PGP in Mass Communication and Media Management (Digital Marketing) at MET Institute of Mass Media

If you are looking at PGP in Mass Communication and Media Management (Digital Marketing), MET Institute of Mass Media in Mumbai runs it as a 18-month, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹3.75 lakh (roughly ₹21,000 a year).

At its core, the programme covers consumer behaviour, brand management, sales and digital marketing.

MET Institute of Mass Media is a private institute, founded in 2005. This page brings together what is on record for this course at MET Institute of Mass Media — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most PGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means consumer behaviour, brand management, sales and digital marketing. Typical first jobs: brand, sales or digital marketing roles. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask MET Institute of Mass Media for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to PGD programmes at MET Institute of Mass Media as a group.

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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with MET Institute of Mass Media before you pay anything.

To be considered for PGP in Mass Communication and Media Management (Digital Marketing), you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum marks on record at MET Institute of Mass Media are: X: 0.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 50.0.

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 MET Institute of Mass Media'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 MET Institute of Mass Media on its website (www.met.edu/institute/institute_of_mass_media) 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.

MET Institute of Mass Media runs 4 PGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• PGP in Mass Communication and Media Management (Entertainment)
• PGP in Mass Communication and Media Management (Advertising and Public Relations)
• PGP in Mass Communication and Media Management (Journalism)

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

• Are you genuinely interested in consumer behaviour? You will spend 18 months on it.
• Can you manage ₹3.75 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does MET Institute of Mass Media compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Mumbai?