JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

Bachelor of Arts(BA) in Journalism and Mass Communication is a 3-year undergraduate program in the field of mass media. BA Journalism and Mass Communication course helps candidates learn about the principles of mass communication, and study about the recent emerging trends and issues of media, current technological trends and innovations in journalism. Students may acquire problem-solving, interviewing, investigative and reporting skills, in addition to an analytical approach to issues and trends, research aptitude, and networking skills. The basic eligibility a candidates who have completed their 10+2 schooling or equivalent, in any stream, from a recognized board with an aggregate of 50% marks are eligible to enroll for this program. Average fee charged for the course ranges from INR 2,000 - 5 Lakh in different colleges. Graduates get an exposure to various dimensions of print, electronics, and new-age media, and numerous technologies involved in mass communication such as computer applications, and software and hardware applied in print, radio, TV, and internet. Average initial salary offered to a Journalism and Mass Communication degree holder is 4-10 LPA, which increases with the number of years of work experience and knowledge in the field. BA Journalism and Mass Communication Entrance Exams Some of top entrance exams are: 1) IPU CET 2) SPPU Entrance Exam 2) MH CET 4) JET 5) CUET 6) NPAT 7) BHU UET 8) TISS BAT 9) JNUEE BA Journalism and Mass Communication: Jobs Profiles Following are some job profiles that are offered to BA Journalism and Mass Communication graduates: * Feature Writer * Illustrator * Photojournalist * Anchor * News Reporter * Fashion Critic * Video Jockey (VJ) * Copywriter * Editor * TV Correspondent * Food Critic * Public Relations Officer BA Journalism and Mass Communication: Employment Sectors Various popular employment sectors are: * Advertising Agency * Business Sector * Digital Media Companies * Radio Telecasting Companies * Press Information Bureau * Telecasting Companies * Journals and Blogs * Fashion Industry * Central Information Service * Photography Companies * Research and Educational Institutes * News Agencies * TV Channels * Broadcasting Corporations * Legal Affairs Department * Newspapers BA Journalism and Mass Communication: Top Recruiting Companies Some of the top recruiting companies include: * Star India * NDTV Network * The Pioneer * Times of India Publication * India Today Group * India TV * Indian Express * Balaji Telefilms LTD. * Sahara One Media and Entertainment LTD. * Big Entertainment * Hindustan Times Group of Publication * Zee TV Network * Malayala Manorama * Jagran Prakashan Group * CNBC * AIR (All India Radio) * TV 18 Group * Outlook * Doordarshan * Guardian * Viacom