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Of course, being a Bachelor of Journalism student doesn't mean your career possibilities are limited to only media houses. It depends on your career choice, which industry will be suitable for you. For example, if you want to pursue a career in Photography, then Event Management, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Entertainment, and so on fields are open for you.

Here are some top Bachelor of Journalism college options in India offering great placement opportunities:

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The first-year curriculum of the Bachelor of Journalism program covers the foundational knowledge of the Communication & Media industry. It includes subjects such as Fundamentals of Communication Skills, Fundamentals of Journalism, Media Ethics & Laws, History of Media, etc.

Around 40 Bachelor Communication & Media colleges in India offer the Bachelor of Journalism degree program. Among them, around 3-4 colleges accept CUET exam scores, and the remaining institutes provide admission on a merit-based system. So, the selection criteria for the Bachelor of Journalism course are primarily merit-based.

I believe it depends on whether you're interested in the Journalism field or not. A Bachelor of Journalism course is a theory-based program, including subjects like Media Ethics & Laws, Types of Journalism, Indian Politics, Geography, Photography, etc. So, if you have made up your mind about pursuing your career in this industry, it won't be hard for you to study these subjects.

Yes, a few colleges offer distance BJ programs in India.

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Being a Journalist in India, you can polish your skills and use them in other career options that usually do not need a full-time job. Some popular alternate career choices among Journalists are:

• Blogger: Posting articles and blogs on your website about specific topics.
• Social Media Content Creator: Making videos in different niches for social media platforms. 
• SEO Specialist: Improving a website's ranking, etc.
• Communications Specialist: Handling an organization's communication with clients and general public.
• Editor: Editing copies for the webpages.

It is difficult to conclude a specific job profiles as the highest-paying because the salary package is majorly based on aspects like the employer, job location, candidates' relevant experience, and their expertise. However, some top positions such as Senior Journalist, News Anchor, Editor-In-Chief, Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, etc., are high-paying.
To get a good pay, you can also take freelance projects based on your work and you'll get paid according to your goodwill in the market and your portfolio.
All the best.

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Those who possess strong communication skills and have a good catch in current affairs can join this journalism course.

• Those who are interested in a career in Journalism, Creative Writing, Publishing, or Mass Communication & Media can also enroll in this program.
• Candidates who fulfill the set eligibility criteria can get admission to the Bachelor of Journalism course. 
• A candidate for a bachelor's degree in journalism must have highly developed language skills, solid media awareness, and an interest in current events.

Hope this helps.