The Institute of Professional Studies, affiliated with the University of Allahabad, includes four centers: Media Studies, Fashion Design and Technology, Food Technology, and Computer Technology. Admissions start with a form release in May, followed by an entrance exam in June and interviews in July. Classes commence in August. The entrance exam cutoff is 74 out of 200. Media Studies boasts experienced Ph.D. faculty with a 7:60 faculty-student ratio. The course fee is about 1.5 lakh INR over three years, with tuition paid in two installments: 27,000 INR in July and 15,000 INR in January. A 5,000 INR admission registration fee and an annual 1,283 INR university registration fee apply. The college has an active placement scene, achieving an 80% placement rate, with companies like Aaj Tak and NDTV recruiting students. Notable placements include roles at Connect Hub and the London School of Economics. Internships are required in the final semester, often secured with faculty help, though no formal internship programs exist. Scholarships are offered based on merit and income, primarily funded by the UP government, with potential refunds on fees for eligible students. The media studies course costs about 50,000 INR annually, with scholarships available through the National Scholarship Portal. For BA courses, fees vary annually with specific administrative costs, but limited scholarships and on-campus placements pose challenges.
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