Journalism

Once all the IHM Bangalore BSc seats have been allocated via the NCHMCT JEE counselling process, students must report to the institute for verification of documents. These documents include:

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets
• Transfer/Migration and Character Certificate (original)
• NCHMCT JEE scorecard
• Seat allotment letter
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Receipt/proof for the payment made by candidates at the time of seat allotment for adjustment
• Passport size photographs

Internships in journalism are necessary as they provide real-life hands-on newsroom experience and help develop core reporting skills. These internships also help improve writing skills and build a strong portfolio for full-time job in the future. With internships, people can also gain a good industry exposure and build networks.

Freelance journalism is when journalists work independently by creating and selling articles or content to multiple publications or media organizations. The freelance journalists pitch their story ideas to magazines, newspapers, or websites on different projects. There is no long-term contract between a freelance journalist and the publication/media house.

A journalism internship is a hands-on training in reporting, news writing, editing, and other journalism related profiles. During internship, students work with news/media organizations. They assist with research, interview, and content for print or digital media. Interns learn about newsroom workflows and journalism ethics. 

Navrachana University offers a four-year BA (Hons) in Journalism & Mass Communication (JMC) in the full-time mode. The course curriculum is divided into eight semesters and it follows the Choice-based Credit System. It comprises various core and elective subjects. Some of these subjects are listed below:

• Reporting & Editing
• Introduction to Journalism
• Public relations and Corporate Communication
• Photo Journalism
• Graphic Narrative
• Business Journalism
• Citizen Journalism

Amity University Ranchi BA in Journalism and Mass Communication curriculum is divided into six semesters. Ove the course duration, students must study various core/elective subjects and undertake field work, project and summer internship. Some subjects included in the BA (JMC) curriculum Amity University, Ranchi, are listed below:

• Communication and Mass Media
• Design and Graphics
• Print Journalism
• State and Politics
• Communication for Sustainable Development
• Online Journalism and Digital Media
• Writing for Specialism
• On Air Skills for Broadcast Media
• Public Relations Concepts

The course duration and curriculum for Diploma programs in Journalism are usually designed by individual colleges, hence, they may vary. However, the shortest Diploma in Journalism course is usually 3 months long, which can be completed in 30 hours.

The choice among them depends on your career requirements and interests. No doubt, a full-fledged PG-degree course in Journalism will open more learning and earning opportunities for you. But a PG Diploma will be easier and faster to complete. Also, a Diploma programme is relatively cheaper than a Master's course.

It depends on the institute you choose to pursue your Diploma in Journalism from. If it is a UGC-approved institute in India, such as IGNOU, TNOU, NSOU, YMCOU Nashik, etc., you'll get the certificate upon completion of the program.