Assam Don Bosco University offers a four-year, full-time BA (Hons) Mass Communication with 60 seats on its Tapesia campus near Guwahati. The course covers print, radio, television, film, photography and online media. The department has its own audio, video, photo and editing studios. ADBU holds a NAAC A grade with a CGPA of 3.08. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.18 Lakhs, paid in eight parts, and INR 4.31 Lakhs with a hostel room. There is no national entrance exam. You need 50% in Class 12 and 50% in English, then you sit the university's own test and interview. In the last UG batch, 18% were placed at a median of INR 2.69 LPA. About half went on to higher studies.
ADBU BA Mass Communication Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 4.31 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 3.18 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.32 Lakhs of that. You pay in eight parts, each July and January, and the annual fee is added four times. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you finish the course. The hostel fee covers only the room, so meals are extra.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 2.32 Lakhs
INR 29,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Annual fee
INR 68,000
INR 17,000 a year, 4 years
Admission fee
INR 18,000
One time
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel room, Tapesia
INR 1.13 Lakhs
INR 14,000 a semester plus INR 1,000 admission
Total, no hostel
INR 3.18 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 4.31 Lakhs
Full course
ADBU BA Mass Communication Admission Dates
The 2026 batch started classes on 3 Aug 2026. The 2027 form is expected to open in Apr 2027, and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. The Admission Office fixes your test date after you pay the form fee. Every 2027 date below is an estimate until ADBU announces it.
Event
Date
Status
Online application opens
Apr 2027
Tentative
Entrance test and personal interview
Apr 2027
Tentative
Result and admission offer
Apr 2027
Tentative
Admission fee payment, by 5 pm that day
Apr 2027
Tentative
Balance of the first instalment
Apr 2027
Tentative
Last date to apply
Jul 2027
Tentative
Hostel seat booking
Jul 2027
Tentative
Document check with original marksheets
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
ADBU BA Mass Communication Eligibility
You need 50% in Class 12 from any stream and 50% in English. The rule is the same for every category, with no relaxation. There is no national entrance exam for this course. If your result is not out, you can take a provisional seat. You must then show the marks by 31 Oct, or the seat is cancelled.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12
Pass in any stream with 50% aggregate
English
50% in English
Category relaxation
None, the same marks for all
Entrance exam
ADBU's own test and interview
Result not out
Provisional seat, marks needed by 31 Oct
ADBU BA Mass Communication Admission Process
You apply online, sit the test and interview on one day, then pay the fee. The Admission Office sets your date after you pay the INR 600 form fee. If you get the offer, pay the admission fee by 5 pm that day, or the offer is cancelled. You pay the rest within 7 days.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Register on the ADBU portal and pay INR 600
2. Test and interview
Go on the date sent to you by email or phone
3. Pay the admission fee
Pay INR 18,000 by 5 pm on the offer day
4. Pay the balance
Pay the rest within 7 days by UPI, the portal or NEFT
5. Document check
Bring original marksheets, birth proof and the health form
ADBU BA Mass Communication Cutoff
The cutoff is 50% in Class 12 and 50% in English for every category. ADBU does not publish a closing rank or score, because there is no rank list. Marks above the cutoff only let you sit the test and interview. Your past marks and how you do that day decide the seat.
Category
Minimum marks
Year
General
50% aggregate, 50% English
2026
OBC-NCL
50% aggregate, 50% English
2026
SC and ST
50% aggregate, 50% English
2026
EWS
50% aggregate, 50% English
2026
ADBU BA Mass Communication Placements
In the last UG batch, 18% were placed at a median pay of INR 2.69 LPA. That batch had 365 graduates, and 187 went on to higher studies. These are NIRF figures for all three-year UG courses at ADBU, not this course alone. The department lists campus offers from HCL, Dell, Samsung and JSW.
