Manipal Institute of Communication - [MIC]

Madhav Nagar, Eshwar Nagar, India • 5761044.1(15)

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1997

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About Manipal Institute of Communication - [MIC]

Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC), Manipal is ranked 1st amongst the top media schools in India as “India's Best Professional Colleges” by The Outlook-ICARE Professional College Rankings 2020. MIC is a premier institution of media and communication in Manipal, India is a constituent college of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), which is an Institution of Eminence as recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Government of India. The institute offers degree and pg diploma courses in the discipline of Media and Communication, Animation, Film Arts and many more.

MET 2021 Important Dates

Events	Dates
BA (Media & Communication)	June 12, 14 & 15, 2021
MA (Media & Communication, Film Art & Film Making)	June 13 & 15, 2021
PG Diploma (Corporate Communication)	June 13 & 15, 2021

Manipal Institute of Communication Highlights

Established \| Institute Type	1997 \| Private
Approved by	AICTE
Affiliated to	MAHE, Manipal
Courses Offered	UG, PG & PG Diploma
Application Mode	Online
Admission Criteria	Merit-based + SoP + PI
Facilities Available	Library, Auditorium, Lab, Studio, etc
Official Website	https://manipal.edu/soc/

Manipal Institute of Communication Rankings

Ranked 5th amongst the top media schools in India by Outlook survey 2015.
Ranked 4th amongst the top 10th Communication Institutes in India Source by Outlook Magazine 2014.
Ranked 1st among Mass Communication Colleges in India based on factual ranking by India Today Magazine, 2013 and ranked 4th in general.

Manipal Institute of Communication Courses

MIC offers degree and pg diploma courses in the discipline of Media and Communication, Animation, Film Arts and many more. Tabulated below are the details for the same:

Course	Specialization	Eligibility
BA	Media and Communication	10+2 with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks
B.Sc	Animation	10+2 from a recognized board
B.Voc	Graphic and Digital Media	10+2 from a recognized board
MA	Media and Communication, Film Arts & Film Making	Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
PG Diploma	Corporate Communication, Sports Communication	Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks

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Manipal Institute of Communication Admission

Go to the official website.
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Fill out the form carefully.
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Select the program and enter your address.
Select a mode of payment.
The application fee is INR 600 (for General Category) and INR 2500 (for Foreign/ NRI/ NRI Sponsored Category). Pay it using your preferred means.

Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected on the basis of merit.
The candidates are required to submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) followed by a Personal Interview.

Manipal Institute of Communication Scholarship

MIC Manipal awards a scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) students under the following categories

Kalam-Pai, Freeship and Scholars Scholarship for MBBS & BDS Programs
Merit Scholarship for MD and MDS Programs
Freeship, Scholar and Achiever Scholarships for BTech
Freeship, Scholar and Achiever Scholarships for BPharm
Scholar and Achiever Scholarship for All Other Under Graduate (UG) & Post Graduate (PG) Programs
Board Toppers Scholarship for All Under Graduate (UG) Programs
Scholarships for Academy of General Education Students (SAGES)
Academy of General Education (AGE) Scholarship for AGE Students
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for B.Sc. Nursing students
Merit Scholarship for BTech (Lateral Entry) students from Manipal Group Polytechnic Institutions
Merit Scholarships for Foreign / Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Category Students
Merit Scholarship for Konkani speaking students
Merit Scholarship for Children of Manipal Alumni
Scholarship scheme of interest subsidy on education loan for MAHE students
AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver
Kadambi scholarship
ITC scholarship

Manipal Institute of Communication Faculty

MIC is headed by Dr. Padma Rani, a sociologist, media researcher and educator with extensive teaching and research experience. Dr. Rani’s team of faculty at SoC consists of meritorious individuals with a passion for teaching and research bringing with them diverse backgrounds and experiences, thereby evolving and adapting pedagogies to make the academic environment always relevant and current. MIC has a total of 18 core faculty members.

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Manipal Institute of Communication FAQs

Ques. How are the facilities at Manipal Institute of Communication?

Ans. Manipal Institute of Communication is housed in two charming, homey buildings with walls made of laterite stones, clay brick pillars and a traditional tiled roof. MIC is a walkable distance from MAHE’s hostels and Manipal’s main hub, Tiger Circle. Facilities on the campus include:

Classrooms equipped with ACs,
Computer labs with printing facilities,
The library that houses over 13,000 books and journals and offers photocopying facilities,
Sound studio,
TV production studio,
Mac Lab for editing,
Animation labs,
Radio Manipal, the university’s community radio station,
Canteen
Common room
Auditorium and many more.

Ques. What are the documents required during admission at Manipal Institute of Communication?

Ans. The following are the documents to be uploaded after Online application submission at Manipal Institute of Communication:

Educational Qualification Details

Mark cards of all years/semesters obtained from recognized University

Proof of Foreign/NRI status Details

Foreign Nationals: Passport copy of Candidate and Parent(s)
NRI: Passport copy of Candidate and Parent Resident VISA / Letter from the Embassy (of Parent)
NRI Sponsored:
- Passport copy of the Sponsorer
- Proof of NRI Status i.e. Resident VISA / Letter from the Embassy
- Notary affidavit from the Sponsorer

Ques. Why should I choose the Manipal Institute of Communication?

Ans. The key benefits of joining Manipal Institute of Communication are as follows:

Media Research Centre	Hands-on training & live projects	Sound studio, TV studio, Editing Lab	Community Radio station
National and international internships & Placement opportunities	Campus Newspaper	Interdisciplinary research	International collaborations and student-exchange partnership several global universities

Courses & Fees

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Media And Communication

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Media and Communication)

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₹2,28,000

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Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Media and Communication)

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Media And Communication

Master of Arts [MA] (Media and Communication)

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₹3,10,000

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Media And Communication

Master of Arts [MA] (Media and Communication)

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Film Studies

Master of Arts [MA] (Film Studies)

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₹2,80,000

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Film Studies

Master of Arts [MA] (Film Studies)

₹2,80,000

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Animation

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Animation)

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₹2,33,000

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₹6,79,000

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Animation

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Animation)

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Last Date for Submission of Application for Admission 2025 [PG Diploma in Mass Communication]

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Rank: #6

Agency: India Today

Category: Mass Communications

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Corporate Communication

Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Communication

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₹1,67,000

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₹1,67,000

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Corporate Communication

Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Communication

₹1,67,000

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Sports and Mass Communication Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Sports and Mass Communication Management

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₹80,000

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₹80,000

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Sports and Mass Communication Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Sports and Mass Communication Management

₹80,000

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Graphics & Digital Media

Bachelor of Vocational [B.Voc.] (Graphics & Digital Media)

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₹2,00,000

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₹5,80,000

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Graphics & Digital Media

Bachelor of Vocational [B.Voc.] (Graphics & Digital Media)

₹2,00,000

₹5,80,000

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Admission Process

Admission to Manipal Institute of Communication - [MIC] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Placements & Recruiters

Manipal Institute of Communication - [MIC] Placement Details

Manipal Institute of Communication - [MIC] in Manipal, Karnataka, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

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Campus Facilities

Manipal Institute of Communication - [MIC] Facilities

Manipal Institute of Communication - [MIC] in Manipal, Karnataka, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

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