B.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism 

at BAMU Aurangabad, Aurangabad

The career options available after BA from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University or any other top BA colleges in India, are either pursuing higher studies or pursuing a job.

Individuals who wish to pursue higher studies after pursuing BA programme from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University can apply for postgraduate courses and upskill themselves.

Students who wish to pursue a job after a BA have diverse career opportunities like:

• Foreign Language Experts: This can lead to a career as an interpreter, translator, book writer, etc.
• Operations Team Leader: This profile qualifies candidates for a position that allows them to manage teams, encouraging cooperation, and collaboration

Also Read: BA careers

BAMU BA course structure is divided into semester-pattern. Hence, the curriculum includes subjects semester-wise. Students are required to study core course and, elective course as the part of the programme.   

BAMU BA Mass Communication and Journalism curriculum is divided into semester-pattern. Hence, the curriculum includes subjects semester-wise. Students are required to study some of the following subjects during the programme mentioned below:

• Introduction to Print Media
• Media History
• Media Language
• Introduction to Economics
• Media Ethics and Laws 
• Television Journalism, etc.

Candidates seeking admission to the BA at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University are required to meet the eligibility criteria. Candidates who have passed the Class 12 examination conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or equivalent examination from other recognised Boards can get admission to the BA programme offered at BAMU.

Students pursuing the BA programme at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University can avail post- matric scholarships provided by the Government. The scholarships can be availed by students who belong to minority communities.

Osmanabad Sub-Centre, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University has been rated 4 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

As per the NIRF report 2024 available on the official website of BAMU Aurangabad, the key highlights of BAMU Aurangabad placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2021)	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 1.2 LPA	INR 1.10 LPA	INR 1.5 LPA
Total students	135	128	182
Students placed	74	60	94
Students opted for higher studies	34	49	28
Particulars	UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2021)	UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2022)	UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 3 LPA	INR 3.36 LPA	INR 3.6 LPA
Total students	24	23	25
Students placed	6	9	12
Students opted for higher studies	7	5	4
Particulars	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2021)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 1.8 LPA	INR 1.92 LPA	INR 2.4 LPA
Total students	1291	1375	1503
Students placed	323	484	510
Students opted for higher studies	103	143	206

The overall seats available across all courses offered by Osmanabad Sub-Centre, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University is up to 490. Good thing to know is that Osmanabad Sub-Centre, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University has courses which are approved by prominent Government bodies like AICTE.

Osmanabad Sub-Centre, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
M.A.	Second Preference -Any UG Degree holder from any faculty can get admission by completing Concern subjects' 6 months short term course or bridge Course or fundamental course in the department.
M.Sc.	Candidate who has passed the Bachelor's degree examination with Analytical Chemistry with mentioned marks (45% for reserved category) shall be eligible for admission to M.Sc. in either Analytical Chemistry . Candidates must have passed B.Sc. Forensic Science with mentioned marks (45% for reserved category) student is also eligible for Analytical Chemistry.
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must have completed minimum three year Bachelor's Degree in any discipline or its equivalent with above mentioned marks (45% in case of candidates of backward class categories and Persons with Disability belonging to Maharashtra State only) from any of the Universities recognised by UGC or AIU.
MPA	Candidates must have passed the two years Diploma course in dramatics of this University along with graduation in any faculty will get admission directly to the first year of Master of Performing Arts in Theatre Course are also eligible Second Preference- Any UG Degree holder from any faculty from this or any other recognised University can get admission by completing Concern subjects' 6 months short term or bridge Course or fundamental course in the department.
MMS	Candidate must have completed minimum three year Bachelor's Degree in any discipline or its equivalent with above mentioned marks (45% in case of candidates of backward class categories and Persons with Disability belonging to Maharashtra State only) from any of the Universities recognised by UGC or AIU.
M.Ed	Candidate must have obtained at least mentioned marks or an Equivalent Grade in any one of the following programme (Minimum 45% marks in case of Backward Class categories from the State of Maharashtra belonging to SC, ST, VJ/DT*- NT (A)*, NT (B)*, NT (C)*, NT (D)*, OBC*, SBC* Categories having Caste Certificate, Caste Validity and Valid Non Creamy Layer Certificate* valid up to 31 March 2024 ) (i) B.Ed. (ii) B.A.-B.Ed./, B.Sc.-B.Ed. (Four Year Integrated Course) (iii) B.El.Ed. (iv) D.El.Ed./D.T.Ed. with an Undergraduate Degree with 50% marks in Each Course (Minimum 45% Marks in case of Backward Class Categories from the State of Maharashtra only). Candidates who are Appearing/ have appeared for the Qualifying Examination will be eligible for Admission only if they produce the provisional/Degree Certificate of the Qualifying Examination.
M.Voc	Candidate must have obtained at least mentioned marks or an Equivalent Grade in any one of the following programme (Minimum 45% marks in case of Backward Class categories from the State of Maharashtra belonging to SC, ST, VJ/DT*- NT (A)*, NT (B)*, NT (C)*, NT (D)*, OBC*, SBC* Categories having Caste Certificate, Caste Validity and Valid Non Creamy Layer Certificate* valid up to 31 March 2024 ) (i) B.Ed. (ii) B.A.-B.Ed./, B.Sc.-B.Ed. (Four Year Integrated Course) (iii) B.El.Ed. (iv) D.El.Ed./D.T.Ed. with an Undergraduate Degree with 50% marks in Each Course (Minimum 45% Marks in case of Backward Class Categories from the State of Maharashtra only). Candidates who are Appearing/ have appeared for the Qualifying Examination will be eligible for Admission only if they produce the provisional/Degree Certificate of the Qualifying Examination.
MCA	Candidate must have completed B.C.A/ B.Sc. (Computer Science) /B.Sc (IT) /B.E. (CSE) / B.Tech (CSE) / B.E. (IT) / B.Tech. (IT) or equivalent Degree with above mentioned marks from any recognised University/Institute. Or Candidate who have completed any graduation degree B.E./B.Tech/ B.Sc/ B.Com/ B.A. /B.Voc. preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University) with above marks can also apply. Candidates appearing for final year of qualifying examination are also eligible to appear.

Model College, Ghansawangi, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 in Science stream with above mentioned marks from any recognised Board/Council.