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Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM) and Madras Christian College (MCC) both colleges are performing great in placement.

IIJNM

• Placement :Selection rate for placement in year 2022-2023 was 100%. Last batch of graduated students form IIJNM starting salary is 30,000 INR to INR 50,000 per month. Top recruiting companies that offer placement are Times Now, The New Indian Express, Reuters, CNBC TV18, etc.

MCC

• Placement : Selection rate for placement in year 2022-2023 is 90%. Last year highest package is 6 Lakh and package is 3 lakh. Top recruiting companies like Delloite, TCS, Wipro, Accenture, RBS, Infosys, and many more companies. 

You can check placement details on shiksha.com

Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media recruiters top MNC companies like CNN, Bloomberg, CNN- IBN, CNBC, Republic TV, Times Now, Google, Reuters, Rediff, Press Association- UK, and Magazines like Times of India, NewsX, Indian Express, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Economic Times, and numerous other leading media associations.  

• Graduated scholars of batch 2022 payment ranges is Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month.  
• Campus placement selection rate is 100 % from last two batches. 
• Top roles offered by companies is Reporting, Writing, Editing.  

You will find all other information about placement record, selection rate on shiksha.com.

Institute didn't released the details of highest and average package yet on their institute website. but can find basis information of placement on institute.

•  Students who graduated from 2022- 2023 batch their starting payment is INR 30,000 to INR 50,000 per month for position in reporting, writing, editing.
• Numerous MNC companies are hire students in during campus placement round in 2022 like Times Now, The New Indian Express, Reuters, CNBC TV18, CNN News18,etc.
• Students were placed for the top profile of reporting, writing, social media director.

You can check placement, other information related to course and students reviews on shiksha.com.

No, the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM) does not accept TJEE scores for admission to its Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (PGDJ) course.

In IIJNM students can get admission on the basis of Application form, Admission test, Personal interview.

• Application form: You have to fill the application form and submit it in Institute with payment of the application fee.
• Admission test: Institute conduct online test, and In this test they will check your knowledge of current affairs, English spoken skills, and reasoning abilities.
• Personal interview: Institute also check your communication skills, motivation, and potential through personal interview. 

Both the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM) and MCC - Madras Christian College offer post-graduate diploma programs in journalism and mass communication. The choice between the two institutions may depend on various factors such as faculty, curriculum, infrastructure, and industry connections. It is recommended to carefully review the specific details of the programs offered by each institution, including the course structure, faculty profiles, and placement opportunities, to make an informed decision based on individual preferences and career goals.However the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media is better than Madras Christian College as per most of the students reviews.

The Master of Visual Storytelling and Communication (MVSC) programme at the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM) is highly considered option for those interseted in storytelling.

• MVSC is mainly focuses on the latest technologies and trends in visual storytelling, including filmmaking, animation.
• IIJNM provide practical skills through workshops, projects, and collaborations with industry professionals.
• Program provide experience in using equipment, editing software, and storytelling.
• Institute has best faculty members for course and also they provide good internship in big media organizations.

So, in my view IIJNM is best for MVSC course. Also you can check all the other information related to this university on shiksha.com

The Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM) does not offer any B.Tech programs. College only offered postgraduate diplomas and Masters's programs in journalism, media, and communication. Also institute has Master of Arts (MA) degrees in Print, Broadcast and New Media Journalism, Advertising & Public Relations, and Development Communication. 

If you are interested in B. Tech programme then you can check colleges and their information on shiksha.com. Some universities you can consider.

• Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
• International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-B)
• National Institute of Engineering - Mysore (NIEM)
• Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT)

The Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM) is a well-known institution for media and journalism education. With both full-time and part-time staff members committed to their work and eager to help students, it has a solid faculty team. It provides a range of post-graduate Diploma programs. 95% of the college's graduates have secured lucrative jobs and internships in their fields, proving the college's excellent placement track record. In addition, the institute has the support of prominent Indian journalists and a close-knit community of staff and students. Based on what is currently known, IIJNM appears to be an excellent option for anyone wishing to pursue a career in journalism or the media.

Life at the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media is excellent and You can not imagine a life here. In Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media life is full of fun, exciting and experience is pretty good. Here I expalin it in some points.

• Friends for Life : In Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media you will get some good friends and build a strong network of journalists, media professionals. It is  like having your own cheerleading squad.
• Located in Bangalore :  Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media most important factor is you will get start-up Hub, internships opportunities and network with professionals all this things matters in journalism career most.
• Unforgettable Journey : At IIJNM you will learn knowledge, faces new challenges and fun. Its a place where your journalistic skills but also discover new opportunities and make lifelong friends and create memories that will last a lifetime.

You can check all the important information on shiksha.com

Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media as good as MCC - Madras Christian College both of this colleges are good  in my choice but its totally depend on your choice. For better understanding I give you small comparisons.

IIJNM

• Tuition Fees: Fess is INR 3,75,000 for one-year PGDJ programs 
• Admission process :

1)Completion and submission of application form.

2)Admission Test, Personal Interview, and Counselling.

3)Notification and acceptance of admission.

• Placement record : IIJNM boasts a 100% placement record for the 2022-23 batch. and institute has strong industry partnerships with leading media houses across India.

MCC

• Tuition Fees: Fees is INR 60,000 per year for the BA Journalism program.
• Admission process : 

1) Class 12 marks (preferably above 70% 

2) Entrance exam conducted by MCC (varies for different specializations within journalism 

3) Personal interview

• Placement record : MCC has a strong alumni network and placement track record in South India.

You can check placement details on shiksha.com

New Media (IIJNM) and NIPS doesn't offer MVSC (Master of Veterinary Science) programs. They only offer courses in journalism and new media courses.

Fess stucture at New Media

One-year PG Diploma programs

• Print Journalism (English/Hindi): INR 4,80,000 
• Broadcast Journalism: INR 4,80,000 
• Online/Multimedia Journalism: INR 4,80,000

Additional Fees:

• Confirmation fee: INR 75,000 
• Housing fees: INR 25,000 per semester 
• Meals: INR 57,500 per semester 

Fess structutres at NIPS

Tuition Fees:

• Semesterly: Around 70,000 to 80,000 INR 
• Annual: Approximately 1,40,000 to 1,60,000 INR 

Additional Fees:

• Registration fee: 5,000 to 10,000 INR.
• Development fee: 5,000 to 10,000 INR. 
• Exam fee: 2,000 to 3,000 INR per semester.

If you're interested in MVSC programs in Kolkata, you could consider institutes :

• Bengal Veterinary College (BVC)
• Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI)

You can check other information both colleges on shiksha.com

Both of these colleges are similar and close competitors of each other. However you can consider these points for concluding one college as the better one.

NIPS and New Media 

• Reputation : NIPS and New Media has good reputation in media and design industry and has better job opportunities
• Curriculum : Compare to NIMAS here NIPS and New Media is focus on practical tools and industry-ready expertise.
• Infrastructure : Both NIPS and New Media has better facilities and better infrastructure in media and design studies.

NIMAS 

• Affordability : In NIMAS fees is littel lower compare to NIPS and New Media.
• Location : NIMAS has multiple campus in whole India, It offers more options for students in various region.
• Large Students Network : NIMAS has very large network opportunities and has better learning environment.

You can check more information on shiksha.com and than made your final decision.