Mass Communication & Media

The Bachelor of Journalism subjects provide an in-depth understanding of the news industry. The BJ course curriculum helps the students learn the necessary skills to communicate news and information to the public effectively. The course syllabus covers different aspects like news writing, reporting, editing, broadcasting, and photography.Also, the BJ course syllabus equips the students on topics like media law, digital media, ethics, communication theory and public relations. These subjects provide a broader perspective on the role of journalism in society. The practical aspect of this course encourages the students to have internships and work on different projects, to help them acquire job skills and use them in real-world scenarios.

Many of the top colleges for Journalism and Mass Communication in India offer admissions based on the performance of candidates in the university-level or state-level entrance exams. Here are a few tips to crack your entrance exams:·       Investigate the Exam: To begin, do some research about the particular journalism entrance exam you intend to take. Comprehend the exam's structure, question formats, and subject matter. This will enable you to adjust your study schedule appropriately.·       Develop a foundation: Refresh your memory on current affairs, global and national news, and significant advancements in the media industry. Become more knowledgeable about politics, society, and culture in general.·       Enhance Writing Skills: Write essays, articles, and brief news reports as practise. Improve your writing style, vocabulary, and grammar. Learn how to write in a variety of journalism-related writing forms, including opinion pieces, feature stories, and news articles.

Candidates will be considered eligible to apply for admissions if they have cleared their 10+2 from a recognised institute with a minimum aggregate of 50 percent marks. Some colleges grant admission to journalism courses on the basis of entrance exams like IIMC Entrance Exam, JMI Entrace Exam, AMU Entrance Exam, etc. Bachelor of Journalism programme helps students gain the ability to evaluate and analyse current events and use that information to write about them in newspapers, magazines, television, and radio programmes. It also helps students learn about the ethical and legal obligations of journalists and mass communication mediums.

Mass communication and Media courses offer a plethora of work opportunities these days. This sector is welcoming to the individuals who want to work towards betterment of the people by highlighting their issues -  frequently referred to as society's mirror.Mass communication as a career option is not only limited to newspapers and magazines, but also to electronic media such as radio, television, advertisements, public relations, and event management. It means that Mass Comm courses provide a wide range of job opportunities by allowing them to work in different fields such as journalism, news editing, photography, or radio jockeying.Interested candidates can pursue further education and earn a Master's degree in Mass Communication and Media courses.

The syllabus of Mass Communication and Media courses comprises of both practical and theoretical subjects.Theoretical subjects cover topics like history of mass media and its impact on society, mass media ethics, role of mass media in democracy, right to respond in a democracy, news as a genre, mass communication as an academic discipline, investigative journalism, etc. These subjects provide the candidates with an in-depth understanding of communication theory and an analytical approach to the development of new media. The practical subjects in Mass Media courses focus on imparting specialised skills such as editing techniques, efficient writing, and production-process in different areas of media.