05 Oct, 2026 Jain University Bangalore BA Professional Journalism and Mass Communication Admission 2027 begins. Apply Now! For more information, check here.
Jain University offers the BA (Professional) in Journalism and Mass Communication as a three-year, full-time course at its Lalbagh Road campus in Bengaluru. You study reporting, editing, photojournalism, radio, television and film over six semesters. The university holds NAAC A++ and stands 62nd among universities in NIRF 2025. The full tuition fee is INR 4.50 Lakhs, and INR 9.90 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the JET-UG written test, an extempore round and a personal interview. The university does not publish the seat count for this course. Its 3-year UG graduates of 2024 had a median pay of INR 5.22 LPA, and 61% of them were placed.
Jain University BA JMC Fees
The total fee with hostel is INR 9.90 Lakhs, and the fee without hostel is INR 4.50 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 4.50 Lakhs of that, at INR 1.50 Lakhs a year. You pay the tuition fee every year for three years. Hostel and mess add INR 5.40 Lakhs only if you take a room. The university gives no fee back once classes start.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 4.50 Lakhs
INR 1.50 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Hostel and mess
INR 5.40 Lakhs
INR 1.80 Lakhs a year, 3 years, only if you take a room
Total, no hostel
INR 4.50 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 9.90 Lakhs
Full course
Jain University BA JMC Admission Dates 2027
The online form for the 2027 batch opened on 5 Oct 2026. JET-UG phase 1 is expected in Apr 2027, and classes start in Aug 2027. Apply early, because each test phase has its own last date. The dates after the form are estimates from the 2026 cycle.
Event
Date
Status
UG online application opens
5 Oct 2026
Over
Last date to apply for JET-UG phase 1
Apr 2027
Tentative
JET-UG phase 1 written test
Apr 2027
Tentative
Extempore and personal interview
Apr 2027
Tentative
JET-UG result and merit list
Apr 2027
Tentative
Offer letter and seat offer
Apr 2027
Tentative
First-year fee payment to confirm the seat
May 2027
Tentative
Later JET-UG phases for seats left
Jun 2027
Tentative
Document submission at the study campus
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
Jain University BA JMC Eligibility
You need a pass in Class 12 from any stream, from a recognised board or open school. The university sets no minimum percentage on its UG page. You must also clear the JET-UG. If your Class 12 subjects miss what the course needs, you take a short bridge course.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12
A pass in Science, Commerce or Arts
Minimum marks
Not fixed on the UG page
Entrance test
JET-UG written test, extempore and interview
Bridge course
Only if your Class 12 subjects miss what the course needs
Jain University BA JMC Admission Process
You apply online, write the JET-UG, then face an extempore round and a personal interview. The university ranks you on merit and sends an offer letter. You confirm the seat by paying the fee and taking your documents to the study campus on time. If you miss that date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the UG form and pay the application fee, which does not come back
2. Write the JET-UG
Carry the hall ticket, the signed form, marksheets and two photos
3. Extempore and interview
Speak on a topic, then answer the panel
4. Accept the offer
Pay the fee by the date on the offer letter
5. Submit documents
Take originals to the Lalbagh Road campus before the given date
Jain University BA JMC Cutoff
The JET-UG written test is 100 marks in 120 minutes. It has reading, subject, basic maths, and general knowledge and current affairs sections. The university does not publish a cutoff score for this course. Your merit rank comes from the test and the interview together.
Stage
What it checks
JET-UG written test
100 marks in 120 minutes
Test sections
Reading, subject, basic maths, general knowledge and current affairs
Extempore and interview
How clearly you speak and answer
Published cutoff
Not published for this course
Jain University BA JMC Placements
Across all 3-year UG courses, 2,387 of 3,886 graduates were placed in 2023-24, which is 61%. The median pay was INR 5.22 LPA, and 1,359 students went on to higher studies. These are university-wide NIRF 2025 figures, not figures for this course alone. The course page lists reporting, PR, advertising, digital media and broadcasting as the main roles.