Metric
Value
Median pay
INR 2.69 LPA, batch of 2024-25
Students placed
67 of 365 (18%)
Higher studies
187 of 365
Campus recruiters
HCL, Dell, Samsung and JSW
Data covers
All three-year UG courses at ADBU
ADBU BA Mass Communication Scholarships
The ADBU schemes take INR 80,000 to INR 1.20 Lakhs off the fee over the course. The merit scholarship for 90% and above gives the most, at INR 15,000 a semester. The means scholarship needs a family income below INR 2 Lakhs, signed by the panchayat president. Merit awards continue only if you keep the set SGPA each semester.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Merit, 90% and above
90% in Class 12, keep 8.5 SGPA
INR 1.20 Lakhs over the course
Merit, 80% and above
80% in Class 12, keep 8.0 SGPA
INR 80,000 over the course
Means scholarship
Family income below INR 2 Lakhs a year
INR 80,000 over the course
Physically challenged
Government disability certificate
INR 80,000 over the course
Don Bosco school students
Class 12 from a Don Bosco school
INR 5,000
ADBU BA Mass Communication Ranking
ADBU holds a NAAC A grade with a CGPA of 3.08, valid till 29 Nov 2026. NIRF placed it in the 151 to 300 range of its Innovation ranking in 2023. NAAC grades teaching, research and campus life. ADBU files its data with NIRF every year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NAAC
2021
A, CGPA 3.08
NIRF Innovation
2023
151 to 300 range
UGC
Current
Recognised private university
ADBU BA Mass Communication Course Structure
Year 1 covers journalism basics, media writing, reporting and editing. Year 2 adds broadcast media, advertising, new media and media law. Year 3 moves to global media, research methods and electives like photography and film studies. The fourth year completes the Honours degree under NEP 2020.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Journalism, media and communication, reporting and editing for print
Year 2
Broadcast media, history of media, advertising and PR, new media, media ethics and law
Year 3
Global media, advanced broadcast and new media, research methods, a project, electives like photography and film studies
Year 4
The NEP 2020 fourth year for the Honours degree
ADBU BA Mass Communication Hostel and Campus
The course is taught on the Tapesia campus at Sonapur, outside Guwahati. The hostel room costs INR 14,000 a semester, plus an admission fee of INR 1,000. Meals are not included; a food court and Bosco Cafe sell meals. You can book a room only after paying the first semester fee.
Item
Detail
Campus
Tapesia Gardens, Sonapur
Hostel fee
INR 14,000 a semester, room only
Caution deposit
INR 5,000, refundable
Meals
Food court and Bosco Cafe, pay per meal
Studios
Multimedia, editing, audio, photography and video studios
Should you pick BA (Hons) Mass Communication at ADBU?
This course suits students who want to learn media work in studios and are fine with a campus outside the city.
Pick it if:
You want to make media yourself: the department has its own audio, video, photo and editing studios, and students work on the ADBU Times project.
You may want a master's degree later: half the last UG batch went on to higher studies, and ADBU has an MA in Mass Communication too.
Your family can pay only in parts: you pay the fee in eight parts, each July and January, by UPI, the portal or NEFT.
You want a low private fee: the full course costs INR 3.18 Lakhs without hostel, the same as other BA Honours courses here.
Skip it if:
You want a campus job in a newsroom: the campus offers the department lists came from HCL, Dell and Samsung, not from media houses.
You are counting on campus placement: only 18% of the last UG batch was placed, at a median pay of INR 2.69 LPA.
You want meals in the hostel fee: the Tapesia hostel fee covers only the room, so you pay for every meal at the food court.
Your Class 12 English marks are below 50%: a higher aggregate does not help, because ADBU checks the English marks on their own for this course.
Counsellor's advice
If you have 50% in both your aggregate and English, apply as soon as the form opens. If you want a media job, start internships from year 2.
BA (Hons) Mass Communication Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 50% in aggregate, from any stream: Arts, Science or Commerce.
English marks: 50% in English, checked on its own apart from the aggregate.
No national exam: ADBU holds its own test and interview. You do not need a CUET score.
Same rule for all: The 50% marks apply to every category, with no relaxation.
Result not out: You can take a provisional seat, but must show the marks by 31 Oct.
BA (Hons) Mass Communication Admission Process▾
Apply online: Register on the ADBU portal with your email and pay the INR 600 form fee.
Test and interview: The Admission Office sends you a date. Both happen on the same day.
Pay the admission fee: Pay INR 18,000 by 5 pm on the offer day, or you lose the offer.
Pay the rest: Pay the rest of the first instalment within 7 days. No cash or cheque is taken.
Bring originals: Bring your marksheets, birth proof, caste paper if any, and the health form.
BA (Hons) Mass Communication Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Online application opens
Expected in April, as in 2026. You register on the portal and pay the INR 600 form fee.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Entrance test and personal interview
Expected soon after you apply. The Admission Office sends your date by email or phone.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Result and admission offer
You hear the result on the same day as the test and interview.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Admission fee payment, by 5 pm that day
You lose the offer if the admission fee is not paid by 5 pm.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Balance of the first instalment
Expected within 7 days of the offer, by UPI, the portal or NEFT.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to apply
Expected in July, but seats can fill earlier, so apply early.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Hostel seat booking
You can book a room only after paying the first semester fee.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Document check with original marksheets
Bring marksheets, birth proof, a caste paper if any, and the health form.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week of August, as in 2026.
