VIPS offers a four-year, full-time BA in Journalism and Mass Communication with 300 seats across two shifts. The course is taught on the Pitampura campus over eight semesters and is affiliated to GGSIPU. The institute holds NAAC grade A++, and its journalism school has radio and television studios. The full fee for four years is INR 6 Lakhs, and you pay it year by year. You get a seat through the GGSIPU CET and the university's online counselling. The Delhi General Shift I seat closed at CET rank 500 in Round 3 of 2026. The last published pay figure is for all courses together: an average of INR 4.46 LPA in 2023-24.
VIPS BA JMC Fees
The total fee for four years is INR 6 Lakhs, or INR 6.02 Lakhs if you also pay the management quota form fee. The tuition fee is INR 4.61 Lakhs of that. The Delhi fee committee (SFRC) fixes the tuition fee, and you pay the fee once a year. After the seat is allotted, you pay INR 96,000 online to GGSIPU first, and the rest at VIPS. There is no hostel fee because VIPS has no hostel.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 4.61 Lakhs
INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, 4 years
University and other charges
INR 1.39 Lakhs
INR 34,670 a year, 4 years
Management quota form fee
INR 2,500
One time, only if you apply for that quota
Total, no form fee
INR 6 Lakhs
Full course
Total with form fee
INR 6.02 Lakhs
Full course
VIPS BA JMC Admission Dates
The 2026 batch has been in class since 3 Aug 2026, so the dates below are for 2027. GGSIPU has fixed 2 Aug 2027 as the start of the next session. The other dates are estimates based on 2026, and the CET form should open in Feb 2027. Keep your CET rank card and Class 12 marksheet ready for counselling.
Event
Date
Status
CET registration opens
Feb 2027
Tentative
CET registration, last date to apply
Apr 2027
Tentative
GGSIPU CET exam
May 2027
Tentative
CET result and rank
May 2027
Tentative
Round 1 counselling and choice filling
Jun 2027
Tentative
Part academic fee payment
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
2 Aug 2027
Confirmed
Physical reporting and document check
Aug 2027
Tentative
VIPS BA JMC Eligibility
You need to pass Class 12 with at least 50%% marks in your best four subjects, and English must be one of your subjects. You also need a GGSIPU CET rank, as CUET scores fill only the seats left after the CET rounds. If you are short of 50%%, you cannot take this seat.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 marks
At least 50% in your best four subjects
Subject
English, as a core, elective or functional subject
Exam
GGSIPU CET for BA JMC (code 126)
CUET
Used only for seats left after the CET rounds
VIPS BA JMC Admission Process
You write the GGSIPU CET, fill choices in the online counselling, pay INR 96,000 online and report at VIPS. GGSIPU allots the seat on your CET rank and your choices. If you do not pay the part fee by the last date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Write the CET
English, general awareness, reasoning and media aptitude, a quarter each
2. Fill choices
List VIPS Shift I and Shift II in the GGSIPU counselling
3. Pay the part fee
Pay INR 96,000 online after the seat is allotted
4. Report at VIPS
Bring original papers and pay the rest of the fee
VIPS BA JMC Cutoff
The Delhi General Shift I seat closed at CET rank 500 and the Shift II seat at 903 in Round 3 of 2026. For students from outside Delhi, Shift I closed at 281 and Shift II at 484. In Round 1 the Delhi General Shift I seat closed at 251, so it got easier only in later rounds.
