Mass Communication

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.

Hi,
The best way out is to first pursue a graduation/post-graduation in Journalism. Doing so, will hone your Video Jockeying skills and will also provide you a platform to get a placement in channels/event companies of sorts.

There is no eligibility criteria for becoming a cartoonist. There are, however, some institutes where you can learn about this art.

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.

Hi,
You need to pursue a course in Journalism - preferably graduation and post graduation both, as it gives you a better insight into the subject. Some of the best colleges to pursue journalism from are as follows:
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
Symbiosis, Pune
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi
IP College for Women, Delhi
Kamla Nehru College, Delhi
St. Xaviers, Mumbai
Christ College, Bangalore
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.

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.