Colleges in Kerala

The commencement dates for the M.Tech course at NIELIT Calicut are usually announced after the CCMT counselling process. The orientation of the course was held at the beginning of August. Moreover, the classes of the first semester commence either in the last week of August or the initial week of September. 

No, GATE scores are not compulsory for admissions to the M.Tech course at NIELIT Calicut. The institute also offers admissions to those students who have not appeared in GATE. The unfilled GATE seats will first be filled with NON-GATE candidates from Kerala state based on the nativity certificate. If seats are still remaining vacant,  candidates from other states will be considered for admission.

Moreover, the institute also allocates 5 seats to each M.Tech branch for sponsored category students. However, apart from all these aspects, applicants with GATE scores are considered more for admission. 

The primary eligibility requirements for admission to the M.Tech course at NIELIT Calicut are that applicants must complete their BTech/ BE/ MSc course from a relevant stream with an aggregate of 60% (54% SC/ ST/ PwD). Moreover, the selection process is based on applicants' achieved scores in GATE, followed by a counselling process. Moreover, vacant seats can be filled by Non-GATE applicants from Kerala state based on the nativity certificate and merit. 

Yes, NIELIT Calicut does offer M.Tech courses for the duration of two years, divided into four semesters, and offered in full-time mode. The minimum eligibility requirement for admission to the M.Tech course is that applicants must complete their BTech/ BE/ MSc degree in the relevant stream with an aggregate of 60% (54% for SEBC (OBC-NCL)/PWD candidates). 

With a CET merit rank of 134, you already stand a strong chance for BMS at Mithibai College. After registering in the CAP (Centralized Admission Process), you must fill and lock your choices including Mithibai. Seat allotment is done round by round based on rank, quota, and seat availability. If you don't get it through CAP, you can also approach the college for direct admission under management quota, where you'll need to submit documents, merit proof, and pay fees.

Postgraduate courses that MA graduates can pursue are mentioned below -

• Master of Mass Communication (MMC)

• MA of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)

• MA in Journalism

• MA in Mass Communication

• MA in Media Studies

• MA in Public Relations and Advertising

• MA in Broadcast Journalism

Yes, BMC is a very good course for students who want to become news anchors or TV reporters. It teaches students with the skills in public speaking, news reporting, and on-camera presentation.

Also provide practical training in media labs, students gain exposure to journalism ethics and current affairs, which are very much essential for this profession. Many colleges also offer internships in TV channels and news agencies, helping students gain real-world anchoring and reporting experience.

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The average starting salary of a BMC graduate in India ranges from Rs. 2.5 LPA to Rs. 5 LPA that totally depends on the job role and the employer. Entry-level positions in journalism, content writing, and PR usually begin on the lower side.

With experience, salaries grow in media fields.

Yes, students from Arts, Commerce, and Science backgrounds can all apply for the BMC course. The eligibility criteria usually require completion of Class 12 from any recognised stream.

Since the course focuses on communication, creativity, and media knowledge, it does not restrict students based on their academic background. This flexibility makes BMC a popular choice for students from diverse educational streams who wish to build a media career.