Mass Communications Colleges in Salem 2026

2 Colleges Found

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Abhijeet Chatterjee

Salem has 2 Mass Communications colleges: one government and one private institution. Admission is based on entrance exams and merit. Both offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in journalism and mass communication.

Government college fees are ₹18,000 per year. Private college fees range up to ₹1.5 lakh annually. Both accept CUET and scores. is not applicable for Mass Communications admissions in Salem.

The government college is NAAC-accredited. The private college focuses on media internships and campus placements. Both are listed in state-level rankings and offer specializations in digital media and advertising.

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Periyar University, Periyar Institute of Distance Education-image

Periyar University, Periyar Institute of Distance Education

Salem, Tamil Nadu
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Courses
21
Session
2026
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Periyar University

3.8
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Salem, Tamil Nadu
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Periyar University is a distinguished State University established in 1997 in Salem, Tamil Nadu. The Periyar University offers a total of 213 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. This institute is renowned; PU Salem operates through more than 27 specialized departments with over 155 faculty members. This top-ranked premium institute (Periyar University) has also been ranked 101-150th by NIRF 2023 under the University category, further securing a 151-200 position overall in the same year. The university was also recognized by ARIIA, achieving an 11-50 ranking overall in 2021. Periyar University is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college), with international collaborations including Kyungnam University.

Ranking
94th by NIRF (Overall)
Accreditations
AICTE
+2
Courses
187
Exams
CUET PG
+3
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 11,170/year
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Colleges within 60 km of Salem

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Mahendra Arts and Science College

4.1
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Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
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Mahendra Arts and Science College, Namakkal, is a premier institution established in 1999, affiliated with Periyar University, Salem. It offers 34 diverse UG and PG programs across 17 departments. The college, spread across 30 acres, focuses on academic excellence and holistic development in a vibrant campus environment.

Ranking
151-200 by NIRF (Overall)
Accreditations
AICTE
+1
Courses
32
Session
2026
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