Anisha has done MBA in Marketing from NMIMS And Executive Management(PMNO) from Harvard Business School. She has been instrumental in growing CATKing Digital with her experience with Marico and Henkel in the past.
Top Management Colleges Offering MBA/PG in Mass Media Management
As the media industry continues to grow at an accelerated pace, there is a rising demand for skilled media managers. Here's a curated list of top management colleges offering MBA/PG programs in Mass Media Management in 2025:
1. MICA – The School of Ideas, Ahmedabad
Programs Offered:
PGDM-C / PGDM
Fellow Program in Management – Communications (FPM-C)
PG Certificate Course in Crafting Creative Communications (CCC)
Highlights:
First-of-its-kind Fellows Program in India (AICTE approved).
Focuses on global-standard research, critical thinking, and applied communication studies.
Includes a foreign immersion module in collaboration with top international universities.
Known for innovation in Marketing, Brand Management, and Digital Communication.
Rankings:
NIRF 2024: Ranked 37th in Management
IIRF 2025: Ranked 9th
MICA Admission (2025 Intake):
PGDM-C/PGDM application deadline: January 17, 2025
FPM-C application deadline: March 22, 2025
Application Fee: ₹2,100 for PGDM | ₹2,500 for FPM-C
Admission Process:
Apply via official MICA website.
MICAT (A, B, C) + CAT/XAT/GMAT score used for shortlisting.
Further GE-PI rounds in major cities.
Eligibility:
Graduation (10+2+3) from a recognized university.
2. Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC), Pune
Programs Offered:
MBA in Communication Management (120 intake)
MA in Mass Communication
Rankings & Accolades:
Ranked among Top 5 Mass Communication Colleges in India.
Known for excellent faculty and industry integration.
AICTE approved.
Eligibility:
Graduation with minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST).
Candidates in final year can apply provisionally.
SIMC MBA (CM) Admission Timeline – 2025 Batch:
SNAP Registration Starts: August 2024
SNAP Test Dates: December 2024 (Tentative)
SIMC Registration Ends: January 17, 2025
Shortlist for GE-PI: January 31, 2025
GE-PI Rounds: February 2025
First Merit List: March 6, 2025
Fee Payment Deadline: March 19, 2025
Application Process:
Register for SNAP 2024 at snaptest.org
Register separately for SIMC Pune MBA(CM) via SNAP ID.
Pay ₹2,250 for SNAP + SIMC application fees.
3. WeSchool (Welingkar Institute), Mumbai
Programs Offered:
PGDM in:
Media and Entertainment
Business Analytics, Business Design, E-Commerce, Retail, Rural, Healthcare Management
MMS (Master in Management Studies)
Rankings:
Featured in Top 100 B-Schools by NIRF 2024
Highly ranked by NHRDN and industry forums
Eligibility:
Min 50% in graduation (by June 2025)
Accepts scores from: CAT 2024 / XAT 2025 / CMAT 2025 / ATMA (Feb 2025) / GMAT (2022 onwards)
Selection Process:
Entrance Test: 40%
Academics: 15%
Group Activity & Personal Interview: 40%
Extracurriculars: 5%
Cutoffs:
| Program | CAT/XAT/GMAT | CMAT/ATMA |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM, E-Business, Analytics | 80 percentile | 85 percentile |
| Media & Entertainment, Design | 75 percentile | 80 percentile |
| Healthcare | 70 percentile (all tests) | 70 percentile |
Placements (2024 Data as reference):
Mumbai campus:
Highest: ₹25.48 LPA
Average: ₹12.01 LPA
Bangalore campus:
Highest: ₹18.20 LPA
Average: ₹10.20 LPA
Top recruiters: KPMG, Deloitte, EY, Genpact, Aditya Birla, Kaya Clinic
