Q1. I have appeared for XII CBSC board examination and I am interested in pursuing Bachelor in Journalism from Delhi University. Could you let me know the affiliated colleges offering this course and the mode of selection?
Q2. Could you give detailed information about the course content of Bachelors of Mass Media (BMM) offered by the University of Mumbai and its admission process?
Q3. I am interested in pursing a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism after my class XII. Could you please let me know the institutions offering this course?
AFTER HSC/10+2: MASS COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
QS. I have appeared for XII CBSC board examination and I am interested in pursuing Bachelor in Journalism from Delhi University. Could you let me know the affiliated colleges offering this course and the mode of selection?
ANS.There are five colleges affiliated to the Delhi University offering Journalism at the undergraduate level. They are:-
Lady Shri Ram College.
Delhi College of Arts and Commerce.
Kamala Nehru College.
Kalindi College.
Maharaja Agrasen College.
The notifications for admission in Delhi University for undergraduate courses are usually published in leading Newspapers after the class XII CBSC results are declared.
The eligibility criterion is 10+2 in any stream. All colleges hold separate entrance examinations for admission to the Bachelors in Journalism. The course outline for the entrance test would cover student’s knowledge on current affairs, awareness about media, journalistic aptitude and language skills. This course is not all about glamour but hard work as well. For further information visit Delhi University Website:www.du.ac.in.
QS. Could you give detailed information about the course content of Bachelors of Mass Media (BMM) offered by the University of Mumbai and its admission process?
ANS. Bachelor of Mass Media offered by the University of Mumbai equips you with industry knowledge. Entry in Media Institutions is through an entrance test conducted privately by each college. The notification is usually published in the month of May/June. Some of the prominent Institutions offering this course are,
Lala Lajpat Rai College, St Xavier’s Institute of Communication, Vivekananda Education Society’s College of Arts Science and Commerce.
The COURSE CONTENT of the 1st year, first semester is dedicat ed to the basics of econom ics, sociology, world history, computers and fundamen tals of mass communication. The second semester progresses towards principles of marketing and management. Also covers the Indian po litical system and English literature. The 2nd year, third semester is devoted to understanding the foundations of advertising public relations, cul tural studies, media studies and creative writing. The fourth semester focuses on mass media research and understanding organizational behaviour. It also covers radio, cinema and television as well as ad vanced computer, print pro duction and photography. The 3rd year encompasses semesters five and six. You must choose to specialize in either ad vertising or journalism. In the former, the fifth and sixth semesters will be devoted to learning the basics of advertising (copywriting, designing issues and aspects, consumer behaviour, media plan ning and brand building).The last semester focuses on market research as pects, legal issues and advertising ethics, financial management, agency management, and direct marketing.
If you opt for journalism, you learn about reporting, editing, feature writing, Indian regional and magazine journal ism. By the last semester, you add broad cast, niche and internet journalism to your repertoire. The Highpoint of this course is packed with making presentations organizing media related events and attending guest lectures from industry personnel’s. For detailed information please check the website: www.mu.ac.in.
QS. I am interested in pursing a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism after my class XII. Could you please let me know the institutions offering this course?
