Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

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Mar 13, 2023 19:31PM IST

About BA Journalism (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism)

Professional courses in India are becoming widely popular as well as recognised in India. Students are now opting for these courses to gain professional skills along with textbook contents. One of the famous professional courses is BA Journalism, short for Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. 

BA Journalism is a three-year-long degree programme offered at graduation level. The programme deals with providing a holistic approach to the media and news industry. Candidates after completing this programme can explore career opportunities in varies media-related areas earning an initial salary of up to INR 8 LPA.

BA Journalism - Highlights

Course Name

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

Short Name

BA Journalism

Course Duration 

3 Years

Course Level

Graduation 

Stream 

Mass Communication and Journalism

Course Mode

Regular/ Distance

Course Type

Degree Programme

Exam Type

Semester

Minimum Qualification Required

10+2

Selection Process

Merit-Based/ Through Entrance Exam

Course Fee

INR 20,000 Per Annum - INR 3.5 LPA

Initial Salary

INR 1.8 LPA - INR 8 LPA

Employment Sectors

Broadcasting Corporations, Press Information Bureau, Publishing House, Websites, E-Magazines, Newspapers, News Agencies, Advertising Agencies, etc.

Job Profiles

Journalist, Content Writer, Correspondent, Screenwriter, Editor, Reporter, Sub Editor, Business Editor, Feature Writer, Photojournalist, Columnist, etc.

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BA Journalism (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism) Eligibility Criteria

In order to get admission in BA Journalism, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria.

  • One must hold a Class XII passing certificate or equivalent issued by a recognised Indian board. 

  • Candidates from any subject background can apply for the course. 

  • The minimum marks required for the course vary from college to college. However, it is important that one must have scored at least 40 per cent marks in Class 12 examinations.  

BA Journalism Admission Process

Admissions to BA Journalism course varies for different institutions. The admissions at different colleges can be based on the following steps:

  • Class 12 percentage (merit-based)

  • Merit-based admissions followed by personal interview rounds

  • Entrance exams based admissions (most of the exams are institute-level)

  • Entrance exams followed by personal interview rounds

  • Entrance exams followed by group discussion, personal interview and portfolio showcase rounds 

Top Entrance exams for BA Journalism

Many prestigious Journalism colleges/ universities in India offer admissions through entrance exams. Some of the top exams are mentioned below.

  • IPU CET

  • BHU UET

  • AJK MCRC Entrance Test

  • SET

  • LPUNEST

  • MASCOM Entrance Exam

  • CUET

  • CU CET

  • XIC OET (Xavier Institute of Communications Online Entrance Test)

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BA Journalism (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism) Syllabus

Mentioned below is the semester wise syllabus of BA Journalism.

Year I

Semester I

Introduction to Mass Communication

Development of Journalism

Political Science (Theory)

Hindi: Sanrachna aur Vikas

Functional English

Basic Economics

Semester II

Economic Development and Macro-Economic Issues

Creative Journalistic Writing

Understanding News

Hindi Patrakarita aur Bhasha

Communicative English

Governance and Politics

Year II

Semester III

Hindi aur Angreji Anuvad

Indian Economy – Problem and Policy

Introduction to Electronic Media

News Gathering and Correspondents

Fundamentals of Computer

International Politics

Semester IV

Writing for Electronic Media

International Trade and the World Economy

New Media & Web Journalism

Interview Theory & Practice

Newspaper Editing & Photo Journalism

Public Administration, Society and Media

Year III

Semester V

Advertising and Public Relations

Advanced Reporting

Communication Research

Media Laws & Ethics

Semester VI

Newspaper management

Communication for Development

Project Report

Crime and Court Reporting, Parliamentary News, Art and Culture Journalism, Entertainment and Sports Journalism

BA Journalism Course Fee

The fee for the BA Journalism course at different types of colleges can be found below. 

College Type

Minimum Fee

Maximum Fee

Average Fee

Private Colleges

INR 65,000 Per Annum

INR 3 LPA

INR 1.8 LPA

Public Colleges

INR 10,000 Per Annum

INR 80,000 Per Annum

INR 45,000 Per Annum

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BA Journalism (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism) Career Options and Job Prospects

What is interesting about pursuing a Journalism degree is that one has immense scope of making it in the industry through plenty of employment opportunities provided through different areas. Some of the top employment areas and job profiles that candidates after BA Journalism can explore are mentioned below. 

