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Course Details

BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION

Degree Course Type 

Bachelors

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

3 Year

Course Fields 

Mass comunication

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

No Entrance Exam

Average Course Fee 

65000 - 100000 Per Year

Average Salary Offered 

300000 - 400000 Per Year

Course Highlights 

Check out the major course highlights of BJMC:

Particulars

Details

Course Name

Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication

Short Name

BJMC

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

3 Years

Course Type

Degree Programme

Degree

Bachelor

Annual Course Fee

Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 2,75,000

Average Initial Salary

Rs. 1,50,000 - Rs. 6,00,000 LPA

Exam Type

Semester

Minimum Academic Requirement

10+2

Minimum Aggregate Score Requirement

50% or More

Selection Process

University-Level Entrance Exam or Merit-based

Employment Areas

Government and Private Sectors, TV Channels, Radio, Newspapers, etc

About Course 

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication is the full name of this programme. The BJMC programme is a three-year undergraduate degree in journalism and media. The course is broken down into six semesters. The BJMC course teaches how to gather, transmit, and transmit news to the general public. Journalism and mass communication careers are highly lucrative in India, where the Media and Entertainment industry is expected to grow at a 13.5% annual rate. With over 240 million newspapers in circulation daily, India is the world's second-largest consumer of newspapers, and with 400 news channels, there will be plenty of BJMC job opportunities for graduates in the future.

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

A plethora of job options are available for students with a BJMC degree in both the government and private sectors. Candidates who want to pursue a higher degree in the respective field can go opt for master’s and other research programs to broaden their perspective that can provide them with better employment opportunities. As aspirants with a master’s degree are offered better job roles and salary packages.

Eligibility  

Mentioned below are the eligibility requirements to get admission to the BJMC course in India. 

Minimum Qualification Required: 10+2 in any stream/ field or equivalent examination

Minimum Marks Required: 50% to 60%, varies from college to college.

Age Requirement: The minimum age requirement for BJMC is 17 years.

Entrance Exams Details 

Following is some of the popular BJMC Entrance Exams:

1. IIMC Entrance Exam, Indian Institute of Journalism & Mass Communication

2. Jamia Milia Common Entrance Test

3. Symbiosis Institute of Journalism & Mass Communication Entrance Exam

4. Xavier Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam

5. Andhra University Common Entrance Test

Degree Course Syllabus 

First Year:

Fundamentals of Communication Skills

History of Media

Editing Practical

Fundamentals of Computers

Fundamentals of Journalism

Writing for Media Theory

Editing Theory

English Literature 1 & 2

Writing for Media Practical


Second Year:

Radio Broadcasting Theory

Public Relations Theory

 TV Broadcasting Theory & Practical

Advertising Theory & Practical

Public Relations Practical

Photojournalism Theory & Practical


Third Year:

Environment & Media

Advanced Media Research

Project Work

Media Law & Ethics

Internet & New Media Theory

Information Society

Basic Media Research

Internet & New Media Theory

Magazine Journalism Theory & Practical

Top Colleges 

Following is some of the top colleges offering Media and Mass Communication courses:

1. Xavier Institute of Communications (Mumbai),

2. Manorama School of Communication (Kottayam),

3. St. Xaviers College (Mumbai),

4. Institute of Management-Christ University (Bangalore),

5. Amity School of Communication (Delhi), etc.

Course Fees 

The average fee for a Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication (BJMC) is INR 65,000 per year.

Top Recruiters And Salary 

The different average salary package for different job roles is mentioned below:

Job Profile

Average Salary Package

Journalist

INR 3.5 LPA

Media Consultant

INR 6.2 LPA

Social Media Manager

INR 3.5 LPA

Photojournalist

INR 3.5 LPA

Public Relations Specialist

INR 5.6 LPA

News Analyst

INR 6.8 LPA

Course Scope And Career Options 

Listed below are job roles and employment areas suitable for a BJMC graduate:






Employment Areas

Circulation & Public Relations

Advertising Agencies

News Agencies

Broadcasting Corporations

Legal Affairs Department

Photography Companies

Journals

Radio Telecasting Companies

TV Channels

Newspapers

All India Radio





Job Profiles

Columnists

Photojournalist

News Analyst

Feature Writer

Freelance Writer/ Reporter

Special Correspondent

Radio Jockey

Video Jockey

TV Correspondent

Fashion Photographer

Journalist

Admission Process 

1. The admission process to BJMC course varies from college to college. 

2. Some colleges conduct their won entrance exams and the selection is done based on the performance in the exam.

3. These colleges often include PI (personal interview) and GD (group discussion) rounds in the selection process.

4. Some colleges conduct merit-based or direct admissions. 

5. In these types of admissions, candidates’ performance in Class 12 examinations is taken into account at the time of the selection process. 

6. Some colleges also select students solely based on their performance in Personal Interviews/ Group Discussions/ Work Experience.