Maharashtra, the all-time centre of media news, is a perfect place for pursuing the course of mass communication. The term ‘Awakening India’ rightly justifies the recent advent in the mass communication field which has inspired the youth of our nation to make their future in this field of education. Career in this area not only pays-off well but also is a symbol of pride as it plays a very important role in nation building.

The Mass Communication programme offers a variety of sectors like public relations, news media, research institutes, publishing, journalism, cinematography, advertisement etc. providing students to practice career of their choice. Journalists specialise in various fields like politics, finance, and economics and so on.

List of top Mass Communication colleges in Maharashtra:

• Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai.

• Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, Pune.

• Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.

• Times School of Journalism, Mumbai

Actual list:

• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University : Department of Journalism And Mass Communication, Aurangabad.

• Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded.

• Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, Pune.

• Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai.

• Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.

• Central India Institute of Mass Communication - Nagpur.

• Chintamani College Of Mass Communication, Wardha.

• Times School of Journalism, Mumbai.

• Shobha Arts Academy of Film and Television Production, Shivaji Nagar.

• Fergusson College, Pune.

• Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (S.N.D.T.) Women’s University, Mumbai.

• Vishwakarma Creative-i College, Pune.

Popular cities: Mumbai, Pune,

The students in this field are exposed to unlimited job opportunities in Maharashtra, since this state harbours Mumbai which is a centre of entertainment and hence incorporates a large variety of media centres, companies and organisations. The institutes have a large variety of diploma, bachelors, masters and certification courses to offer. Various state and national level entrance examination are conducted for admissions to these institutes along with private college exams. For more information, one should visit the respective college websites.