Mass Communication & Media

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.

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.