A Journalist assesses, gathers and presents news about real events using a fair and unbiased perspective. They may use text, audio, or pictures to convey the news
Personal Competencies
• You pay attention to details
• You like to analyze things (problems/situations)
• You like to get into discussions about issues
• You like working outdoors
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelo(s degree (BA/BJMC/BMM) in Communication & Journalism/Mass Media/ Journalism/ Journalism and Mass Communication OR
Complete a Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Masters degree (MA/MJMC/MMM)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The courses are offered by the Department of Mass Communications.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
2. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
3. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
5. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra
6. Farook College, Kozhikode, Kerala
7. Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
2. Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune, Maharashtra
3. Department of Media Studies, Christ University, Bangaluru
4. Times School of Journalism, New Delhi
5. Manipal Institute of Communications, Manipal, Karnataka
6. Madras Christian College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7. Pearl Academy, New Delhi
8. NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 5,000 -7,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and vary from Institute to Institute
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Newspapers and Magazine Companies.
Work Environment: You will primarily have a desk job where you might have to handle a team. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a weeks, 9-10 hours every day. This may vary from company to company. You will have to work under tight deadlines, If you are a reporter, then local travel will be a part of your job profile. You will have to work in shifts.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Shereen Bhan is the Managing Editor of CNBC-TV18. She graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi With a degree in Philosophy, and pursued a Master's in Communication Studies from the University of Pune, with film and television as her area of specialization She has been in the field for over 15 years and began her career working as news-researcher for Karan Thapa's production house Infotainment Television.*
JOURNALIST
NCS Code: 2642.03 | AMM034• You pay attention to details
• You like to analyze things (problems/situations)
• You like to get into discussions about issues
• You like working outdoors
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelo(s degree (BA/BJMC/BMM) in Communication & Journalism/Mass Media/ Journalism/ Journalism and Mass Communication
OR
Complete a Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Masters degree (MA/MJMC/MMM)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The courses are offered by the Department of Mass Communications.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
2. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
3. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
5. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra
6. Farook College, Kozhikode, Kerala
7. Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
2. Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune, Maharashtra
3. Department of Media Studies, Christ University, Bangaluru
4. Times School of Journalism, New Delhi
5. Manipal Institute of Communications, Manipal, Karnataka
6. Madras Christian College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7. Pearl Academy, New Delhi
8. NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2023/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 5,000 -7,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and vary from Institute to Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Newspapers and Magazine Companies.
Work Environment: You will primarily have a desk job where you might have to handle a team. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a weeks, 9-10 hours every day. This may vary from company to company. You will have to work under tight deadlines, If you are a reporter, then local travel will be a part of your job profile. You will have to work in shifts.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Stringer → Staff Reporter → Senior Reporter → Chief Reporter → Principle/ Special Reporter → Chief of Bureau → Assistant Resident Editor→ Deputy Resident Editor → Editor
OR
Trainee Sub-editor → Sub-Editor → Senior Sub-Editor → Chief Sub-Editor → Assistant News Editor → Associate News Editor → Assistant Resident Editor → Deputy Resident Editor → Editor
The approx. salary of a Journalist ranges between INR 13,500 - 80,000* per month
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Journalist/Salary
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Shereen Bhan is the Managing Editor of CNBC-TV18. She graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi With a degree in Philosophy, and pursued a Master's in Communication Studies from the University of Pune, with film and television as her area of specialization She has been in the field for over 15 years and began her career working as news-researcher for Karan Thapa's production house Infotainment Television.*
Source: https://www.nimcj.org/blog-detail/top-9-female-journalists-of-india.html
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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