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Course Details

BACHELOR OF MASS MEDIA

Degree Course Type 

Bachelors

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

3 Year

Course Fields 

Mass comunication

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

CUET UG, IPU CET UG

Average Course Fee 

20000 - 90000

Average Salary Offered 

400000 - 700000

Course Highlights 

Check out the major highlights of Bachelor of Mass Media courses in India-

Particulars

Details

Course Name

BMM (Short Form), Bachelor of Mass Media (Full Form)

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

3 years

Minimum Academic Requirement

10+2 (Any Stream)

Minimum Aggregate Score Requirement

45%

Exam Type

Semester

Admissions/Selection Process

University-Level Entrance or Merit-Based

Average Course Fee

20,000 - 90,000 (per annum)

Average Initial Salary

1,50,000 - 3,00,00 (per annum)

Areas of Employment

Television, Radio, Newspapers, Web Media, etc.

About Course 

Following in the lines of other journalism and mass communication courses in India, the Bachelor of Mass Media course full form of BMM is a three-year undergraduate course. The 3-year UG course in mass media has been designed to train and equip students with the ability to research, study and creatively present information over different channels of media.​​​​​​​

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

A Bachelor in Mass Media is the right course for all those students who are creative, artistic, passionate, and inquisitive to know what’s happening around you.  The students along with an inclination must possess the right temperament and skills to pursue BMM course. 

1. Communication skills

2. Observation skills  

3. Analytical skills 

4. Interviewing skills 

5. Interpretation skills 

6. Networking skills

7. Research skills  

8. Confidence

9. Creativity 

10. Research skills  

Eligibility  

The students who are willing to pursue BMM courses must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria for taking admission to different colleges and universities. The eligibility criteria, however, vary from college to college.
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The students must satisfy certain basic criteria for taking admission to the BMM course as mentioned below:

1. The students must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized board with specialization in any field such as Arts, Humanities, Science and Commerce specialization in any of the areas of Arts, Science, and Commerce.

2. The students must score at least 50 percent marks in 10+2 or equivalent examinations. The minimum percentage requirement also varies from college to college and some colleges take admission even if the minimum percentage is 35%. There are certain colleges that require as good as 60% marks and some colleges and universities even take entrance tests as part of the eligibility criteria.

3. The minimum age limit to enroll for the course is 17 years.

Entrance Exams Details 

The candidates can check the entrance exams that are taken by the top colleges of India that offer BMM course-

1. CUET

2. SET

3. MET

4. DUET

5. IPU CET

Degree Course Syllabus 

BMM Syllabus for First Year 

Effective Communication Skills 1

Fundamentals of Mass Communication

Introduction to Sociology

Effective Communication Skills 2

Economics

Introduction to Literature

Fundamentals of Mass Media

20th Century World History

Introduction to Psychology

Political Concepts & Indian Political Systems

Principles of Management

Introduction to Computers

 
 BMM Syllabus for Second Year


Introduction to Advertising & Public Relations

Mass Media Research

Copy-writing

Introduction to Journalism

Understanding Camera & Its Basics

Organizational Behavior

Introduction to Media Studies

Radio & Television

Media Planning & Buying

Introduction to Creative Writing

Advanced Computers

Editing, Brand Building, Reporting,

Consumer Behavior

Advertising Specialization

Advertising Design

  
 BMM Syllabus for Third Year


Indian Regional Journalism

Specialization in Building & Brand Reporting

Niche & Magazine Journalism 1

Editing

The Principle of Direct Marketing

Niche Journalism 2

Contemporary Issues

Broadcast Journalism

Press Laws & Ethics

Agency Management

News Media Management

Global Media

Top Colleges 

There are many colleges in India that offer bachelors in mass media. Some top BMM colleges are located in Mumbai, Delhi and Pune.

The candidates can check the BMM top colleges in India mentioned below along with the fee:


Name of the College

BMM Course Fee (Average)

Location

St. Xavier's College Mumbai

36,009

Mumbai

Sophia College for Women

1,61,000

Mumbai

Mithibai College Of Arts

38,000

Mumbai

Jai Hind College

22,330

Mumbai

Kishinchand Chellaram College

37,610

Mumbai

MIT World Peace University

2,79,000

Pune

DY Patil International University

1,12,500

Pune

Vishwakarma Global Business School

60,000

Pune

Vishwakarma Global Business School

60,000

Pune

FTII

38,906

Pune

International Institute of Management Media and I.T.

INR 75,000

Delhi

Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies – (MAIMS)

INR 91,300

New Delhi

Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies – (VIPS)

INR 88,000

 Delhi

Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies – (TIAS)

INR 85,000

New Delhi

Kamal Institute of Higher Education & Advance Technology (KIHEAT)

INR 68,600

New Delhi

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University

1,06,100

Navi Mumbai

Faculty Of Arts, Humanities and Communication, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University

90,000

Navi Mumbai

Course Fees 

A Bachelor of Mass Media course fee that would be incurred by an aspirant might range anywhere between Rs. 20,000 - Rs. 90,000 per year.

Top Recruiters And Salary 

The BMM salary depends upon the job role and company one has joined. It varies from company to company. However, the salary is decent for BMM graduates.

The candidates can check the job roles and their salary package below:


Job Role

Salary (per annum)

Screenwriter

INR 5,67,000

Radio Jockey (RJ)

INR 5,77,000

Event Manager

INR 6,70,000

Photojournalist

INR 4,62,000

Public Relation Manager

INR 5,87,000

Sound Engineer

INR 9,78,000

Director

INR 13,04,000

Course Scope And Career Options 

There are various job opportunities available for students who undertake B.M.M. in their graduation. B.M.M. graduates are offered job roles in Publishing Houses, Media Houses, Advertising and PR Firms among others.

Here’s a list of popular profiles offered to B.M.M. graduates:

1. Editor

2. Journalist

3. Columnist

4. News Reporter

5. News Analyst

6. Photojournalist

7. Correspondent

8. Proof-reader

9. Freelance Writer

Some of the areas of employment for a Bachelor of Mass Media graduate include:

​​​​​​​1. Television News Channels

2. Radio Channels

3. Newspaper Agencies

4. Internet-Based Media and Mass Communication Companies.

5. Digital Content Writing

6. Web-Media​​​​​​​

Admission Process 

Merit-based Bachelor of Mass Media Admissions

1. Colleges will consider the past academic qualifications of the candidate, such as scores obtained in the Class 12 Board examination, stream pursued and the relevancy of the subjects to the BMM course.

2. Once the colleges have shortlisted the candidates based on past academic qualifications, a series of selection processes may be undertaken, which may include a Personal Interview and/or a Group Discussion.

3. Based on their past academic qualification along with their performance in the Personal Interview and the Group Discussion, candidates will provisionally be admitted to the course.

Entrance-Based Bachelor of Mass Media Admissions

1. On the stipulated date and time, candidates will be asked to appear for a BMM entrance test, conducted by the college or any competent authority.

2. Once you have cleared the examination, candidates will be asked to appear for another series of selection tests, which may include a Personal Interview and/or a Group Discussion.

3. Colleges will offer provisional admissions to those candidates who have cleared the Entrance test, the personal interview and/or the Group Discussion.

4. Selection to the course will be based on past academic qualifications, performance in the entrance exam, personal interview and the group discussion along with other parameters that are defined by the college itself.

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