Employment Areas

  • Newspapers

  • Photography Companies

  • Periodicals and Magazines

  • Radio Telecasting Companies

  • Press Information Bureau (PIB)

  • TV Channels

  • News Agencies

  • Journals and Blogs

  • Broadcasting Corporations

  • Central Information Service

  • Books and Novels

  • Circulation and Public Relations

  • Advertising Agencies

Job Profiles

  • Video Jockey (VJ)

  • Master of Ceremonies (MC)

  • News Writer

  • Photojournalist

  • Radio Jockey (RJ)

  • News Editor

  • Columnist

  • Feature writer

  • Public Relations Officer

  • Correspondent

  • News Analyst

  • Illustrator

  • Journalist

  • Freelance Writer

  • News Anchor

  • News Reader

Top Recruiters

  • Time of India

  • Jaya TV

  • Aaj Tak

  • India Today Group

  • Dainik Jagran

  • The New Indian Express

  • Zee Entertainment Enterprise

  • PIB, India

  • Times of India Group

  • NDTV

  • CNN

  • BBC

  • The Hindustan Times

  • Frontline Magazine

  • Outlook

  • The Wall Street Journal

  • PVR Cinemas

  • Balaji Entertainment

  • Radio City

  • Radio Mirchi

  • Big FM

  • Red FM

  • The Free Press Journals

Salary After BA Journalism

The salary after completing the BA Journalism course depends on the organisation one is working with, an individual’s skills and the job profile. 

Job Profile

Average Salary 

Content Marketing Manager

INR 5.7 LPA

Reporter 

INR 2.8 LPA

Video Editor

INR 2 LPA

Copywriter

INR 3.5 LPA

Marketing Executive

INR 4.5 LPA

Content Writer

INR 3 LPA

Graphic Designer

INR 2.8 LPA

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Related Questions

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Abhik Das, Student / Alumni

-Answered on Jan-15-2024

Dear student, the Government Girls PG College Rewa is yet to announce its BA admission schedule for the academic year 2021-22. The contact details of the admission office of the institute have been provided below - 

 Phone No. : 07662256868

 Mobile No. : 9425329967

The online admission application form is released on the institute’s official website homepage. Interested students can apply for admission into various courses that the institution offers. The aforementioned contact numbers can also clear all your admission-related doubts and queries. 

Also, several similar reputed institutions have already started their BA intake process for the academic year 2021-22. These colleges can be accessed easily through our common application form. Apply for admission into these colleges through our form before the final application submission date. Call 18005729877 for more details regarding this direct admission process.

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Kanwaldeep singh, Student / Alumni

-Answered on Nov-22-2023
You can contact the centre once through you have taken admission. You can also contact the university or call on the toll-free numbers for more help.
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Ramandeep Kaur, Student / Alumni

-Answered on Dec-08-2022
Mass Communication is a medium of dispersing information to a large number of people. The term Mass Communication is not limited to only Journalism but spreads its branches to various other media fields including newsgathering and reporting, film direction and production, event management, public relations, advertising, corporate communication, and the list continues. Journalism, advertising, and print media are the major examples of mass communication. There are two kinds of courses available for aspiring students in mass communication, an undergraduate degree and a postgraduate degree. The undergraduate degree is Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (BA Mass Comm.) and the postgraduate degree in Master of Arts in Mass Communication (MA Mass Comm.) Mass communication has a great scope and is a great way for students to start their careers. Mass communication opens up multiple avenues for a student as it allows students to take up very diverse jobs. After doing a BA in Mass Communication, the student can explore these job opportunities such as photography, news editing, journalism or radio jockeying. He or she could even go for higher education and pursue a Masters in this field. Completing the master’s degree improves the employability of the student and opens up job opportunities at higher positions. B.A Journalism and mass communication at LPU is designed to expose students to all dimensions of Print, Electronic and New Age Media. Focus on enhancing technical skills of reporting, news design software, video editing, photography etc. which necessary in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication. The eligibility of the said course is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent. Journalism and Mass Communication Department was started with the intent to foster creativity, technology and research orientation in the field of mass communication. Programmes in the School of Journalism are well in sync with evolving mass media trends. Department of Journalism & Mass Communication has good research attainments and generation of intellectual property and quality action research is encouraged at post graduate and Doctoral level. The research capabilities thus developed provide a strong competitive edge to the graduates.