Mass Communication & Media

Jagannath University is one of the top-notch universities for pursuing a Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication. It is easy to apply online from the comfort of your home. Visit the website and fill out a simple form to apply to JNU. The students shall be eligible for admission to the course offered by this university and later have to follow the admission process prescribed by the University for the course.
The eligibility for the Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication course is 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks. It is a 3 years course and the number of seats available is only 30. The selection procedure is based on Q.E. Merit. A minimum of 25% of seats for admission in this University is reserved for students of the State of Haryana, out of which 10% of seats shall be reserved for students belonging to Schedule Castes of the State of Haryana.

The journalism course is part of mass communication. The following are the distinctions between these courses:
1. Curriculum: Mass communication is an umbrella course that deals with PR, media, advertising, etc. Journalism courses, on the other hand, cover the news media extensively.
2. Career: The career opportunities are more diverse with a degree in mass communication than with a degree in journalism.
3. Job role: With mass communication, you can become a filmmaker, PR manager, radio jockey, video editor, and so on. The journalism degree can get your jobs like news reporter, news editor, content writer, photo journalist, etc.
4. Popularity: Mass communication is a popular course among students who want to go into the mass communication field but are unsure about their career path. Aspirants who are determined to become journalists prefer journalism courses.
5. Fee: Course fees vary by college and do not differ significantly.