Journalism

Hi Shambhavi,
In order to pursue mass communication, you can take up the courses like:
BJMC (Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication)
B.Sc MCAJ (Bachelors of Science in Mass communication and Journalism)
You can take up the following courses from the government and private institutes. Some of the best colleges that you can choose from are:
Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC)
GGS, IPU
DCAC
AAFT
In order to be a graduate from any of these colleges, you might have to write their respective entrance exams as well. A minimum of 50% in 12th from any stream is mandatory to get into the field of mass communication. Anchor, writer, film maker, journalist, reporter, transponder, director, cinematographer, editor, radio jockey, etc. are the fields that you can enroute from this field.
Take a right step forward and make a wise decision.
All the best.

Hi Abiseik,
A career in journalism requires commitment, dedication and sacrifice of personal time for the sake of staying on front or top, particularly in news industry. A journalist may have to work day in and day out to get breaking news. Similarly, media professionals who are in entertainment or film making need to work with passion which may come at the cost of their personal life.
However, in a nutshell, Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication degree is enough for a person to fetch a job of any interest or of any field. I am listing you some of the excellent fields that you can pick it from:
1. Sound Engineer.
2. Film Director.
3. Public Relations Officer.
4. Sound Mixer and Sound Recorder.
5. Special Correspondent.
6. TV Correspondent.
7. Producer.
8. Radio Jockey/ RJ.
9. Screenwriter.
10. Art Director.
11. Editor.
12. Event manager.
13. Video Jockey.
14. Fashion Photographer Cartoonist.
15. Illustrator.
16. Critic.
17. Photojournalist.
Also, on completing your post-graduation in Mass Communication, you can look forward to working with the following types of companies and areas:
1. AIR - All India Radio.
2. Circulation and Public Relations.
3. Central Information Service.
4. Legal Affairs Department.
5. Journals.
6. News Agencies.
7. Press Information Bureau.
8. Photography Companies.
9. TV channels.
10. Radio telecasting companies.
11. Websites periodicals and magazines.
12. Newspapers.
13. Advertising agencies.
14. Books and Novels.
15. Blogs.
16. Broadcasting corporations.
The above information shall definitely help you make an informed decision. I hope you'll take a wise step.
Please like this answer or mark it as the best if it helped.
All the best.

Hi Usha,
In order to pursue Mass communication, you can take up the courses like:
BJMC (Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication)
B.Sc MCAJ (Bachelors of Science in Mass communication and Journalism)
You can take up the following courses from the government and private institutes. Some of the best colleges that you can choose from are:
Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC)
GGS, IPU
DCAC
AAFT
In order to be a graduate from any of these colleges, you might have to write their respective entrance exams as well. A minimum of 50% in 12th from any stream is mandatory to get into the field of mass communication. Anchor, writer, film-maker, journalist, reporter, transponder, director, cinematographer, editor, radio jockey, etc. are the fields that you can enroute from this field.
The entrance exam dates are subject to university's discretion and can only be updated on their official websites.
Take a right step forward and make a wise decision.
All the best.

Hello Ankush,
The minimum educational eualification required to pursue a Bachelors degree/graduation in journalism is that you must have completed 12th class in any stream.
But, you should have English subject in 12th level. Without English subject, you can't do journalism course. You should have minimum 55% marks in 12th. There are various
universities in India which offers journalism course at graduation level. Some universities conduct its own entrance exam for the admission where as some universities give you admission on the basis of 12th marks.
Please refer to the link: https://www.shiksha.com/mass-communication-media/journalism/colleges/colleges-india for most up to date information on journalism colleges in India.

Hi Sanjay K,
There is no one single factor apparently. Besides meeting the general admission requirements like submission of TOEFL scores, essays, etc. you must demonstrate a high caliber profile. Columbia university is not easy to crack, you must display an all-rounded profile like excellent academic grades, very good communication skills, internship, project work related to journalism, voluntary work, achievements etc. Basically, you must convince the university why you want to pursue journalism and why they should admit you. Scholarships are based on merit. The better your profile is the chances are there. So the best way is to develop an all-around profile and showcase what you are best at. Read more here:
https://journalism.columbia.edu/scholarships-and-financial-aid