BA (Hons.) Journalism & Mass Communication at MILHS

Bangalore

Tell the Story that Matters!

The BA Journalism and Mass Communication program is deeply entrenched in the composite philosophies of convergence and transdisciplinarity, this one-of-a-kind program prepares students for the constantly evolving Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry through a healthy mix of comprehensive theory modules, immersive practical exercises, and industry exposures.

The minor courses in Psychology/ English/ Political Science/ History/ Sociology provide students a varied spectrum to make sense of the world around them and become conscious and conscientious professionals. To keep in tune with the paradigm shifts in communication practices, the program deliberately focuses on the new-age ideas of seamless storytelling and technology integration.

Program Highlights

Future-Ready Curriculum: A comprehensive, industry-focused, and forward-looking curriculum that emphasizes multimedia and convergent storytelling.

Advanced Media Facilities: A state-of-the-art media lab equipped with a news studio, audio lab, Chroma studio, and broadcasting facilities.

Faculty with Academic and Industry Expertise: Faculty members combine strong academic knowledge with professional experience across multiple media sectors.

Internship Opportunities: Internship opportunities with leading organizations such as The Times of India and McCann.

Industry Workshops, Events, and Global Opportunities: Immersive workshops on the contemporary media landscape conducted by industry professionals, along with the annual media conclave (Wavelength), student fest (Reflekta), and international exchange opportunities.

Lab Work

Engage in structured media labs and classroom activities that strengthen writing, reporting, editing, visual storytelling, and production skills.

Practical Assignments

Complete guided projects linked to content development, education, media, or communication based problem statements.

Internships

Internships across the program provide exposure to news organisations, media houses, digital platforms, production studios, and communication agencies.

Lab Work

Engage in structured media labs and classroom activities that strengthen writing, reporting, editing, visual storytelling, and production skills.

Lab Work

Engage in structured media labs and classroom activities that strengthen writing, reporting, editing, visual storytelling, and production skills.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Develop expertise in storytelling across different platforms.

Build an understanding of the global media and communication landscape.

Acquire extensive knowledge of creative and strategic communication.

Develop the ability to effectively address emerging problems.

Build substantial proficiency in ideation, speaking, writing, and research, along with technical skills in audio-visual production and multimedia narrative creation.

Develop as empathetic, socially responsible, culturally sensitive, and professionally competent global citizens.

Industry and Academia Connect

Industry professionals of repute deliver expert sessions and workshops on topics such as screenwriting, direction, digital marketing and AI marketing.

Our collaborations with national and international universities boost academic quality, enrich learning experiences, and provide students with global exposure through conferences, exchange programs, and interdisciplinary research opportunities.

Placements

₹5.5 LPA

Highest Package

₹5.3 LPA

Average Package

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Upload 10th and 11th std. marks card

Upload Documents

Personal Interview (PI)

Merit list based on PCB / PCM marks

Document Requirements

Certificates for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

Selection Criteria

Merit list based on 10th,11th, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and PI

Document Requirements

Certificates for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

Selection Criteria

Merit list based on 10th,11th, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and PI

Program Eligibility

QUALIFICATION

Indian Boards

You must have successfully completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Mathematics, along with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or any Technical Vocational subject with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks and English as a compulsory subject.

A Levels

You must have successfully completed A Levels with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, or any Technical Vocational subject with a minimum Grade D average at the A Level, English at the AS Level, or have a minimum of five passes in IGCSE, GCSE, or GCE O Level examinations, including English.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

You must have successfully completed the IB Diploma or IB Certificate with English, Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, or any Technical Vocational subject (preferably Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level). You must also have: • A minimum of 3 points in each subject. • 3 Higher Level (HL) and 3 Standard Level (SL) subjects. • At least 2 science subjects at HL. • An average of at least 4 points in Physics, Mathematics, and one optional subject. • An overall minimum of 24 points. • You must appear for MET 2027 and secure the required cutoff. • Technical Vocational subjects must be related to Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical streams. Technical Vocational subjects must be related to Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical streams.

You must appear for MET 2027 and secure the required cutoff.

If you are applying through JEE Main CRL Rank, you must have: • If you are in an Indian Board, a minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Mathematics, and one optional subject. • If you are an A level student then you must have an average Grade A. • If you are an IB student then you must have average 6 points. • A minimum 90 percentile in JEE Main 2027. Foreign/ NRI/ NRI sponsored candidates are exempted from the entrance test.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

Orients students to the media and entertainment ecosystem, enabling them to understand its larger drift.

Program Duration

4 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 6,90,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 10,800

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Children of MAHE Alumni
Merit Scholarship for Wards of Indian Military & Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
Merit Scholarship for MICFE & DLHS
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

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Program Highlights

Future-Ready Curriculum: A comprehensive, industry-focused, and forward-looking curriculum that emphasizes multimedia and convergent storytelling.

Advanced Media Facilities: A state-of-the-art media lab equipped with a news studio, audio lab, Chroma studio, and broadcasting facilities.

Faculty with Academic and Industry Expertise: Faculty members combine strong academic knowledge with professional experience across multiple media sectors.

Internship Opportunities: Internship opportunities with leading organizations such as The Times of India and McCann.

Lab Work

Engage in structured media labs and classroom activities that strengthen writing, reporting, editing, visual storytelling, and production skills.

Practical Assignments

Complete guided projects linked to content development, education, media, or communication based problem statements.

Internships

Internships across the program provide exposure to news organisations, media houses, digital platforms, production studios, and communication agencies.

Lab Work

Engage in structured media labs and classroom activities that strengthen writing, reporting, editing, visual storytelling, and production skills.

Lab Work

Engage in structured media labs and classroom activities that strengthen writing, reporting, editing, visual storytelling, and production skills.