Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication (BJMC)

About Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication (BJMC)

Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication (BJMC) is an undergraduate program that provides aspirants with knowledge about various journalistic skills in mass media such as newspapers, television, radio, internet etc. It also informs students about various technology, equipment and software involved in mass media.

The duration of the course is three years and is divided into six equal semesters. BJMC is a right career choice for the aspirants who have always been curious and inquisitive about the issues and events happening around the world. They should have a good flair for writing and reporting the events to the vast audience through the mass media mediums. Such candidates ideally possess the ability to write well including editing and web writing along with good communication and analytical skills.

Course Highlights of BJMC

Check out the major course highlights of BJMC.

Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication (BJMC) Eligibility Criteria

Mentioned below are the eligibility requirements to get admission in BJMC course in India. 

• Minimum Qualification Required: 10+2 in any stream/ field or equivalent examination
• Minimum Marks Required: 50% to 60%, varies from college to college.
• Age Requirement: The minimum age requirement for BJMC is 17 years.

BJMC Admission Process:

• The admission process to BJMC course varies from college to college. 
• Some colleges conduct their won entrance exams and the selection is done based on the performance in the exam.
• These colleges often include PI (personal interview) and GD (group discussion) rounds in the selection process.
• Some colleges conduct merit-based or direct admissions. 
• In these types of admissions, candidates performance in Class 12 examinations is taken into account at the time of the selection process. 
• Some colleges also select students solely based on their performance in Personal Interview/ Group Discussion/ Work Experience.  

Top BJMC Entrance Exams in India

Following are some of the popular BJMC Entrance Exams:

• IIMC Entrance Exam, Indian Institute of Journalism & Mass Communication
• Jamia Milia Common Entrance Test
• Symbiosis Institute of Journalism & Mass Communication Entrance Exam
• Xavier Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam
• Andhra University Common Entrance Test

Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication (BJMC) Syllabus

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Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication (BJMC) Career Options and Job Prospects

A plethora of job options is available for students with a BJMC degree both in government and the private sector. Candidates who want to pursue a higher degree in the respective field can go opt for master’s and other research programs to broaden their perspective that can provide them with better employment opportunities. As aspirants with a master’s degree are offered better job roles and salary packages. Listed below are job roles and employment areas suitable for a BJMC graduate:

The job responsibilities vary from role to role. However, the main aim is to cover newsworthy stories in an efficient manner for the general audience. 

Salary After BJMC

The annual salary package for a fresher is between Rs. 1.5 lakh to Rs. 6 lakh. It varies depending on the organisation one is working in, job profile and their professional skills. The different average salary package for different job roles are mentioned below.