Journalism

For M.A Journalism and Mass Communication, a syllabus of focused areas covering journalism, mass communication and media studies is required to prepare for. The syllabus normally covers about 10-12 papers per semester, i.e 4-6 papers in the first semester and 4-6 papers in the second semester. Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication, Media and Society, Reporting and Editing, Broadcast Journalism, Research Methodology are just a few topics covered. Also, study for entrance exams like IPU CET, DUET, or JNUEE for areas like current affairs, media and communication and analytical skills. It takes 4 to 6 months to prepare as well as 2 to 3 hours of study a day for a good score.

Colleges which are offering BJMC courses in Patna include some colleges given below:

1. A.K. University, Patna - This is famous for the 3 years BJMC programme and its strong placement support by its recruiters AajTak, ABP News and Dainik Jagran, among others.
 
2. CIMAGE College - A course for BJMC with fee range of 2.5–3 lakhs. The college is into industry-focused training and provides placements in top media houses.

3. Patliputra School of Mass Communication- Provides 3-year BJMC with economical fees and an emphasis on skills building for the media industry.

These colleges are well-known for quality education and better placement opportunities in the media industry.

There are a lot of colleges in Pune that offer undergraduate programs in Journalism and Mass Communication; most of these colleges have a reputation for good academic standing and affordable fees. They include the following :-

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC): It has outstanding infrastructure and experienced faculty members. It promises good exposure to industry and, on the contrary, offers undergraduate courses in Media and Communication. However, it is a little pricey than some other private institutions since it is an odd.

Fergusson College: One of the oldest and most reputed colleges in Pune, Fergusson College offers a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication and Journalism. It is known for its academic excellence, and also, the fees are not very high.

Bhavan's College of Communication and Management: Located in Pune, Bhavan's College of Communication and Management has many undergraduate courses in Journalism and Mass Communication. It also has a good reputation and comparatively lower fees than the other private colleges.

Pune University (Savitribai Phule Pune University): The university offers a variation of media courses involving Journalism and Mass Communication. It is one of the cheapest institutions to obtain an edifice-related degree while learning quality education.

Indira School of Communication: Renowned for its undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Journalism and Mass Communication, the institution provides reasonable fees and good industry exposure and training.

It is advisable to visit these colleges, go through their curriculums, and look for faculty, infrastructure, and placement support to be able to make an informed choice.