Metric
Value
Graduates, 3-year UG, 2023-24
3,886
Placed
2,387, or 61%
Median pay
INR 5.22 LPA
Higher studies
1,359
Median pay, 2021-22
INR 5.15 LPA
Jain University BA JMC Scholarships
Two national schemes cut the fee by INR 18,000 to INR 36,000 over the course. The Central Sector Scheme gives the most, at INR 12,000 a year. You can hold only one scholarship at the university. JAIN's own Medha and Ekalavya awards do not publish an amount.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Central Sector Scheme
Top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.50 Lakhs a year
INR 36,000 over the course
Post-matric scholarship for minorities
Minority community, family income below INR 2 Lakhs a year
INR 18,000 over the course, as a day scholar
Medha
Merit, given in year 1 and renewed on your marks
Not published
Ekalavya
Sports, age 17 to 21, for three years
Not published
Jain University BA JMC Ranking
Collegedunia ranks the course #36 in Mass Communication for 2025. NIRF 2025 ranked JAIN 62nd among universities, and NAAC gave it A++ with a score of 3.71. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the university files every year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
Collegedunia Mass Communication
2025
#36
NIRF University
2025
#62
NIRF University
2024
#65
NAAC
Latest cycle
A++, score 3.71
Jain University BA JMC Course Structure
Year 1 covers reporting, editing, photojournalism and communication theory. Year 2 adds radio, TV journalism and a documentary project, and year 3 ends with a short film project. The curriculum also lists a fourth year with two research projects.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Reporting and editing, photojournalism, communication theory, a language and English
Year 2
Radio or PR, TV journalism or advertising, documentary project
Year 3
Media laws, media research, film making, short film project
Year 4
Online, mobile and investigative journalism, two research projects
Jain University BA JMC Campus and Hostel
You study at the Center for Management Studies on Lalbagh Road, and the admissions office is in Jayanagar 9th Block. The hostel costs INR 1.80 Lakhs a year if you take a room. You must cancel in person to get any fee back.
Item
Detail
Study campus
Center for Management Studies, Lalbagh Road, Bengaluru
Admissions office
JAIN Knowledge Campus, Jayanagar 9th Block
Hostel and mess
INR 1.80 Lakhs a year, last published
Refund
No fee back on or after the day classes start
Should you pick BA JMC at Jain University?
This course suits students who like to write, shoot and speak, and who will look for media work on their own.
Pick it if:
You want to work in Bengaluru media: you study on Lalbagh Road in the city centre, the same city as its newspaper and ad agency offices.
You want to make things, not only read theory: you shoot a documentary in year 2 and a short film in year 3 as graded projects.
You speak well in front of people: after the written test the JET-UG has an extempore round and an interview, so a clear speaker gains there.
You plan an MA after this: 1,359 of the last 3-year UG batch went on to higher studies, and a fourth year of research is listed.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a campus job: across all 3-year UG courses only 2,387 of 3,886 graduates were placed, so you must find media internships yourself.
You want the fee back within one year: the median pay for 3-year UG courses has barely moved for three years, and the ROI is 116%.
You may leave after joining: the university gives no fee back once classes start, so decide before the first day.
You want to study only media: in years 1 and 2 you also study a language, English and electives like tourism or public administration.
Counsellor's advice
If you clear the JET-UG and want media work, take this seat and keep building a portfolio. If you need a campus job to pay a loan, keep a cheaper option above it.
BA JMC Eligibility▾
Class 12: A pass in Science, Commerce or Arts from a recognised board or open school.
Minimum marks: The UG page sets no minimum percentage for this course.
Entrance test: You must clear the JET-UG (JAIN Entrance Test): the written test, an extempore round and an interview.
Bridge course: If your Class 12 subjects miss what the course needs, you take a short bridge course.
BA JMC Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the UG form on the JAIN portal and pay the application fee online. It does not come back.
Write the JET-UG: A 120-minute, 100-mark test with reading, subject, basic maths and general knowledge sections.
Speak and interview: An extempore or pick and speak round, then a personal interview with a panel.
Accept the offer: Pay the fee by the date on your offer letter to confirm the seat.
Submit documents: Take your marksheets, transfer and migration certificates to the Lalbagh Road campus on time, or you lose the seat.
