B.A. in Journalism and Visual Communications at SASTRA University

If you are looking at B.A. in Journalism and Visual Communications, SASTRA University in Thanjavur runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹90,000 (roughly ₹30,000 a year).

SASTRA University is a other institute, founded in 1984. This page brings together what is on record for this course at SASTRA University — 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.

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

To be considered for B.A. in Journalism and Visual Communications, 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 SASTRA University'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 SASTRA University on its website (www.sastra.edu) 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 (2023) show a median package of ₹7.6 lakh at SASTRA University. 1,617 of 1,806 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.A. in Journalism and Visual Communications specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3.3 lakh a year.

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

SASTRA University runs 3 BA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Integrated B.A. B.Ed. in English
• B.A. in Economics and Public Policy

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

• Do the subjects of B.A. in Journalism and Visual Communications genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹90,000 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 SASTRA University compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Thanjavur?