B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication at United University

United University, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, offers B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication as a 3-year undergraduate degree. Fees for the full course come to ₹3.24 lakh – ₹4.11 lakh (roughly ₹1.08 lakh a year).

United University is a other institute, founded in 1998. This page brings together what is on record for this course at United University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BA programmes at United University as a group.

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

To get into B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum marks on record at United University 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 United University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to United University on its website (uniteduniversity.edu.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.

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show an average package of ₹4.6 lakh and a highest package of ₹11 lakh at United University. 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.

United University runs 3 BA specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• B.A. (Hons.) in English
• B.A. (Hons.) in Economics

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹3.24 lakh – ₹4.11 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 United University compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Allahabad?