Mass Communication & Media

The minimum eligibility criteria required to appear in any journalism course is 10+2. Many mass media colleges or institutes ask for a 10+2 qualification certificate during the admission process. As far as the age is concerned it ranges around 17-18 years which is the common age for students who are in their 12th. Students who are in their 10th and want to pursue a course in Journalism are suggested to qualify 12th. Although there are a lot of Diploma courses available, but having a degree in journalism gives an upper hand as compared to a Diploma course. Short-term Diploma courses can be pursued after completing graduation.

Yes, it is a high-paying job but only after you have experience of say 10-15 years or more. This is when you become a senior journalist with a reputation attached to your name. At the start, fresh joiners earn a salary of approximately INR 3-5 Lacs per annum for the initial 1-2 years Many famous journalists in India earn around INR 3-4 crores as part of their salary package apart from various other perks like accommodation, chauffeured driven vehicles, shares of the company, and much more.

To join journalism after 12th it is best to start with the basics, that is appear for the mass communication entrance exams after successfully qualifying the 10+2. Major media institutions conduct their entrance exam such as the IIMC, JMI, etc. Appear in these exams and crack them. Once you crack any of these exams, you will be eligible to appear in their counselling process from where you can choose a course as per your interest and rank. Get enrolled in the course to start your journalism studies.

Many colleges offer journalism courses after 12th, it depends upon which one you want to go with - government colleges or private colleges. Here are some of the best colleges for both:

• Government Colleges such as the IIMC, AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (Jamia Milia Islamia), IGNOU Delhi (For Distance Learning), etc.
• Private Colleges such as St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Madras Christian College, Chennai, St. Paul's College, Bengaluru, Amity School of Communication, Noida, SJC, Bengaluru, St. Xavier's College, Kolkata etc.

Pursuing journalism courses after class 12th is the best time to build career as a journalist. It can give you more career opportunities and help make a good career growth.  Besides, many companies want to hire young and fresh mind.

Yes, Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication, under the Suryadatta Group of Institutes, has collaborated with various companies and organisations. The below-mentioned are the Suryadatta Group of Institutes collaborations:

Over the past few years, Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication has been ranked by various ranking bodies. The below-mentioned are the Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication rankings:

Yes, the MBA at Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication is quite good. The MBA and MCA students are placed in top companies at top positions such as Airtel, Amazon, Capgemini, Edelweiss,  and others. Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication students can work in MNCs and Global Corporations, Indian Corporate Houses, Emerging Sectors, Government, Semi-Government Sectors,  and others.

The mode of Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication course admissions is online. Suryadatta SIMMC admission process is based on entrance exam scores and merit. The accepted entrance exams are CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT,  NMAT, ATMA, MAH CET, and others. Candidates willing to get admission must first visit the official website. Then, click on the Apply Now tab. Then, select the required course. Then, pay the application fee. Then, fill out and submit the application form with the required information.

Most universities in India do NOT allow lateral entry into general B.Sc courses like Visual Communication after just 1 year.Lateral entry is more common in engineering/diploma to B.Tech or paramedical fields, but rare in creative arts like Visual Communication.

Rather you can get a transfer by contacting the specific college you want to take admission.