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The field of Journalism is no longer confined to print or electronic media but is also gaining popularity in digital mode due to the increasing proliferation of internet and technology. The demand for skilled professionals in this field has increased significantly as it includes all work profiles related to Print Media, Electronic Media, New Media, Radio Production, Film Production and TV Production. Several Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PG Diploma courses have been designed to meet this demand. Generally, UG level Journalism courses are of 1-3 years duration, whereas PG level courses are of 1-2 years duration. Students can also take Journalism courses in several regional languages other than Hindi or English. Candidates can do these courses immediately after 12th or after completing their graduation. These courses are being explained in detail here.

Types of journalism Courses- UG & PG

Since Journalism courses are focused on different job profiles, students should know about the respective institute and course before opting for any programme. They should also check their eligibility before they select the course to pursue. Journalism courses are of the following types. 

Full Time Journalism Courses: This is a classroom-based undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree course that has a three-year or two-year course duration respectively. Apart from these, candidates can also pursue various Diploma or PG diploma courses in Journalism. 

Online/Distance Learning Journalism Courses: There are many platforms offering online Journalism courses. These are better options for those candidates who are short of time. These online courses are of both long and short duration. Many distance education universities also offer UG and PG distance learning courses in Journalism. 

Journalism Certificate Courses: These courses are usually offered by journalism colleges as short-term courses. These courses are of three to nine months duration. Candidates can do certificate courses in journalism based on different job profiles. These courses introduce the candidates to the key aspects of Journalism.

Popular Journalism Courses - UG & PG

The popular UG and PG level Journalism courses are given below: 

Popular Undergraduate Journalism Courses 

Popular Postgraduate Journalism Courses

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)

Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Journalism MA Journalism
BA Convergent Journalism MA Convergent Journalism
Bachelor of Media Science  PG Diploma Course in Journalism (English) and (Hindi)
BSc in Mass Communication and Journalism  PG Diploma in Print and Broadcast Journalism

Journalism Degree Courses – UG

UG courses in Journalism can be pursued after 10+2. Check the details of the UG Journalism courses below:

Duration of the course

3 years

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 from a recognized board with minimum aggregate marks in any stream

Admission Process

Entrance Exams/Merit-based

Course Fee

INR 50,000- INR 4 L

Entrance Exams

There are many exams being conducted for Journalism courses. Some of them are:

What after Undergraduate Course

Candidates can pursue PG courses in Journalism or can work in the industry as a Journalist, Reporter, Junior Sub Editor, Photojournalist etc,

The undergraduate courses in Journalism are tabulated below:

Undergraduate Journalism Courses

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Journalism

BA Convergent Journalism

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) 

BSc in Mass Communication and Journalism

Bachelor of Media Science 

Bachelor of Journalism 

BA in Mass Media 

BA (Hons) Hindi Journalism and Mass Communication

Bachelor in Sports Journalism 

BA in Journalism and Communication Studies

BSc in Mass Communication, Journalism and Advertising 

BA English with Journalism

BA (Hons) Journalism and Publishing

BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism
BA Journalism, Film and Television Studies BA (Hons) Photojournalism
BA (Hons) Cultural Studies and Media with Journalism  

Distance/Online Journalism Courses-UG

Several distance education universities also offer UG distance learning courses in Journalism. Candidates can enrol in distance learning courses after completing 10+2 in any stream. Universities offering distance learning courses in Journalism are IGNOU, Annamalai University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Punjab Technical University, Patna University, Nalanda Open University, Karnataka State Open University, Amity University, Periyar University, NS Open University etc. Some of these courses are:

Distance Learning Journalism Course UG University

BA in Journalism and Mass Communication

  • Punjab Technical University
Bachelor in Mass Communication (BMC)
Diploma in Journalism
Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)
Bachelor of Communication and Journalism (BCJ)
BA in Journalism
BSc in Journalism
  • Punjab Technical University

Journalism Diploma Courses-UG

UG diploma courses in Journalism are also the popular choice among the candidates after degree courses. The Diploma courses are usually of one year. The eligibility criteria for Diploma courses is 10+2 passed in any stream. Usually there is no entrance test conducted for admission to diploma courses. The Diploma courses in Journalism are tabulated below:

UG Diploma Courses in Journalism
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication Diploma in Journalism Diploma in Creative Media Production
Diploma in Creative Multimedia and Journalism Diploma in Photojournalism Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
Diploma in Mass Communication Diploma in Radio and TV Diploma in Photography
Diploma in Broadcast and Digital Journalism Diploma in Print Journalism Diploma in TV and Broadcast
Diploma in English Journalism Diploma in Media Research Diploma in Public Relations

Journalism Certificate Courses-UG

Candidates who wishes to pursue a short term or a certificate course can opt for below mentioned courses:

Certificate Course in Journalism
Certificate Course in Journalism and Mass Communication Certificate in Mobile Journalism Certificate in TV Journalism and Direction
Certificate Course in Journalism Certificate in News Anchoring Certificate in Anchoring

Journalism Degree Courses – PG

PG courses in Journalism can be pursued after completion of a UG course in any stream. The details are tabulated below:

Duration of the course

2 Years

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate degree or diploma in any subject from a recognized university with minimum aggregate marks

Admission Process

Entrance Exams/Merit-based

Course Fee

INR 50,000- INR 5L

Entrance Exams

What after Postgraduate Course

Candidates can work in the industry as Editor, Sub Editor, Correspondent, Photojournalist etc.

