Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication (PGDMC) at Star Media Academy

If you are looking at Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication (PGDMC), Star Media Academy runs it as a 1-year, full-time postgraduate course.

At its core, the programme covers how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship.

Star Media Academy is a private institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Star Media Academy — 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 how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship. Typical first jobs: management trainee, business development, sales, marketing or operations roles.

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

Star Media Academy has not published a fee for Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication (PGDMC) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 1 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication (PGDMC), you usually need a bachelor's degree in any subject, usually with around 50% marks.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CAT, MAT, XAT and CMAT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Star Media Academy's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CAT, MAT and XAT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Star Media Academy 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.

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

• Are you genuinely interested in how organisations run? You will spend 1 year on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Star Media Academy compare with other colleges offering PGD?