Category and region
Closing rank
Shift and round
General, Delhi
500
Shift I, Round 3, 2026
General, Delhi
903
Shift II, Round 3, 2026
General, outside Delhi
281
Shift I, Round 3, 2026
General, outside Delhi
484
Shift II, Round 3, 2026
SC, Delhi
1,399
Shift I, Round 3, 2026
SC, Delhi
1,301
Shift II, Round 3, 2026
SC, outside Delhi
1,148
Shift I, Round 3, 2026
VIPS BA JMC Placements
The last published average is INR 4.46 LPA, with a highest offer of INR 8 LPA in 2023-24. These cover all courses together. The median was INR 4.03 LPA, and 42 companies came to campus. VIPS does not publish a separate pay figure for BA JMC, so ask the placement cell for the course list before you join.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 4.46 LPA, all courses, 2023-24
Median pay
INR 4.03 LPA, all courses
Highest offer
INR 8 LPA, all courses
Companies on campus
42, all courses
BA JMC pay figure
Not published
VIPS BA JMC Scholarships
Two schemes cut the fee by INR 36,000 to INR 1.52 Lakhs over the course. The GGSIPU EWS financial aid gives the most, at INR 38,000 a year in 2025-26. It needs a family income of up to INR 2.5 Lakhs, and a management quota seat cannot get it.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
GGSIPU EWS financial aid
Family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year, not a management quota seat
INR 1.52 Lakhs over 4 years, INR 38,000 a year
Central Sector Scheme (PM-USP)
Top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year
INR 36,000, INR 12,000 a year for 3 years
VIPS BA JMC Ranking
VIPS holds NAAC grade A++, the top NAAC grade. The Delhi fee order of 2025 also lists it as A++. This page does not print an NIRF or Collegedunia rank for this course, so judge it on the cutoff and the fee.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NAAC
Current cycle
A++
Delhi fee order (SFRC)
2025
A++ listed
VIPS BA JMC Seats and Intake
The course has 300 seats: 180 in Shift I and 120 in Shift II. The institute fills 10%% of seats through its management quota. Of the rest, 85%% go to the Delhi region and 15%% to students from outside Delhi.
Quota
Seats
Shift I
180
Shift II
120
Management quota
10% of seats
Delhi region
85% of the rest
Outside Delhi
15% of the rest
VIPS BA JMC Hostel and Campus
VIPS has no hostel and no tie-up with paying guest homes. The journalism school has an editing lab, a communication lab, a radio studio and a television studio. If you live outside Delhi, find a room near Pitampura before classes start.
Item
Detail
Hostel
None, and no paying guest tie-up
Studios
Radio studio and television studio
Labs
Editing lab and communication lab
Campus
AU Block, Outer Ring Road, Pitampura, Delhi
Should you pick BA JMC at VIPS?
This course suits students who want a media or PR career in Delhi and can arrange their own room.
Pick it if:
You want a media job: the school's alumni work as reporters, anchors, producers, copywriters and PR officers, as its own page lists.
You want to practise on real studio gear: the school has an editing lab, a radio studio and a television studio for class work.
You passed Class 12 in Delhi: most seats go to the Delhi region, so a Delhi rank has many more seats to aim for.
You want a seat that students want: every BA JMC seat here was filled in 2026, so no seat was left for the institute's own round.
Skip it if:
You want a known placement record for this course: the pay figure published is for all courses together, and no figure exists for BA JMC alone.
You need a hostel: VIPS has no hostel and no tie-up with paying guest homes, so you must find and pay for a room yourself.
You hope for an early seat on a middle rank: Round 1 closed at about half the Round 3 rank for Delhi General Shift I.
You plan to apply with CUET only: CUET fills only seats left after the CET rounds, and in 2026 none were left here.
Counsellor's advice
If your CET rank clears the Shift I close, put VIPS first in your choices and freeze the seat. If you clear only Shift II, take it and pay the part fee on time.
BA JMC Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: At least 50% in your best four subjects, English included.
English: You must have passed English as a core, elective or functional subject.
Exam needed: A GGSIPU CET rank for BA JMC. CET is the university's own entrance test.
CUET route: CUET scores are used only for seats left after the CET rounds.
Region: Most seats go to the Delhi region. Outside Delhi students compete for a smaller share.
BA JMC Admission Process▾
Write the CET: Register by the last date, then write the paper in Apr or May.
Join counselling: GGSIPU allots seats online. List VIPS Shift I and Shift II in your choices.
Pay the part fee: Pay INR 96,000 online after allotment, or you lose the seat.
Freeze or float: Freeze keeps your seat. Float keeps you in the next round for a better choice.
Report at VIPS: Bring original papers on the reporting date and pay the rest of the fee.
BA JMC Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Feb 2027
CET registration opens
The 2026 form opened on 2 Feb 2026, with an INR 2,500 form fee.
Tentative
Apr 2027
CET registration, last date to apply
The 2026 last date was 11 Apr 2026. No form was taken after it.
Tentative
May 2027
GGSIPU CET exam
In 2026 the CET was held between 25 Apr and 17 May.
Tentative
May 2027
CET result and rank
In 2026 results came out within a week of each exam day.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Round 1 counselling and choice filling
In 2026 Round 1 opened on 10 Jun and its result came on 25 Jun.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round 2 and Round 3 seat allotment
In 2026 the revised Round 3 result came on 31 Jul.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Part academic fee payment
In 2026 the fee was INR 96,000, paid online. You lose the seat if you miss it.
