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University of Madras Chennai M.Phil Journalism And Mass Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 9,185
1 year, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
55
Entrance test CRL, merit list 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 card get you in?Closing cards 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 Madras University M.Phil JMC
University of Madras offers a one-year, full-time M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication with 20 seats through Entrance test. The course is taught on campus over two semesters, with course work from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #39 in Collegedunia's University carding 2026 and #39 in NIRF University 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 9,185, paid per semester, and INR 69,185 with hostel and mess. You get a seat through university entrance test and interview. The General university seat closed at card 55 in merit list of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
University of Madras M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication Fees
The full course costs INR 9,185 without hostel and INR 69,185 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, two times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 60,000 over one year.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6,000 | INR 3,000 a semester, 2 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 3,185 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 1,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 60,000 | INR 60,000 a year, 1 year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 9,185 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 69,185 | Full course |
University of Madras M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Entrance test registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the selection letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance test registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance test session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance test result and card | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| university application review | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round selections | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| admission fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
University of Madras M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication Eligibility
You need Post Graduation with any master degree in communication or media and 55% marks; 50% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Entrance test card from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Post Graduation subjects | any master degree in communication or media |
| Post Graduation marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Entrance test card from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
University of Madras M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication Admission Process
university selects the seat on your card and your applications. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Take the entrance test | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill applications on university | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of selection |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the selection letter |
University of Madras M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication Cutoff
The General seat closed at card 55 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the university merit list closing cards for university seats. The General closing card has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing card, university | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 55 | merit list, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | merit list, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | merit list, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | merit list, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | merit list, 2025 |
University of Madras M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 4 LPA. The median is INR 3.6 LPA and the highest offer was INR 7 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 3.6 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 7 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
University of Madras M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 3,000 to INR 5,000 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 5,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Post Graduation | INR 3,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 4,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 3,500 over the course |
University of Madras M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication Ranking
The college stands #39 in Collegedunia's University ranking and #39 in NIRF University, 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 University ranking | 2026 | #39 |
| NIRF University | 2025 | #39 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
University of Madras M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication Course Structure
Term 1 is maths, physics and programming; research work starts after course work and dissertation time ends with the dissertation. One course from day one, with course work from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before the second term.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Research methods, media theory and communication studies |
| Term 2 | Review of literature, tools and research design |
| Dissertation | Data collection, analysis and dissertation writing |
| Viva | Dissertation submission and viva voce |
University of Madras M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and research students are selected rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, selected before classes start |
| Single room | From the second term, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Chennai media hub |
Should you pick M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a Chennai media hub for one year.
Pick it if:
You passed Post Graduation in this state: half the seats are university, so a card that misses the open category list can still get in.
You want media research roles, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight 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 card: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe card.
You need a hostel room: research students get rooms only when the university has vacancy.
You want internships in a big city: this is a Chennai media hub, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the result result: the application window closes within days of it, so fill your applications before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if first list gives it to you on a university card. If you are open category and below the first list close, wait it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication Eligibility▾
Post Graduation marks: 55% in any master degree in communication or media. 50% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board card alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Entrance test card. score decides the open category seats.
university quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Post Graduation in this state.
M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication Admission Process▾
Take the entrance test: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on university: university (the central counselling body) selects every seat here.
Fill applications: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, wait keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of selection or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Phil Journalism and 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
Entrance test 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
Entrance test session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Entrance test result and card
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
university application review
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round selections
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
admission fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: university 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication Fees 2027
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This is the full 1-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 2, INR 3,000 a semester
INR 6,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 3,185
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 1,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 1, INR 60,000 a year
INR 60,000
Education loan EMI
INR 155
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
4355%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,167
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
578%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your card get you M.Phil at University of Madras?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published university closing cards.
Category
Quota
General · university
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 55: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 55: not this year. Try the late vacancy list or a different quota.
General · open category
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 late vacancy list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · university
35 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
36 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try the late vacancy list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · open category
24 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
25 to 35: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 35: not this year. Try the late vacancy list or a different quota.
SC · university
30 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
31 to 45: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 45: not this year. Try the late vacancy list or a different quota.
SC · open category
21 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
22 to 31: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 31: not this year. Try the late vacancy list or a different quota.
ST · university
25 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
26 to 40: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 40: not this year. Try the late vacancy list or a different quota.
ST · open category
17 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
18 to 28: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 28: not this year. Try the late vacancy list or a different quota.
EWS · university
32 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
33 to 48: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 48: not this year. Try the late vacancy list or a different quota.
EWS · open category
22 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
23 to 33: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 33: not this year. Try the late vacancy list or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The first list close is the safe number. The merit list close only helps if you keep the choice waited to the end.
University of Madras M.Phil Journalism and 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 5,000
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 3,000
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 Post GraduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 4,000
University of Madras
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 3,500
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.
University of Madras M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to University of Madras. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees1 years, no hostel
INR 9,185
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
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INR 9,185
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Average paylatest batch
INR 4 LPA
Class of 2025
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INR 7.4 LPA
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INR 3.2 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
82%
10 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing cardEntrance test CRL, General
55
merit list, 2025
9,400
9,345 places easier
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Seatsthis course
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Entrance test
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70 more
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180
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240
220 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
4355%
on INR 4 LPA
170%
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4233 points lower
133%
4222 points lower
In short
Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing card is about 3,000 places tougher. If your card clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only Madras University, take this seat and do not wait for the late vacancy list.
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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over one year and pays a little less. If its easier closing card is what you need, keep it one place below Madras University 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 Madras University 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 card. If your card misses Madras University 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 Madras University selects 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 University of Madras M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Tech M.Phil at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 9,185 and the last batch averaged INR 4 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 card is just above the closing card?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General university seat closed at card 55 in merit list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a card that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the card checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get media research and teaching roles with media research and teaching companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4 LPA, the median was INR 3.6 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a media industry job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a research hostel room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. Research students share limited rooms by university rules and research hostel rooms open only from the second term. The campus is in a Chennai media hub, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before the second term, but the electives in the second term and 4 cover media research methods, and the dissertation can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better card?▾
Only if you can raise your card by a lot, not a little. The General closing card 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 3.6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your marks above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in the second term.
Is this course better than MA Journalism at this college for me?▾
Pick M.Phil if you want a software job and MA Journalism if you want a media industry job. M.Phil places a bigger share of its batch with media research roles, and its closing card is the tougher of the two. If you get MA Journalism now and want M.Phil, the course change after year 1 needs a top marks, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Entrance test exam and fill this college in your application list. A seat comes in the round your card clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days university 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 1-year fee is INR 9,185 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 69,185. 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.
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