BA JMC Admission Dates 2027
▾
These are the 2027 steps; only the form opening is fixed so far. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
5 Oct 2026
UG online application opens
The form opened on 5 Oct 2026. Each JET-UG phase has its own last date to apply.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Last date to apply for JET-UG phase 1
In 2026 the phase 1 form closed a few days before the test.
Tentative
Apr 2027
JET-UG phase 1 written test
In 2026 phase 1 was on 9 and 10 Apr. Carry your hall ticket.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Extempore and personal interview
You speak on a topic, then face the panel.
Tentative
Apr 2027
JET-UG result and merit list
In 2026 the phase 1 result came on 11 Apr.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Offer letter and seat offer
The offer letter names the fee and the last date to pay it.
Tentative
May 2027
First-year fee payment to confirm the seat
You lose the offer if the fee is not paid by its date.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Later JET-UG phases for seats left
Only if seats are left after the early phases.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Document submission at the study campus
Bring the marksheets, transfer and migration certificates, or the seat is cancelled.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Attendance counts from the first day of classes.
Tentative
Oct 2027
UG online application opens
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Last date to apply for JET-UG phase 1
Expected a few days before the test.
Tentative
Apr 2028
JET-UG phase 1 written test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Extempore and personal interview
Expected right after the written test.
Tentative
Apr 2028
JET-UG result and merit list
Expected a day or two after the test.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Offer letter and seat offer
Expected soon after the result.
Tentative
May 2028
First-year fee payment to confirm the seat
Expected within weeks of the offer.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Document submission at the study campus
Expected a few weeks before classes.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Classes start
Expected in the same month as this year.
Source: JAIN University UG admissions page and JET-UG notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Jain University BA JMC Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 1.50 Lakhs a year
INR 4.50 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 1.80 Lakhs a year, only if you take a room
INR 5.40 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 4.50 Lakhs
3 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 9.90 Lakhs
3 years · tuition fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 7,587
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
116%
median pay INR 5.22 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 16,692
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
53%
median pay INR 5.22 LPA vs the full fee
This is the last published fee; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Fees can change. Check the college website before you pay.
Will you get a seat in BA JMC at Jain University?
Pick your Class 12 status and how far you are in the JET-UG. There is no published cutoff, so this shows the step you are at.
Class 12
JET-UG
Yes, you are in.
You meet every rule. Pay the first-year fee by the date on your offer letter and take your documents to the campus.
Almost there.
Your seat now depends on the extempore and the interview. Practise a two-minute talk on a news story of the week.
Not yet.
You cannot get a seat without the JET-UG. Fill the form for the 2027 batch and book a phase 1 slot.
Almost there.
Your seat is provisional until you show the Class 12 marksheet. Submit it the day your result comes out.
Almost there.
Clear the extempore and the interview, then show the Class 12 marksheet when your result comes.
Not yet.
You can write the JET-UG before your Class 12 result. Fill the form and book a phase 1 slot now.
EDITOR'S NOTE
JAIN does not publish a JET-UG cutoff score for this course. Your merit rank comes from the written test and the interview together, so prepare for the speaking rounds too.
Jain University BA JMC Scholarship Calculator
Answer three questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Class 12 standing
Community
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies. You can hold only one scholarship at the university.
Central Sector Scheme
INR 36,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
INR 12,000 a year for three years if you keep your marks up. You cannot hold it with another scholarship.
Who qualifies: top 20 percentile of your Class 12 board, family income up to INR 4.50 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct each year on NSP
Not eligible on your answers
Post-matric scholarship for minorities
INR 18,000
Ministry of Minority Affairs, through NSP
INR 6,000 a year as a day scholar, for fees and upkeep. The page counts the Central Sector Scheme instead if you get both.
Who qualifies: minority community, family income below INR 2 Lakhs a year, 50% in the last examApply by Oct each year on NSP
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 36,000
Your net course fee: INR 4.14 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 18,000
Your net course fee: INR 4.32 Lakhs
Jain University BA JMC vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Jain University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank.