The postgraduate courses in Journalism are tabulated below:

Postgraduate Journalism Courses

MA in Journalism and Mass Communication

MA Journalism

MA Convergent Journalism

MA Broadcast Journalism

Master in Mass Communication

 MSc in Entertainment, Media and Advertisement

MSc in Television and Film Production

MA in Photojournalism

MA multimedia

 

Journalism Diploma Courses – PG

PG diploma courses in Journalism are the most popular choice among the candidates after the degree courses. The eligibility criteria is the same as PG degree courses. The admissions to such courses are mostly on merit basis. Though some institutes may conduct the entrance exam. Some of the PG Diploma courses in Journalism are:

PG Diploma Journalism Courses

PG Diploma in Radio & TV Journalism

PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism

PG Diploma in English Journalism

PG Diploma in Journalism

PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication

PG Diploma in Odia Journalism

PG Diploma in Urdu Journalism

PG Diploma in Marathi Journalism

PG Diploma in Malayalam Journalism

PG Diploma in Print & Broadcast Journalism

Distance Journalism Courses-PG

Many distance education universities offer PG distance learning courses in Journalism. Candidates can enrol in distance learning courses after completing graduation in any subject. Some of the distance learning courses are mentioned below:

Distance Learning Journalism Course PG University
Master in Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)
  • Awadhesh Pratap Singh University
  • Bharathiar University
  • Jiwaji University
  • Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University
  • Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University
Master in Mass Communication (MMC)
Master of Communication and Journalism (MCJ)
  • Barkatullah University
  • Kakatiya University
PG Diploma in Journalism

FAQs on Journalism Courses

Q. What is the course duration and eligibility criteria for a certificate course in Journalism?

A.  Usually the duration of certificate courses in Journalism ranges from three months to one year. The students willing to take admission in a certificate course must pass 10+2 in any stream from a recognised board.

Q. In which fields can I apply for job after doing certificate course in journalism?

A. You can work in news & TV channels, radio, print media and for news websites.

Q. What is the average salary one can get after pursuing certificate courses in Journalism?

A. Usually the average salary one can receive after pursuing certificate courses ranges between INR 1-3 Lakhs. However, with experience in the field, the salary also increases.

Q. Which are the popular courses in Journalism?

A. The popular courses in Journalism are BJMC, MJMC, BA in Journalism, BA (Hons) in Journalism, PG Diploma in Hindi and English Journalism etc.

Q. Are there any specific subjects required to pursue a postgraduate degree or diploma course?

A. No, candidates from any stream can pursue a PG degree or diploma course in Journalism.

Q. What are the essential skills one should focus on for a successful career in Journalism?

A. For becoming a successful journalist, one should be a keen observer, have good judgement skills, organised, creative, good writer and should have ability to work in strict deadlines.

Q. Do distance learning courses have scope in Journalism?

A. Yes, many candidates pursue Journalism courses in distance mode as they are more flexible and time saving. Journalism is a field where the skills and commitment to work matters.

Q. Which are the top recruiters in the field of Journalism?

A. The top recruiters are the media organisations like HT Media, India Today, Jagran Prakashan Ltd, Bennett & Coleman, Times Group etc.

Q. What are the job profiles after pursuing a course in Journalism?

A. Candidates can work as Reporters, Correspondents, Sub Editors, Editors, Desk Writers, Journalists etc.

Q. Which topics are taught in the undergraduate Journalism courses?

A. The curriculum of a UG level course includes topics like: Communication: Concept and Process, History of Press, Laws and Ethics, Reporting: Concept and Process, Editing: Concept and Process, Development Journalism, New Media and Cyber Journalism etc.

Q. Which are the popular Journalism colleges in India?

A. There are numerous colleges in India offering the Journalism course at different levels. Some of the popular colleges are:

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Journalism. Students interested in pursuing a career on Journalism, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

Feb '25 - Mar '25

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JMI Entrance Exam 2025 Application Correction Win...

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Jun '24

CT SET 2024 Result

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21 Feb ' 25

SAT Registration Deadline for March Test

25 Feb ' 25

SAT Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation, a...

Mar '25

IIMC Entrance Exam 2025

TENTATIVE

2 Jan ' 25 - 8 Jan ' 25

CUET-PG/IIMC Entrance Exam Registration Dates 2025

Popular Journalism Specializations

Following are the most popular Journalism Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Popular Journalism Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Journalism Colleges in India. Learn more about these Journalism colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
3 Courses
0 - 8.5 K
2.5 - 3 LPA

#2 India Today

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#1 India Today

90 K - 3.63 L
3.6

#14 India Today

4.77 L - 12.44 L
3.5

#8 Outlook

Journalism Applications open. Apply Now

1 Course
9.26 L
4.0

#3 India Today

1.54 L - 3.08 L
3.4

#20 India Today

Popular Private Journalism Colleges in India

1.44 L - 2.88 L
5 L - 8.25 L
4.35 LPA

Journalism Applications open. Apply Now

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Journalism Applications open. Apply Now

3.3 L - 7.42 L
3.2
2.76 L - 3.45 L
1.88 L - 11.28 L
4.6 - 7.2 LPA

#35 India Today

Popular Journalism UG Courses

Following are the most popular Journalism UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Journalism PG Courses

Following are the most popular Journalism PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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Many Journalism colleges in India offer Online Masters of Journalism course, however, the two college given below are considered the best options:

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Atul Arora

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Hi, here are some popular Journalism online programs offered by IGNOU:

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M.A. in Journalism and Mass CommunicationINR 25,000
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication INR 12,500
M.A. in Journalism and Digital MediaINR 10,000
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 Here some of the top colleges in India that offer Journalism through CUET PG : 
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Yes, some popular several universities india conduct their entrance exam for the admission in Mass communication Courses incuding BJMC, MJMC, BA in Journalim and Mass Communication, MA in Journalism and Mass Communication. Some of the popular entrance exams include:

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Pallavi

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Yes, many institutions offer scholarships or financial aid to international students. You can also look into external scholarship programs from governments, private organizations, or media-related foundations. Some examples include:

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