Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College

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Department of Journalism B.A. Courses & Fees 2025

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Department of Journalism B.A.
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What's new at Department of Journalism, MCC Chennai? Admissions 2023-24 are open to the BA program and the Online application portal has been opened from Apr 17. Candidates can check and apply through the official website.

Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College BA Placements

Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College placement report 2023 is not released. However, according to MCC NIRF report 2023, the key highlights of Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College placements 2022 as compared with 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)
Total students (UG 3-year)	1,498	1,520
Students placed (UG 3-year)	213	200
Median package (UG 3-year)	INR 3.00 LPA	INR 3.25 LPA

Note: The above-mentioned data is sourced from MCC overall UG 3-year NIRF report 2023, which also includes BA Journalism course.

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Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College
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Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College

Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College

Eligibility Criteria

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CBSE 12th

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Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 56.2K

Average Package₹ 3.3L

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Q: What entrance exam scores does Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College accept for admission to BA?

The Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College, does not conduct any entrance exam for admission to the BA in Journalism program. The admission is based on the counseling process, and the minimum qualifying marks can fluctuate annually, influenced by factors like the number of applicants, the highest scores attained, and the admission criteria set by the college. The eligibility criteria for admission to the program is that the candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.

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Q: What is the latest cutoff information for BA at Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College?

The latest cutoff information for the BA in Journalism program at the Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College is 50 percentage in class 12. However, it is advised to have a score of above 90% in the HSC (12th grade) for admission to the Bachelor of Arts Journalism program. The admission process is based on the counseling process, and the candidate's performance in the entrance exam may also be considered.

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Q: How many students can do a BA at Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College?

The college has a capacity of 93 courses, but the specific number of students enrolled in the B.A. Journalism program is 30. However, the college has a total of 3,000 students.

The program focuses on the fundamental principles of journalism for broadcast media and new media, and it provides specialization in various fields such as print (newspaper and magazine), broadcast (photography and videography, documentary filmmaking), web designing, research, development communication, public relations, advertising, and film journalism.

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Q: How are BA placements at Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College?

The Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College, the median salary offered during BA 3-year placements in 2023 stood at INR 4.25 LPA. However, the students have the opportunity to work as reporters, photo journalists, news readers, anchors, and more, with packages starting from INR 25,000 to INR 70,000. The college places considerable emphasis on campus placements, and about 60% of students have been placed in top news organizations and agencies like Reuters, The Hindu, and Times. Some students have also opted for internships in other fields, such as advertising and public relations.

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Q: Is Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College good for BA?

The Department of Journalism at Madras Christian College is well-regarded for its B.A. programme in Journalism. It is good interms of comprehensive specialisation in diverse areas such as print and broadcast media, photography, videography, web designing.The faculty is experienced, and the college provides a rewarding experience for students.

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B.A. in Journalism

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B.A. in Journalism - Batch of 2027

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Madras Christian College: a colorful experience .

Placements: According to the seniors, the placement solely depends on your merit, but again, the college has enough exposure for each course, so it's easy for placements and applying. The college is ranked in the top 10, and the companies do prioritize the college, and they even conduct internship fairs for students to apply.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is amazing and up to par, the college being amongst the jungle, it just blends in, making the ambience of the infrastructure better; the washrooms/toilets are great and well maintained, and there is a lounge specially and only for female students. The canteen is good too; even the library is amazing. It has multiple research sections for students.

Faculty: The faculty members are amazing and very friendly; they don't treat a student like an outsider. The curriculum for journalists is based on real-life cases and situations, and the exams are difficult and different based on the very curriculum. There are 3 internals and one final examination in a semester. Out of 3, the best 2 are taken and accumulated with the final examination.

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2024Read More

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B.A. in Journalism - Batch of 2023

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A decision worth taking.

Placements: Almost 90% of our students have been placed in topmost News organizations and agencies like Reuters, The Hindu and Times. Some opt for freelancing. The package starts from 25k- 70k. They work as Reporters, Photo Journalists, News Readers, Anchors and so on.

Infrastructure: The Media centre has 2 shooting rooms for Photography and Videography and 1 Edit suite for RJ. The Millers library houses a vast collection of books for the students' reference. There are 2 computer labs wherein the students are taught about Editing and design in Software like Photoshop and Illustrator.

Faculty: The students are taught and guided by highly qualified professors with Ph.Ds. The curriculum is very much career oriented with practical applications. The 3 year course covers all the aspects of Journalism and New media making students ready to take a sprint in a competitive field like Media.

Other: Our college is very holistic and student oriented. Students are involved in the decision making in the college. The college union society organizes annual cultural events. The well known one is Deepwoods.

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2022Read More

Anonymous

B.A. in Journalism - Batch of 2026

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MCC: A History of Education and Experience

Placements: 85% is the cutoff percent for my course. You can start doing internships during your course. The college provides a lot of opportunities and placements. Our department provides the best practices for the course. We can major in our interest. The staff provides great help.

Infrastructure: The college has amazing infrastructure; they provide an excellent facility and experience. The college hostel always engages students with cultural and activity events and makes them enjoy their college life. They also place importance on sports and games. Students can enjoy their life.

Faculty: Teachers and staff are very friendly, and they help us develop and mold ourselves for future work experience. The course curriculum is always up-to-date; they consistently update their syllabus. They mold the students for the industry and also help with improving your portfolio.

Other: The college provides many opportunities and also has numerous cultural events.

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2024Read More

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B.A. in Journalism - Batch of 2020

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Overall, the college is good in terms of academics.

