Updated on Apr 12, 2022 06:40 IST

The field of Journalism is no longer confined to print or electronic media but is also gaining popularity in digital mode due to the increasing proliferation of internet and technology. The demand for skilled professionals in this field has increased significantly as it includes all work profiles related to Print Media, Electronic Media, New Media, Radio Production, Film Production and TV Production. Several Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PG Diploma courses have been designed to meet this demand. Generally, UG level Journalism courses are of 1-3 years duration, whereas PG level courses are of 1-2 years duration. Students can also take Journalism courses in several regional languages other than Hindi or English. Candidates can do these courses immediately after 12th or after completing their graduation. These courses are being explained in detail here.

Types of journalism Courses- UG & PG

Since Journalism courses are focused on different job profiles, students should know about the respective institute and course before opting for any programme. They should also check their eligibility before they select the course to pursue. Journalism courses are of the following types. 

Full Time Journalism Courses: This is a classroom-based undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree course that has a three-year or two-year course duration respectively. Apart from these, candidates can also pursue various Diploma or PG diploma courses in Journalism. 

Online/Distance Learning Journalism Courses: There are many platforms offering online Journalism courses. These are better options for those candidates who are short of time. These online courses are of both long and short duration. Many distance education universities also offer UG and PG distance learning courses in Journalism. 

Journalism Certificate Courses: These courses are usually offered by journalism colleges as short-term courses. These courses are of three to nine months duration. Candidates can do certificate courses in journalism based on different job profiles. These courses introduce the candidates to the key aspects of Journalism.

Popular Journalism Courses - UG & PG

The popular UG and PG level Journalism courses are given below: 

Popular Undergraduate Journalism Courses 

Popular Postgraduate Journalism Courses

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)

Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Journalism MA Journalism
BA Convergent Journalism MA Convergent Journalism
Bachelor of Media Science  PG Diploma Course in Journalism (English) and (Hindi)
BSc in Mass Communication and Journalism  PG Diploma in Print and Broadcast Journalism

Journalism Degree Courses – UG

UG courses in Journalism can be pursued after 10+2. Check the details of the UG Journalism courses below:

Duration of the course

3 years

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 from a recognized board with minimum aggregate marks in any stream

Admission Process

Entrance Exams/Merit-based

Course Fee

INR 50,000- INR 4 L

Entrance Exams

There are many exams being conducted for Journalism courses. Some of them are:

What after Undergraduate Course

Candidates can pursue PG courses in Journalism or can work in the industry as a Journalist, Reporter, Junior Sub Editor, Photojournalist etc,

The undergraduate courses in Journalism are tabulated below:

Undergraduate Journalism Courses

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Journalism

BA Convergent Journalism

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) 

BSc in Mass Communication and Journalism

Bachelor of Media Science 

Bachelor of Journalism 

BA in Mass Media 

BA (Hons) Hindi Journalism and Mass Communication

Bachelor in Sports Journalism 

BA in Journalism and Communication Studies

BSc in Mass Communication, Journalism and Advertising 

BA English with Journalism

BA (Hons) Journalism and Publishing

BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism
BA Journalism, Film and Television Studies BA (Hons) Photojournalism
BA (Hons) Cultural Studies and Media with Journalism  

Distance/Online Journalism Courses-UG

Several distance education universities also offer UG distance learning courses in Journalism. Candidates can enrol in distance learning courses after completing 10+2 in any stream. Universities offering distance learning courses in Journalism are IGNOU, Annamalai University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Punjab Technical University, Patna University, Nalanda Open University, Karnataka State Open University, Amity University, Periyar University, NS Open University etc. Some of these courses are:

Distance Learning Journalism Course UG University

BA in Journalism and Mass Communication

  • Punjab Technical University
Bachelor in Mass Communication (BMC)
Diploma in Journalism
Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)
Bachelor of Communication and Journalism (BCJ)
BA in Journalism
BSc in Journalism
  • Punjab Technical University

Journalism Diploma Courses-UG

UG diploma courses in Journalism are also the popular choice among the candidates after degree courses. The Diploma courses are usually of one year. The eligibility criteria for Diploma courses is 10+2 passed in any stream. Usually there is no entrance test conducted for admission to diploma courses. The Diploma courses in Journalism are tabulated below:

UG Diploma Courses in Journalism
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication Diploma in Journalism Diploma in Creative Media Production
Diploma in Creative Multimedia and Journalism Diploma in Photojournalism Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
Diploma in Mass Communication Diploma in Radio and TV Diploma in Photography
Diploma in Broadcast and Digital Journalism Diploma in Print Journalism Diploma in TV and Broadcast
Diploma in English Journalism Diploma in Media Research Diploma in Public Relations

Journalism Certificate Courses-UG

Candidates who wishes to pursue a short term or a certificate course can opt for below mentioned courses:

Certificate Course in Journalism
Certificate Course in Journalism and Mass Communication Certificate in Mobile Journalism Certificate in TV Journalism and Direction
Certificate Course in Journalism Certificate in News Anchoring Certificate in Anchoring

Journalism Degree Courses – PG

PG courses in Journalism can be pursued after completion of a UG course in any stream. The details are tabulated below:

Duration of the course

2 Years

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate degree or diploma in any subject from a recognized university with minimum aggregate marks

Admission Process

Entrance Exams/Merit-based

Course Fee

INR 50,000- INR 5L

Entrance Exams

What after Postgraduate Course

Candidates can work in the industry as Editor, Sub Editor, Correspondent, Photojournalist etc.

