BJMC

Hi Uma,
Mass communication is a very broad umbrella term that includes various fields – advertising, journalism, public relations, cinema, radio, television and broadcasting, theatre, communication arts and now internet in its ambit. Although communication remains the core element, the nature of work would depend on the field you are in.
The main employment areas for those who completed bachelor of journalism and mass communication are mentioned here.
-Reporting
-Editing
-Advertising
-Public Relations
-Corporate Communication
-Media Management
-Television and Film Production
Different Roles,Different Names
Following are the various job profiles offered to graduates in mass communication:
Fashion Photographer
Film Director
TV Correspondent
Producer
Radio Jockey/ RJ
Screenwriter
Sound Engineer
Sound Mixer and Sound Recordist
Special Correspondent
Video Jockey
Art Director
Editor
Event manager
Public Relations Officer
Top Companies:
-Hindustan Times Group of Publication
-NDTV Network
-Zee TV Network
-Times of India Publication Group
-Viacom
-BBC
-TV 18 Group
-Big Entertainment and numerous others.
Remuneration:
Starting salary for a mass communication professional could be between Rs 12,000 and 25,000. After 5 Years of work experience a professional can expect higher salary in the range of Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per month.
Best Mass Communication colleges in India:
- Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
- Symbiosis Institute of Mass Comm, Pune
- A.J Kidwai MCRC, Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi
- Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai
- Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore
- Manorama School of Communication, Kottayam
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Hi Roby,
As requested, these are the NCTE approved colleges offering B.Ed course program:
-Mbitious Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi
-Lala Ami Chand Monga Memorial College of Education
-Tulsi College of Education for Women
-Lord Krishna College of Education
-S.R.M. College of Education
-Jindal College of Education for Girls
-Doon Valley Institute of Education
-Budha College of Education
-Pratap College of Education
The selection criteria varies from institute to institute.
However the basic eligibility criteria is:
-The candidates who have undergone 10+2+3(15) or 11+1+3(15) pattern of study and passed the X and Xll examinations conducted by the respective state board or CBSE or any other recognized board of education/Examination.
-UG Degree examination of the UGC approved universities in any one of the school subjects offered by the directorate of school
education at the secondary or higher secondary education level
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Hi,
Both the course you mentioned are two different course and both offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities.
Please remember being a air hostess is one of the good career option as it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities not only in India but across the globe.
In order to be a air hostess, you may consider pursuing some of the below mentioned course:
- Diploma in Aviation, Hospitality and Travel Management.
- Diploma in Hospitality, Travel and Customer Service.
The duration of these course may be from 12 months to 18 months.
In order to pursue above mentioned course you need to be 12th pass and above, and need to have a good communication skills.
For your reference find below some of the institutes offering the above mentioned course:
- Frankfinn Institute Of Air Hostess Training.
- Air Hostess Academy.
- Kompass Aviation.
National and some international airlines recruit air hostess by calling for applications through leading newspapers.
Graduates in the age group of 19-25 years for training. Preference is given to Degree or Diploma holders in Hotel Management/Tourism.
Female candidates from Home science background, fulfilling other requirements, are also preferred. International Airlines recruit air hostesses in the age group of 18-35 years.
Good language, ability and proficiency in English, Hindi, a regional language and at least one foreign language are essential requirements for inflight crew members working for National or International carriers.
Physical requirements - Height for Air Hostesses - minimum of 157.5 cm and Flight Pursers 163 cm with proportionate weight.
Normal eyesight without glasses or a minimum uncorrected distant vision of 6/40 is acceptable.
Earnings:
Rs 2.24 Lakhs to Rs 12.82 Lakhs per annum.
I would request Manmeet Kaur50173 to give you detailed information regarding various career prospects after completing BJMC mass communication.
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Hi,
1. BJMC is a three-year undergraduate programme in journalism and mass communication, spread across six semesters. The course teaches fundamentals of journalism, advertising and communication to deliver across masses. BJMC course helps students to acquire theoretical and application information for various domains of media – news dailies, radio, television, journals, etc.
2. Colleges-
Himachal Pradesh University
Lady Shri Ram College for Women
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce
3. Eligibility : 10 + 2 (% depends on University / Institute)
4. Test Area: The test is designed to gauge the candidate's communication and analytical skills. The areas are:
Reasoning Ability
English
General Knowledge
Media Aptitude
5. A comprehensive plan in studies will help you reach your target . The time table for the study plan should be in tune with your daily needs and schedule.
As far as the preparation is concerned, I would suggest you to spend quality time everyday at reading journals, magazines, newspapers, etc. and for GK, you can refer Competition Success Review for updates on current affairs.
You may refer the following books:
-Arihant Mass Communication Journalism Entrance Examination
-Mass Communication and Journalism BJMC Entrance Examination by Dheeraj Pandey
-Guide to Journalism and Mass Communication Entrance Examination by Students Aid Publication
6. Students can pursue a career as:
Media Planning
APRO
Field Reporter
Lead Writer
Editor
Sub Editor
Correspondent
Reporter
Talk Show Host
News Reader
Proof Reader
Script Writer
Graduates can also join radio, advertising and even theatre. BJMC students can also pursue further studies for a Master's in Journalism & Mass Communication (MJMC).
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Hi,
Diversification in different areas of Communication is witnessing a steep rise and is expected to thrive further, on account of growing professionalism and advancement in this sector. Indian Personnel who are creative, dynamic, and enterprising and has flair to project ideas, thoughts, and observation through different mediums of communication are preferred choice of the International Industry.
In addition to communication behaviors, Indian Communication Professionals develop a strong liberal arts background that International Employers recognize as vital to being successful. These Professionals are getting excellent jobs in a variety of career fields because employers also recognize the value of hiring people who understand communication in diverse contexts.
The purpose of journalism is to inform and interpret, educate and enlighten the general public. The opportunities for journalists are endless and at the same time the job is becoming more challenging. The job now requires more specialization and professionalism. The job market (both abroad and domestic) is good for those Indian Journalists who specialize in diverse areas, such as finance, politics, economics, investigation and sports & culture. They can find employment with numerous magazines, newspapers, periodicals, central information service, press information bureau, websites etc.
You can explore various foreign locations for a course in journalism. A degree or diploma from some of the good institutes brightens your chances of getting a good job in the Indian media as well as internationally. Studying abroad gives you good exposure and a global perspective, which is highly desirable in the job market. Some of the locations that you can explore are the US, Singapore, Australia, and UK.
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