Is KCET accepted for engineering admission at St Aloysius Mangalore?

No. KCET (Karnataka CET) score is not accepted at St Aloysius for any programme, including B.Tech and B.Sc. The only accepted UG entrance exam is SAU-ET (St Aloysius University Entrance Test). Students relying only on KCET will need to separately register and appear in SAU-ET.

What is SAU-ET and how is it conducted?

SAU-ET is the St Aloysius University Entrance Test. It consists of 50 multiple-choice questions across four sections: English (10), General Knowledge (10), Aptitude (10), and subject-specific questions (20). It is conducted online. Registration opens in November and the test window begins in January each year.

What is the minority quota at St Aloysius University?

As a Jesuit minority institution, 50% of seats at St Aloysius are reserved for minority community candidates. The remaining seats are split as 25% for general merit and 25% for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD).

What entrance exams are accepted for MBA at St Aloysius Mangalore?

St Aloysius MBA accepts KMAT Karnataka, CAT, XAT, MAT, and CMAT. Any one valid score is accepted. Graduation with minimum 50% marks is also required. SC/ST candidates are eligible with 45% graduation marks.

Is the personal interview mandatory for St Aloysius admission?

Yes. All shortlisted candidates must attend a mandatory personal interview at the St Aloysius Mangalore campus. A parent or guardian must accompany the candidate. NRI and foreign national students may attend the interview online.

How many B.Sc specialisations does St Aloysius Mangalore offer?

St Aloysius offers B.Sc across 19 specialisations, including Data Science, Animation, Visual Communication, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, and others. All B.Sc programmes admit only through SAU-ET. No separate national exam or KCET score is accepted.

St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore MA Media And Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Mangalore, KarnatakaDeemed UniversityEstd 1880 Mangalore University, Mangalore NAAC Grade A++ 3.6

3.8

(266 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 1.53 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 3.25 LPA

NIRF 2025, PG 2-year

Eligibility

45%

40% for SC, ST and Category I

Placement rate

67%

NIRF 2025, PG 2-year

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 test you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to document check 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your marks get you in?Eligibility ranges by category and degree 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 St Aloysius MA Media and Communication

St Aloysius offers a two-year, full-time MA Media and Communication on its Mangaluru campus. The course sits in the Media Studies department and covers journalism, digital media, public relations, advertising and corporate communication. The college has NAAC A++ with CGPA 3.67 and stands #73 in NIRF College ranking 2025. The full course fee without hostel is INR 1.53 Lakhs, and it becomes INR 3.23 Lakhs with hostel and mess. Admission uses an entrance test and degree marks. The course needs 45% marks, or 40% for SC, ST and Category I students. NIRF 2025 shows PG median pay as INR 3.25 LPA, a 67% PG placement rate and 875 PG 2-year intake seats.

St Aloysius MA Media and Communication Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 3.23 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.53 Lakhs. The academic fee is INR 1.53 Lakhs. You pay it year by year across the course. Hostel and mess add INR 1.70 Lakhs if you take a room. The college says exam fees are extra.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Academic fee	INR 1.53 Lakhs	INR 76,500 a year, 2 years
Hostel and mess	INR 1.70 Lakhs	INR 85,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 1.53 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 3.23 Lakhs	Full course

St Aloysius MA Media and Communication Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected in Jan 2027, and the entrance test is expected in Apr 2027. The merit list is expected in May 2027. Keep degree marks, ID proof and category papers ready before the form opens.

Event	Date	Status
PG registration, last date to apply	Jan 2027 to Mar 2027	Tentative
Entrance test	Apr 2027	Tentative
Entrance result and merit list	May 2027	Tentative
Reservation check and allotment	May 2027	Tentative
First year fee payment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Document check and reporting	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jul 2027	Tentative

St Aloysius MA Media and Communication Eligibility

You need any bachelor degree from a recognised university with 45% aggregate marks. SC, ST and Category I students need 40%. The college gives 50% weight to the entrance test and 50% to degree marks.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Any bachelor degree from a recognised university
General marks	45% aggregate
SC, ST and Category I	40% aggregate
Selection weight	50% entrance test and 50% degree marks

St Aloysius MA Media and Communication Admission Process

The steps are online form, document upload, entrance test, merit list and fee payment. You choose the course on the admission portal, upload papers and pay the form fee. The admission office then checks marks and test score.

Step	What you do
Apply online	Register on the St Aloysius admission portal
Upload papers	Add degree marks, ID proof and category papers
Write test	Take the PG entrance test when called
Merit list	The office adds test and degree marks
Pay fee	Pay the first year fee and report with originals

St Aloysius MA Media and Communication Cutoff

The General marks gate is 45% and the reserved marks gate is 40%. These are not final seat scores. The entrance test and degree marks both decide the offer order.