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 and its admission procedure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
ADBU BA (Hons) Mass Communication Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026 batch fees. Turn on the toggle to add the hostel room.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 29,000 a semester
INR 2.32 Lakhs
Annual fee
Per year × 4, INR 17,000 a year
INR 68,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1, not refundable
INR 18,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel room (meals extra)
Hostel room, Tapesia
Per semester × 8, INR 14,000 a semester
INR 1.12 Lakhs
Hostel admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,000
Hostel caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Total course fee
INR 3.18 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + annual + admission fee, hostel not added
median pay of placed graduates INR 2.69 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 7,267
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
62%
median pay of placed graduates INR 2.69 LPA vs the full fee
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 fee and hostel tables. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your marks get you a seat in BA (Hons) Mass Communication at ADBU?
Pick your Class 12 aggregate and your English marks. The card shows whether you meet the entry rule.
Class 12 aggregate
English marks
Aggregate: 50% or more · English: 50% or more
Yes, you can apply. The test and interview on the same day decide the seat, along with your past marks.
Aggregate: 50% or more · English: Below 50%
Not yet. ADBU needs 50% in aggregate and 50% in English for every category, so these marks do not qualify.
Aggregate: 50% or more · English: Result not out
Almost there. You can take a provisional seat, but you must show 50% in both by 31 Oct, or the seat is cancelled.
Aggregate: Below 50% · English: 50% or more
Not yet. ADBU needs 50% in aggregate and 50% in English for every category, so these marks do not qualify.
Aggregate: Below 50% · English: Below 50%
Not yet. ADBU needs 50% in aggregate and 50% in English for every category, so these marks do not qualify.
Aggregate: Below 50% · English: Result not out
Not yet. ADBU needs 50% in aggregate and 50% in English for every category, so these marks do not qualify.
Aggregate: Result not out · English: 50% or more
Almost there. You can take a provisional seat, but you must show 50% in both by 31 Oct, or the seat is cancelled.
Aggregate: Result not out · English: Below 50%
Not yet. ADBU needs 50% in aggregate and 50% in English for every category, so these marks do not qualify.
Aggregate: Result not out · English: Result not out
Almost there. You can take a provisional seat, but you must show 50% in both by 31 Oct, or the seat is cancelled.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The 50% marks only let you sit the test and interview. ADBU decides on your past marks and how you do that day, so prepare for both.
ADBU BA (Hons) Mass Communication Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Class 12 marks
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Merit scholarship, 90% and above
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 15,000 a semester for 8 semesters. Only five awards for this course each year.
Who qualifies: 90% or more in Class 12, keep 8.5 SGPAApply at admission, first come first served
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship, 80% and above
INR 80,000
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 10,000 a semester for 8 semesters. Only three awards for this course each year.
Who qualifies: 80% to 89% in Class 12, keep 8.0 SGPAApply at admission, first come first served
Not eligible on your answers
Means scholarship
INR 80,000
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 10,000 a semester. It continues while you have no F grade, and only eight are given across BA, BSc, BCom, BBA and BCA.
Who qualifies: family income below INR 2 Lakhs a year, signed by the panchayat presidentApply by Sep 2027
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 2 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.18 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.98 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.58 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 80,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.38 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 3.18 Lakhs
ADBU BA (Hons) Mass Communication vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to ADBU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, lower marks needed.
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Assam Don Bosco University
Guwahati
Compared with
The Assam Royal Global University
Guwahati
Compared with
Assam down town University
Guwahati
Compared with
Sister Nivedita University
Kolkata
Compared with
Brainware University
Kolkata, B.Sc Media Science and Journalism
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 3.18 Lakhs
tuition + annual + admission
INR 5.30 Lakhs
INR 2.12 Lakhs more
Not published
INR 4.85 Lakhs
INR 1.67 Lakhs more, deposit included
INR 3.89 Lakhs
INR 71,000 more
Paymedian or average, latest batch
INR 2.69 LPA
median, UG batch of 2024-25
INR 6.25 LPA
INR 3.56 LPA more, all UG courses
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 1.81 LPA more, all UG courses
Not published
INR 2.79 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA more, programme average
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
18%
UG batch of 2024-25
56%
38 points higher, all UG courses
79%
61 points higher, all UG courses
80%
62 points higher, department figure
Not published
Class 12 marksminimum aggregate needed
50%
plus 50% in English
Not published
Not published
50%
Same marks
50%
Same marks
ROIpay vs the full fee
85%
on INR 2.69 LPA
118%
33 points higher
Not published
Not published
72%
13 points lower
In short
Royal Global costs INR 2.12 Lakhs more but reports a higher median pay and placement share across its UG courses. If you can pay more and want campus jobs, look at Royal Global; if the fee matters most, ADBU is the cheaper seat.
