School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Apeejay Stya University ranked 3rd in Haryana and 4th in Delhi NCR in Private University Premier Category by IIRF. The college is affiliated to ASU, Gurgaon. SJMC offers Journalism courses at UG, PG and Doctoral level BA and MA programs in Journalism and Mass Communication are the most popular courses of the college. The BA program is available in both Englishj and Hindi medium. Candidates can also choose between an honours degree (four years) or a pass degree (three years). SJMC runs Ph.D and Certificate courses as well. Admission to the college is basedd on the candidate’s performance in entrance test followed by performance in personal interview. ASU School of Journalism and Mass Communication has always shown an excellent placement record. Students have been placed in various reputed media houses.

  • Is SJMC a private college? Yes, SJMC Gurgaon is a UGC approved private college.
  • Does SJMC has any global collaborations? SJMC has global collaborations with St Joseph University, Philadelphia and Arcadia University, Pennsylvania.
  • Why should I join SJMC? The courses at the School of Journalism & Mass Communication (SJMC) are specially designed to train students in the emerging fields of media, advertising, corporate communication and entertainment industry.

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School of Journalism and Mass Communication Awards and Rankings

  • Outstanding Private University of the Year" award at Global Education Summit and Award 2021 organised by International Centre for Excellence in Education and Society for Perpetuation of Art, Culture & Education on June 6 , 2021.
  • Best University in Placements at World HRD Congress 2021 conference and Awards
  • Ranked 3rd in Haryana and 4th in Delhi NCR in Private University Premier Category by Indian Institutional Ranking Framework 2020(IIRF). 
  • Ranked 7th All India, 4th in Delhi NCR and 2nd in Haryana under Private State Universities by Outlook India University Ranking 2020.

School of Journalism and Mass Communication Courses

SJMC offers Certification, BA (Hons), MA and Ph.D courses in the field of Journalism. The details of the courses offered are given below: 

Courses Specializations Eligibility Criteria
Certification Community Radio 10+2 in relevant discipline from a recognized board
BA (Hons) English and Journalism, Hindi Journalism and Mass Communication 10+2 in relevant discipline from a recognized board with an aggregate of at least 50% marks
MA Journalism and Mass Communication Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university
Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication Master’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university with an aggregate of at least 55% marks

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School of Journalism and Mass Communication Placement

ASU School of Journalism and Mass Communication has always shown an excellent placement record. Students have been placed in various reputed media houses. 

Placement Highlights

Placement Rate 100%
Highest Package INR 6 LPA
Average Package  INR 3.5 LPA
Top Recruiters UNICEF, NDTV, Hindustan Times, NewsX, The Times of India, India Today Group, Radio Mirchi, News Nation, India Ahead TV, The Quint, Outlook, Outlook Traveller, Department of Science & Technology, Media India group, Zefmo, Perfect Relations, Editorji

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School of Journalism and Mass Communication Faculty

The faculty members of the college are highly experienced and knowledgeable and are experts in their respective fields of education and have completed their education from the reputed educational institutions across India and Abroad. 

School of Journalism and Mass Communication FAQs

Ques. Are Scholarships available for students in SJMC?

Ans. ASU offers several scholarships and financial aid programmes on the merit-cum-means basis to students. 

Ques. Are accommodation facilities available at SJMC?

Ans. Yes. There are separate hostels for both boys and girls and the hostels are equipped with all the basic facilities. 

Ques. What is the course fee for the MA course at SJMC?

Ans. The course fee for the MA program at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication is INR 2.6 LPA

Ques. How many seats are available in the BA (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication course at SJMC?

Ans. 60 seats are available in the BA (Hons) course available at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, ASU.