In the last couple of years we’ve closely looked at the best institutes of Public Relations in India – where post graduate in public relations or masters in PR education is provided. Or from where Indian PR agencies recruit. After studying various factors such as curricula, career prospects, affordability, location, industry connect, infrastructure, alumni network, we’ve shortlisted these five best institutes of public relations in India:
After several years in the communications and reputation management, a group of PR professionals got together to create this institute. Taught by India’s leading PR professionals and Communication Leaders, on cutting edge ideas – SCoRe teaches PR aspirants of combines cutting edge concepts with experiential learning to teach exactly what they need to learn for guaranteed placements India’s top PR firms. It is also the only PR programme endorsed by the Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI) and the first PG Diploma in South Asia to be Accredited by the Global Alliance of PR. The biggest plus is that the students perform as PR professionals from Day 1. All of it makes it arguably India’s most powerful PR programme and one of the best institutes of public relations in India.
Besides the legacy, good curriculum, the biggest plus point of this institute is that it attracts the brightest aspirants, by virtue of it being ranked at the top. Which means the level of competitiveness and the learning what a typical student (from faculty as well as her/ his peers) is quite high. Being one of the best institutes of public relations in India, it is also usually one of the preferred recruitment grounds for India’s leading PR consultancies.
These MBA and MS programmes are very robust; and similar to XIC, by virtue of their legacy they attract some very bright candidates. SSMC is new so it may take some time to get up there, but SIMC has long been considered as one of the top institutes for communications. The only cons are that these are two year programmes, and the fees maybe very steep.
This is one institute that has improved their one year programme consistently and with dedication. They’ve also improved their industry connect over the years. Alumni have commended the individual focus that they receive (rare for large institutes). Placements record has been great. Considered one of the best in Delhi.
This institute has been ranked amongst the top 5 institutes for post graduate education for a long time. It has a tough entrance test, which has made sure that over the years the student quality has only gone upward. A diploma from a government college has held weight traditionally. This is also the most affordable programme in this list.
These 5 institutes collective have a capacity of just about 300–400. So in case you don’t make the cut in these, there are several other good ones. If you are looking for guidance on an education and a career in PR, We would be happy to guide you! Drop us a word on WhatsApp.