Journalist

Hi there, I hope you are doing well. I feel you first need to calm yourself. Whatever happened is not a big deal. It happens with many people and you are one amongst them. You need not worry at all. I suggest you to reappear in boards to clear your subject. Just a passing marks will be enough to proceed further. There are number of good colleges and universities which gives admission in just 50%. You already fit in this criteria all you need is calming yourself to re-appear for clearing your maths.
Remember if you do well in your college by attaining good marks in every semester, performing in cultural activities, doing your assignments and internships sincerely, you have a long way to go.
Mass Comm. Has nothing to do with your 10th and 12th marks unless you have entered the college. Industry is only curious to see your qualities as a journalist and that includes impressive communication, Writing or camera skills. Worry not the media Industry is early waiting for you.
Wish you all the luck dear.

Hi Vaishali!
To become a Journalist, You should pursue BA in Journalism or Mass Communication (BJMC/ BMM) . Pursuing B.Sc in Mass Communication will also make you a well qualified professional as B.Sc gives you a leverage to work in a research and education institute. You can even become a teacher at a Mass Communication college with B.Sc degree.
If you want to pursue the course within Kanpur city itself, then yes JIMMS is a good option. Else, there are other great colleges across India that offer mass communication at UG level https://www.shiksha.com/mass-communication-media/articles/top-10-mass-communication-colleges-in-india-blogId-13552

Masters programmes vary drastically depending on the school. Often times you can select a specialised programme based on your interests and career goals. Also, some universities may have the option to specialize in journalism as part of a Masters course, while others may have a separate journalism Masters programme altogether.
Examples of concentration options within a Master of Communication programme or of specialised Master of Communication degrees include:
Strategic Communication
Biomedical Communication
Corporate Communication
Public Relations
Advertising
Health Communication Management
Journalism
Communication & Media Studies
Communication & Culture
Digital or New Media
Integrated Marketing
Global Communication & Diplomacy
Mass Communication
Organizational Leadership
Interpersonal Communication
Sports Communication & Media
Political Communication
Nonprofit Communication
While a basic Bachelor's degree teaches you each and every aspect of mass communication, a Master's degree helps you generally specializing in the domain of your choice thus increasing your value and worth in the particular domain with the increased knowledge that you gain with this course.

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