Compare with
This page
Jain University
Bengaluru
Compared with
REVA University
Bengaluru
Compared with
Christ University
Bengaluru
Compared with
Alliance University
Bengaluru
Compared with
Kristu Jayanti College
Bengaluru
Total feesfull course, tuition only
INR 4.50 Lakhs
3 years, last published
Not published
Not published
INR 14.00 Lakhs
INR 9.50 Lakhs more, 4-year BA Media Studies
Not published
Median pay3-year UG, 2023-24
INR 5.22 LPA
university-wide
INR 5.05 LPA
INR 0.17 LPA less, university-wide
INR 5.36 LPA
INR 0.14 LPA more, university-wide
INR 5.40 LPA
INR 0.18 LPA more, university-wide
INR 5.50 LPA
INR 0.28 LPA more, college-wide
Placement rate3-year UG graduates placed
61%
university-wide
51%
10 points lower, university-wide
55%
6 points lower, university-wide
66%
5 points higher, university-wide
20%
41 points lower, college-wide
Students placed3-year UG, 2023-24
2,387
of 3,886 graduates
589
1,798 fewer, of 1,147 graduates
2,783
396 more, of 5,056 graduates
160
2,227 fewer, of 243 graduates
513
1,874 fewer, of 2,524 graduates
NIRF rankUniversity, 2025
#62
NIRF 2025
Not published
#63
1 place lower
Not published
Not published
In short
REVA pays a little less, places a smaller share of its 3-year UG batch and does not publish this fee. If you get both seats, Jain University has the stronger placement record on these figures.
In short
Christ pays a little more and ranks one place lower in NIRF, and its journalism degree takes four years. If you want three years and a higher placement share, take Jain University.
In short
Alliance places a bigger share of a much smaller batch, but its four-year media degree costs far more. If the fee matters to you, Jain University is the cheaper seat.
In short
Kristu Jayanti has the highest median pay here but placed only a fifth of its UG graduates. If you want a campus job, Jain University gives you better odds on these figures.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Jain University BA JMC
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BA JMC at Jain University worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you build a portfolio while you study. The full tuition fee is INR 4.50 Lakhs, and the median pay of the university's 3-year UG graduates was INR 5.22 LPA, so the ROI is 116%. Use the documentary and short film projects to make work you can show an employer.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most graduates go into reporting, PR, advertising, digital media or broadcasting, the roles the course page lists. The university does not publish pay for this course alone. Its 3-year UG graduates had a median of INR 5.22 LPA, so plan for a modest first salary and build your skills from year 1.
Should I take this course if I need a campus placement?▾
Only if you also look for work on your own. Across 3-year UG courses, 2,387 of 3,886 graduates were placed, which is 61%. So about two in five did not get a job through campus. Start internships in year 1 and keep a record of every story or video you make.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want to study only media, or if you may leave after joining. In years 1 and 2 you also study a language, English and electives like tourism. The university gives no fee back once classes start. If either point worries you, decide before you pay the first-year fee.
Is this course good for higher studies like an MA?▾
Yes, it is a good base for an MA in media or communication. In 2023-24, 1,359 of the university's 3-year UG graduates went on to higher studies. The curriculum also lists a fourth year with two research projects. If you plan an MA, pick the media research papers and keep your marks high.
Should I wait for a later JET-UG phase to apply?▾
No, try for phase 1 if you can. In 2026 phase 1 was on 9 and 10 Apr, and the result came on 11 Apr, so you knew early. Later phases are only for seats that are left. Fill the form now and book a phase 1 slot.
Is the Lalbagh Road campus right for a media student?▾
Yes, if you want to be in the city. You study at the Center for Management Studies on Lalbagh Road, in central Bengaluru. Newspaper offices and ad agencies are in the same city, so you can reach them for internships. The admissions office is in Jayanagar 9th Block, so check which address each step needs.
Should I take the hostel or find a room outside?▾
It depends on your budget. The hostel and mess cost INR 1.80 Lakhs a year, which takes the full course from INR 4.50 Lakhs to INR 9.90 Lakhs. If you have family in Bengaluru, staying with them saves most of that. Use the hostel toggle in the fee block to see both totals.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Fill the UG form online and pay the application fee, which does not come back. Then write the JET-UG, a 100-mark test, and face an extempore round and an interview. If you get an offer, pay the fee by its date and take your documents to the Lalbagh Road campus.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year tuition fee is INR 4.50 Lakhs, at INR 1.50 Lakhs a year. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.90 Lakhs. This is the last published fee, so check the new fee on the university site before you pay.
