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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

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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

The aspirant can take a BA Journalism or BA Mass Communication or BA (Hons) Journalism or B.Sc Mass Communication and Journalism or Bachelor of Journalism. The aspirant can choose any one of the course given above. The courses are available in various institutions in India. Apart from studies you should have very good interpersonal skills. You should know the current affairs and should study many newspapers without fail. A good journalist should check the facts before reporting and he should not manipulate the news. You should act always truthfully.

In order to become a journalist, after completion of 12th standard you may apply for the following courses which are:

> B.sc in Sports Journalism.

> B.A in Professional Journalism.

> B.A in Investigative Journalism.

> B.sc in Trade Journalism.

> B.A in Innovation Journalism.

> B.sc in Fashion Journalism.

B.A in Journalism is Bachelor degree, the course duration is 3 years and is divided into six semesters. If you are interested to apply for this course then you should complete your 12th standard in any stream from a recognized university.

Minimum 55% marks should be scored in 12th board examination.

Admission in Journalism strictly depends on the percentage of marks secured in the entrance examination. So if you score good marks in the entrance examination then you may get admission in any reputed college to pursue Journalism course.

The institution which provides Journalism course may also conduct separate entrance examination. Therefore you will have to sit for an entrance examination and after having cleared it successfully, you may be called for an interview.

You can pursue degree course in mass communication and journalism. Many media houses in India have their own institutes for such courses, you can join them through entrance exam and interview.

Many central universities and IIMC are the best options to pursue degree courses in this field. Possibilities in this field depends on your skills, so make sure you get admission in the best institute or university.

As you are very much interested to become a Journalist, the best course I would suggest you to go with after completion of 12th Class or Higher secondary level course is "Bachelor of Journalism" course. Yes, Bachelor of Journalism course is the best course to pursue to get into Journalism field. Or you may also pursue Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication course. The duration of this Bachelor in Journalism course is 3 years. There are many colleges that offer this course to get into Journalism field.

>> Pearl Academy, Jaipur
http://pearlacademy.com/

>> NBA School of Mass Communication, Delhi
http://www.nba.edu.in/

>> Amity University
http://www.amity.edu/

>> Indian Institute of Commerce and Trade, Lucknow
http://www.iict.in/

>> Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
http://www.lpu.in/

>> Chandigarh University
http://www.cuchd.in/

To become journalist you can join any of the given below degree courses in Journalism after completion of your 12th standard:

BSc in Sports Journalism

BSc in Mass Communication And Journalism

BA in Fashion Journalism

BA in Journalism

once you choose your degree course in journalism and complete it you will be eligible to work as journalist. Minimum qualification required this course is 12th in any discipline with at least 50% marks from recognised University and you have to qualify the entrance exam conducted by the top universities of our country.