Category	Closing score or mark	Rule used
General	45%	Minimum aggregate
SC	40%	Minimum aggregate
ST	40%	Minimum aggregate
Category I	40%	Minimum aggregate

St Aloysius MA Media and Communication Placements

The latest NIRF PG median pay is INR 3.25 LPA and the PG placement rate is 67%. The department lists print, digital, broadcast, public relations, advertising and corporate communication roles. Media tour visits add newsroom and studio exposure.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 3.25 LPA
Placement rate	67%
PG students placed	555
Recruiting areas	Print, digital, broadcast, PR, advertising

St Aloysius MA Media and Communication Scholarships

The biggest shown support is INR 75,700 and the college fee concession is INR 25,000 in this estimate. Government scholarships need category and income papers. College support uses merit and family need.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Government post-matric scholarship	SC, ST or OBC with income proof	INR 75,700
College fee concession	Merit and family need	INR 25,000
SAFAL fellowship	Need based students	INR 30,000
Merit scholarship	High degree marks	INR 20,000

St Aloysius MA Media and Communication Ranking

The college holds NAAC A++ with 3.67 CGPA and NIRF College rank #73 for 2025. NIRF ranks the whole college, not this one course. The NAAC grade shows the academic review score.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NAAC	2023	A++ with 3.67 CGPA
NIRF College ranking	2025	#73
UGC status	2024	Deemed to be University

St Aloysius MA Media and Communication Course Structure

The first year builds reporting, writing, media theory and production practice. The second year moves into research, public relations, advertising and project work. Value-added courses add business communication, art journalism and advertising basics.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Reporting, writing, media theory and production practice
Year 2	Research, public relations, advertising and project work
Extra courses	Business communication, art journalism and advertising

St Aloysius MA Media and Communication Hostel and Campus

The hostel and mess cost is INR 1.70 Lakhs for two years, and one year costs INR 85,000. The main campus has separate hostels for men and women. Half the hostel seats support weaker sections.

Item	Detail
Hostel fee	INR 85,000 a year
Two year hostel total	INR 1.70 Lakhs
Seat support	50% seats for weaker sections
Campus practice	Audio studio, video studio and media visits

Should you pick Master of Arts [MA] (Media and Communication) at St Aloysius?

This course suits students who want media, writing, public relations and digital work from Mangaluru.

Pick it if:

You want media roles in Karnataka: the department trains for print, digital, broadcast, public relations and advertising jobs.

You need studio practice: students use the audio and video studio and visit media houses during the course.

You want a lower fee: the full course fee is INR 1.53 Lakhs, and the PG median pay is INR 3.25 LPA.

You have any bachelor degree: the course accepts any recognised degree when your total marks meet the rule.

Skip it if:

You want a large metro market: Mangaluru has fewer national media offices, so many internships need travel or remote work.

You expect high media pay: NIRF shows PG median pay of INR 3.25 LPA for the college.

You need a sure hostel seat: hostel approval is separate, and half the hostel seats support weaker sections.

You are below the marks rule: admission uses entrance and degree marks, so weak scores can block the offer.

Counsellor's advice

If you want regional media, public relations or digital work, apply early. If you need a metro newsroom, compare internships before you pay.

Master of Arts [MA] (Media and Communication) Eligibility▾

Degree: You need any bachelor degree from a recognised university.

Marks: General students need 45% aggregate marks.

Reserved marks: SC, ST and Category I students need 40% aggregate marks.

Selection weight: Entrance test marks and degree marks both carry 50% weight.

PG test: The college says entrance tests are needed for PG admission.

Master of Arts [MA] (Media and Communication) Admission Process▾

Apply online: Register on the St Aloysius admission portal and choose this MA course.

Upload papers: Add degree marks, ID proof and category papers if you use a reserved seat.

Write test: The college sends PG entrance test details by SMS, email or WhatsApp.

Merit list: The admission office adds entrance marks and degree marks in equal weight.

Pay fee: Pay the first year fee and bring original papers for document check.

Master of Arts [MA] (Media and Communication) Admission Dates 2027

▾

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on the last PG cycle. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Jan 2027

PG registration opens

The online form is expected to open in January.

Tentative

Mar 2027

PG registration, last date to apply

The last date to apply is expected before the test call.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Entrance test

The test details are sent by SMS, email or WhatsApp.

Tentative

May 2027

Entrance result and merit list

The admission office checks your test and degree marks.

Tentative

May 2027

Reservation check and allotment

The office checks category papers before the seat is offered.

Tentative

Jun 2027

First year fee payment

You get the seat only after the first year fee is paid.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Document check and reporting

Bring original degree marks and ID proof for checking.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Classes start

The exact opening day is shared during admission.

Source: St Aloysius admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.

St Aloysius Master of Arts [MA] (Media and Communication) Fees 2027

▾

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

Academic fee

Per year × 2, INR 76,500 a year

INR 1.53 Lakhs

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 85,000 a year

INR 1.70 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1.53 Lakhs

2 years · academic fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 3.23 Lakhs

2 years · academic fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 2,580

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

212%

median first-year pay INR 3.25 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 5,446

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

101%

median first-year pay INR 3.25 LPA vs the full fee

Source: St Aloysius PG fee structure and hostel fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you a seat at St Aloysius?

Pick your category and degree. The score ranges use the published eligibility rule and the PG test step.

St Aloysius Master of Arts [MA] (Media and Communication) Scholarship Calculator

Answer the questions. The result is an estimate to confirm with the college.

