There are large number of the institutes that offer courses in the print and broadcasting journalism as well as in advertising and public relations. Diploma courses ,Bachelor degree and Post graduate courses are available .
Amonth oof the internship is compulsory with newspaper and television house One can specialise in the following discipline
Print Journalism, Radio and television Journalism,TV and Video production,Digital media and Web Journalism, Advertising and Public relations.
Eligibilty
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For Bachelor degree in Journalism ,pass in the 10+2 is necessary.For Master degree or the post graduate diploma in journalism, graduation in any discipline can apply.
Entarance examonation for admission into the institutes offering courses in journalism is held during May-June every year.The entrance test includes a written test(comprising objective and subjcetive questions) and is followed by the group discussion and personal interview
Future Prospectus
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The revenue growth in the Indian entertainment and media industry is expected to grow at 19% to reach Rs 83,740 crores by 2010,thus the tremondous growth in the industry make media and journalism as the one pf the most lucrative career options.
A national news channel runs with manpower of 400 people while a regional news channel require manpower of 200 people, thus with launch of large number of the channels in the recent times,there are bright prospectus for those with professional qualification in the journalism.
Remuneration the starting salary in print journalism is around Rs 12,000-15,000 per month . those at the senior editorial level earn between Rs 1 lakh to 1.5 lakhs per month The pay scales are higher in the electronic media starting at the Rs 25,000 per month and go upto Rs 2 lakh per month after 8-10 years
