Mass Communication & Media

The Diploma in Event Management (DEM) program offered by the National Institute of Event Management (NIEM) places a strong emphasis on hands-on training through seminars and live events. By using its wide-ranging industry network to create employment prospects in a variety of event management roles NIEM offers its students 100% placement support.


Approximately 80–90% of students who complete the course get placed according to student reports. Around INR 30,000 a month is the highest wage for graduates that has been recorded.
The specialized placement cell at NIEM actively seeks to put students in a variety of positions in the event sector, such as operations, production, client service and business development.

The admission process of mass communication colleges in India is generally multi-step. First, the candidates have to fulfill the eligibility criteria. For undergraduate programs, they are required to pass Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50-60% in any stream. A bachelor's degree with similar marks is necessary for postgraduate programs. Many institutions require candidates to take entrance exams such as CUET, JMI Entrance Exam, or other university-specific tests. After preparing the respective entrance exams, applicant will have to submit filled online or offline application along with the requisite fee in case of an online application submitted, and later on, interview in some colleges and group discussion may be conducted. Finally, admission offers made through entrance exams and according to other selection criteria, when it is confirmed by sending their admission fee. 

These are some books that may surely help budding actors to try and get a seat at FTII Pune. "Acting for Film" by Michael Caine goes into some wonderful minute details of how to do things on camera, whereas "The Art of Acting" by Stella Adler can help with building characters and techniques. "An Actor Prepares" by Constantin Stanislavski is a very great classic that explores the psychological side of acting, giving knowledge foundation. The "Complete Actor's Manual" by Richard A. Miller contains practical exercises and advice for the young aspiring actor. These prepare not only for the entrance examination but also help him grasp the craft of acting for being successful at FTII.

The placement record of Dr. K.N Modi University for the Department of Visual Communication and Animation is very average. In the last placement cycle, about 50 percent students were placed. INR 7 LPA was the highest package in the last placement cycle. Recruitment for Infosys and Paayas took place. Although the placement statistics seem encouraging, the students must seriously attempt to acquire skills and portfolios that increase employability. So overall, even when placements are assured, the student should try to engage actively in doing internships and projects as it provides a chance for them in this competitive world of animation.