In short
AdtU does not publish this fee, but it reports a higher median pay and placement share across its UG courses. If you are weighing both, ask AdtU for the full fee in writing before you pay the ADBU admission fee.
In short
Sister Nivedita costs INR 1.67 Lakhs more and is in Kolkata, but its department reports a much higher placement share. If you can move to Kolkata and pay more, compare its media offers; if not, take the ADBU seat.
In short
Brainware's media degree costs about INR 71,000 more, and its programme average pay is close to the ADBU median. If you want to study in the Northeast, ADBU gives about the same pay for a lower fee.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on ADBU BA (Hons) Mass Communication
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BA Mass Communication at ADBU worth the fee?▾
It is worth it if you want media skills at a low private fee. The full course costs INR 3.18 Lakhs without hostel, and the last UG batch had a median pay of INR 2.69 LPA. Use the studios from year 1 and build a portfolio, because media jobs ask to see your work.
What jobs can I get after this course?▾
Graduates work as reporters, presenters, radio jockeys, editors or social media staff, and some start their own studios. The campus offers the department lists came from HCL, Dell and Samsung, not media houses. So start internships at a local channel, paper or agency from year 2.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a campus job offer from a newsroom, or meals in the hostel fee. Only 18% of the last UG batch was placed, and the Tapesia hostel fee covers only the room. If both matter to you, look at the colleges in the compare block before you pay.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes. About half of the last UG batch at ADBU went on to higher studies. ADBU also offers an MA in Mass Communication on the same campus, so you can stay on after the BA. Keep your grades high, because good marks also help you get a merit scholarship there.
Should I apply if my Class 12 marks are just above 50%?▾
Yes, you can apply, but the marks only let you sit the test and interview. ADBU decides on your past marks and how you do that day. Read the news every day, practise speaking about it, and bring any writing or photos you have made.
Is the Tapesia campus right for me if I want city internships?▾
It depends on how much you can travel. The course is taught on the Tapesia campus at Sonapur, outside Guwahati city, so a city internship during term means daily travel. If you plan to intern during term, check the bus times and costs before you book a hostel room.
Should I pick BA Mass Communication or BSc Animation at ADBU?▾
Pick BA Mass Communication if you want news, film, radio and writing, and BSc Animation if you want animation, VFX and design work. Both have 60 seats on the Tapesia campus and need 50% in Class 12 and in English. Look at the studio work of each course before you choose.
Can I get a scholarship on this course?▾
Yes, if your marks or income fit. The merit scholarship gives INR 1.20 Lakhs over the course for 90% and above, and INR 80,000 for 80% and above. The means scholarship gives INR 80,000 if your family income is below INR 2 Lakhs. Use the calculator above to see your total.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the fee in eight parts, in July and January, from the first July to the last January. Each part carries the tuition fee, and four of them also carry the annual fee. Pay by UPI, the portal or NEFT, because no cash or cheque is taken.
Do I get my fee back if I leave?▾
Only if you leave before classes start. Then ADBU returns all fees after taking INR 1,000 for paperwork. After classes start, the university takes no refund requests, so decide before the first day. The caution deposit comes back when you finish the course.
Is there a hostel for this course?▾
Yes, on the Tapesia campus. The room costs INR 14,000 a semester, plus an admission fee of INR 1,000 and a caution deposit of INR 5,000. Meals are not included; you buy them at the food court or Bosco Cafe. You can book a room only after paying the first semester fee.
The course provides an organized and comprehensive educational experience, guided by experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields. Students benefit from a structured learning approach that simplifies complex topics. Two internships, one as a Radio Jockey with Radio Salesian in Darjeeling and another as a content writer with The Sentinel newspaper in Guwahati, offered valuable learning experiences despite being unpaid. The college charges semester-wise fees of 40,000 INR for the 2019 batch, leading to a total course fee of approximately 3 lakh INR, excluding hostel charges.
Scholarships are available for students scoring 90 or above in their 12th-grade exams and for semester toppers with a reward of 20,000 INR per semester. Financial aid includes installment payments without fines, and specific scholarships are offered for students from other backward classes with no monthly income. Although no on-campus jobs or promised placement services are provided, the college ensures quality education and well-maintained facilities.
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