B.A. in Journalism Admission 2021

• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism or B.A. in Journalism is the 3 years bachelor’s degree programme in mass media. It is the fully residential course consisting of 6 semesters.
• The average tuition fee for this course ranges between INR 1 lac to 2 lacs for the span of 3 years.
• Journalism is a good career option for the candidates having excellent listening and observation skills, good communication skills and having the good command of writing skills.
• This course prepares the students for various roles in mass media including print as well as electronic media.
• Print media include newspapers, magazines, and journals while electronic media include TV, radio and internet.

Subjects of Study:
•    Introduction to Mass Communication
•    Fundamentals of Journalism
•    Media Laws and Indian Constitution
•    Basic Audio-Visual Media
•    Reporting Methods
•    Editing Techniques
•    Media Management
•    Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations

Eligibility Criteria for B.A. in Journalism:
The basic eligibility required for pursuing B.A. in Journalism is higher secondary examination (in any stream) passed from any board of secondary education. The intermediate examination must be studied with English as a mandatory subject by securing the minimum aggregate of 50% marks. There shall be the relaxation of 5% marks will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST category.

Admission Procedure for B.A. in Journalism:
•    There is no similar procedure of admission followed by each institution.
•    The admission process begins with the filling of application form.
•    Candidates can get the application form from the respective institution.
•    Students will be admitted into this course on the basis of entrance test.
•    The entrance test will be conducted at University level like Manipal University conduct MU-OET entrance test, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University conducts common entrance test (CET).
•    Admissions are done on the basis of rank obtained in the entrance test.

Job Opportunities after B.A. in Journalism:

• Journalism is an exciting and challenging career option in the field of mass media.The job role of a journalist is to write news for newspapers, magazines, news websites or prepare news for broadcasting.
• Career opportunities for journalist exist in print media and electronic media. Candidate can work as editors in dailies, journals and newspapers. Experienced candidate can also enter into the communication sector. 
• After B.A. in journalism, a candidate can start his/her career as the reporter, editor, photojournalist, critics, news analyst, freelance writers, content writer, etc.
• This course prepares the students for the career in print journalism, web journalism, web production, social media, advertising, event management, filmmaking, television production and writing.
• After studying B.A. in journalism, students have the option either go for the job or pursue higher studies in journalism and mass communication. There are many courses at master’s level available in this field.

Top Recruiters for Journalists:
Here, we are listing some of the leading recruiters for the journalist:
•    HT Media
•    Times Group
•    The Hindu
•    All India Radio
•    Zee Network
•    Network 18

Salary Offered to Journalists:
The salary for beginners in the field of journalism is approximately Rs 2.5 lacs per annum. An experienced professional in this field can earn lucrative salary package based on job profile and expertise.