List of Journalism Entrance Exams

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The collection and broadcasting of news through the electronic as well as the printed media is called as of Journalism. It consists of jobs like photojournalism, reporting, and broadcasting in addition to creating documentaries and editing. Journalism covers the cultural aspects of the society, arts, and entertainment etc along with the financial and business dealings of the government or other establishments. The minimum qualification required for a student to pursue a course in journalism is a Bachelors degree. Certificate courses are also offered by some institutes. In addition to this, courses which specialize in press law, sports etc are also obtainable. The eligibility for this is a pass in class 12.

Courses and Entrance Exams

Courses

  • M.A. in Communication
  • M.A. Journalism
  • M.A. in Journalism and Communication
  • M.A. in Journalism and Mass Media
  • M.A. in Mass Communication and Management
  • Master of Journalism with Cinema Studies
  • Master of Communication Studies
  • P.G in Hindi Journalism
  • P.G Diploma in Journalism in English and Hindi
  • P.G in Radio and Television Journalism
  • P.G in Advertising and Public Relations
  • P.G. in Broadcast and Journalism
  • P.G in Media Management
  • P.G diploma in journalism and mass communication
  • P.G diploma in journalism- graduation
  • P.G diploma in TV journalism and communication
  • P.G diploma in print journalism
Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to join the Post graduation course in journalism ought to have finished their Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication. A minimum of 50% marks must have been obtained by the students.

List of Entrance Exam

  • Journalism and mass communication entrance exam
  • Indian Institute of Mass Communication Journalism entrance exam
  • Asian College of Journalism Entrance Exam
  • Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism Entrance Exam
Career Prospects

There are many career prospects at hand for journalism students. Candidates who have finished their course successfully can find employment in newspaper companies, magazines and periodicals in addition to central information services etc. The AIR and Television channels like ZEE TV, Doordarshan, and Star TV etc also employ students of journalism. Furthermore candidates can find work as editors, correspondents, photojournalists, news analysts, proofreaders. They can also pursue careers as reporters, columnists and as freelance or staff writer in electronic as well as print media. Another option is web journalism where reporters create content for websites.

The initial salary of candidates will be around Rs. 5500 to Rs. 9000 each month. Senior reporters will earn approximately around Rs. 5000 to Rs. 10,500 per month. The salary of editors will be Rs. 7500 to 12000. The remuneration of the candidates will depend up on their skill and the company that hires them. Those who work as freelancers are paid their salary when they submit their work. Journalists are also given travel allowances along with their salary package.

 
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28 Responses to “List of Journalism Entrance Exams”

  1. 28
    sanskriti jaiswal:

    what are the exams to be passed for admission ijn any of the journalism institute?

  2. 27
    Mohit jain:

    sir, I have complete my graduation in 2011. but I am interested mass communication pg programme. I want to know that I have take tke addmission in jmu delhi. and tell me. entrance exam prosess and critearia in pg course in jmu delhi.

  3. 26
    mitalee ghosh:

    I completed my engineering but I m interested in journalism plz give me some advice related to this course

  4. 25
    rajesh:

    hello sir i want to take addmission on iimc and i m in class 12th so tell me sumting about how to take addmission on that institute ………..

  5. 24
    prasanna:

    Hello sir;
    I complete my graduation in b.com but iam intrested in journalism so plz tell me about entrance exams,subjets and syllabus and also plz tell the top clz in india.I want to know about the courses offering in journalism.

  6. 23
    Dibyha chouhan:

    Entrnce exam date of m.a in convergent journalism

  7. 22
    anwesha banerjee:

    hello sir,
    I’m a student of +2.I want to do journalism.can you please tell me about the entrance exams,syllabus and subjects for this. I also want to know the best journalism offering colleges in Kolkata and Mumbai.

  8. 21
    ramu.j:

    sir i have third class marks in degree i d’nt have 50percent marks am elgible or not plese answer me sir.

  9. 20
    abhi:

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  10. 19
    BHUPESH BISSA:

    I PASS BA IN 2000 FROM M.D.S AJMER.NOW I AM RUNNING A HOTEL IN JAISALMER.I WANT TO BECOME A JOURNALIST.BUT I ONLY CAN GIVE EXAM BY NET OR ONLINE.PLEASE HELP ME.

  11. 18
    sharlayne:

    hi sir,
    I’m a student at chogoria girls high.which is the best institution to study jonourlusm and nmass communication?

  12. 17
    Harsha:

    Hello sir,
    I m pursuing B.a 2nd year. I m confused what is better after the completion of my B.A.Should i go 4 Masters in mass communications or MBA. I m interested in both the fields sir but afraid that i wont got success. What should i do ??? Do reply sir…..

  13. 16
    Preet:

    hello sir’,i’m a science student of +2.i want to do journalism.can u tell me about the entrance exams for journalism and which subjects should i prepare.i also want to know about the best journalism offering colleges in punjab ?

  14. 15
    dipendra:

    sir I am complit my greduation b.com in Hindi medium sir plz tell me any answrr about my futur and any course

  15. 14
    Tanoy Sengupta:

    Sir, can a student studying under long-distance education system or correspondence or open university apply for journalism entrance?

  16. 13
    Saurabh khekde:

    sir i want do do mass com,which are the governmet collages,having entrance exam as criteria

  17. 12
    POOJA:

    i am bsc final year student.. & i want make my carrier in journalism then please tell some guidence about it and their entrance exam…?

  18. 11
    PHILA:

    how to prepare for BOSTON MEDIA HOUSE ENTRANCE EXAM
    OR WHICH QUESTIONS I MUST EXPECT?

  19. 10
    shiva:

    sir iam b.tech final year from E.C.E…is there any way to do journalism can u plz suggest me the paths how to proceed and duration courses if there is any way? thanks in advance…

  20. 9
    Tirthankar Chakravorty:

    how to prepare for makhanlal chaturvedi university entrance exam?

  21. 8
    pratiksha:

    i m a 2nd year B.A programme student , bt i dont no what i m do in future ,i dont have an any idea what is my interst in which feild. plz tell me what i m do?

  22. 7
    shahista:

    how much percentage should one get in 12th to go for journalism

  23. 6
    SAURAV KISHOR:

    SIR, PIZ SAY ABOUT MAKHAN LAL CHATURVADI UNIVERSITY . WHEN WILL COMEOUT THE FOURM OF UG COURSES IN MASS COM

  24. 5
    digvijay:

    sir plz tellme wat is the fee structure of all pg courses.. of asian collage

  25. 4
    neha:

    how much percentage is required in science stream with computer to go to good journilism college?or to do any subject in humanities???

  26. 3
    jhinku:

    what is the minimum percentage required for such cases in ise board class 12th? also let me know the best colleges available for such courses in india and their minimum percentage requirement in class 12th…..thankyou

  27. 2
    neha bisht:

    what will be the maximum percentage required for mass communication in class 12th..?…i’m giving ise boards this year..and what do i do immediately after my 12th?…which are the best colleges for such courses..and what minimum percentage do they require in class 12th??

  28. 1
    sai niketh:

    sir
    i have completed my btech in electronics n communication engg.but i am vry much interested in journlism n mass communication .can i go for pg r masters in journlism now?