Mass Communication Courses After 12th: BJMC, Journalism & Media Careers
Journalism, advertising, PR, film and digital media careers after Class 12.
Mass Media & Communication
Journalism, advertising, PR, film and digital media careers after Class 12.
Entrance exams for BJMC, BMM and Journalism programs after 12th.
Entry pathways
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All exams| Exam | Conducting body | |
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| COMMON UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE TEST (CUET) - UG | National Testing Agency (NTA) | Details |
| NTA UGC NET JRF - JUNE 2025 | National Testing Agency (NTA) | Details |
| NTA UGC NET JRF - DEC 2025 | National Testing Agency (NTA) | Details |
| NTA CUET PG (National Testing Agency Common University Entrance Test - Postgraduate) | National Testing Agency (NTA) | Details |
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KIIT EE
KIIT Entrance Examination
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Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar | Details |
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MET
Manipal Entrance Test
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Details |
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IPU CET
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test
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Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi | Details |
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CUET Christ
Christ University Entrance Test
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Christ University, Bengaluru | Details |
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PWC ET
Patna Women's College Entrance Test
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Patna Women's College, Patna | Details |
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JMI ET
Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Test
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Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi | Details |
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UG JET
Jain University Entrance Test
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JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru | Details |
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JSAT
Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test
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O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat | Details |
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KUAT
Karnavati University Admission Test
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Karnavati University, Ahmedabad | Details |
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KALSEE
Kalinga Scholastic Entrance Examination
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Kalinga University, Raipur | Details |
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MSU ET
Maharaja Sayajirao University Entrance Test
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The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara | Details |
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NMIMS NPAT
NMIMS National Test for Programs After 12th
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NMIMS (Deemed-to-be University), Mumbai | Details |
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SET General
Symbiosis Entrance Test (General)
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Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune | Details |
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XET
St. Xavier's Entrance Test
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St. Xavier's College, Mumbai | Details |
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WWI ET
Whistling Woods International Entrance Test
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Whistling Woods International, Mumbai | Details |
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BV OPI & PA
Bharati Vidyapeeth Online Personal Interview & Portfolio Assessment
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Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune | Details |
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Mass Communication is an interdisciplinary field with no specific stream requirement in Classes XI and XII. Check the official website of the institution you wish to apply to for its exact eligibility and admission policy.
Institutions that require an entrance exam usually do not restrict students by medium of schooling. However, since most institutions teach in English, students schooled in English medium may have an added advantage.
Creating content the audience willingly consumes is the key skill, but sustained success needs several skills - audience knowledge, self-marketing, and mastery of social media and marketing tools. A formal education in mass communication and media studies gives structured exposure and is highly recommended.
No. While content creation needs high creativity, these fields also rely on support functions in marketing, technology and finance. Someone strong with numbers or technology can be a very useful professional on a media team.
Yes. A mass communication degree builds a versatile skillset valuable across marketing and PR, business and management, education and training, non-profit and government, human resources and entrepreneurship - covering content creation, brand management, communication and project management.
Yes. Journalism is a subset of mass communication. Mass communication is the broad umbrella covering journalism, advertising, public relations, film and television, radio broadcasting and social media, while journalism focuses specifically on gathering, assessing, creating and presenting news and information.
Yes, though it may require additional skills, training and practical experience in specific areas of filmmaking. A mass communication degree provides a solid foundation in media, communication and storytelling, while directing also needs specialised, hands-on film-industry experience.
Salaries vary by experience, location, market size and whether the role is national or regional. Indicative annual ranges in India: entry-level about Rs. 2.5-5 lakh; mid-career about Rs. 5-12 lakh; experienced about Rs. 12-25 lakh; and top-tier roughly Rs. 30-60 lakh or more. Metros and national networks pay the most, and a strong digital presence can add earnings through endorsements and content.