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Career in Mass Communication

Mass Communication is a medium of dispersing information to a large number of people. The term is not limited to only journalism but spreads its branches to various other media fields including news gathering and reporting, film direction and production, event management, public relations, advertising, corporate communication, and the list continues.

In recent years, the field of mass media and communication has evolved into a partially interactive concept that touches almost every aspect of human life. And, with the sheer proliferation of media into our lives through newspaper, television, and internet the field of mass communication is gaining popularity like never before.

Top Mass Communication college in India

RANK	COLLEGE NAME	CITY	STATE
1	Delhi University(BMMC)	Delhi	Delhi
2	Bharati College(W), Delhi University (BA(hons) in Journalism)	Delhi	Delhi
3	Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University (BA(hons) in Journalism)	Delhi	Delhi

IPCW University

B.A. (H) Multimedia and Mass Communication (BMMC) is a self-financed UGC approved course run only by I.P College under the University of Delhi. The Admission to this course is through Entrance Exam.

Eligibility :

• General : 75% aggregate of best of four including 85% in English
• OBC/CW/KM : 70 % aggregate of best of four including 70% in English
• SC/ST : 65 % aggregate of best of four including 65% in English

Selection : MCQ ONLINE Entrance

The test is on General Awareness, Media Awareness, Current Affairs, English Comprehension, Grammatical and Analytical Skills and will be a multiple choice question test of 2 hours duration.

Test Structure:

• The Entrance test is of Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) format. There will be 100 questions. For each correct answer, a student shall score +4 marks and for each wrong answer, there will be -1 mark.
• There will be no descriptive questions.

Seats : Total 52 Seats

Fee Structure: Rs 75,000 per year

Delhi University BA(hons) in Journalism

Offered under the University of Delhi, this course is offered by 5 colleges. The focus of this course is Mass Communication and its various forms: Journalism, Advertising and Marketing, Photography, Documentary etc. The course requires proficiency in languages as being articulate is one of the key skills involved.

Admission is on the basis of Merit

Seats:

College Name	Seats	Location	Eligibility/Admission Criteria
Bharati College (W)	46	New Delhi	CUET
Delhi College of Arts and Commerce	31	New Delhi	CUET
Institute of Home Economics	46	New Delhi	CUET
Kalindi College(W)	46	New Delhi	CUET
Kamla Nehru College (W)	39	New Delhi	CUET
Lady Sri Ram College(W)	23	New Delhi	CUET
Maharaja Agrasen College	46

Indraprastha University(BJMC)

Written Exam Pattern:

1. All objective questions on the following areas:
2. English Language & Comprehension – (25%)
3. General Awareness- (25%)
4. Reasoning- (25%)
5. Media Aptitude- (25%)

Marking Scheme : +4 and – 1

Duration : 150 minutes

Seats : Approx. 1400

List of Institutes:

1. Jagannath International Management School
2. MadhuBala Institute of Communication & Electronics Media
3. Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies
4. Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies

Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication

Course: B.A (MC)

Intake: 120 seats

Admission Process and Eligibility: (as per 2021 Notification)

1. XII pass from any branch with minimum 50% marks for general category and 45% for students of SC and ST category.
2. Qualifying the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) + Personal interview & Writing Ability Test + Studio Test.

SCMC : 30 Marks (SET) + 30 Marks (PI) + 10 Marks (WAT)+10 Marks (Studio Test) + 20(Academic Profile)

Written Test Pattern:

Sr. No.	Section	Number of Questions	Total Marks
1	General English	40	40
2	Quantitative	40	40
3	General Awareness	40	40
4	Analytical & Logical Reasoning	30	30
	Total	150	150

Each question carries One mark and NO negative marking

Duration: 150 minutes

Course Fee: Rs 2,50,000 per annum

St Xavier’s College, Mumbai

Course: Bachelor in Mass Media (BMM)

1. Candidates belonging to the General Category (GC) whose date of birth falls on or after 1st June 1999 are eligible to appear for the Entrance Exams BMS/BMM 2022. Candidates belonging to the catholic religious community and SC/ST candidates who are born on or after 1st June 1997 are eligible to appear for the Entrance Exams BMS/BMM 2022.
2. Candidates belonging to the GC, must secure at least 60% marks in aggregate in their QE.
3. Candidates from the Minority Community must secure at least 55% in the QE.
4. SC/ST candidates must secure at least 50% marks in their QE.

Selection process:

Stage 1 will be a written test of 100 marks (Objective Test on the OMR Sheet).

A Call List for the Interview Round will be made by giving a 60% weightage to the test and 40% weightage to the qualifying XII examination.

Stage 2 will be an interview cum written test (100 marks).

A Final Merit list will be made by giving a 70% weightage to the score obtained in Stage 2 and a 30% weightage to the score obtained in Stage 1.

