Design & MediaUndergraduate Program

BA in Journalism & Mass Communication (BA JMC) (BA JMC)

Known Aliases:BA JMCJournalism DegreeMass Comm BA

Duration

3 Years

Avg Fresher Package

₹4.0 - ₹7.5 LPA

Top Exams

CUET (UG), SET / Christ CUET / IPU CET

Program Overview & Industry Scope

Comprehensive degree covering news reporting, TV broadcasting, digital journalism, media ethics, public relations, advertising, and photography.

Eligibility Criteria & Academic Standard

Standard Qualification Requirements

10+2 in any stream with 45%-50% aggregate.

Accepted Entrance Examinations

CUET (UG)

Conducting Body: NTA • Accepted By: Delhi University, IIMC, Central Universities

National Level

SET / Christ CUET / IPU CET

Conducting Body: Private/State Univs • Accepted By: Symbiosis, Christ University, GGSIPU

University Level

Curriculum & Key Semester Modules

Year 1Focus: Media Fundamentals

• Introduction to Journalism• Media History & Laws• Reporting & Editing Basics• Digital Media Literacy

Year 2Focus: Specialized Media

• Broadcast Journalism (TV/Radio)• Advertising & PR• Photojournalism• New Media & Web Journalism

Year 3Focus: Production & Portfolio

• Media Research• Documentary Production• Corporate Communication• Internship & Final Project

Career Prospects, Salary & Recruiters

Primary Job Roles:

JournalistNews AnchorPR ExecutiveContent StrategistMedia Planner

Industry Salary Benchmarks:

Fresher Starting

₹4.0 - ₹7.5 LPA

Mid-Career (3-6 Yrs)

₹8.0 - ₹16.0 LPA

Senior / Leadership

₹20.0 - ₹35.0+ LPA

Top Hiring Organizations:

🏢 Ogilvy🏢 Leo Burnett🏢 TCS Interactive🏢 Infosys Digital🏢 NDTV🏢 Times Group🏢 Myntra🏢 Arvind Brands

Frequently Asked Questions (BA JMC)

Generally, candidates must secure at least 45% to 50% aggregate in their qualifying exam (10+2 for UG programs and Graduation for PG programs). For top government institutes (like IITs, IIMs, NLUs, AIIMS), 60% to 75% aggregate is typically required along with a high percentile in national entrance exams.

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Orchid University

Mangan, Sikkim

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