Journalism

Diploma in Journalism is a 2-year Diploma course pursued after the successful completion of the 10+2 level of education from a recognised educational Board, with a minimum aggregate score of 50%. The average course fee charged for Diploma in Journalism course by various institutes ranges from INR 10,000 to 5 Lacs. The course involves advanced professional learning in writing news for newspapers, magazines, broadcasting news on radio or television, dissemination of information about current events, trends, issues, and people. Diploma in Journalism: Eligibility : Listed below are the minimum criteria which candidates interested in pursuing the course are required to fulfill, in order to be eligible to apply for Diploma in Journalism course.
1. Successful qualification of the 10+2 level of education in any stream, from a recognised educational Board.
2. A minimum aggregate score of 50% (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the 10+2 level.

Hello Jisun
Journalism and mass communication degree holders are required in every sectors- government sectors, corporate sectors, private sectors, commercial sectors, media organizations etc. A person can work as a public relation officer, advertiser, director, script writer, photographer, video/photo editor, news editor, content writer, news anchor, journalist, reporter, translator and many more. It doesn't matter if you are in India, Australia, US, Canada or China the value of this field will remain same and the highest everywhere. Journalism is require almost in every country ( in order to update the citizens of our country), and communication ( infusion or propagation of information) is needed in every organisation.

Hello Abhi Approximately, it is similar. However, here I am providing you the information regarding the syllabus of PG Diploma in Journalism (in Asian college of Journalism). They have divided their syllabus in three terms. In first term, there is reporting, writing and investigation. There you will study about reporting, writing, editing, tools of modern journalist, key issues in Journalism, and media law and society. In second term, you will to get specialization, here you will be developing skills of interviewing, news gathering, researching, developing stories , produce newspapers, TV/Radio programmes etc. In third term, you will be getting expertise in your desired field.

Hello Siddharth
Profession of mass communication and journalism requires a big bucket of knowledge. So before buying books your first focus should be collecting as much as knowledge you can, that is possible if you daily read newspapers ad read simple NCERT books. Apart from this here I am suggesting some important books so that you can prepare yourself for journalism and mass communication entrance exams. First of all refer two publications - Arihant and Keval J. Kumar. These both are considered good for preparation. You will get a lot of content in their books. Mass communication in India by Keval J. Kumar
-Success master- Journalism and mass communication by Arihant
-The ultimate guide for journalism and mass communications by Arihant
-General knowledge book by Manohar Pandey (Arihant)
R. Gupta's Popular Master Guide for Journalism & Mass Communication Entrance Examination by Ramesh Publications. Arihant Mass Communication Journalism Entrance Examination of All Indian Universities. Arihant Success Master For Mass Communication Journalism Entrance Examination of All Indian Universities. Yes, it is the best time to prepare for the entrance exam if you want to get admission in the top colleges of India. Apart from these books, I would recommend you to read Pratiyogita Darpan, which is a monthly magazine about GK (India and abroad) along with the everyday newspaper.