School of Journalism & Mass Communication
Empowering Communicators to Inform, Inspire, and Influence Society
🌟 Vision
“To be a premier center of excellence in media and communication studies, nurturing ethical, creative, and globally competent professionals who shape public discourse and drive societal transformation.”
🎯 Mission
- To deliver comprehensive education in journalism, digital media, advertising, public relations, and communication studies.
- To inculcate ethical practices and critical thinking, preparing students to be responsible media professionals.
- To equip students with hands-on skills in content creation, broadcasting, production, and digital storytelling.
- To collaborate with industry leaders to provide internships, live projects, and placement opportunities in print, digital, and electronic media.
- To foster innovation and research in media technologies, audience studies, and communication strategies for the 21st century.
📘 Core Objectives
- Professional Readiness – Produce industry-ready graduates with practical exposure through studios, newsrooms, and media labs.
- Creativity & Innovation – Encourage multimedia storytelling, documentary filmmaking, and new-age content creation.
- Research & Analysis – Develop analytical capabilities for media trends, audience behavior, and strategic communication.
- Industry Integration – Facilitate media internships, workshops, and collaborations with newspapers, TV channels, and digital agencies.
- Global Media Perspective – Prepare students for international careers in journalism, broadcasting, PR, and digital media marketing.
Level | Program / Institution | Duration | Eligibility | Focus & Career Roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Certificate | Certificate Course in Journalism (UG merit-based or entrance) | ~6 months – 1 year | 10+2 (≥45–50%) | Content writer, reporting assistant, media research support |
Certificate | Certificate in Digital Journalism / Media Skills (online/offline) | 3–6 months | 10+2 pass; basic communication skills | Online reporting, digital content creation, editorial assistant |
Diploma | Diploma in Journalism / Mass Communication | 6 months – 2 years | 10+2 with ≥50% | Reporter, video journalist, anchor trainee, copywriter |
Diploma | Distance Diploma in Journalism | 6–12 months | 10+2 pass; open/unreserved eligibility | Flexible entry-level roles in media, reporting, documentation |
PG Diploma | PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication | 1 year | Graduate (≥50%) + entrance test | Sub-editor, broadcast junior reporter, content producer, PR assistant |
Program / Degree | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
BA / B.A. Journ. & Mass Communication (BJMC) | 3 years (6 semesters) | 10+2 with ≥50% aggregate, English compulsory (45% SC/ST) |
BA (Honours) Journalism & Mass Comm. | 3–4 years (Hons/New NEP) | 10+2 with ≥50% marks; often entrance test (CUET, IPU CET, DUET etc.) |
BAJMC (Hons. with Research) | 4 years | 10+2 with ≥50%; entrance-based; includes research modules |
BA Mass Communication / BA Journalism | 3 years | 10+2 pass with ≥45–50% |
Distance BAJMC | 3 years (max 5) | 10+2 pass with ≥45–50% aggregate |
Program / Degree | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
M.A. / MAJMC (Journalism & Mass Communication) | 2 years (4 semesters) | Bachelor’s degree in any field, ≥50% aggregate (45% SC/ST); English in 10+2 often required; CUET-PG, university-specific entrance or merit-based |
Online / Distance MAJMC | 2 years (max 5 years) | Bachelor’s degree, ≥45% generally accepted; basic computer literacy required |
PG Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication | 10–12 months | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, often with entrance test/interview |
MA in Specialized Streams (Convergent, PR, Dev Comm) | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree (≥50%); institute entrance/interview |
Program | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
PhD | Min. 3 yrs (max 6) | PG in Journalism/Media (≥ 55%, 50% reserved) |
PhD | Min. 3 yrs (max 6) | PG degree in discipline (≥ 55%) |
PhD | 3 years (part-time) | PG (≥ 55%) in relevant field |
Program Level | Programs | Common Job Roles | Starting Salary (~₹ LPA) | Mid/Senior (~₹ LPA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Certificate / Diploma | Certificate in Journalism / Digital Media; Diploma in Mass Comm / Media Skills | Content Writer, Reporting Trainee, Camera Assistant, Media Research Assistant | 2 – 3 | 4 – 5 |
Undergraduate (UG) | BA/BJMC/B.A. Mass Communication | Reporter, News Anchor, Video Journalist, Social Media Executive, PR Assistant | 2.5 – 4 | 5 – 9 |
Postgraduate (PG) | MAJMC, MA in Convergent Journalism, PR, or Dev. Communication; PG Diploma | Sub-Editor, Broadcast Producer, Feature Writer, PR/Corporate Comms Officer | 4 – 6 | 6 – 12 |
Ph.D. / Research | Ph.D. in Journalism / Mass Communication | Assistant Professor, Media Researcher, Policy Analyst, Senior Editor / Strategist | 5 – 8 (academia) | 8 – 15+ |