Best Mass Communications colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
83 Mass Communications colleges in Tamil Nadu charge between ₹7,125 and ₹24.1 L in the first year, and Loyola College is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Mass Communications colleges in Tamil Nadu — at a glance
| Mass Communications colleges | 83 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹7,125 – ₹24.1 L |
| Government / Private | 21 / 62 |
| NIRF-ranked | 38 of 83 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4.7 Cr |
| Top rated | Loyola College |
Which mass communications college in Tamil Nadu is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Mass Communications colleges in Tamil Nadu compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Chennai Chennai | 10 | #14 | ₹3.33 L | ₹9.5 L | Government |
| SRM University Chennai Chennai | 10 | — | ₹19.1 L | — | Government |
| WCC Chennai | 9.9 | — | ₹3.38 L | — | Government |
| HOLY Cross Trichy Tiruchirappalli | 9.9 | #52 | ₹1.47 L | — | Government |
| Ethiraj College for Women Chennai Chennai | 9.9 | #64 | ₹2.81 L | ₹10 L | Government |
| PSGCAS Coimbatore | 9.8 | #10 | ₹96,850 | ₹14 L | Government |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore Coimbatore | 9.8 | #23 | ₹24.1 L | ₹56.95 L | Government |
| Rathinam College of Arts and Science Coimbatore Coimbatore | 9.8 | — | ₹3.3 L | ₹58 L | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Mass Communications colleges in Tamil Nadu
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1
Loyola College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1925
10.0 Fees from ₹3.33 L NIRF #14 Highest ₹9.5 L 58 courses -
2
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
10.0 Fees from ₹19.1 L 398 courses -
3
Women's Christian College - [WCC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1915
9.9 Fees from ₹3.38 L 50 courses -
4
Holy Cross College (Autonomous)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1923
9.9 Fees from ₹1.47 L NIRF #52 67 courses -
5
Ethiraj College for Women
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1948
9.9 Fees from ₹2.81 L NIRF #64 Highest ₹10 L 73 courses -
6
PSG College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1947
9.8 Fees from ₹96,850 NIRF #10 Highest ₹14 L 126 courses -
7
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1994
9.8 Fees from ₹24.1 L NIRF #23 Highest ₹56.95 L 132 courses -
8
Rathinam College of Arts and Science - [RCAS]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2001
9.8 Fees from ₹3.3 L Highest ₹58 L 59 courses -
9
Rathinam Group Of Institutions
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1979
9.7 Fees from ₹30,000 Highest ₹58 L 106 courses -
10
Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College - [DrNGPASC]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.7 Fees from ₹2.28 L NIRF #66 Highest ₹9 L 118 courses -
11
Bishop Heber College - [BHC]
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1966
9.7 Fees from ₹1.01 L NIRF #46 Highest ₹35 L 87 courses -
12
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.7 Fees from ₹9,000 257 courses -
13
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science- [HICAS]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1998
9.6 Fees from ₹1.51 L Highest ₹8.6 L 93 courses -
14
SDNB Vaishnav College for Women
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1967
9.6 Fees from ₹63,000 Highest ₹7.5 L 74 courses -
15
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1992
9.5 Fees from ₹4.4 L NIRF #61 Highest ₹33 L 243 courses -
16
Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
9.5 Fees from ₹2.06 L Highest ₹7.6 L 20 courses -
17
Theivanai Ammal Women - [TACW]
Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1989
9.5 Fees from ₹1.35 L Highest ₹8.36 L 34 courses -
18
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology - [Vel Tech]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.3 Fees from ₹7.55 L NIRF #87 Highest ₹47 L 100 courses -
19
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1857
9.2 Fees from ₹48,572 NIRF #18 Highest ₹6 L 272 courses -
20
Bharathiar University - [BU]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1982
9.2 Fees from ₹83,050 NIRF #10 143 courses -
21
Periyar University
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.1 Fees from ₹67,110 NIRF #40 208 courses -
22
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
8.9 Fees from ₹4.5 L NIRF #30 Highest ₹12 L 468 courses -
23
Alagappa University
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1985
8.8 Fees from ₹40,000 NIRF #14 118 courses -
24
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College - [ANJA]
Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1963
8.7 Fees from ₹10,302 NIRF #72 86 courses -
25
National College - [NCT]
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1919
8.7 Fees from ₹73,085 NIRF #82 Highest ₹3 L 103 courses
Showing 25 of 83. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 83 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Tamil Nadu the published first-year fee runs from ₹7,125 to ₹24.1 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 21 of these are government-run and 62 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 38 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Mass Communications colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?
There are 83 Mass Communications colleges listed in Tamil Nadu on this page, of which 21 are government and 62 are private.
What is the fee for Mass Communications colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Published first-year fees range from ₹7,125 to ₹24.1 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Tamil Nadu for Mass Communications?
Loyola College has the highest student rating among the Mass Communications colleges listed here, in Chennai.
What is the highest package from Mass Communications colleges in Tamil Nadu?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.