B.J.M.C.

BJMC (Bachelor of Journalism and Communication) is a three-year duration undergraduate degree course for candidates who wish to build their career in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication. After successfully completing the course candidates are able to develop as well as refine their skills of gathering, transmitting, and delivering information to a large audience. Career opportunities for students in the field of Mass Communication are very high. Candidates who successfully complete BJMC can choose to work for news channels, newspapers, publishing houses, television, radio, internet, etc and earn a healthy remuneration. Given below are the complete requirements of BJMC course in terms of its eligibility criteria, course curriculum, job prospects and more.

Eligibility Criteria for BJMC

Candidates should complete the below-mentioned parameters in order to fulfil eligibility criteria for Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication:

• Candidates should complete Class 12^th in any stream from a recognised board
• Candidates should score a minimum of 50% - 60% marks in graduation
• Candidates should be minimum of 17 years of age

Note: The parameters mentioned above might change depending on the policies of the institute in which a candidate is applying.

Exntrance Exams for BJMC

Most institutes or universities conduct entrance exams to offer admission to candidates in the BJMC course. Entrance exams of some institutions are also followed by a personal interview round. BJMC question paper contains objective type multiple choice questions on the following subjects that candidates need to complete in a duration of 1.5 – 3 hours (depending on the institution in which a candidate has applied for admission).

• English
• Logical Reasoning
• Current Affairs
• General Awareness
• Media Awareness

It may be noted that some institutes also provide direct admission to candidates on the basis of marks scored by them in Class 12^th. The popular entrance exams conducted for BJMC are:

• LPU NEST
• IPUCET
• DUET

Skills Required for BJMC

Candidates who have a curious and inquisitive mind about the various events happening around the world are the right fit for BJMC course. However, apart from this, some of the traits and skills that candidates looking to pursue BJMC should have are:

A flair for writing	Excellent communication skills	Flair of the language
Strong networking skills	Ability to research well	Analytical skills
Critical thinking	Interpretation skills	Ability to work in stringent deadlines
Ability to work under rough conditions	High confidence	Problem-solving skills
Interviewing skills	Observation skills	--

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Syllabus for BJMC

As stated above, Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication is a three-year duration course divided into six semesters. Given below is a semester-wise course curriculum of BJMC that is usually taught in different universities and colleges:

	BJMC Syllabus
Semester I
Writing for Media	Introduction to Communication	Socio-Economic & Political Scenario
Introduction to Journalism (Reporting, Writing & Editing)	Basics of Design & Graphics	Communicative Hindi
Indian Culture	Communication Lab	Computer Lab
Design & Graphics Lab	--	--
Semester II
History of Print & Broadcasting in India	Media Laws & Ethics	Print Journalism-I
Still Photography	State Politics & Constitution	Application of Computer in Media
Theory of Communication	Photo Lab	Computer Lab
Print Journalism Lab	--	--
Semester III
Development & Communication	Radio Journalism & Production	Print Journalism-II
Basics of Camera, Lights & Sound	Media Management	Folk Media
Cyber Media	Summer Training Report	Radio Journalism & Production Lab
Print Journalism Lab	Operation & Handling of Video Equipment Lab	--
Semester IV
Television Journalism & Production	Public Relations	Introduction to Advertising
New Media	Public Relations Lab	Television Journalism & Production Lab
National & International Affairs	Fundamentals of Economics & Indian Economy	New Media Lab
Semester V
Advertising Practices	Media Research	Event Management: Principles & Methods
Environment Communication	Tribal Communication	Communication Research
Internship Report	Functional Exposure Report	Event Management Lab
Advertising Lab	Media Research Lab	--
Semester VI
Media Organisation & Management	Contemporary Issues	Global Media Scenario
Value Education	Final Project	Comprehensive Viva

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BJMC Job Profiles & Scope

A plethora of job opportunities are available for candidates with a BJMC degree both in government and private sectors. A BJMC degree-holder can choose to work for advertising agencies, broadcast companies, public relation firms, news agencies, photography organisations, TV channels, newspapers, radio telecast companies, journals, and so on. However, to broaden their horizon and avail better employment opportunities, candidates are advised to pursue Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC). Given below are popular job roles apt for BJMC candidates:

• Correspondent
• Reporter
• Copywriter
• Creative Director
• Sub-Editor
• Editor
• Public Relation Officer
• Public Relation Manager
• Radio Jockey
• Video Jockey
• Anchor

Some of the top recruiters in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication are:

Top BJMC Recruiters
Hindustan Times	Jagran Prakashan Group	Times Group	Balaji Telefilms Limited
Malayalam Manorama	The Pioneer	India Today Group	Sahara One Media & Entertainment Limited
Outlook	The Hindu	NDTV	Star India
HT Media	Zee Network	India TV	Doordarshan
All India Radio	Network 18	Indian Express	--

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