Reviewed 6 Sept 2026National School of Journalism and Public Discourse (NSoJ) · BengaluruNational School of Journalism and Public Discourse Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
National School of Journalism and Public Discourse is an arts, science and commerce college in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 2015. It is affiliated to Bengaluru City University. National…
Overview
About National School of Journalism and Public Discourse (NSoJ)
National School of Journalism and Public Discourse is an arts, science and commerce college in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 2015. It is affiliated to Bengaluru City University. National School of Journalism and Public Discourse offers 5 programmes at undergraduate level. They are PG Diploma in print, broadcast and digital journalism, BA (Journalism, Political Science, English Literature), BA Psychology, Journalism, Communicative English, BA Political Science, Sociology, Journalism & Mass Communication and BA Journalism, Political Science, Psychology. The current official website is undated but is presented as current and was used for 2026-27. It identifies NSoJ as affiliated with Bengaluru City University. The faculty total is a count of the 13 teaching faculty profiles listed on the current leadership page, excluding the Dean of Student Affairs and Administrative Executive. No current official disclosure was found for student-faculty ratio, PhD-qualified faculty, attendance, academic calendar, credit regulations, examination pattern, grading, medium of instruction, funded research, research centres, named MoUs or recent publication counts. Current official pages use the full name National School of Journalism and Public Discourse, while the site branding commonly uses National School of Journalism (NSoJ). The current campus is listed at Truth and Justice Centre, New Airport Road, Chagaletti/Chagalatti, Bengaluru 562149; an older NSoJ-hosted page lists Anandnagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru 560024 and an 18-acre residential campus, suggesting a previous campus or older address. The institution describes itself as a not-for-profit college. No NAAC accreditation, UGC autonomous status, programme-specific regulator approval or NIRF rank was published in the reviewed official material.
Courses & costs
National School of Journalism and Public Discourse (NSoJ) fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| all programmesOther charges · Non-refundable application fee required to complete the application; it is not an admission fee. | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| all programmesDeposit · Non-refundable application fee required to complete the application; it is not an admission fee. | ₹1,000one-time |
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
BA (Journalism, Political Science, English Literature)
BA Psychology, Journalism, Communicative English
BA Political Science, Sociology, Journalism & Mass Communication
Programme
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
National School of Journalism and Public Discourse (NSoJ) admissions
Applicants submit the online form with academic certificates and a personal statement, then pay the ₹1,000 non-refundable application fee. Eligible applicants take an online Written Test covering Aptitude and Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Current Affairs; test date, time and venue are communicated by email. Shortlisted candidates attend counselling, and selected candidates receive an offer letter; 50% of first-year fees is due at admission.
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Programme | all programmes |
|---|---|
| Amount (INR) | 1000 |
| Period | One-time |
| Component | Other |
| Notes | Non-refundable application fee required to complete the application; it is not an admission fee. |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Notable academic features | 11-month postgraduate diploma in print, broadcast and digital journalism with newsroom-based practical training. Source |
|---|---|
| Notable academic features | Experiential learning through internships, newsroom simulations, fieldwork, policy and social research, and media production. Source |
| Notable academic features | Purpose-built newsroom, broadcast studio, production facilities, auditoriums and student workspaces. Source |
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Reach the college
National School of Journalism and Public Discourse (NSoJ) contact details
| Address | Truth and Justice Centre, New Airport Road, Hennur-Bagalur Road, Chagaletti, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562149 |
|---|---|
| admissionoffice@nsoj.in | |
| Website | https://www.nsoj.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Princess Franklyn | Dean of Student Affairs Source |
| M. Baba Prasad | Director of PG Studies, Editing & Writing Source |
| Simon Varghese | Director of UG Studies/Web Journalism Source |
From the sources
More details
| Also known as | NSoJ Source |
|---|---|
| Established | 2015 Source |
| City | Bengaluru Source |
| Official name | National School of Journalism and Public Discourse Source |
| State | Karnataka Source |
| Institution type | Other Source |
| Affiliating university | Bengaluru City University Source |
| Catalogue complete | No Source |
| Entrance exam | Online Written Test: Aptitude and Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Current Affairs Source |
| Qualification | PG Diploma Source |
| Name | PG Diploma in print, broadcast and digital journalism Source |
| Specialisations | Print journalism Source |
| Specialisations | Broadcast journalism Source |
| Specialisations | Digital journalism Source |
| Study level | Diploma Source |
| Admission route | Entrance Source |
| Eligibility | Graduates of any discipline. Source |
| Duration in years | 0.9166666667 Source |
| Qualification | BA Source |
| Name | BA (Journalism, Political Science, English Literature) Source |
| Specialisations | Journalism Source |
| Specialisations | Political Science Source |
| Specialisations | English Literature Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
FAQ
National School of Journalism and Public Discourse (NSoJ) FAQs
How can I get admission to National School of Journalism and Public Discourse (NSoJ)?
Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://nsojadmissionform.paperform.co/.
What courses does National School of Journalism and Public Discourse (NSoJ) offer?
National School of Journalism and Public Discourse (NSoJ) offers 5 programmes, including PG Diploma in print, broadcast and digital journalism, BA (Journalism, Political Science, English Literature), BA Psychology, Journalism, Communicative English, BA Political Science, Sociology, Journalism & Mass Communication, BA Journalism, Political Science, Psychology.
Where is National School of Journalism and Public Discourse (NSoJ) located?
National School of Journalism and Public Discourse is located at Truth and Justice Centre, New Airport Road, Hennur-Bagalur Road, Chagaletti, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562149 (opposite Mary Immaculate School, Bagalur).
Is National School of Journalism and Public Discourse (NSoJ) recognised and accredited?
National School of Journalism and Public Discourse (NSoJ) is affiliated to Bengaluru City University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 10 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- nsoj.in — Contact | National School of Journalism
- aicte.gov.in — aicte
- nsoj.in — Our leadership | National School of Journalism
- naac.gov.in — NAAC - Accreditation Status
- nsoj.in — National School of Journalism - Excellence in Media Education | National School of Journalism
- nsoj.in — Join National School of Journalism for Quality Education | National School of Journalism
- nsoj.in — National School of Journalism | National School of Journalism
- nirfindia.org — regulator
- nsoj.in — Explore Diverse Programs at National School of Journalism | National School of Journalism
- nsoj.in — The Tannoy | National School of Journalism
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.