The area of mass communication mainly deals with the gathering and broadcasting of news through print and electronic media. The students who wish to choose mass communication as their area of studies need to prepare well and attend the entrance examination. They can specialize in television, press law etc according to their area of interest and skills they possess.

List of Common Mass Communication Entrance Exams in India

• Asian College of Journalism Entrance Exam
• Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam
• Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam
• Symbiosis institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam
• International School of Business and Media Entrance Exam
• Xavier Institute of Communications Entrance Exam
• Mudra Institute of Communication Entrance Exam
• Andhra University Common Entrance Test
• Symbiosis National Aptitude Test
• Manipal Institute of Communication Entrance Exam

General guidelines for preparing for Mass Communication Entrance Exam

The candidates preparing for the test need to know the importance and significance of the test and prepare well with a focused plan. The candidate’s confidence along with their proper planning will help them to achieve their goal.

Entrance Exam Pattern

The duration of BMC exam is for 2 ½ hours. There will be objective type questions and the candidate need to choose the most appropriate answer from the choices given. Negative marking will be there for wrong answers.

There will be short and long questions from Media (print and electronic), current affairs, GK etc which are given prime importance in the entrance examination. So the candidates need to be aware and updated with the happening in the media sector. The questions from advertising, editing etc. can also be included. The candidates with good score in the written examination can attend the GD and Interview.

Set up a full proof study Plan

A comprehensive plan in studies will help the candidates to reach their target .The candidate need to follow the plan and should manage the time well in advance. The time table for the study plan should be in tune with the daily needs and schedule of the candidate. They can find their own comfort zones for studies or can opt for combine studies which proved to be very effective in many cases. The candidates who need some help in preparation can opt for coaching centers like Ariestechsoft, Pathway, Resonance etc.

Ladders in preparing for the Exam

The success and failure of the candidate for an exam depends on his preparation for the exam. The candidate should make sure that the time he spends in preparing is utilized to its maximum. They can opt different methods while preparing, based on his own convenience and should be beneficial .The candidate can divide the syllabus into toughest part and easy part, so that they can allot more time in preparing the toughest part. They can take rest in between so that they will feel relaxed. This will reduce the stress and increase their confidence. Most importantly the candidates need to acquire the skill of time management which helps them to tackle the exam with ease.