India has a lot of really remarkable institutes for certificate, diploma and degree courses in journalism. Â There are a lot of colleges for Journalism in India. We have listed out five best among them. Have a look at this career option.
These are stated below:
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Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi.
IIMC is a reputed institute for pursuing journalism and mass communication. It offers one-year post-graduate diploma courses to the eligible students. IIMC has a good placement record but is uncertain.
Website – http://www.iimc.nic.in
Courses:
- Radio & TV Journalism
- Advertising and public relations
- Journalism (Hindi)
- Journalism (English)
- Journalism (Urdu)
- Journalism (Odia)
Application forms can be purchased by post or in person by the Institute.
Application forms and prospectus can be obtained on payment of Rs. 1200/- for general category and Rs. 1100/- for SC/ST/OBC/PH category through a demand draft only, drawn on any scheduled bank payable to  Registrar IIMC at New Delhi, from IIMC New Delhi or IIMC Dhenkanal (Odisha). Request for application forms should be accompanied by a Demand Draft & self-addressed stamped (Rs. 70/-) envelope (27×17 cm).
For on-line Application process
The application form can be downloaded from the official website: www.iimc.gov.in Each application form must be accompanied by a Demand Draft of Rs. 1200/- for General & Rs.1100/- for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped categories and drawn in favor of Registrar, IIMC New Delhi.
Sale of application forms – 25 March 2017 to 5 May 2017.
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| COURSES | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | ENTRANCE SYLLABUS | FEE STRUCTURE |
| Radio & TV journalism | ·        Graduate from any recognized university.
·        Entrance Examination – 85%. ·        Group Discussion and Interview – 15%  |
NOT MENTIONED. | Approx. – INR 1, 20,000 per year. |
| Journalism (Hindi, English, Odia and Urdu) | ·        Graduate from any recognized university.
·        Entrance Examination- 85% ·        Group Discussion and Interview – 15%  |
·        General knowledge: This includes understanding of social dynamics, cultural and social history, legal and constitutional provisions, development issues (education, health, and ecology and economy), as well as awareness of international happenings/issues. And their impact on India.
·        Language skills ·        Comprehension and analytical capability. ·        Aptitude and mental make-up. |
Approx. – INR 66,000 per year. |
| Advertising and Public Relations | ·        Graduate from any recognized university.
·        Entrance examination – 85%. ·        Group discussion and Interview – 15%  |
·        General awareness about public issues.
·        Aptitude and mental make-up. ·        Language skills. ·        Social consciousness. ·        Comprehension and analytical capability. ·        Brand awareness. ·        Lateral thinking awareness. |
Approx. – INR 93,500 per year. |
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Asian College of Journalism, Chennai.
It is an institute for studying hardcore journalism. It offers post-graduate diploma courses. Good placement record in reputed organizations like The Indian Express, The Hindu, CNN-IBN, NDTV etc.
Website: http://www.asianmedia.org
Courses and Fee (approx.)*
- Post Graduate Diploma in New Media Journalism – 350,000/-
- Post Graduate Diploma in Print Journalism – 350,000/-
- Post Graduate Diploma in Radio Journalism – 350,000/-
- Post Graduate Diploma in Television Journalism – 375,000/-
*for more information on fee structure, visit link- http://www.asianmedia.org/admissions/scholarships.asp
Application form fee- INR 1500/-
Application forms are out and available until April 17, 2017.
Form- http://www.asianmedia.org/admissions/form.asp
| EXAM SESSION | SUBJECT | DURATION | MARKS | SYLLABUS |
| Morning | English | 2 hours | 100 | ·        Verbs
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| Evening | General Knowledge | 1.5 hours | 100 | ·        65% Current affairs.
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| Total | 3.5 hours | 200 | ||
| Interview (Held in Chennai only) | ·        Questions on answers given by the candidate in the application form by ACJ.
·        Current Affairs ·        Normal introductory questions. |
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Xavier’s Institute for Communication (XIC), Mumbai.
XIC is best known for its Public Relations and Corporate Communication course if your main focus is placement. It has a record of 100% placement in this particular course. Else, it has a good placement record, but, not 100%. It offers both diploma and certificate courses. Its main focus is the English language.
Website- http://www.xaviercomm.org/
Entrance exam pattern and syllabus:
The Entrance exam is divided into two parts Objective and Subjective. The exam will be computerized followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
Objective- General Knowledge/ Knowledge about Media/ Match the Idioms/ Match Company Logos/ Match Random Names/Language etc
Subjective- Essay writing on any current affair (200 words) 30 minutes
Opinion based question (250 words) 30 minutes
Visual based creative writing (100 marks) 15 minutes
(No section could be skipped without completing any of the ones.)
Online registration will take place from April 1st to April 16th, 2017.
| courses | eligibility | fees |
| PG Diploma in Advertising and Marketing Communication
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Mandatory Courses: B.M.M., B.Com, B.A., B.Com (Hons), B.A. (Hons), B.Sc. Candidate must be a graduate in Arts, Science, Mass Media, Commerce from a recognised college /university. |
INR 2.4 Lakh |
| PG Diploma in Public Relations and Corporate Communication
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Graduation in any discipline. | INR 2.2 Lakh |
| PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
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Mandatory Courses: B.Com, B.A., B.M.M., B.Sc. Candidate must have completed 3 years of Graduation in Arts, Science, Mass Media, Commerce, or any professional course |
INR 2.7 Lakh |
| PG Diploma in Film, Television and Digital Video Production
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Graduation in any discipline. | INR 3.1 Lakh |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Communication for Development
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Graduation in any discipline. | INR 1.5 Lakh |
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AJ Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre (AJKMCRC), New Delhi.
AJKMCRC is an independent journalism college of Jamia Millia Islamia University, i.e., is affiliated to Jamia Millia Islamia University. It offers post graduate degree and diploma courses in journalism.
Website- http://jmi.ac.in
Detailed Syllabus:
http://jmi.ac.in/upload/programme/ets_centre_mcrc_ma_masscommunication.pdf
The candidate has to visit the college to submit the form or fill online.
Forms are not out yet.
| COURSES | FEE (INR) |
M.A. in Convergent Journalism |
1.6 Lakh |
M.A. in Mass Communication |
1.4 Lakh |
PG Diploma in Still Photography and Visual Communication |
74,020 |
M.A. in Development Communication |
1.3 Lakh |
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Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication (SIMC), Pune.
It offers degree courses and has a good placement record.
Website: http://www.simc.edu/
Courses:
- M.B.A in Communication Management.
- M.A. in Mass Communication.
For all other information related to fee, admission procedure and Admission criteria, visit – http://www.simc.edu/ma-mc.html#section-1
SOURCE:
www.iimc.nic.in/
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