A Proofreader is responsible for going through an entire text, whether a book or any document, and ensuring it is error-free. This may entail checking grammar, stylistic errors, syntax, spelling and formatting. Proofreading is the final stage of the review process before any content gets published
Personal Competencies
• You like to pay attention to details
• You are good at working independently
• You like to keep things organized
• You like to have a clear set of instructions to follow
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 +2 in any subiect combination
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism or any related field OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism or any related field and then follow it up With a Master's in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Departments of Arts or Mass Communication.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, New Delhi
2. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
3. Maharaj Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
4. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
6. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune Maharashtra
7. Farook College, Kozhikode, Kerala
8. Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. NSHM School of Media and Design, Kolkata, West Bengal
2. Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, Maharashtra
3. Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
4. Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5. Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6. Sophia College for Women, Mumbai, Maharashtra
7. International Institute of Mass Media, new Delhi
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 30,000 to 4,50,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will 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: Newspaper houses, Magazines, Publishing houses, Advertising companies and Marketing firms among others.
Entrepreneurship: You may choose to freelance and handle multiple projects at the same time.
Work Environment: You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. YOU might have to put in more hours as and when the necessity arises. You might have to work under tight deadlines.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Full-time Anchor → Producer/ Managerial Role
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Proof Reader ranges between INR 12,000 -1,66,000* per month based on skills and experience.
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Praveena K. is an experienced Proofreader in the academic field. After graduating With a medical degree (MBChB) from the University of Leicester (1.1K), she worked in various hospitals, before working in medical research in Malaysia as a research assistant at University of Malaya. Her experience includes writing podcast summaries for a tech podcast WordPress site, article writing for sites, editing revision course material, extensive web research for data entry, just to name a Ffew.*
PROOFREADER
NCS Code: NA | AMM046• You like to pay attention to details
• You are good at working independently
• You like to keep things organized
• You like to have a clear set of instructions to follow
1. Complete 10 +2 in any subiect combination
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism or any related field
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism or any related field and then follow it up With a Master's in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Departments of Arts or Mass Communication.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, New Delhi
2. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
3. Maharaj Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
4. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
6. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune Maharashtra
7. Farook College, Kozhikode, Kerala
8. Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. NSHM School of Media and Design, Kolkata, West Bengal
2. Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, Maharashtra
3. Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
4. Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5. Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6. Sophia College for Women, Mumbai, Maharashtra
7. International Institute of Mass Media, new Delhi
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Ranking/2023/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 30,000 to 4,50,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will 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: Newspaper houses, Magazines, Publishing houses, Advertising companies and Marketing firms among others.
Entrepreneurship: You may choose to freelance and handle multiple projects at the same time.
Work Environment: You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. YOU might have to put in more hours as and when the necessity arises. You might have to work under tight deadlines.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Full-time Anchor → Producer/ Managerial Role
The approx. salary of a Proof Reader ranges between INR 12,000 -1,66,000* per month based on skills and experience.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Proofreader/Salary
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Praveena K. is an experienced Proofreader in the academic field. After graduating With a medical degree (MBChB) from the University of Leicester (1.1K), she worked in various hospitals, before working in medical research in Malaysia as a research assistant at University of Malaya. Her experience includes writing podcast summaries for a tech podcast WordPress site, article writing for sites, editing revision course material, extensive web research for data entry, just to name a Ffew.*
Source: https://proofreadingmalaysia.com/proofreaders
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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