MBA in Media Management: Top Colleges, Eligibility and Job Scopes

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Aparajita Debnath

Data Manager | Updated on - May 16, 2026

Students interested in developing a career in media and entertainment industry, MBA in Media Management is right course for them. This 2-year postgraduate program teaches you about media marketing management, media planning, advertising, graphics and animation techniques. Applicants seeking to pursue MBA in Mass Media Management must have 50% marks in the undergraduate degree. As an aspirant, you must appear for CAT, MAT, XAT or other entrance exams to be eligible for the program. You must budget a program cost of around INR 83,480 - 14.40 lakhs to get into the top colleges.

You can get wide job opportunities after MBA in Media Management in top media companies like ABP Group, India Today and Economist Group. You can get hired in different positions like Media Strategist, Media Planning Manager and Digital Media Analyst with an average salary of INR 4 LPA-6.75 LPA.

Why Study MBA in Media Management in India?

Students choose to study MBA in Media Management for various reasons as follows:

The media and entertainment industry in India aims to gain annual growth revenue at 9.7% by 2027.
After completing the program, you can get jobs as Media Strategist, Media Planning Manager and Digital Media Analyst.
As a fresher, you can earn salary ranging from INR 4 LPA-6.75 LPA.
With 11 years of experience, as a Media Planning Manager, you can earn up to INR 13 LPA.
You can get hired in top companies like ABP Group, India Today, Economist Group, Ogilvy & Mather Ltd etc.

MBA in Media Management Eligibility Criteria

Students must check the eligibility criteria to pursue MBA in Media Management in India. Here given below MBA eligibility criteria for Media Management program:

Bachelor's degree in public relations, digital media or related fields from a recognized university.
Secure at least 50% marks in bachelor's degree.
A relaxation of 5% in bachelor's degree for SC/ST students.
You must get good ranks in entrance exams like CAT, MAT or XAT.

MBA in Media Management Entrance Exam Deadline 2025

You must prepare yourself to take the national or state level MBA entrance exams like CAT, MAT or XAT. Check below the deadline for registering entrance exams to apply for MBA in Media Management colleges in India:

Entrance Exams	Registration Deadline
XAT	30 November 2024
CAT	20 September 2025 (tentative)
NMAT	13 October 2025 (tentative)
SNAP	22 November 2024
MAT	30 November 2024 (CBT 1) 07 December 2024 (PBT) 15 December 2024 (CBT 2)
CMAT	23 April 2025 (tentative)

Best Colleges for MBA in Media Management

You can study MBA in Mass Media Management in various colleges like Amity University, Adamas University and Bennet University. The table highlights the fees for best colleges for MBA in Media Management:

Top Colleges	Course Fees
Amity University, Noida	INR 3.9 lakhs
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science	INR 3.01 lakhs
Adamas University	INR 2.52 lakhs
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication	INR 13 lakhs
Bennett University	INR 12 lakhs
Vikram University	INR 83,480
Flame University	INR 14.40 lakhs

Scholarships for MBA in Media Management

Applicants in case of any financial crisis can get the help of scholarships to pursue MBA in Media Management. The table below states the popular scholarships to attend MBA in Media Management colleges:

Popular Scholarships	Eligibility	Award Amount
Amity University, Noida - Merit Scholarship	You must have 90-95% marks in Class XII (ISC or CBSE Board) and 75% marks in undergraduate	Covers 50% of tuition fee
Pragati Scholarship	Extremely meritorious girls enrolled in AICTE approved technical institution are eligible	INR 50,000 per year
Adamas University - Merit Based Scholarship	You must have 70-80% marks in undergraduate to be eligible	Covers 50% of 1^st semester fee
Bennett University - Merit Based Scholarship	You must have 70-75 percentile in CAT or XAT for MBA admission	Cover 20% of tuition fee
FLAME Fellows Program	You must secure 90 percentile or above in CAT or XAT and great academic qualifications	Covers 100% of tuition fee waiver.

MBA in Media Management Scope in India

You can get various management and technical jobs after MBA in Media Management. The average MBA Media Management salary in India for graduates' ranges from INR 4 LPA-6.75 LPA. Top recruiters to hire media management graduates are as follows:

ABP Group
India Today
Ogilvy & Mather Ltd
Economist Group
NDTV
The Hindu Group
HT Media

You can be hired in different positions like Media Strategist, Marketing Analyst etc. The table below states the various MBA in Media Management scope in India along with the salary:

Job Profiles	Annual Average Salary
Media Strategist	INR 5 LPA
Marketing Analyst	INR 5.36 LPA
Media Planning Manager	INR 4.3 LPA
Media Manager	INR 6.75 LPA
TV News Producer	INR 5.44 LPA
Digital Media Analyst	INR 4 LPA

MBA in Media Management offers amazing career prospects with a high salary package. You must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum 50% marks and good percentile in CAT or XAT to apply for the program. The final selection of students is based on their performance in personal interviews and group discussions. Students can apply for government or university scholarships that cover 20-50% of program fees.