA 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.

Telangana social welfare fee refund
INR 57,820
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
UOH Student Assistance
INR 5,000
University of Hyderabad
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: selected students with low family incomeApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
PwD fee relief
INR 57,820
University of Hyderabad
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: PwD certificate checked by UOHApply by Jul 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 30,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC, 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 5,000
Your net course fee: INR 58,520
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 63,520
Estimated total waiver
INR 35,000
Your net course fee: INR 28,520
Estimated total waiver
INR 62,820
Your net course fee: INR 700
Estimated total waiver
INR 57,820
Your net course fee: INR 5,700

University of Hyderabad MA Communication vs similar colleges

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

Compare with
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University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad
Compared with
English and Foreign Languages University
Hyderabad
Compared with
Maulana Azad National Urdu University
Hyderabad
Compared with
Osmania University
Hyderabad
Compared with
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 63,520
tuition + other fee
INR 30,000
INR 33,520 less
INR 24,000
INR 39,520 less
INR 50,000
INR 13,520 less
INR 86,000
INR 22,480 more
Average paylatest PG data
INR 6 LPA
NIRF PG 2-year
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA less, PG data
INR 3.6 LPA
INR 2.4 LPA less, PG data
INR 4 LPA
INR 2 LPA less, PG data
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more, PG data
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
62%
NIRF PG 2-year
50%
12 points lower, PG data
45%
17 points lower, PG data
55%
7 points lower, PG data
65%
3 points higher, PG data
Closing rankCUET PG counselling guide
25
UOH list, 2026
20
5 places tougher
30
5 places easier
35
10 places easier
18
7 places tougher
Seatsthis course
25
Media Practice
20
5 fewer
30
5 more
30
5 more
50
25 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
945%
on INR 6 LPA
150%
795 points lower
150%
795 points lower
80%
865 points lower
76%
869 points lower
In short
EFLU costs less and has a focused language campus, but UOH has the wider university name. If you want media practice with a larger public campus, keep UOH higher.
In short
MANUU is easier on fee and has more seats, but UOH has stronger NIRF standing. If both call you, pick the campus and language fit first.
In short
Osmania is in the same city and may be easier to reach. If you clear UOH, take it for the lower seat count and stronger campus tag.
In short
Jamia has the Delhi media market and more seats, but the fee is higher. If location matters most, compare it closely with UOH.

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

FAQs on University of Hyderabad MA Communication

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MA Communication at UOH worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want media study at a low public university fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 63,520, and NIRF PG two-year median pay is INR 6 LPA. The pay data is not course-only, so ask the department for its latest placement list before you pay.
Should I take this course if my CUET PG score is near the list close?▾
Yes, but keep checking every UOH list. The course has 25 seats, so one missed document check can move the list. Keep your phone and email active after the merit list, and attend counselling with all papers.
What jobs can I aim for after this course?▾
You can aim for reporting, content, video, audio, digital media and research support roles. The department page says Media Practice teaches writing, audiovisual and digital production. Since UOH prints PG-wide placement data, ask for the course placement list before you choose.
Who should skip MA Communication at UOH?▾
Skip it if you want a sure course-only placement figure before joining. The printed pay number is PG-wide, not only this course. Also skip it if you cannot attend physical counselling in Hyderabad, because UOH checks documents on campus before classes start.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you want research after media study. UOH teaches media theory, law, writing, video, web production and project work across 4 semesters. Use the second year to build a writing sample or project, and speak to teachers early about research work.
Should I wait one year for a better CUET PG score?▾
Wait only if you know you can improve a lot. The course has 25 seats, so a small score rise may not change the result. If UOH puts your name on the list now and you like media work, taking the seat is the cleaner choice.
Is the hostel sure if I join this course?▾
No. UOH says hostel rooms depend on space and university norms. Local students from Hyderabad and Secunderabad are not considered first, so do not build your plan on a room. Keep a rent plan ready before counselling.
Is this course right for a journalism career?▾
Yes, if you want both classroom media study and production work. The Media Practice page names writing, audiovisual and digital media production. Build a portfolio during the course, because a media job often reads your work before it reads your marks.
How do I get admission to MA Communication at UOH?▾
Write CUET PG, apply on the UOH portal and watch the merit list. If your name appears, attend physical counselling and document check. Pay the fee after the seat is confirmed, or the seat can move to the next student.
What is the full fee for MA Communication?▾
The full 2-year fee without hostel is INR 63,520. With the hostel and mess estimate, it becomes INR 1.84 Lakhs. The fee block above shows every head and the toggle shows the living cost separately.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if you match a scheme. The biggest fee relief printed here is INR 57,820, which covers tuition and other fee. Use the scholarship calculator above, then confirm with UOH because state and central schemes ask for papers.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The tuition and other fee are charged semester by semester across 4 semesters. That keeps the college fee split across the course. Hostel and mess are separate, so check those dates before you decide.

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University of Hyderabad: 1 Answered Question

Does the Central University of Hyderabad offer UG courses or any integrated courses?

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Anushua MitraM.A (Political science) from University of Hyderabad (2020)

Yes, Hyderabad Central University offers various integrated courses in science, social science, and humanities. 

  • In Humanities there is a five-year integrated program, i.e. language science, there are also Hindi and Tamil. 
  • In social sciences, the integrated programs include Anthropology, History, Economics, Political Science, and Sociology. 
  • In Science, the university offers Integrated M.Tech in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, System Biology, Earth Science. They also offer professional courses, i.e. IMSC Optometry, IMSC Health Psychology.

These are the courses Hyderabad Central University offer in undergraduate.

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