About University School of Mass Communication, GGSIPU
USMC is the media school of GGSIPU, begun in 2006 as a media studies centre, offering a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication, an MA in Mass Communication and a PhD.
The University School of Mass Communication (USMC) of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University started in 2006 as the University Centre for Media Studies and became a full school in 2010. The university lists it on its East Delhi campus. It runs a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication under the NEP 2020 framework, a two-year MA in Mass Communication with streams in advertising and corporate communication, journalism, new media and video production, and PhD research. Both main programmes have about 60 seats. BA (JMC) admission is through the GGSIPU Common Entrance Test, with CUET (UG) used for vacant seats.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication Accepts: GGSIPU CET; CUET (UG) |
Full-time | 4 yrs | 60 | ₹1,56,500 | — 2026–27 |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | 2 yrs | 60 | ₹1,32,300 | — 2026–27 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit, Entrance test
Admission to university school programmes is through GGSIPU centralised online counselling at ipu.admissions.nic.in. Depending on the course, merit is based on a national test (JEE Main, NATA, CLAT, NEET) or the GGSIPU Common Entrance Test, and CUET (UG) is used for vacant seats. The university publishes brochures, schedules and seat matrices on its admission page each year.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get into BA (JMC) at USMC?
Through the GGSIPU Common Entrance Test and online counselling, with CUET (UG) for vacant seats.
What is the BA (JMC) fee for 2026-27?
The brochure lists a first-year total of Rs 1,56,500.
Which MA specialisations are offered?
Advertising and corporate communication, journalism, new media, and video production.
Sources
Information verified on 18 Oct 2026
- USMC - GGSIPU · Official site, accessed 18 Oct 2026
- University Schools - GGSIPU · Official site, accessed 18 Oct 2026
- GGSIPU UG Admission Brochure 2026-27, Chapter 14: Fee Structure · Prospectus PDF, accessed 18 Oct 2026
- GGSIPU UG Admission Brochure 2026-27, Chapter 13: Programmes in USS and affiliated institutes · Prospectus PDF, accessed 18 Oct 2026
- GGSIPU UG Admission Brochure 2026-27, Chapter 2: Eligibility and Admission Criteria · Prospectus PDF, accessed 18 Oct 2026
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