The postgraduate courses in Journalism are tabulated below:

Postgraduate Journalism Courses

MA in Journalism and Mass Communication

MA Journalism

MA Convergent Journalism

MA Broadcast Journalism

Master in Mass Communication

 MSc in Entertainment, Media and Advertisement

MSc in Television and Film Production

MA in Photojournalism

MA multimedia

 

Journalism Diploma Courses – PG

PG diploma courses in Journalism are the most popular choice among the candidates after the degree courses. The eligibility criteria is the same as PG degree courses. The admissions to such courses are mostly on merit basis. Though some institutes may conduct the entrance exam. Some of the PG Diploma courses in Journalism are:

PG Diploma Journalism Courses

PG Diploma in Radio & TV Journalism

PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism

PG Diploma in English Journalism

PG Diploma in Journalism

PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication

PG Diploma in Odia Journalism

PG Diploma in Urdu Journalism

PG Diploma in Marathi Journalism

PG Diploma in Malayalam Journalism

PG Diploma in Print & Broadcast Journalism

Distance Journalism Courses-PG

Many distance education universities offer PG distance learning courses in Journalism. Candidates can enrol in distance learning courses after completing graduation in any subject. Some of the distance learning courses are mentioned below:

Distance Learning Journalism Course PG University
Master in Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)
  • Awadhesh Pratap Singh University
  • Bharathiar University
  • Jiwaji University
  • Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University
  • Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University
Master in Mass Communication (MMC)
Master of Communication and Journalism (MCJ)
  • Barkatullah University
  • Kakatiya University
PG Diploma in Journalism

FAQs on Journalism Courses

Q. What is the course duration and eligibility criteria for a certificate course in Journalism?

A.  Usually the duration of certificate courses in Journalism ranges from three months to one year. The students willing to take admission in a certificate course must pass 10+2 in any stream from a recognised board.

Q. In which fields can I apply for job after doing certificate course in journalism?

A. You can work in news & TV channels, radio, print media and for news websites.

Q. What is the average salary one can get after pursuing certificate courses in Journalism?

A. Usually the average salary one can receive after pursuing certificate courses ranges between INR 1-3 Lakhs. However, with experience in the field, the salary also increases.

Q. Which are the popular courses in Journalism?

A. The popular courses in Journalism are BJMC, MJMC, BA in Journalism, BA (Hons) in Journalism, PG Diploma in Hindi and English Journalism etc.

Q. Are there any specific subjects required to pursue a postgraduate degree or diploma course?

A. No, candidates from any stream can pursue a PG degree or diploma course in Journalism.

Q. What are the essential skills one should focus on for a successful career in Journalism?

A. For becoming a successful journalist, one should be a keen observer, have good judgement skills, organised, creative, good writer and should have ability to work in strict deadlines.

Q. Do distance learning courses have scope in Journalism?

A. Yes, many candidates pursue Journalism courses in distance mode as they are more flexible and time saving. Journalism is a field where the skills and commitment to work matters.

Q. Which are the top recruiters in the field of Journalism?

A. The top recruiters are the media organisations like HT Media, India Today, Jagran Prakashan Ltd, Bennett & Coleman, Times Group etc.

Q. What are the job profiles after pursuing a course in Journalism?

A. Candidates can work as Reporters, Correspondents, Sub Editors, Editors, Desk Writers, Journalists etc.

Q. Which topics are taught in the undergraduate Journalism courses?

A. The curriculum of a UG level course includes topics like: Communication: Concept and Process, History of Press, Laws and Ethics, Reporting: Concept and Process, Editing: Concept and Process, Development Journalism, New Media and Cyber Journalism etc.

Q. Which are the popular Journalism colleges in India?

A. There are numerous colleges in India offering the Journalism course at different levels. Some of the popular colleges are:
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Popular Journalism Colleges in India

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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.

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JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application

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JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application Correction Win...

14 Mar ' 26

SAT India exam (March attempt)

17 Apr ' 26

Last date to apply for May Attempt

Jun '26 - Jul '26

FTII JET 2026 Application Process

TENTATIVE

Jul '26

FTII JET 2026 Admit Card Download

TENTATIVE

1 Nov ' 25 - 14 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.

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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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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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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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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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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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