Mass Communication & Media

Degree in Mass Comm will help you get a job in media. But to become a reporter, you will need more - passion, hard work, nose for news. Basically, you should eat, sleep and drink news to become a successful reporter.

Ability to write, think differently and creative expressions.

Look from a higher perspective. These phases keep changing. Even if you think this is what is happening in India, previously also Emergency had been slapped in 1975 - but well, two years later the times changed. Journalism is something that will always stay - and so will the journalists.

It should depend on your priority. What do you want? If you want a career in journalism, you can start right after B.A. But there is never any harm in higher studies.

Not necessarily. But having a degree in journalism acts like a cherry on the cake and betters practical knowledge as well as opportunities for the aspirant in question.

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.