SPICE has brought me to a point where I can proudly call myself a journalist β from our student paper to the broadcast module where I interviewed politicians.
Santia GoraReporter, NDTV India Β· Batch '13β'14
NEW AI & digital-first curriculum
Become a media professional in one year.
India's top mass media college β premier programmes in Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations and Filmmaking, in the heart of Mumbai's media industry.
2026 Intake Limited seats β admissions open now
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Full-time PG programmesGuaranteed
Internships & placement supportBandra
At the centre of the industryIndustry
Faculty who work in the field Postgraduate Programmes
Choose your path in media
Four flagship one-year programmes designed to make you industry-ready from day one.
PG Diploma
Journalism & Digital Media
A 12-month, full-time programme training budding journalists with in-depth, hands-on newsroom experience.
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PG Diploma
Advertising & IMC
A perfect balance of theory and practice in advertising and integrated marketing communication.
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PG Diploma
Public Relations & IMC
Corporate communication and reputation management, with guaranteed internships built into the year.
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PG Advance Diploma
Professional Filmmaking
Train on professional kit to meet the demands of today's media and entertainment industry.
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Student films, masterclasses and life at our Bandra campus β straight from the SPICE channel.
Why SPICE
An education built for the real world
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Learn by doing
Run a student newspaper, shoot documentaries, build campaigns and pitch to real clients through the year.
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Future-ready & AI-aware
A digital-first curriculum with workshops on AI for journalists and content creators keeps you ahead of the industry.
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Careers that launch
Alumni work across leading newsrooms, agencies and studios β with placement support to get you there.
From the Director
βAt St Pauls, we believe media education must be rooted in practice. For over a decade, our mission has been simple β to prepare students not just to qualify, but to be genuinely ready for the newsroom, the agency and the studio.β
Fr. Dr. Plavendran Director, St Pauls Institute of Communication Education
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Learn from people who do the work
Working journalists, editors, communicators and filmmakers teach at SPICE β not just theory, but the craft as it's practised today.
Hussain Zaidi Reporting Β· Author & Crime Journalist
Bachi Karkaria Reporting Β· Senior Journalist & Columnist
Alpana Killawala Former RBI Spokesperson & Principal Chief General Manager, Dept. of Communication
Swati Deshpande Law & the Media Β· Law Editor, The Times of India
Brian Pereira Launching a Podcast Β· Founder, Digital Creed; Podcaster
Janet Arole AVP & HeadβCorporate Communications, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail
Santia Gora TV Newsroom Β· Senior Correspondent, CNBC-TV18
Salil Jayekar Social Media & Communication Β· Dy. Director, Marketing & Communications, SPJIMR
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25 May 2026
Film Making Courses in Mumbai: Complete 2026 Guide to Building a Career in Cinema
A complete 2026 guide to film making courses in Mumbai β careers, what to look for in a filmmaking institute, and how SPICE's PG Advanced Diploma in Professional Filmmaking prepares you for film, OTT and digital content.
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Best Advertising College in Mumbai (2026) β St Pauls Institute (SPICE)
Looking for the best advertising college in Mumbai? Here's why St Pauls Institute of Communication Education (SPICE) is a top choice for a PG Diploma in Advertising & Marketing in 2026 β with guaranteed internships, industry faculty and live client work.
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Where SPICE takes you
The faculty is amazing and the industry experts bring unbeatable experience. They leave no stone unturned for students.
Anil DiasCorrespondent, The Times of India (Sports) Β· Batch '12β'13
The best learning experience I've had β not just theory, but a tremendous amount of practical knowledge for the real world.
Dylan D'souzaDigital Media Strategist, Digi Osmosis Β· Batch '15β'16
If it wasn't for St Pauls, I wouldn't have been able to cover politics, education, court, crime, environment and health.
Freny FernandesCorrespondent, The Times of India Β· Batch '13β'14
A year at SPICE helped me imbibe the true values of a media professional. It can change your life β it did mine.
Seshadri IyerAssociate Producer, Star Sports Β· Batch '13β'14
St Pauls gave me a rich experience of what the advertising industry is really like. To this day I follow what I learned.
Harnoor ParmarBrand Services Director, Leo Burnett
Placements
Our alumni work at
Newsrooms, agencies and studios across India recruit from SPICE.
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