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Jamia Millia Islamia University M.Phil. Mass Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Jamia Nagar, New DelhiCentral UniversityEstd 1920NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 2.65 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
45
JMI Entrance CRL, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About Jamia Millia Islamia M.Phil. Mass Communication
JMI offers a two-year, full-time M.Phil. Mass Communication with 12 seats through JMI Entrance. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's Mass Comm ranking 2026 and #3 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.65 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 3.75 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through JMI admission portal counselling. The General JMI quota seat closed at rank 45 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
JMI M.Phil. Mass Communication Fees
The full course costs INR 2.65 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.75 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.40 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.10 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 60,000 a semester, 8 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 25,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.10 Lakhs | INR 55,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.65 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.75 Lakhs | Full course |
JMI M.Phil. Mass Communication Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; JMI Entrance registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| JMI Entrance registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| JMI Entrance session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| JMI Entrance result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| JMI admission portal choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
JMI M.Phil. Mass Communication Eligibility
You need master's with Master's degree and 55% marks; 50% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a JMI Entrance rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| master's subjects | Master's degree |
| master's marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | JMI Entrance rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
JMI M.Phil. Mass Communication Admission Process
JMI admission portal allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Take JMI Entrance | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on JMI admission portal | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
JMI M.Phil. Mass Communication Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 45 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the JMI admission portal round 6 closing ranks for JMI quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, JMI quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 45 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
JMI M.Phil. Mass Communication Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 6 LPA. The median is INR 5.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 12 LPA. media houses and research projects companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 5.5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 12 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | media houses and research projects companies, on campus |
JMI M.Phil. Mass Communication Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in master's | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
JMI M.Phil. Mass Communication Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Mass Comm ranking and #3 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Mass Comm ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #3 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
JMI M.Phil. Mass Communication Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 2 and year 2 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 2.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 2 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 2 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
JMI M.Phil. Mass Communication Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 2, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Delhi campus |
Should you pick M.Phil. Mass Communication at Jamia Millia Islamia?
This course suits students who want a media research job and can live in a Delhi campus for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed master's in this state: half the seats are JMI quota, so a rank that misses the Open merit list can still get in.
You want media research roles, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four media organisations in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in four parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2.
You want internships in a big city: this is a Delhi campus, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You wait for the result: the admission portal closes fast, so fill this course before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a JMI quota rank. If you are Open merit and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Phil. Mass Communication Eligibility▾
master's marks: 55% in Master's degree. 50% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A JMI Entrance rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Open merit seats.
JMI quota quota: Half the seats go to students who passed master's in this state.
M.Phil. Mass Communication Admission Process▾
Take JMI Entrance: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on JMI admission portal: JMI admission portal (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Phil. Mass 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
Jan 2027
JMI Entrance registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
JMI Entrance session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
JMI Entrance result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
JMI admission portal choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: JMI admission portal 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Jamia Millia Islamia M.Phil. Mass 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 60,000 a semester
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 25,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 55,000 a year
INR 1.10 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 4,468
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
226%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,323
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
160%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you M.Phil Mass Communication at Jamia Millia Islamia?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published JMI admission portal closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · JMI quota
35 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
36 to 45: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 45: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Open merit
24 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
25 to 31: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 31: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · JMI quota
28 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
29 to 38: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 38: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Open merit
19 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
20 to 26: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 26: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · JMI quota
18 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
19 to 25: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 25: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Open merit
12 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
13 to 17: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 17: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · JMI quota
10 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
11 to 16: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 16: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Open merit
7 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
8 to 11: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 11: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · JMI quota
22 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
23 to 30: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 30: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Open merit
15 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
16 to 21: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 21: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Jamia Millia Islamia M.Phil. Mass 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.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
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 answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in master'sApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Jamia Millia Islamia
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Jamia Millia Islamia M.Phil. Mass Communication vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Jamia Millia Islamia. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.65 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 2.95 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
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INR 2.65 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 6 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 3.5 LPA more
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INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.4 LPA more, Class of 2024
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INR 1.8 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankJMI Entrance CRL, General
45
Round 6, 2025
9,400
9,355 places easier
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Seatsthis course
12
JMI Entrance
90
78 more
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138 more
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48 more
180
168 more
240
228 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
226%
on INR 6 LPA
170%
56 points lower
117%
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120%
106 points lower
128%
98 points lower
133%
93 points lower
In short
Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only JMI, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below JMI in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If JMI gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses JMI in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If JMI allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Jamia Millia Islamia M.Phil. Mass Communication
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Phil Mass Communication at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.65 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General JMI quota seat closed at rank 45 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students aim for media research, teaching support, policy work and content research roles after this course. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA, the median was INR 5.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want only studio production, ask the department about practical work before you decide.
Who should skip this course here?▾
Skip it if you want only camera work or a sure hostel room. First-years may share three to a room, and single rooms open only from year 2. The course is research heavy, so writing and fieldwork matter every week. If these worry you, ask the department before you pay.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for research from the first semester. The course has four semesters, a small 12-seat class and a final research project, so teachers can track your topic closely. Talk to the department early about archives, fieldwork and a guide, because that shapes your Ph.D. plan.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 2.
Is this course right if I want a media research job?▾
Yes, if you like reading news, films, public media and audience data. The course has 12 seats and four semesters, so it suits students who can write and collect data for long weeks. If you want only camera work, check the practical course options before you decide.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the JMI Entrance exam and fill this college in your JMI admission portal choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days JMI admission portal gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 2.65 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.75 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
Jamia Millia Islamia University: 1 Answered Question
When will the admission forms for hotel management course be out in 2022?
Rashid IqbalJMI (2019)
Jamia Millia Islamia University hasn’t released the 2022 admission forms for the Hotel Management course, yet. For the academic year 2021, the admission form for BHM was available from 17th May 2021 to 10th July 2021. Jamia Millia Islamia University Hotel Management entrance date 2021 was 7th August. You will find the regular admission details on the Hotel Management departmental page of JMI.
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