Mass Communication & Media

LPU is in the best position to pursue a B.A. (Journalism and Mass Communications) and Masters degree as my cousin graduated last year. The programme is designed to expose students to all dimensions of print, electronic and new age media. The main focus is to improve technical skills in reporting, news design software, video editing, photography, etc. LPU provides students with a rigorous approach to pre-production, post-production, scriptwriting for radio, television and multimedia. The curriculum of this programme lays a strong focus on the application of concepts and principles in all domains of journalism like print, electronic and online media. Students can get an opportunity to cover academic, cultural, co-curricular, and sports events on a university campus for the in house TV channel and newspaper through live project-based courses. There will be more practical exposure to students through field visits and interaction with industry experts.

Mass Communication courses deal with the method of dispersing vital information to a large number of people. It is not just limited to Journalism but also includes other media fields such as News gathering and reporting, Film Direction/Production, Event Management, Public Relations, Advertising, Corporate/Business Communication and so on. To be eligible for Mass Communication Courses after 12th, students need to pass class 12th with a 50% aggregate score. The prerequisites may vary depending on the courses, some higher-level PG and Ph.D. mass communication courses also require a graduation degree in mass communication. The admission process involves both merit and entrance based admissions through CAT LPU NEST and UGC NET etc. Based on the type of course you want to pursue. The mass communication course fee varies for each type of courses, the average course fee is around INR 50,000- 5,00,000.

A degree in mass communication teaches you about journalism, event management, public relations, and advertising. You can apply for direct admission, but there are some exams that make you eligible for top colleges for a Bachelor's degree in mass communication:
1. CUET UG: This exam makes you eligible to participate in the admissions processes of top central universities for a mass communication course.
2. IIMC Entrance Exam You can apply for admission to the Indian Institute of Mass Communication through this exam.
3. All-India Media Common Entrance Test: This exam is required for admission to some of the best colleges in India for mass media courses, like Jagran Lake City University, Bhopal.
4. XIC OET You can take this entrance test if you want admission to the mass communication courses at the Xavier Institute. To learn more about these and other exams, you can visit the following link: https://www.shiksha.com/mass-communication-media/exams-st-7.