Test Pattern:

• Stage I will be for 100 marks based on Multiple Choice Questions
• It will be answered on an OMR Sheet
• Not more than one option in the OMR sheet can be marked.
• General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Data Interpretation, Economics, English Language & Comprehension Skills, Logical Reasoning and Critical Analysis & Creative Thinking.

Total Seats: 60

Referred to as the umbrella term and spectrum of different types of mass media and related fields, Mass Communication encompasses the process of disseminating information to the masses using different mediums. Digital technologies have surely transformed the way we communicate by bringing a wide range of online platforms to the scroll of our screens! Owing to the immense career scope of Mass Communication in the contemporary world, there is an array of specialised courses available for students to choose from! One such prominent program is Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) which is frequently opted by undergraduates wanting to explore a career in mass media. This blog brings you a detailed guide on BJMC full form i.e., Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication, its course variants, eligibility, top universities, job prospects and more!

THIS BLOG INCLUDES:

1. Highlights: Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)
2. About BJMC Course
3. Eligibility Criteria
4. BJMC Courses
5. BJMC Subjects & Syllabus
6. Top Universities for BJMC Abroad
7. Top BJMC Colleges in India
8. Skills Required for BJMC Course
9. BJMC Scope in India & Abroad
10. Jobs & Salary 
11. Top Recruiters 
12. FAQs

Highlights: Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)

Degree	Bachelors
BJMC Full-Form	Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)
Duration	3 years
Admission process	Entrance Test/ Merit Based
Minimum Percentage Required	50%
Similar Options of Study	BA in Journalism, BA in Mass Communication, B.Sc in Communication, etc
Average Salary Offered	INR 5 Lakhs per annum
Employment Roles	Content Writer, Assistant Marketing Manager, Business Development Executive, Senior Copywriter, Content Marketing Manager, etc.

Check Out the Much-Debated Showdown between Journalism vs Mass Communication!

About BJMC Course

BJMC full form is Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication is generally offered as a 3 or 4-year undergraduate degree program. It explores all the nuances of different types of mass communication and how news is gathered, transmitted, and then disseminated to the masses. Studying BJMC, you will get to know about the role of media and journalism in society. Further, students are familiarised with Public Relations, varied types of advertising and marketing, and how media organizations operate. BJMC also integrally includes news production, TV, radio, and broadcast production, film production, and digital media production.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to pursue a Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC), you will be required to fulfil the admission prerequisites prescribed by your chosen university. Though the actual course requirements vary as per the program and university, here are the general eligibility requirements you must know before applying for BJMC or any other related course:

• The applicant must have completed 10+2 in any stream from a recognised education board with the minimum marks required by your chosen university.
• Many colleges and universities in India also need students to qualify certain entrance exams like IIMC Entrance Exam, IPU CET, Jamia Milia CET, etc.
• For those planning to pursue BJMC or a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Mass Communication abroad, you will have to submit English proficiency test scores such as IELTS, TOEFL, etc. as well as a Statement of Purpose (SOP) and optional Letters of Recommendation (LORs).

Note: The aforementioned criteria are only general requirements. Students are advised to visit the official university website to know about the actual admission criteria.

BJMC Courses

With a wide range of career opportunities available in the mass media, an increasing number of students are opting for Journalism and mass media courses. A Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication is BJMC full form is also offered in different variants and specializations that you can choose from. Here is a list of bachelor’s degree courses offered in Journalism and Mass Communication:

Bachelor of Mass Communication	Bachelor of Science in Journalism – Sports and Media	Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication – Management and Strategy
Bachelor of Arts in Communications – Journalism	Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Innovation and Mass Communication	Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media and Mass Communication – Digital Media
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Mass Communication	Bachelor of Science in Journalism – Sports and Media	Bachelors of Arts/Laws (Honours) – Journalism and Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication-Digital Field Multimedia	Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Mass Communication – Sports Media	Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Innovation and Mass Communication- Sports Media
Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communication	Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM)	BA Journalism and Mass communication

Mass Communication Courses after 12th

BJMC Subjects & Syllabus

The course curriculum of Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication which is BJMC full form constitutes of multidisciplinary subjects coming under the wide spectrum of mass media and communication. Enlisted below are some of the major BJMC subjects you will get to explore through this course:

CyberMedia	Media Law and Ethics	Media Research
Broadcast Journalism	Radio Journalism	Public Relations Theory
Tribal Study	Information Society	Design and Graphics
Fundamentals of Journalism	Multimedia	Types of Journalism
Print Media	Public relations	Folk Media
Introduction to Advertising	Television Journalism	New Media
Convergent Journalism	Narrative Journalism	Photojournalism

Note: The aforementioned subjects are only for indicative purposes. Actual course offerings might differ from course to course and university to university.

