Updated on Jan 24, 2025 10:04 IST

Journalism is a form of writing that introduces people, the general public and stakeholders to things that happened, but the public is/was not aware of those things happening around them. People who write journals are called "Journalists". They work for a variety and wide range of variants like newspapers, magazines, websites, news channels, or radio stations.

Journalism courses are offered at various levels including UG, PG, Doctorate, Diploma, and Certification. Some popular Journalism courses that candidates can opt for include Bachelor of Journalism, BJMC, Master of Journalism, MJMC, Diploma in Journalism, etc. Journalism students can find career opportunities in various industries such as Print Media, Broadcast Media, Digital Marketing, Education, and so on.

Some popular job profiles among Journalism students include Reporter, Journalist, News Editor, Social Media Manager, Content Writer, Public Relations Executive, Copywriter, etc. The average salary of a Journalist is INR 4.2 LPA in India. Some top recruiters in India that hire Journalism students are NDTV Convergence, India Today Group, Business Standards, Jagran New Media, Radio Mirchi, AIR, Reader's Digest, The Week, etc.

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Journalism as an entity has evolved through the ages to stand where it is now. From being consumed traditionally and conventionally through Televisions and Radio, it has enriched itself within the roads of modernisation and reflects it through unconventional ways such as blogs, Social Media and so much more.

Here are some popular job profiles in the Journalism field, with salary and job details.

Job Profiles Average Salary
News Editors INR 10.9 LPA
Social Media Managers INR 5.5 LPA
Content Writers INR 3.7 LPA
Cartoonists INR 4.8 LPA
Corporate Communications Specialists INR 10.5 LPA
Reporters INR 2.8 LPA
Public Relations Specialists INR 6 LPA
Copywriters INR 5.5 LPA

Source of salary data: Ambitionbox.com.

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Journalism as a Career brings forth a lot of key benefits and versatility. It is considered one of the safest options with a few prerequisites. According to a survey, 86.5% of individuals with a degree in Journalism work in either Media publishing houses or Editorial boards. It is assumed that in the future, there will be a potential search for good and curious Journalists making an inclusive space for individuals with a degree in Journalism in the industry. 

Journalism as a course and career is highly acceptable and has keys towards many career opportunities making it diverse and open to almost every possible sector. Studies show that almost 97% of the individuals within the journalism stream are high in their digital literacy, persistence, logical reasoning, attention to detail, and investigative skills.

Journalism Top Recruiters

Journalism being diverse and practical attracts much more than one can think of. Present-day and modernised-based Journalism attracts recruiters from all walks of, be it the corporate zone or the rampant changing political zones. The below-mentioned is a list of a few top recruiters for Journalism.

  Journalism Top Recruiters  
Hindustan Times Times Group The Hindu
India Group Today NDTV Zee network
All India Radio The Indian Express Star India
S&P Global Vogue Marie Claire
BBC Hindi Network 18 HT Media

Note: The information is taken from various external sources and may vary.

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Top Journalism Colleges for Placements (in India)

There are more than 1,200 Journalism colleges in India offering programs on various levels and types. Along with advanced learning options, these colleges also provide great placement opportunities to help students kickstart their careers with top companies and good salary packages. 

Here are some of the top Journalism college options offering the best placement options in India:

Best Journalism Colleges Average Package Offered
G.V.M. Girls College Placements INR 20.6 LPA
Xavier School of Communications Placements INR 17.1 LPA
Delhi University Placements INR 5.5 - 16 LPA
Chaudhary Bansi Lal University Placements INR 13.32 LPA
Government First Grade College, Chikkaballapur Placements INR 10.8 LPA
KIIT School of Mass Communication Placements INR 6.2 - 10.5 LPA
Lovely Professional University Placements INR 6.75 - 10 LPA
Srinivas University Placements INR 10 LPA
AJK Mass Communication Research Centre Placements INR 9.25 LPA
Lady Shri Ram College Placements INR 9.2 LPA

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

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How to Get a Job after Journalism?

Getting a good job after completing Journalism isn’t that difficult if the individual has insights into all the things s/he should be aware of and possesses all the skills that an Individual from a Journal background should possess.

  • The first process is engaging in creating a resume wherein all the qualities, strengths, weaknesses and knowledge that a journalist should possess must be mentioned considering yours, like good at investigating, detailing, storytelling, expressing and communicating.
  • The next process involves building a network. Journalists can get in touch and create networks with people belonging to similar fields like Government agencies, Politicians etc.
  • One should seek real-time exposure through internships, live projects and other related milieus so that there’s no innovative block. Gaining experience is a delight and important to attract good jobs, especially in practical and current-affairs-oriented subjects like Journalism.
  • If an individual with a Journalism degree wants to get into a good job, s/he should update themselves regularly with very important scenarios like current affairs, political happenings and much more.

  • The job aspirants must consciously select their specifications to excel in their fields. For instance, if an individual with a degree in Journalism is good at Fashion, s/he should enter the Fashion Journalism strata.

Top Indian Cities to get Lucrative Jobs after Journalism

The news plays an important role in almost every city of a democratic country. Circulating, investing in and influencing people to engage in righteousness is demanded everywhere. Given Journalism's practical approach, ability to accommodate and adapt, and strengthened internal plethora, it is highly in demand in almost all the major metropolitan cities.