ANS. The INSTITUTIONS OFFERING MASS COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
AFTER 10+2:-
UNIVERSITY /INSTITUTION | COURSE | ELIGIBILITY | DURATION |
University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Website- www.du.ac.in The Five affiliated colleges of Delhi University offering this course are:- 1]Lady Shri Ram, 2]Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, 3]Kamala Nehru College, 4]Kalindi College & 5]Maharaja Agrasen College | Undergraduate level Courses in Journalism.[Bachelors in Journalism] | 10+2 in any stream. each College conducts its own Entrance Test | 3 years. Notification After XII-CBSC results |
University of Mumbai, M.G Road, Fort Mumbai-400032 Maharashtra. | 1]BA Script Writing, 2]Bachelor of Mass Media. | 10+2 | 3 Years 3 Years |
Pune University, Department of Communication Studies, Ganeshkund, Pune-44007. Website-unipune.ernet.in | BA with Journalism. | 10+2 | 3 Years |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Kashmere Gate, Delhi 110006. www.ipu.ac.in | Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication | 10+2 with 55% marks. CET | 3 Years Notification –March |
Indraprastha College for Women, Univ of Delhi 31,Sham nath marg, Delhi -110054 | 3 yrs Bachelors degree course in Mass Media & Communication | 10+2 with 55% Entrance Test | Notification - 8th May 06 |
Punjab University, Chandigarh-160014 | 1]Certificate in Journalism 2]Diploma in Journalism | 10+2 10+2 | 1 Year 1 Year |
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar-140005, Punjab. Website-www. gnduonline.org | Journalism & Mass Comm./ Mass Media. | 10+2 | 3 Years |
Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya PatrakaritaVishwavidyalaya,E-8,TrilochanNagar,Arera Colony, Bhopal 39[MP] Website: | 1](HON)Bachelo-rs in Journalism 2](HON) Bachelor of Journalism [At Khandwa campus, 64,Anand Nagar,near old RTO Office] | 10+2 Entrance Test | 3 years Notified - April 8th |
IAAN School of Mass Communication Affiliated to Makhan Lal Chatruvedi National Univ Of Journalism, Bhopal ,Website: www.iaan.org | 1]Bachelors of Journalism -3 yrs 2]MA In Mass Comm. -2yrs 3[Bachelors in Journalism 1 yr | 10+ 2 - Graduation – 2 &3 | Notification –January |
Osmania University, Administrative Building, Hyderabad -500007, Andhra Pradesh. | BA with Mass Comm. As one of the Subjects. | 10+2 | 3 Years |
YMCA Jai Singh Road, New Delhi | Diploma in Journalism | Graduation. few students are taken after 10+2 | 1 Year (Application form available from 3rd March, 2006.) |
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore Website: www.dauniv.ac.in | 3]BA [Hon] in Mass Comm. | 10+2 with 50% | Notification - 22nd June06 |
Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. Website: | BA in Mass Communication & Journalism, | 10+2 | Notification - May |
Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyala. Website: www.sagaruniversity.nic.in | 1]Bachelors in Journalism | check website | Notification - May |
Lalit Naryayan Milhila University, Kameshwar Nagar-840004 | BA in Journalism | 10+2 | 3 Years |
Karnataka University, Pavate Nagar, Dharwad-580003, Karnataka , Ph. 2747121. E-mail:- vckud@ren.nic.in | BA, Mass Comm. | 10+2 | 3 years |
S Nijalingappa College, Banglore, Affiliated to Banglore University Website: www.kle-college.edu | BA Journalism. | 10+2 | Notification - June 1st |
University of Madras, Centenary Building, Chepaut, Chennai-600005, Tamil Nadu. E-mail:- vc@unom.ac.in vc office:- vc@unom.ac.in | B.SC Visual Communication (Design) | 10+2 Offered to Part time. Candidates with 5-6 Yrs Diploma in Commercial Art. | 3 Years |
University of Mysore, Manas, Gangotri, Mysore-570005. | BA with Journalism. | 10+2 | 3 Years |
West Bengal University of Calcutta. E-mail: registrar@evcc.ernet.in | BA with Journalism. | 10+2 | 3 Years |
University of Calicut, P/O Mallappuram Pin-673635, Kerala. Website- www@unical.ac.in | BA Mass Communication. | 10+2 | 3 Years |
Goa University, P/O Goa Univ., Taligao Plateau, Goa-403206. Website-goacom.com/unigoa | BA Mass Comm. | 10+2 | 3 Years |
Indian Institute of Journalism and News Media, No: 1155, 6th, Main Road, 4th Block, 1st stage, MBR, Layout Bangalore-560084. | Diploma in Journalism and News Media. | 10+2 | 1 Year |
