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Please tell me that can Arts student apply for journalism or not? Because i am an arts student and i want to study journalism. Please give me complete. information thank you...

Yes, being a arts student you can definitely pursue degree course in journalism after completion of your 12th with at least 50% marks and 45% for reserved categories.
Minimum age required is 17 and maximum age should not exceed 25 years where as relaxation is provided in upper age limit to reserved categories.

Yes arts student can study journalism student can do Journalism courses after 12th with any stream with
minimum 50% marks as you are arts student hence you are eligible.

# Of course, a arts student can even pursue courses in journalism.

# Journalism is one of the most popular career option among the youth. It is basically includes collection and broadcasting of new of local/national/international level through the medium of electronic and print media.

# Required educational qualification for the course in Mass Communication and Journalism:

* 10+2 in any stream for the bachelor degree programme.
* 10+2 in any stream for the certificate course.
* Bachelor degree in relevant discipline for master degree programme.

# Followings are the areas where one can find job after completion of course are:

* Central Information Services
* TV News Channels
* Press Information Bureau
* Newspapers
* Magazines
* Online Media websites
* All India Radio

# Apart from the job of News Reader, one can even join the following positions after completion of course:

* Reporter
* News Analyst
* Photo Journalist
* Correspondent
* Columnist
* Editor
* Proof Reader
* Fashion Journalist
* Chief Editor
* Sub-Editor
* Associate Editor
* Feature Writer
* Critic
* News Photographer

# Personal skills required by the aspirant in the field:

* Effective communication skill.
* Ability of taking quick decisions.
* Presence of mind.
* Leadership quality
* Self-confidence and cool mind,
* Acquaint with all latest national and international events.
* Visionary personality.
* Ability to edit or write the articles
* Ability to raise or make questions on national or international events.

# Names of few institutes offering courses in Mass Communication and Journalism are:

* Institute of Technology and Management (ITM), Dehradun
* NRAI School of Mass Communication, Management & Technology, New Delhi
* Jagan Nath University, Jaipur
* Indian Institute of Journalism & News Media (IIJNM), Bangalore
* Pearl Academy, Mumbai
* Institute of Management Studies, Noida

Originally Posted by Akrulie

Please tell me that can Arts student apply for journalism or not? Because i am an arts student and i want to study journalism. Please give me complete. information thank you...

Yes, Arts student can apply for Journalism.

If you have completed 12th standard from a recognized board then you are eligible for B.A in Journalism.

Your age should be above 17 years.

what are the subjects you would have to pass before you can apply for journalism?

Yes, An Arts students can apply for Journalism.

Eligibility for journalism:-
12th passed with minimum of 50% in any stream.

Age limit: 21 years

Ravish Kumar is the seniorexecutive editor at NDTV news network.