Journalism

The entrance exams one can appear for to get admission into MA in Journalism course include IPU CET, Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance exam, AUCET, IIMC Entrance exam, etc.

• CUET PG - CUET PG or Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) is a national level test conducted by NTA for admission into PG programmes like MA in Journalism in Central & participating Universities.
• JMI Entrance Exam - This exam is conducted by JMI (Jamia Millia Islamia) University to shortlist candidates for different UG and PG courses offered by them, including MA in Journalism course.
• IIMC Entrance Exam - The Indian Institute of Mass Communication  (IIMC) conducts this national-level entrance exam, which consists of MCQs and objective-type questions. After clearing the written round, students have to appear for Personal Interview (PI) round - after clearing both the rounds, one can get admission into MA in Journalism course at IIMC.
• SIMC MA (MC)- It is mandatory to appear in this entrance exam conducted by the Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, if a candidate wants to get admission into MA Journalism course of SIMC.
• PU-CET (PG)- PUCET is an entrance exam conducted at the university level through offline mode once a year. The exam is conducted by the Panjab University, Chandigarh to secure admission to various postgraduate courses including MA Journalism.

Yes, after earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in mass communication,  it is possible to pursue a Master of Arts (MA) in journalism. Since mass communication programmes frequently cover a wide range of media-related disciplines, including journalism, a BA in mass communication can serve as a strong foundation for subsequent studies in the field of journalism.

The prerequisites for admission to an MA programme in journalism could be comparable to those of a BA programme in allied subjects. Typical prerequisites consist of:

• Bachelor's Degree: A successful completion of your BA in mass communication or a closely related discipline is required.
• GPA: A minimum Grade Point Average is often required for entrance to several programmes.

Yes, after earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA),  it is typically feasible to pursue a Master of Arts (MA) in journalism. After completing their undergraduate studies, graduates of various colleges and institutes can pursue graduate programmes in journalism or similar subjects.

Colleges may have different prerequisites for admission, but typical requirements for a master's programme in journalism are generally the same. Students who have completed a Bachelor's degree or a relevant undergraduate degree can pursue a Master of Journalism. Graduates of all the streams (Arts/Commerce/Science) are eligible to apply for the course. Click to know about Master of Mass Communication.

Candidates can work as journalists, correspondents, sub-editors, cartoonists, photojournalists, layout designers, graphic designers, brand managers, editors etc. in a newspaper or a magazine.

The salary of a print media journalist can range anything between INR 3-5 LPA for a new joiner. With 3-4 years of experience deserving candidates can even earn around INR 8-9 LPA. Along with the hike in salary, they also get to explore new job roles and higher positions. The salary of a journalist also depends upon various factors such as - 

·       The reputation of the college from where the candidate has completed their journalism studies. The media institutions where they have been working as bigger organizations tend to pay more along with providing better perks.

·       Their experience and the position they are working on.

·       Seniority.

A Masters in Journalism (MJ) course is a graduate-level degree programme that is frequently offered by universities and other academic institutions all over the world. Its purpose is to offer higher levels of instruction in the field of journalism. People with a bachelor's degree in a related discipline or some prior journalism experience are frequently chosen for the programme.

Graduates with a Masters in Journalism degree will be prepared for careers in reporting, editing, producing, and broadcasting, among other areas of journalism. Additionally, it gives pupils analytical and critical thinking abilities that are beneficial in the broader field of communications and media. Also Read: Journalism Course Details