Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication at DSPMU Ranchi

Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication at DSPMU Ranchi in Ranchi, Jharkhand is a 3-year undergraduate programme in the Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication family. Each year's batch has 50 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.2 lakh (roughly ₹40,000 a year).

DSPMU Ranchi is a public/government institute, founded in 1926. This page brings together what is on record for this course at DSPMU Ranchi — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BJMC programmes at DSPMU Ranchi as a group.

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

For admission to Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum marks on record at DSPMU Ranchi are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

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 DSPMU Ranchi's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to DSPMU Ranchi on its website (www.dspmuranchi.ac.in) 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.

Going by the latest placement record (2024) show a placement rate of 80%, an average package of ₹4 lakh and a highest package of ₹9 lakh at DSPMU Ranchi. 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.

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹1.2 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 DSPMU Ranchi compare with other colleges offering BJMC in and around Ranchi?