St Aloysius Master of Arts [MA] (Media and Communication) vs similar colleges

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

Compare with

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St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University)

Mangaluru

Compared with

Manipal Institute of Communication

Manipal

Compared with

Christ University

Bengaluru

Compared with

Mangalore University

Mangalagangotri

Compared with

Kristu Jayanti College

Bengaluru

Compared with

St Joseph's University

Bengaluru

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 1.53 Lakhs

academic fee

INR 7.76 Lakhs

INR 6.23 Lakhs more, full course

INR 3.40 Lakhs

INR 1.87 Lakhs more, full course

INR 51,000

INR 1.02 Lakhs less, full course

INR 1.85 Lakhs

INR 32,000 more, full course

INR 1.40 Lakhs

INR 13,000 less, full course

Median paylatest published

INR 3.25 LPA

NIRF PG median

INR 4.25 LPA

INR 1 LPA more

INR 3.75 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA more

INR 2.25 LPA

INR 1 LPA less

Not published

INR 3 LPA

INR 0.25 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

67%

NIRF PG data

75%

8 points higher, latest batch

65%

2 points lower, latest batch

Not published

70%

3 points higher, latest batch

60%

7 points lower, latest batch

Closing scoreminimum marks, General

45%

published eligibility rule

50%

5 points higher, General

50%

5 points higher, General

50%

5 points higher, General

45%

Same score, General

45%

Same score, General

SeatsPG 2-year intake

875

all PG 2-year courses

Not published

In short

If a larger media fee is fine and Manipal is your target, compare the pay sheet closely. If fee risk matters, St Aloysius is lighter.

In short

If Bengaluru access matters most, Christ has that pull. If lower fees and Mangaluru fit you, St Aloysius stays strong.

In short

If the lowest fee is your main point, Mangalore University is ahead. If a city campus and hostel matter, check St Aloysius.

In short

If Bengaluru media access matters, Kristu Jayanti can fit you. If published fee is the concern, St Aloysius is cheaper.

In short

If the lower fee is the only point, St Joseph's is ahead. If Mangaluru and hostel access matter, compare both offers.

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

FAQs on St Aloysius Master of Arts [MA] (Media and Communication)

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is St Aloysius MA Media and Communication worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a media PG degree at a low course cost. The academic fee is INR 1.53 Lakhs and the PG median pay is INR 3.25 LPA, so the fee risk is not high. Check the hostel toggle before you decide, because hostel and mess lift the full cost to INR 3.23 Lakhs.

Should I take this course if I want journalism?▾

Yes, if you want journalism with digital and broadcast practice. The department page names print, digital and broadcast journalism, and students use the audio and video studio. Ask the department which newspapers, channels and digital desks took students from the latest batch.

Is this course right for public relations jobs?▾

Yes, it can fit public relations, advertising and corporate communication goals. Those areas are listed by the department, and the course adds writing, media practice and industry visits. Before you join, ask for the latest internship list so you know where students trained.

Should I join if I want a metro media market?▾

Be careful if a metro newsroom is your main goal. The campus is in Mangaluru, and the department gives media visits and studio work, but a larger market may need travel or remote internships. Use this course if the fee and campus fit your plan.

Is the hostel cost worth adding?▾

Add hostel only if you need to stay on campus. Hostel and mess cost INR 85,000 a year, so the two year total becomes INR 3.23 Lakhs. Seats need separate approval, and half the seats support weaker sections, so ask the hostel office before paying.

Will the placement rate make this a safe choice?▾

It is a fair sign, but not a promise. NIRF 2025 shows a 67% PG placement rate and INR 3.25 LPA median pay for PG students. Ask the department for the latest media course placement sheet before you treat the number as your own outcome.

Should I apply if my degree marks are near 45%?▾

Yes, you can apply if you are General and have 45% aggregate marks. That is only the eligibility gate, not a seat promise. The entrance test and degree marks both carry weight, so apply early and prepare for the test.

Who should skip this course at St Aloysius?▾

Skip it if you want a high media salary from the first job or only want a metro newsroom. The page shows INR 3.25 LPA median PG pay, and the campus is in Mangaluru. Compare internships, hostel approval and course projects before you pay.

Is it better for higher studies or a job?▾

It can work for both, but the page points more clearly to jobs in media and communication. The department lists journalism, public relations, advertising and corporate communication. If research is your main plan, ask about dissertation topics and faculty guides before joining.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

The academic fee is shown year by year in the fee sheet, and the hostel page gives a booking amount and later hostel payment. The full academic fee is INR 1.53 Lakhs for two years. Ask the admission office about any extra exam fee before you pay.

What scholarships can reduce my fee?▾

College concessions, endowed scholarships and government schemes can help, but the final amount depends on category, income and merit proof. The calculator above shows estimates up to INR 1.01 Lakhs. Keep income papers, category papers and marks cards ready before you apply.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

You apply on the St Aloysius admission portal, upload documents and write the PG entrance test. The college gives equal weight to entrance marks and degree marks. After the offer, pay the first year fee and report with original papers for checking.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 4, 2026

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