Mass Communication & Media

Hi,
One of the best newspapers to improve general knowledge is The Hindu. Followed by The Times of India and The Hindustan Times. Indian Express is good for essay-like answer preparation.

No criteria, per say. But yes, generally media houses are on a lookout of students who are studying journalism. Students pursuing graduation/post graduation in English/Hindi are also preferred. But if you have nose for news and command over your language, irrespective of the subject you're studying, media houses welcome you aboard as an intern.

You should go for JIMS. This college has good placements, qualified faculties, good infrastructure and all. Students get more practical exposure as accordingly to market demand. this college engage the students in academic as well as other co-curricular activities for the overall development. one more thing before choosing any campus, you should visit first and try to explore the lab facilities in all campuses where you wish to take the admission.

Nose for news is the most important requirement to go ahead with Journalism and Mass Communication as a career. Good communication skills, writing skills, ideation and confidence follow. And rest, there are innumerable things that you'll learn while studying journalism and even on job.

Hi Ramesh,
For the same, you can try looking at MICA. Frankly, I don't know about this institute you mentioned, hence I will not be right for me to comment about them.

Hi, Vlogging is the next big thing in India. In fact, already close to being the next being thing. With social media and internet controlling our daily lives and TV taking a back seat, Vlogs giving genuine reviews/creating innovative content have made way into our lives. In fact, Vlogging can be pursued as a side business along with any main stream profession that you might like to stick with. This being said, full-time Vlogging is definitely a career option.

Hi, I wouldn't really suggest a distance learning course in Print & TV journalism - because it wouldn't give you the desired practical knowledge, which is a must. Journalists aren't paid really well - so if you're expecting engineer/doctor-like salaries, this isn't for you. But that being said, you'll be able to have a decent living with the remuneration they're given.

Doing a full time media management Masters or PG course itself is very demanding and engaging, and you may not be in a position to do any other course. However, a course related to the creative content development side (digital film making, digital marketing communication content, branded content, advertising copy and creative production, social media content production, creative writing, etc. ). Can be useful add on skills and courses along with media management.

Media Management is a management skills based education in the domain of media initiatives, such as newspapers, digital media properties, television channel, radio station, film business, events and PR business, or advertising and branding business. The media industry is of 1.55 lacs crores and is worth 1.35% of the GDP and hence it is worthwhile to do a course in media management if you are focused on creative media business role ahead.

I do not very much suggest this as distance education cannot be hands-on and practical. However, if you are already working and do not have time for full time course, and need the degree for the sake of promotion etc. , then fine. In any case, at least go for either full time or a blended one with distance and face to face combined.