Diploma Approved by AICTE DIP-025

Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

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Reporting, editing, media law and digital journalism. Digital media growth has broadened opportunity beyond traditional print and broadcast into content and social media roles.

Am I eligible?
Duration
1–2 years
Entry after
Class 12
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Reporting, editing, media law and digital journalism. Digital media growth has broadened opportunity beyond traditional print and broadcast into content and social media roles.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 12th pass in any stream.

How you get in. Direct admission / institute entrance.

How it is studied. Full-time; part-time or sandwich options at some polytechnics.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Newspapers and magazines
  • TV news channels
  • Digital news platforms
  • Radio stations
  • PR and communications agencies
  • Corporate communications

What you can study next.

  • BJMC
  • MA Journalism
  • PG Diploma in Journalism (IIMC)
  • Specialised digital media certification
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 12,000 - 25,000 per month.

Typical duration. 1 - 2 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 12 Any —

Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

1 route mapped from this qualification.

Content Writer
Researches and writes clear, useful and original content for defined audiences, formats and organisational goals.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

What you can study next

BA Journalism / Mass Communication
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication?

12th pass in any stream. Admission is through Direct admission / institute entrance.

How long does Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication take?

1 - 2 years. Full-time; part-time or sandwich options at some polytechnics.

What does Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication cost?

Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication?

BJMC, MA Journalism, PG Diploma in Journalism (IIMC), Specialised digital media certification.