Confirmed
2 Aug 2027
Classes start
GGSIPU's academic calendar fixes this date for the 2027-28 session.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
In 2026 Round 3 students reported at VIPS on 6 and 7 Aug.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Spot round and CUET merit round
Only if seats are left over. In 2026 none were left in BA JMC.
Source: GGSIPU admission notices and academic calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.
VIPS BA JMC Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. The rows use the 2026-27 fee notice, as the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add the management quota form fee.
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, fixed by the Delhi fee committee (SFRC)
INR 4.61 Lakhs
University and other charges
Per year × 4, INR 34,670 a year, as charged in 2026-27
INR 1.39 Lakhs
Add management quota form fee
Management quota form fee
One time, only if you apply for a management quota seat
INR 2,500
Total course fee
INR 6 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + university and other charges, no hostel
Total course fee
INR 6.02 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + charges + management quota form fee
Education loan EMI
INR 10,114
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 12,498
the full fee spread over 48 months
Education loan EMI
INR 10,157
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 12,550
the full fee spread over 48 months
Source: Delhi SFRC fee order and VIPS-TC fee notice 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you BA JMC at VIPS?
Pick your category and region. The cutoff ranges are the GGSIPU CET closing ranks for this course in 2026.
Category
Region
General · Delhi
500 or better: yes, a Shift I seat. It closed at 500 in Round 3.
501 to 903: a Shift II seat. Shift II closed at 903 in Round 3.
Worse than 903: not this year. Try the management quota or the CUET round.
General · Outside Delhi
281 or better: yes, a Shift I seat. It closed at 281 in Round 3.
282 to 484: a Shift II seat. Shift II closed at 484 in Round 3.
Worse than 484: not this year. Try the management quota or the CUET round.
SC · Delhi
1,301 or better: yes, either shift. Shift II closed at 1,301 in Round 3.
1,302 to 1,399: Shift I only. It closed at 1,399 in Round 3.
Worse than 1,399: not this year. Try the management quota or the CUET round.
SC · Outside Delhi
1,070 or better: yes, either shift. Shift II closed at 1,070 in Round 1.
1,071 to 1,148: Shift I only. It closed at 1,148 in Round 3.
Worse than 1,148: not this year. Try the management quota or the CUET round.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Round 1 is the hard round. The Delhi General Shift I seat closed at 251 in Round 1 and only reached 500 by Round 3, so pay the part fee and float if you want a better shift.
VIPS BA JMC Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Class 12 result
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card says who qualifies. The two schemes cannot be taken together.
GGSIPU EWS financial aid
INR 1.52 Lakhs
GGSIPU Directorate of Students' Welfare
INR 38,000 a year in 2025-26. You apply again every year through the university portal.
Who qualifies: family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year, not a management quota seatApply by Apr 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme (PM-USP)
INR 36,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
INR 12,000 a year for 3 years. You cannot take it with another scholarship or fee aid.
Who qualifies: top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a yearApply on NSP each year
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.52 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.48 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 36,000
Your net course fee: INR 5.64 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6 Lakhs
VIPS BA JMC vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to VIPS. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, an easier cutoff.
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Tuition fee4 years, Delhi fee order
INR 4.61 Lakhs
INR 1.15 Lakhs a year
INR 4.53 Lakhs
INR 8,000 less
INR 4.53 Lakhs
INR 8,000 less
INR 4.53 Lakhs
INR 8,000 less
INR 4.53 Lakhs
INR 8,000 less
INR 4.53 Lakhs
INR 8,000 less
Closing rankDelhi General, Shift I
500
CET rank, Round 3, 2026
1,372
872 places easier
1,357
857 places easier
1,411
911 places easier
972
472 places easier
1,370
870 places easier
Closing rankOutside Delhi General, Shift I
281
CET rank, Round 3, 2026
1,238
957 places easier
1,358
1,077 places easier
810
529 places easier
496
215 places easier
1,263
982 places easier
Closing rankDelhi General, Shift II
903
CET rank, Round 3, 2026
1,367
464 places easier
1,307
404 places easier
1,403
500 places easier
1,319
416 places easier
1,383
480 places easier
Closing rankOutside Delhi General, Shift II
484
CET rank, Round 3, 2026
1,052
568 places easier
980
496 places easier
1,204
720 places easier
552
68 places easier
1,199
715 places easier
In short
BVICAM costs a little less, and its seats closed at much easier ranks. If your rank clears a VIPS close, take VIPS; if it misses both VIPS shifts, keep BVICAM as your backup.
