B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication at AAFT Noida

If you are looking at B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, AAFT Noida in Noida runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 60 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹7.2 lakh – ₹9.66 lakh (roughly ₹2.4 lakh a year).

AAFT Noida is a private institute, founded in 1993. This page brings together what is on record for this course at AAFT Noida — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BA programmes at AAFT Noida as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with AAFT Noida before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check AAFT Noida's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to AAFT Noida on its website (aaft.com) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show a placement rate of 95% at AAFT Noida. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

AAFT Noida runs 9 BA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.A. in Still Photography
• B.A. in Event Management
• B.A. in Instrumental Music
• B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication (Specialization in Sports Journalism)
• B.A. in Dance
• B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication (Specialization in Digital Media)
• B.A. in Performing Arts
• B.A. in Vocal music

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹7.2 lakh – ₹9.66 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does AAFT Noida compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Noida?