Top Universities for BJMC Abroad

Numerous colleges and universities across the globe offer an array of bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Mass Communication. Below we have listed down some of the top mass communication colleges and universities you must consider for pursuing BJMC or its related variants.

Universities	Location	QS World University Rankings 2022
Columbia University	USA	19
University of California, Berkeley	USA	32
University of Texas at Austin	USA	67
Stanford University	USA	=3
London School of Economics	UK	49
City University of London	UK	=330
University of Westminster	UK	701-750
Queensland University of Technology	Australia	213
University of Melbourne	Australia	37
McGill University	Canada	=27
University of Alberta	Canada	126
Simon Fraser University	Canada	=298
University of Barcelona	Spain	–
University of Navarra	Spain	=266

Top BJMC Colleges in India

1. Christ University, Bangalore
2. University of Delhi 
3. Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune
4. Jaipur National University, Jaipur
5. Chandigarh University
6. Amity University
7. Sambalpur University
8. Manipal Institute of Communications, Manipal
9. Amity School of Communication, Noida
10. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi 
11. Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, MP
12. Institute of Management Studies, Noida
13. National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism, Gujrat
14. International Institute of Mass Media, Delhi 
15. Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi 

Best Journalism Colleges in India

Skills Required for BJMC Course

Students of journalism are expected to have the following skills and are expected to improve them constantly:

• Keen interest in news
• Openness to new experiences
• Being updated with current affairs
• Excellent language and vocabulary
• Critical thinking
• Analytical Thinking
• Strong Networking skills
• Decision-making skills 
• Problem-Solving skills
• Efficient in meeting deadlines
• Adaptability 
• Higher awareness of happenings

BJMC Scope in India & Abroad

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication which is a BJMC full form, it’s graduates have a plethora of career opportunities to explore in the Print Media, Digital Media, Broadcast Media and New Media. Moreover, the domain of mass media is a highly creative one with high-salaried packages on offer and a chance to work in the booming media and entertainment industry. Check out the following list of top career prospects to explore after completing BJMC or any other course:

• Media Consultant
• Journalist
• Content Marketing Manager
• Public Relations Specialist
• Social Media Manager
• News Analyst
• Photojournalist
• Animator 
• Video Editor
• Radio Jockey
• Video Jockey 
• Broadcast Producer
• Script Writer 
• Anchor 
• Fashion Photographer
• TV Correspondent

Jobs & Salary 

Here is a list of career prospects along with its average salary after the completion of the BJMC course:

Career Prospects	Average Annual Salary
Content Marketing Manager	INR 7-15 Lakhs
Public Relations Specialist	INR 5-10 Lakhs
Journalist	INR 3-6 Lakhs
Media Consultant	INR 6.5 Lakhs
Social Media Manager	INR 4 Lakhs
News Analyst	INR 6-9 Lakhs
Photojournalist	INR 2-4 Lakhs

Top Recruiters 

BJMC graduates can get job offers from the following Media companies from around the world:

• HT Media
• ABP News
• Jagaran Prakash Group
• Star India
• Doordarshan
• Outlook
• The Hindu
• Indian Express
• Zee News
• Times of India
• India Today
• The Pioneer
• News 18
• NDTV
• Hindustan Times
• The Pioneer

FAQs

Which country is best for BJMC?

Top Countries to Study BJMC Abroad are:
England
Australia
Italy
Spain
France
Ireland
USA
Cyprus
Canada
Fiji
Spain

Which country is best to study mass communication?

Being one of the top nations to study communication abroad, Australia boasts several top universities for media studies including Queensland University of Technology, University of Melbourne and University of Queensland, to mention a few.

Is BJMC worth doing?

Students have extremely significant career prospects in the area of public communication. Candidates who finish BJMC successfully might decide to work on news channels, newspapers and publication facilities, TV and radio and internet, and receive a decent salary.

Which is better BJMC or BMM?

BJMC has all subjects relating to journalism, mass media and communication. In addition, BMM is a Bachelor of Media Management, which is also a Bachelor of Media. BJMC is a contemporary organisation with all topics relating to journalism, mass media and communication.

What is the highest degree in journalism?

Doctorate Journalism Degree PhDs!
PhDs are suitable for students of journalism who aspire to achieve the top levels. PhD students generally study or teach, but may also assist current journalists acquire considerable experience, progress professional careers, and improve their curricula.

What is the BJMC full form?

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication is the full form of BJMC.

Thus, we hope that this blog has familiarized you with the course details of BJMC. Want to pursue a career in Media and Journalism? Our experts are here to assist you in picking the right course and university that aligns with your interests and preferences and equips you with the necessary skills and exposure to build a rewarding career in this field. Sign up for an e-meeting today!