Can I get the fee back if I leave?▾
Only before classes start. The university follows UGC refund rules and gives no fee back on or after the first day of classes. You must cancel in person with the original fee receipt, because email or phone requests are not accepted.
Which scholarships can I get?▾
You can get the Central Sector Scheme, worth INR 36,000 over the course, if you are in the top 20 percentile of your Class 12 board. Minority students with family income below INR 2 Lakhs can get INR 18,000 instead. You can hold only one, so use the calculator above to check yours.
Jain University offers a supportive and personalized learning environment, facilitated by a highly qualified faculty with a 1:10 faculty-to-student ratio. Classes are composed of 60 students and 7 professors, promoting personalized attention. In 2023, campus placements began in the 6th semester, with the highest salary package reaching 42 Lakh Per Annum and an average of 6.20 Lakh Per Annum. An impressive 93.41% of students successfully secured placements. Internship opportunities include partnerships with companies like Shubharambh, offering stipends of 5000 Rs/Month.
The Bachelor of Arts and Journalism costs Rs. 1,60,000 per year, while the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication is Rs. 1,79,375 annually. The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology has a total fee of Rs. 4,70,000 for three years. The university provides flexible payment options and financial aid through scholarships and loans.
...Read More
By Collegedunia’s Personal AI
Jain University Bangalore: 2 Answered Questions
What are the reviews for Jain University Bangalore MBA course, and what are its placement package?
Souvick JainMBA Marketing, Jain University (2019)
Jain University in Bangalore is known for its highly-rated MBA program, which is well-regarded by both students and industry experts. If you are considering this program, here are some important key points about its reviews and placement packages that you should be aware of:
Reviews:
Students have rated Jain University's MBA program highly for its well-structured curriculum, knowledgeable and experienced faculty, and excellent campus infrastructure.
The university offers a range of academic support services to students, including mentorship, academic counseling, and career guidance, which have received positive feedback from students.
Industry experts have praised Jain University for producing skilled and industry-ready MBA graduates, contributing to the university's overall reputation.
Placement Packages:
Jain University has a strong track record for MBA placements, and its dedicated placement cell works closely with companies to facilitate recruitment.
The average placement package for MBA graduates from Jain University varies depending on industry and job profile but is generally 6-10 lakhs per annum.
The university has a broad network of corporate partnerships, which can provide students with more placement opportunities in various fields.
Jain University's MBA program is highly rated by students and industry experts and has a solid track record for placements. However, it's important to note that individual outcomes may vary depending on factors such as academic performance, extracurricular activities, and personal skills.
If you are considering pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) course, Jain University offers a high-quality and valuable program that you may want to explore. Here are some reasons why the BBA course provided by Jain University is a great option for you:
Comprehensive knowledge: BBA course at Jain University covers a wide range of topics related to marketing and business management. This will provide you with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills that are essential in the field of business.
Specializations: Jain University offers the BBA course in different specializations, such as Finance, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing. This allows you to choose a specialization that matches your interests and career goals and will help you develop expertise in that area.
Career opportunities: After completing the BBA course from Jain University, you will be eligible for a variety of job opportunities in the management industry. You can build a successful career in fields such as finance, marketing, human resources, or entrepreneurship.
Industry connections: Jain University has strong industry connections, and this provides you with opportunities to gain practical experience and exposure to the latest industry trends. This can be through internships, guest lectures by industry experts, or projects with industry partners.
Experienced faculty: BBA course is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in their respective fields. They bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the classroom, ensuring that you receive the best education possible.
Pursuing a BBA course at Jain University can provide you with comprehensive knowledge, specialization options, and excellent career opportunities in management industries. With experienced faculty and industry connections, you can receive a high-quality education that prepares you for a successful career in business.
-01.jpeg)
Comments