Mass Communication & Media

In order to get admission at School of Liberal Studies and Media, UPES Dehradun, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. School of Liberal Studies and Media, UPES Dehradun admission is based on entrance exam score and PI. The college offers BSc and BA courses at the UG level. The following table mentions the eligibility and selection for School of Liberal Studies and Media, UPES Dehradun courses:

Candidates cannot get direct admission for courses at School of Liberal Studies and Media, UPES Dehradun. The first step of the admission procedure is to check the eligibility criteria. Aspirants who have passed Class 12 with 50% aggregate and required subjects can apply for BA course. Candidates are selected for the UPES SOLSM course based on scores in SAT/CUET. Selected students are called for interviews. To apply, the aspirants can visit the UPES official website. After the final selection, the fee payment can be done for seat confirmation.

School of Liberal Studies and Media has offers placement support to the students. The school has a partnership with industries and ensures that the students have adequate exposure. The highest package offered at the School of Liberal Studies and Media placements is INR 5 LPA.

Yes, School of Liberal Studies and Media offer scholarship to the meritorious students under the various schemes.  The below-mentioned are scholarships provided by UPES Dehradun:

School of Liberal Studies and Media is a renowned institute which offers quality education to the students. It is one of the nine schools of UPES. UPES Dehradun has been ranked as the 1st private university in Academic Reputation in India by the QS World University Rankings 2024. UPES is ranked 46 in India under the University category by the NIRF 2024. School of Liberal Studies and Media has multiple international collaborations with the Institute of Indian Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and others. The highest package offered during the School of Liberal Studies and Media placement is INR 5 LPA.

The fee for BMMMC courses ranges from less than INR 1 Lacs to INR 5 lakh. The average journalism course will be determined by a variety of factors, including the institution's ownership, the level of the degree, and its location, among others. In most circumstances, journalism course fees at public universities will be lower than those at private institutions.

Some of the top colleges offering BMM courses are Sophia College for Women Mumbai,  Jai Hind College Mumbai,  Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) Kolkata,  Delhi College of Arts and Commerce,  Lady Shri Ram College for Women, to name a few. Students can identify the eligibility criteria and fee structure of the colleges and select their college accordingly.

A majority of the colleges offering BMMMC course do provide internship and placement opportunities to the students to provide them with hands-on training and learning opportunities.

Yes, BMMMC is a good option for graduation for students who have good communication skills and are interested in working for various mass communication platforms and roles such as Print, Electronic, or Digital Media as a Journalist, News Anchor, Radio or Video Jockey or Public Relations or Corporate Communication and Advertising, etc. Although many students plunge into the field straight away after completing their Bachelor’s in Journalism and Mass Communication, many prefer Master's courses. 

Candidates will be considered eligible to apply for admissions if they have cleared their 10+2 from a recognised institute with a minimum aggregate of 50%. However, candidates must possess valuable reading and writing skills to become successful journalists.

Students who successfully complete a Mass Communication course are eligible for lucrative job prospects in prestigious work profiles such as journalists, editors, radio jockeys,  directors, and so on.

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