Journalism Courses After 12th - Check UG, Diploma & Short Term Courses

A: If you want to become a journalist it is best to study it as early as possible so that you can fortify your chances hence it is suggested to start journalist courses after the 12th. If you start late there can be issues like lack of interest, problems in cracking the interviews, and getting an inferiority complex in the workplace as your sub-ordinates will be quite younger than you. When you start after the 12th, you have a fresh perspective toward journalism, You are new to the field hence you are full of energy and enthusiasm. You are in for a passion so you will go to any lengths to achieve the unimaginable and in return get promotions and appreciation fast.

A: There are a lot of journalism that you can try after the 12th, it depends upon what kind of course you want to get enrolled in, a diploma or a bachelor's course. For a diploma, there are many options such as a diploma in News Reading, a Diploma in Anchoring/Radio Jockeying/Editing & Reporting/Video Production, Camera & Light, a Diploma in Photography/Acting and performing media, etc. If you want to pursue a bachelor's degree you can go for the various bachelor's courses such as - B.A. in Journalism, Bachelor in Journalism, Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC), B.A. in Mass Media, B.A. in Journalism and Communication Studies, B.A. in Scriptwriting, B.Sc in Mass Communication, Journalism and Advertising, B.Sc in Mass Communication and Journalism and Bachelor in Media Science, etc.

A: Many colleges offer journalism courses after 12th, it depends upon which one you want to go with - government colleges or private colleges. If you want to go to government colleges there are famous institutions such as the IIMC, AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (Jamia Milia Islamia), IGNOU Delhi (For Distance Learning), etc. For private colleges you can go with -  St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, Madras Christian College, Chennai, St. Paul’s College, Bengaluru, Amity School of Communication, Noida, SJC, Bengaluru, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata etc.

A: Before choosing any course related to journalism it is always suggested to go through its syllabus in detail. Any syllabus that covers the these subjects - Indian Politics and Governance, Introduction to Journalism, Media Laws and Ethics, Print Journalism, Communication Theory, Newspaper Editing and Production, Writing for Media, Media Histories, Political Science or Sociology as well as the Language - English/Hindi. In addition to these, the syllabus must also include subjects related to electronic media, digital media, Radio/TV and Print media, etc. If the syllabus covers all of these courses, it is best for doing journalism.

A: To join journalism after 12th it is best to start with the basics, that is appear for the mass communication entrance exams after successfully qualifying the 10+2. Major media institutions conduct their entrance exam such as the IIMC, JMI, etc. Appear in these exams and crack them. Once you crack any of these exams, you will be eligible to appear in their counseling process from where you can choose a course as per your interest and rank. Get enrolled in the course to start your journalism studies.

A: Yes, it is a high-paying job but only after you have gained a sizeable experience of say 10-15 years or more. This is when you become a senior journalist with a reputation attached to your name. At the start, fresh joiners earn a salary of approximately INR 3-5 lakh per annum for the initial 1-2 years, with experience and switching to better roles and profile their salary gains an increment. Many famous journalists in India earn around INR 3-4 crores as part of their salary package apart from various other perks like accommodation, chauffeured driven vehicles, shares of the company, and much more.

A: The best course to become a journalist is the course that covers all the facets of journalism studies. After browsing through the various courses offered by the top mass communication institutes in India, Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) and BSc. Mass Media (BSc. MM) turns out to be some of the best courses available. BJMC's syllabus relies heavily on the literature part of journalism consisting of subjects such as History, Political Science, Languages (English/Hindi), Print Media, etc. while BSc. MM consists of subjects that are more technically inclined like basic journalism subjects along with Electronic Media, Digital Media, Cameras, Editing tools, etc. Hence, you can opt for any of these courses from a good mass media institution.

A: The minimum eligibility criteria required to appear in any journalism course is 10+2. Many mass media colleges or institutes ask for a 10+2 qualification certificate during the admission process. As far as the age is concerned it ranges around 17-18 years which is the common age for students who are in their 12th. Students who are in their 10th and want to pursue a course in Journalism are suggested to qualify 12th. Although there are a lot of diploma courses available, but having a degree in journalism gives an upper hand as compared to a diploma course. Short-term diploma courses can be pursued after completing graduation.

A: First of all it is about the interest and the zeal to make a career in journalism. The first eligibility criterion is your own “will” to pursue a course in journalism. Once you have figured out and are serious about making a career in journalism, the next step is meeting the minimum educational qualification which is 10+2 to appear in any mass communication entrance exams conducted by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication or the Jamila Milia Islamia or the Delhi University etc. Students who qualify in any of these entrance exams are eligible to pursue a course in journalism.

A: No, it is not hard to study journalism. The syllabus and the subject matter related to journalism are pretty basic. Although it is a theoretical-based course students will have to read a lot. But as compared to technical courses such as Maths and Science, Journalism is easy to study and qualify with good marks. However, after completing the course and getting placed as a journalist in a media organization, the job becomes challenging. A journalist always needs to be on their toes to cover any major event, they need to be ready round-the-clock, They don’t have a fixed schedule as ground reporters can be called during odd hours to break news. They need to be ready to interview senior dignitaries, to petty thieves. Sports person to corporate who’s who etc. Journalism studies can be easy, but the job of a journalist is not a cakewalk.