BJ course (Bachelor of Journalism) eligibility, fees, career...

Hey, everyone welcomes to edify educational society in today's blog, we're going to tell you everything you want to know about one of the best journalism courses the BJ course (Bachelor of journalism course).

The media is playing an important role in keeping the world updated and united as a global village. yes, media play a very important role in our society.

If you like to build your career in the field of journalism and mass communication than BJ course is one of the very nice courses for you.

This is a complete guide to BJ course or Bachelor of Journalism course.

In this guide you’ll learn:

What is BJ course?

Required Skillset for BJ

BJ course Eligibility Criteria

The entrance exam for journalism

BJ course fees

Journalism career

Salary

BJ colleges in India.

Lots more

Let’s get started.

What is BJ course? or About Bachelor of Journalism (BJ) Course

BJ course is the graduate-level course in the field of journalism and mass communication. BJ full form is Bachelor of journalism. In India Bachelor of Journalism course duration is three years.

In India Journalism courses are known by various names like B.M.M. (Bachelor of Communication and Journalism), B.A. - J.M.C (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication), B.A.- Mass Communication (Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication), BJMC (Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communications) etc.

All journalism course is fundamentally the same, the all course aims to produce a qualified and trained candidate for various communication channels such as newspapers, television, radio and the Internet.

Study BJ course students must have passed 10 + 2 with minimum aggregate marks. However, the requirements to enrol for a BJ course may vary from one university to another.

read: BJMC course details.

BMM course.

Required Skillset for BJ

Let's talk about the required skills to be successful in the field of journalism.

So, the first most important skills in the field of journalism are communication skill. Communication skill not only journalism it's very impotent skills for every profession.

In this field of journalism, you need to be the network with a wide variety of people at various points of time. So communication skills are foremost skills for the journalist.

Along with it, some important skills are,

Good judgement.

Writing Skills.

Reading skills.

Problem-solving skills.

Athletic ability.

Hardworking.

Good time management.

Decision-making skills.

Organization skills.

Positive thinking.

Goal setting.

Interpersonal skills etc.

BJ course Eligibility Criteria

The qualification is one of the most important points before applying for any course. Okay, let's look at the eligibility for this program. Students studying the BJ course qualification are similar to another undergraduate course.

The student should have passed 12th with minimum marks from a recognized academic board: 50% to 60%
While some colleges consider students on the basis of the individual entrance examination.

The entrance exam for journalism

While some colleges consider students on the basis of the individual entrance examination. Some entrance exam is,

IIMC entrance exams (Indian institute of mass communication entrance exam): IIMC entrance exam is the national level entrance exam in the field of journalism and mass communication. This exam organized by the IIMC.

IPU CET (Indraprastha university common entrance test): IPU CET is conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha university which grants admissions into journalism and mass communication in the university and is affiliated colleges.

SET (symbiosis entrance test): Symbiosis entrance test another entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International University.

Some other entrance exams are:

FTII entrance exam.
XIC OET.
SRFTI entrance exam.
WLCI all India common entrance test.

BJ course fees

The course fee usually depends on collage to collage. The average fee for a BJ course is Rs 30,000 - Rs 60,000 in government colleges and Rs for private colleges. 60,00 to 2,00000.

Journalism career

Many youths are increasingly taking journalism as a career because the media which is the fourth pillar of democracy is growing day by day.

There is a huge career option available in the field of journalism. First of all, talking about opportunities for higher education. A candidate who has completed his graduation in BJ course is eligible to go for Master level education in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Some master course is,

Masters in Mass Media

Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication

Masters in Mass Communication

PGD in Journalism

PGD in Mass Media

PGD in Mass Communication

The candidate is eligible to get the job after completion of BJ graduation. Find out the job profiles one can get after pursuing BJ course below:

Editor

Journalist

News Analyst

Proof-reader

Reporter

Sub-Editors

Video Editor

Graphic Editor

TV Producer

Photo Journalist.

Video Journalist

Public Relations Officer

Director. Etc

Salary

However, B.J. Graduate salary depends on various factors such as the institution in which the candidate has obtained a degree, employer profile, job qualification etc.

The salary you can expect in the starting level can be anything between INR 1.5 LPA to 2.6 LPA.

And after a short time or maybe after a year or two, you can get INR 3.5 LPA to 5.6 LPA salary level.

We hope this guide will help you learn about the BJ course. In case, if you have questions to ask through comments.