Journalism

Mass Communication and Media graduates, including roles in journalism, public relations, digital marketing, and content creation.

Writer, trainee reporter, news desk assistant, or social media executive.

Some also work as production assistants in TV or assistant directors in films. Advertising agencies offer roles like junior copywriter or client servicing executive.

PR companies hire freshers as public relations assistants.

These jobs help you learn on the job and build experience.

Many news channels, digital media firms, and agencies hire fresh graduates who have good communication skills and a passion for media work.

First of all it is about the interest and the zeal to make a career in journalism. The first eligibility criterion is your own “will” to pursue a course in journalism. Once you have figured out and are serious about making a career in journalism, the next step is meeting the minimum educational qualification which is 10+2 to appear in any mass communication entrance exams conducted by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication or the Jamila Milia Islamia or the Delhi University etc. Students who qualify in any of these entrance exams are eligible to pursue a course in journalism.

The minimum eligibility criteria required to appear in any journalism course is 10+2. Many mass media colleges or institutes ask for a 10+2 qualification certificate during the admission process. As far as the age is concerned it ranges around 17-18 years which is the common age for students who are in their 12th. Students who are in their 10th and want to pursue a course in Journalism are suggested to qualify 12th. Although there are a lot of Diploma courses available, but having a degree in journalism gives an upper hand as compared to a Diploma course. Short-term Diploma courses can be pursued after completing graduation.

Yes, it is a high-paying job but only after you have experience of say 10-15 years or more. This is when you become a senior journalist with a reputation attached to your name. At the start, fresh joiners earn a salary of approximately INR 3-5 Lacs per annum for the initial 1-2 years Many famous journalists in India earn around INR 3-4 crores as part of their salary package apart from various other perks like accommodation, chauffeured driven vehicles, shares of the company, and much more.

To join journalism after 12th it is best to start with the basics, that is appear for the mass communication entrance exams after successfully qualifying the 10+2. Major media institutions conduct their entrance exam such as the IIMC, JMI, etc. Appear in these exams and crack them. Once you crack any of these exams, you will be eligible to appear in their counselling process from where you can choose a course as per your interest and rank. Get enrolled in the course to start your journalism studies.

Many colleges offer journalism courses after 12th, it depends upon which one you want to go with - government colleges or private colleges. Here are some of the best colleges for both:

• Government Colleges such as the IIMC, AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (Jamia Milia Islamia), IGNOU Delhi (For Distance Learning), etc.
• Private Colleges such as St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Madras Christian College, Chennai, St. Paul's College, Bengaluru, Amity School of Communication, Noida, SJC, Bengaluru, St. Xavier's College, Kolkata etc.

Pursuing journalism courses after class 12th is the best time to build career as a journalist. It can give you more career opportunities and help make a good career growth.  Besides, many companies want to hire young and fresh mind.

If you will go for a government colleges, then it would cost around INR 1,00,000 to 3,00,000 and the hostel charges will vary.

Private Institutes might charge you around INR 4 to 6 Lakhs for admission and college fees, whereas the hostel might charge you around INR 1,00,000 to 2,00,000 

Sadhna Academy of Media Studies offers certificate courses in News Reading and TV Anchoring to candidates who have qualified their class 12. It helps students in getting internships and placements in renowned organisations. It can be considered for candidates who are seeking to build a strong foundation in News Reading and TV Anchoring.