It is also considered to be the backbone of a democratic nation. The table below represents a few prominent cities that revere Journalism in the context of both Academia and jobs.

Top Indian Cities Av. Salary per month
Bangalore INR 66,000
Chennai INR 60,000
Delhi INR 65,000
Kolkata INR 45,000
Gujarat INR 55,000
Mumbai INR 59,000

Note: The information is taken from various external sources and may vary.

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Popular Journalism Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Journalism Colleges in India. Learn more about these Journalism colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
1 Course
66.45 K
3.8 LPA
1.08 L - 4.2 L
3.6

#12 India Today

2 Courses
3 L - 4.4 L
4.1
22.2 L - 37.5 L
4.0

Journalism Applications open. Apply Now

9.33 L - 12.44 L
3.5

#7 India Today

Journalism Applications open. Apply Now

1 Course
26.2 K
8.3 LPA

Popular Private Journalism Colleges in India

5 L - 11 L
3.6

Journalism Applications open till Apr 6, 2026. Apply Now

3.48 L - 7.84 L
3.2

#19 The Week

4.62 L
3.7

Journalism Applications open. Apply Now

2 Courses
2.4 L - 3.2 L
3 LPA

#33 India Today

5 Courses
60 K - 6.53 L
10 LPA

Journalism Applications open. Apply Now

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Journalism. Students interested in pursuing a career on Journalism, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

20 Feb ' 26 - 25 Mar ' 26

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application

1 Apr ' 26 - 6 Apr ' 26

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application Correction Win...

17 Apr ' 26

Last date to apply for May Attempt

2 May ' 26

SAT India exam (May attempt)

11 Mar ' 26 - 7 Apr ' 26

FTII JET 2026 Application Process

18 Apr ' 26 - 25 Apr ' 26

FTII JET 2026 Admit Card Download

1 Nov ' 25 - 30 Mar ' 26

CGCUET 2026 Registration

Popular Journalism Specializations

Following are the most popular Journalism Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Popular Journalism UG Courses

Following are the most popular Journalism UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Journalism PG Courses

Following are the most popular Journalism PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

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The MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communication placement report for 2023 is not out yet. However the NIRF report for 2024 has been released.Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communication placement 2023:

Course 

Total Students (2023) 

Students Placed (2023)

Median Salary (2023) 

UG 3-year

63

29

INR 3 LPA

PG 2-year

13

10

INR 3 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtain

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diksha soni

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The institution has not released the course-wise placement packages as of yet. Meanwhile the NIRF report has been released. Check out the table below to know more:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Total Students

6 (UG 3-year)

13 PG 2-year

  63 (UG 3-year)

  13 PG 2-year

No. of Students Placed

3 (UG 3-year)

10 PG 2-year

  29 (UG 3-year)

 10 PG 2-year

Median Package

INR 3 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 3 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 3 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 3 LPA (PG 2-year)

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2024

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diksha soni

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Yes, MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communication has an impressive placement record. The table below provides the placement data for the past three years as per the NIRF Report 2024:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Total Students

6 (UG 3-year)

13 PG 2-year

  63 (UG 3-year)

  13 PG 2-year

No. of Students Placed

3 (UG 3-year)

10 PG 2-year

  29 (UG 3-year)

 10 PG 2-year

Median Package

INR 3 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 3 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 3 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 3 LPA (PG 2-year)

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2024

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diksha soni

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Answered 2 months ago

MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communication provides good placements to its graduating students. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communicat

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diksha soni

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Answered 2 months ago

Some the top recruiters for MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communication Placement are listed below:

MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communication Placements Top Recruiters

The Hindu

Saam Tv

Times of India

Radio Mirchi

Republic TV

News Hunt

ABP Majha

AM News Channel

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diksha soni

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Answered 2 months ago

The average salary package for placements at MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communication has not yet been disclosed. However, the Median Salary (2023) package has been published. Please refer to the table below for the median packages recorded in recent years.

Particulars 

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Median Package

INR 3 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 3 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 3 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 3 LPA (PG 2-year)

NOTE: The above data is obtained fr

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diksha soni

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Answered 2 months ago

A total of 42 students have been placed during the MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communication placements in past years. Check out the table below to see the breakdown of students placed in each year:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Total Students

6 (UG 3-year)

13 PG 2-year

  63 (UG 3-year)

  13 PG 2-year

No. of Students Placed

3 (UG 3-year)

10 PG 2-year

  29 (UG 3-year)

 10 PG 2-year

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2024

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diksha soni

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Answered 2 months ago

The MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communication the highest package has not been disclosed yet. Once released it will be updated here. Meanwhile, students can refer to the median package given in the table below:

Particulars 

Placement Statistics (2023)

Median Package 

INR 3 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 3 LPA (PG 2-year)

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2024

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communication provides good placements to its graduating students. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communication placements 2023:

Course 

Total Students (2023) 

Students Placed (2023)

Median Salary (2023) 

UG 3-year

63

29

INR 3 LPA

PG 2-year

13

10

INR 3 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2024

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communication Placement  is known for its excellent placement record. Have a look at the tabulated data given below to know more about MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communication placements 2023:

Course 

Total Students (2023) 

Students Placed (2023)

Median Salary (2023) 

UG 3-year

63

29

INR 3 LPA

PG 2-year

13

10

INR 3 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2024

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diksha soni

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