About Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication (BJMC)

Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication (BJMC) is an undergraduate program that provides aspirants with knowledge about various journalistic skills in mass media such as newspapers, television, radio, internet etc. It also informs students about various technology, equipment and software involved in mass media.

The duration of the course is three years and is divided into six equal semesters. BJMC is a right career choice for the aspirants who have always been curious and inquisitive about the issues and events happening around the world. They should have a good flair for writing and reporting the events to the vast audience through the mass media mediums. Such candidates ideally possess the ability to write well including editing and web writing along with good communication and analytical skills.

BJMC Admission Process:

• The Admission Process To BJMC Course Varies From College To College.
• Some Colleges Conduct Their Won Entrance Exams And The Selection Is Done Based On The Performance In The Exam.
• These Colleges Often Include PI (personal Interview) And GD (group Discussion) Rounds In The Selection Process.
• Some Colleges Conduct Merit-based Or Direct Admissions.
• In These Types Of Admissions, Candidates Performance In Class 12 Examinations Is Taken Into Account At The Time Of The Selection Process.
• Some Colleges Also Select Students Solely Based On Their Performance In Personal Interview/ Group Discussion/ Work Experience.

BJMC Eligibility

The Eligibility Criteria For The BJMC Admission Varies Slightly From One College To Another, However, The Basic Eligibility Criteria Remain The Same For All The Institutions:

• The Candidates Are Required To Score A Minimum Aggregate 50% Score In 10+2 From A Recognized Board Or University. In The Case Of Admission For  The Reserved Categories The Candidates Are Offered A Relaxation Of 5%.
• The Age Of The Aspirant Should Be 17 Years Or Above.
• The Candidates Appearing For The Final Examination Are Also Eligible To Apply For The Courses.

Here Are Some Of The Standout Eligibility Criteria Of Some Of The Colleges Offering The BJMC  Courses Are 

• IMS Ghaziabad Requires The Candidates To Submit A Gap Certificate If There Is A Gap Between Class 11 And 12.
• In Case Of Admission To The Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda, The Candidates Of The Reserved Categories Have To Produce Reservation Certificates From The Government Of Gujarat. Similarly, Candidates Working In Any Sector, Full Time Or Part Time Are Not Eligible To Apply For The Course.

BJMC Entrance Examination

Few Of The Colleges And Universities Also Offer BJMC Course on The Basis Of Entrance Exam Scores. There Are Plenty Of Colleges And State Level Entrance Exams For Which The Candidates Can Appear For Admission. Through This Mode, Seats Can Only Be Locked After The Result Declaration Of The Exam.

The Following Are The List Of Some Of The Entrance Examinations For The BJMC.

Preparation Tips For BJMC

When Pursuing The BJMC Course, It Is Important For The Students To Ensure That They Take Steps To Prepare Themselves For The Exams And The Course. Listed Below Are Some Of The Essential Tips That The Students Should Take:

Knowledge Of The Exam Paper: Preparing For The Exams With The Reference To Previous Question Papers Could Make It Easy For A Candidate To Prepare During Exams.

Invest In Reference Books: It Is An Essential Step For The Students To Invest In Reference Books. These Reference Books Can Help Students To Gauge Their Knowledge And An Idea About The Concepts. And Due To This Reason, Students Can Ace The Course And The Exams With Ease.