Placements: On-campus placements for journalism students are not that regular and often. Few companies like Reuters do come for recruiting graduates, but the students don't turn up for interviews. Apart from on-campus placements, most of the students go for jobs and works of their own choice. Few go for freelancing, few go for post graduation etc. So, in terms of campus placements for journalism students, the college is not very good. But, a compulsory internship has to be done for 60 days during the 6th semester. Even though there is no on-campus placements, students from MCC are working with big and renowned companies like Reuters, The Hindu, India Today, CNN etc.

Infrastructure: When it comes to infrastructure and environment, Madras Christian College is one of the best not only in Chennai but also in entire South India. The college is almost 200 years old, built during the British era. The old high vintage buildings, the long corridors, greenery and the whole campus are thrilling and worth having a walk. The whole campus is spread over 365 acres and is known for its flora and fauna, especially deers and peacocks. The campus has different labs, canteens, lounge etc.

Faculty: MCC is one of the best colleges for Arts in entire India. There are separate faculty members for different departments. Most of them are very friendly and understanding. The department of journalism has 5 faculty members, and they are very strict when it comes to assignments and submissions. Overall, we get to learn a lot. This department has taught me how to keep patience in the worst situations.

Other: Deepwoods is the greatest and most awaited cultural fest conducted every year in February. Students from various colleges come and take part in this. This is the best time to be spent and enjoy in MCC.

Reviewed on 8 May 2019Read More

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B.A. in Journalism - Batch of 2012

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Other: Madras Christian College offers much more than academics. It is a place to learn, unlearn and re-learn. The students imbibe the skill to take ownership of things and this is a very important for one’s career and life. The faculty is top notch and the exposure students receive is extraordinary. The hostel/ hall life is one of a kind experience that only students of MCC can understand and feel. Some of the famous alumni include Dr. S. Radhakrishan, V.V Giri, Indra Nooyi, Prakash Karat, Gemini Ganeshan etc. The canteens are excellent and run by qualified people. They take the catering for various in-house events and deliver a lavish variety of cuisines. Sports and co-curricular activities have an equal emphasis in MCC.

Reviewed on 6 May 2015Read More

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B.A. in Journalism - Batch of 2021

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Excellent infrastructure and highly recommended college.

Placements: Students placed in my course is higher than I thought, many students got placed and had the chance to be placed in top companies. About 85%of students got placements, many students got placed as an Editor, in Newsroom and also as a Anchor, Interviewer, It was worth to study the course, as this course involves searching, which was really fun and helped me gain more knowledge.

Infrastructure: The hostel facilities are available and the food quality, canteen, medical facilities everything is very good. Sports and games are also conducted in a high range, they do have a wide range of books in library and the classrooms are also big. Our college provides Wi-Fi for students, faculty members and all the other staff in the campus. They do have Wi-Fi in Library, classrooms, computer labs.

Faculty: The teaching is overall good as the faculty members are highly experienced, and they also help the students in extracurricular activities. The curriculum is also related to the course and the exams are in semester pattern and pass percentage is above 90%. The curriculum seems more theoretical and if you want to be a specialist in journalism, you can consider taking B.J.

Other: The best thing in MCC is the fest, cultural programs and extracurricular activities. We can enjoy the college life throughout the entire course.

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2024Read More

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Department of Journalism
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Q: Is BA at Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College better than Presidency College?

Madras Christian College, Department of Journalism offers a B.A. in Journalism program with a focus on various fields such as print, broadcast, web designing, research, development, communication, public relations, advertising, and film journalism.
The college has a dedicated media center with shooting rooms for photography and videography, an edit suite for radio journalism, and a computer lab for students whereas Presidency College, Bangalore offers a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, with a focus on gathering and sharing news, and developing critical thinking and sensitivity through courses in gender studies, cultural studies, media literacy, and film appreciation. The college provides practical training in audio-visual production, filmmaking, and photography. Presidency College has a 100% placement eligibility for the BA in Journalism and Mass Communication program.

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Which is the best course among the courses offered by Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College?

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Since we're talking about Madras Christian College (MCC) here, I'd like to tell you that it offers a well-regarded B.A. programme in journalism and also provides specializations in various fields. Some of them are as follows:

Print media.
Broadcast media.
Photography and Videography.
Web Designing.
R&D.
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Are B.A placements at Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College good?

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The B.A placements at the Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College are considered good. According to the MCC NIRF report 2023, in 2022, a total of 200 students from the UG 3-year programme were placed, with a median package of INR 3.25 LPA 3 . This data indicates positive placement outcome

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What is unique about Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College?

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Madras Christian College's (MCC) Department of Journalism is unique for many reasons:

Specializations
The programme offers a variety of specializations in fields such as print and broadcast media, photography, videography, web designing, and digital software designing.
Coursework
The course includes a m

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Diya Dhillion

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Is Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College a good college for B.A?

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Based on the provided sources, the Department of Journalism at Madras Christian College is considered a good college for pursuing a B.A. in Journalism. The college offers a 3-year Bachelor of Arts programme in Journalism that focuses on the fundamental principles of journalism for broadcast media an

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Aakanksha Singh

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Is pursuing B.A at Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College expensive?

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The total fees for MCC is around Rs. 56,157.

According to MCC NIRF report 2023, the median package offered during Department of Journalism, Madras Christian College UG 3-year placements 2022 stood at INR 3.25 LPA. Further, a total of 200 students out of 1,520 students were placed during Department o

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