B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication 

at Periyar Maniammai University, Thanjavur

Yes, the BA fees at PMU include a one-time fee payable at the time of admission. The amount of this fee is INR 2,000. Other fee components include the tuition fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. Some of these components are to be paid semester-wise or annually. The security depsoit is a refundable fee. Periyar Maniammai University BA tuition fee amounts to INR 62,000 for three years. The mentioned fees have been sourced from the official website of the university. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

Yes, BA is available at Periyar Maniammai University (PMU). PMU offers BA in three specialisations. These include BA in English, BA in Tamil and BA in Journalism & Mass Communication. These courses are extended over a period of three years. The course duration is further divided into six semesters. Eligble candidates can visit the official website of the university to apply for the desired BA course offered at the university.

The curriculum for BA in Journalism and Mass Communication at PMU is designed to cover the important topics relevant to the field of Journalism. The duration of the course is three years which is further divided into six semesters. In each semester, candidates have to study a combination of core and elective subjects. Each subject carries certain credits. The total credits to be earned in three years is 141. The following subjects form a part of the course curriculum:

• Introduction to Journalism
• History of Media
• Basics of Reporting
• Introduction to Advertising
• Introduction to Public Relations
• Introduction to Electronic Media
• Indian Constitution & Media Related Laws.

The BA courses at Periyar Maniammai University (PMU) last three years. The PMU BA fee for three years is INR 62,000. This is just the tuition fee for BA at PMU. The other fee components include caution deposit, admin fees, registration fees, etc. Some of the fee components are payable one-time while the others are paid semester-wise. It must be noted that the mentioned PMU fee has been taken from the official website of the university. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The career prospects after pursuing BA from PMU are based on the chosen specialisation. In general, a BA graduate can build a career in a variety of fileds. They can join a job in different sectors like management, media, tourism, hospitality etc. BA students at PMU can also grab a job through the university's placements drive. BA graduates can also appear for government job exam that require a UG degree to be elgible for the jobs. They can also go for higher education by pursuing courses like MA/MBA. Students pursuing a BA in any language can also build a career as an interpreter, translator, book writer, etc.

The list of leading corporate giants that conducted the recruitment process during PMIST placements 2024 is presented below:

Take a look at the table below to know the Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology placement percentage for the 2024 drive:

The University has successfully concluded the 2023 placements. A total of 678 students registered for the 2023 drive, out of which 581 were successfully placed. Further,  68 companies participated and distributed over 798 job offers. The the highest package and average package offered during Periyar Maniammai University placements 2023 were INR 6 LPA and INR 2.50 LPA, respectively. TCS, DAIKIN, Hexaware Technologies, and many other leading companies participated in PMIST placements 2023.

B.Teach is the top course offered at PMU. Periyar Maniammai University provides a large selection of courses in a number of subject areas. Some other well-liked and highly respected courses at Periyar Maniammai University include the following-

1. Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineerin
2. B.Tech in Engineering and Computer Science
3. Electrical and electronic engineering B.Tech
4. Bachelor of Technology in Communication and Electronics
5. Mechanical Engineering  in B.Tech
6. Bachelor of Architecture, or B.Arch
7. MA (Master of Management Accounting)
8. Structural Engineering M.Tech
9. M.Tech in Engineering and Computer Science
10. M.Tech in Drives and Power Electronics
11. MSc Chemistry
12. MA English

In conclusion, based on curriculum, placements, and infrastructure, the most popular courses at Periyar Maniammai are in the areas of engineering, information technology, healthcare, education, and sciences. Particularly well-known in the area are the BTech and MBA programs.

The PMIST the highest package has not been disclosed officially. Meanwhile, students can have a look at the other placement details to get an insight: