Colleges in India

Yes, there is indeed a difference between the two. BMC (Bachelor of Mass Communication) basically covers a broader spectrum of media that also includes journalism, advertising, public relations, filmmaking, and digital media.

On the other hand, BA in Journalism & Mass Communication gives more focus to reporting, news production, and editorial work. BMC is slightly more practical and versatile, while BA Journalism & Mass Communication is journalism-centric.

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BA in Journalism & Mass Communication

The BMC curriculum balances both theory and practical training, but the emphasis leans more towards practical learning. Students work on live projects, media labs, internships, and workshops to gain hands-on exposure.

Alongside this, theoretical subjects like media ethics, communication models, and journalism principles build a strong foundation. The mix of classroom study and fieldwork ensures students develop both analytical and technical skills required in the media industry.

The college offers excellent placement opportunities with top companies such as Accenture, Capgemini and others visiting the campus for the hiring process. The overall key highlights of Thiagarajar College of Engineering placements recorded during 2023-2025 are listed below:

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research offers admission to BDS programme based on NEET-UG scores of the candidates. Aspirants with NEET-UG score need to participate in centralised counselling conducted by MCC of DGHS, New Delhi. Aspirants have to pay the course fee after allotment to confirm their seat in the university. There are a total of 100 seats available in BDS programme of SRIHER.

The college ensures that the UG and PG graduates secure good placements in top companies. Check out the overall key highlights of Thiagarajar College of Engineering placements 2025 as compared with 2024 and 2023 are presented below:

The total fee for BDS is INR 6.63 lakh at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research. The total fee includes a tuition fee of INR 6 lakh, university registration fee of INR 5,000, admission form fee of INR 5,000 and a health insurance of INR 3,000. Aspirants also have to pay a refundable caution deposit of INR 50,000 at the time of admission. 

The college is cosidered good to the placements offered to its UG and PG graduates. The overall key highlights of Thiagarajar College of Engineering placements 2023-2025 are presented below:

IIT Bombay has a well established Industial Design Centre providing various UG, PG and Doctoral courses such as BDes, MDes, PhD and other short term courses in design and animation. Candidates interested in pursuing the courses at IIT Bombay must appear for the UCEED or CEED entrance exams to be eligible for the admission to the programs. IIT Bombay also offers a dual degree course in BDes+MDes. 

Candidates must have passed the HSC examination /equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST/ OBC) taking together Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology) and a pass in English. Aspirants have also secured not less than 50% marks (40% marks for SC/ ST/ OBC) in the entrance exam to apply for the MBBS course at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research.

Candidates seeking admission at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research have to pay an application fee of INR 1,000 for UG and PG programmes. The application fee for PhD programmes is INR 2,000. Aspirants can pay the fee via any of the online payment modes.