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Which graduation course can i take to become a journalist? I want to complete the course in 3 years is that possible ? Can you please help me to find the course and aply for the same to become a journalist. Hoping that someone would reply soon

# Required educational qualification for courses in journalism:

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


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

* Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
* Indian Institute of Journalism & News Media (IIJNM), Bangalore
* Chennai University, Chennai
* University of Calcutta, Kolkata
* NRAI School of Mass Communication, Management & Technology, New Delhi
* Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi
* University of Mumbai, Mumbai
* Pearl Academy, Mumbai
* Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
* University of Delhi, Delhi
* Institute of Technology and Management (ITM), Dehradun
* Pune University, Pune
* Ravi Shankar University, Raipur
* Institute of Management Studies, Noida
* Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
* Jagan Nath University, Jaipur


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

* Television Channels
* Radio Channels
* Newspapers
* Publishing Houses
* Online Media websites
* Central Information Services
* Portals/Websites of Publications
* Press Information Bureau
* Educational institutes
* Magazines
* Advertising agencies


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

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


# It is good to have following desirable qualities in aspirant:

* Must be able to write and edit articles.
* Must have analytical and radical approach.
* Must have leadership quality.
* Must have good vision and awareness regarding all national and international level issues.
* Must have good communication skill.
* Must be cool minded and self-confident.
* Must be fully updated with all current affairs.
* Able to take quick decisions.
* Must be able to put question on all current issues.

To become a journalist, one can opt for any of the following courses :-

B.A( Hons ) Journalism (News)

B.A( Hons ) Journalism (broadcast)

B.A( Hons )Journalism (Multimedia)

Diploma in Journalism

B.Sc. in Journalism

P.G. in Journalism

Admission to various journalism institutes usually made through entrance exam conducted by the concerned institute. The exam are generally held in the month from May - July every year. Selection process consists of a written test followed by Group discussions and Interview.

Eligibility criteria for a journalist are as under :-

- The candidate must have passed 12th in any stream with at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.

-The candidate must possess good communication, linguistic, writing and listening skills.

There are many courses available in journalism after (10+2). Yes. You can complete journalism course in 3 years duration.

Journalism Courses
- Diploma In Journalism & Mass Communication
- B.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication)
- Bachelor's In Journalism
- B.Sc (Journalism & Mass Communication)
- Bachelor's In Journalism & Mass Communication

Eligibility
You must have passed (10+2) in science or arts stream from a recognized board.

Various Specializations In Journalism
Professional Journalism , Sports Journalism , Science Journalism , Fashion Journalism , Environmental Journalism , Enterprise Journalism , Innovative Journalism , Social News Journalism , Trade Journalism , Community Journalism , Service Journalism

Employment Areas
- TV Channel
- Newspaper
- Advertising Agency
- Books & Novels
- Photography Companies
- Legal Affairs Department
- Journal

To become journalist you have to complete your 12th in any discipline from recognised board with minimum 50% marks and then you have to take admission in 3 year degree course known as Bachelor of Mass Communication and Journalism. Age limit should be in between 17 to 25 years.

After schooling, you can take up graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication to become journalist.

You must have passion in writing, photography, videography, multimedia, and computers. You should also participate in school publications like the yearbook or newspaper.

::::::::::;Top 10 Colleges for Journalism and Mass Communication are::::::::::;

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad

Symbiosis Center of Media & Communication

Lady Shri Ram College for Women

Christ University

WLC College India

Indraprastha College for Women

Amity School Of Communication

Madras Christian college

Delhi College of Arts & Commerce

You have selection very good career option. If you are interested to become a Journalist then for this after intermediated you need to pursue in Mass Communication. In this you need a good personality and also good in english language in writing as well as in speaking.