Department of Communication and Media Technology, J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology

About Department of Communication and Media Technology, J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology

The Department of Communication and Media Technology at J.C. Bose University, YMCA Faridabad runs BA and MA in Journalism and Mass Communication, a B.Sc in visual communication, social work courses and a PhD.

This department of J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, the Haryana state university at YMCA Faridabad, started its master programme in journalism and mass communication in 2016. Today it offers a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication and a B.Sc in Visual Communication and Multimedia Technology under the three or four year NEP pattern, along with an MA in JMC and a PhD. It also teaches the Bachelor and Master of Social Work and minors in fashion communication and in acting and film making. Practical work is done in a multimedia studio, a visual design and animation studio and a media lab. For 2026-27 the BA JMC costs about Rs 53,000 for the first year in tuition and university charges, far below most private media schools in the NCR.

Courses and fees

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

Candidates register on the J.C. Bose University admission portal (admission.jcboseust.ac.in) and the university then publishes merit lists and counselling schedules on its 2026-27 admissions page. Undergraduate seats such as BA Journalism and Mass Communication are filled on merit lists, and postgraduate programmes such as MA JMC follow the university PG admission and counselling schedule. PhD admission follows UGC regulations, with an entrance test for candidates who do not hold NET/JRF, followed by an interview.

Typical eligibility

• Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
• Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
• 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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Facilities

• Labs

Where these courses lead

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