In short
IITM charges slightly less and closed at much easier ranks in both shifts. If you clear a VIPS shift, pick VIPS; if not, list IITM right below it.
In short
JIMS Vasant Kunj costs a little less and is much easier to get into. If your rank clears VIPS, choose VIPS; if it does not, JIMS is a safe next choice.
In short
MAIMS is the closest to VIPS here, with a slightly lower fee and easier closes. If you clear VIPS Shift I, take it; if you clear only Shift II, compare both shifts before you freeze.
In short
Trinity costs a little less and closed at much easier ranks. If you live in west Delhi and miss both VIPS shifts, put Trinity next in your list.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on VIPS BA JMC
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BA JMC at VIPS worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a media or PR career and can get a seat on your CET rank. The full fee for four years is INR 6 Lakhs, and the course has radio and television studios. The pay figure published is for all courses, so ask the placement cell for the BA JMC list before you pay.
What jobs can I get after this course?▾
Most graduates work in news, advertising, PR and digital media. The school says its alumni work as reporters, anchors, producers, copywriters, photographers and PR officers. If you want a steady media job, build a portfolio from the first year through the studios and internships.
Should I take Shift II if I miss Shift I?▾
Yes, in most cases. Both shifts follow the same GGSIPU syllabus and give the same degree. In Round 3 the Delhi General seat closed at 903 in Shift II against 500 in Shift I. Take Shift II, pay the part fee, and float if you still want Shift I.
Who should not take this course at VIPS?▾
Skip it if you need a hostel or a published pay figure for this course. VIPS has no hostel and no paying guest tie-up. The only placement numbers published cover all courses together. If either matters to you, ask the college before you lock your choices.
Is my CET rank good enough for VIPS?▾
It depends on your category, region and shift. A Delhi General student needed rank 500 or better for Shift I in Round 3 of 2026, and an outside Delhi student needed 281. Use the rank checker above for your own category before you fill choices.
Should I wait a year to get a better CET rank?▾
Only if your rank is far off. The Delhi General Shift II seat closed at 903 in 2026, so a rank close to that still has a fair chance in later rounds. If you clear any VIPS close this year, take the seat and do not risk a year.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes. A four-year BA lets you apply for a master's degree in mass communication, and the institute also offers MA (Mass Communication). Keep good marks in every semester, because master's courses ask for them. Do media projects in the studios to build your profile.
Is VIPS better for me than a cheaper college?▾
It depends on your rank. The tuition fee here is only slightly higher than other colleges in its group, but its seats close at much tougher ranks. If your rank clears a VIPS close, pick it; if not, the compare block above shows your next choices.
How do I get admission to BA JMC at VIPS?▾
Write the GGSIPU CET and join the university's online counselling. List VIPS Shift I and Shift II in your choices. After allotment, pay the part fee of INR 96,000 online and report at VIPS with your original papers on the given date.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, in a way. You pay the fee once a year, not all at once. In the first year you pay INR 96,000 to GGSIPU after allotment, and the rest at VIPS when you report. Ask the accounts office if you need more time, as late payment carries a fine.
Do I get my fee back if I leave?▾
Some of it. GGSIPU follows the UGC refund policy and processes refunds only after all counselling rounds end. If you withdraw online within the dates given, more of the fee comes back. Read the refund notice before you pay.
Is there a hostel at VIPS?▾
No. VIPS has no hostel and no tie-up with paying guest homes. If you live outside Delhi, find a room near Pitampura before classes start, and add rent and food to your yearly budget.
The college boasts a supportive and knowledgeable faculty, each with over 5 years of experience, who are approachable and provide guidance even outside of class hours. The faculty-to-student ratio is well-balanced, with 4-5 teachers available per subject for 300 students, facilitating easy access to support and benefiting from their industry experience.
The college is equipped with necessary facilities, including air-conditioned buildings, contributing to a comfortable learning environment. Although the fees are high, financial aid and scholarships are offered, especially for SC, ST categories, and based on family income. The media field course offers a wide range of skills, promoting an engaging and exploratory learning experience, though it demands dedication to realize financial benefits.
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