Postgraduate UGC Approved by UGC MJMC

MA Journalism / MJMC MA / MJMC · 2 years

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MA Journalism / MJMC course overview, eligibility, duration and progression options.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Graduation
Entrance exam
CUET PG
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
Overview

About this course

Compare reporting, research, ethics, production facilities, original student work and internships.

Indicative eligibility: A recognised bachelor degree; writing, portfolio or entrance assessment may apply.

Always verify the current official admission notification before applying.

01 · Overview

Course overview

Compare reporting, research, ethics, production facilities, original student work and internships.
02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

A recognised bachelor degree; writing, portfolio or entrance assessment may apply. Exact marks, subjects, age, entrance and selection rules vary by institution and admission year.
03 · More detail

What students and parents should verify

Check recognition, syllabus, faculty, facilities, practical exposure, total cost, refund rules, entrance process, progression and credible outcome evidence before admission.
04 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • News organisations and TV channels
  • Digital media platforms
  • PR and communications agencies
  • Corporate communications departments
  • Government information services (IIS)
  • OTT content studios
  • Universities

What you can study next.

  • Ph.D Mass Communication
  • UGC NET
  • Indian Information Service (UPSC)
  • Specialised media certifications
05 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 25,000 - 50,000 per month.

Typical duration. 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
Graduation Any — A recognised bachelor degree; writing, portfolio or entrance assessment may apply.

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Admission

Entrance exams for this course

CUET PG
Accepted or institution-specific

An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

5 routes mapped from this qualification.

Public relations & corp comms
₹5–25 LPA · underrated
Alternative route
Reporter / news anchor
₹3–15 LPA · slow ladder
Alternative route
Journalist
Researches, verifies and communicates news and public-interest information across print, broadcast and digital media.
Alternative route
Editor
Shapes and corrects other people's writing for accuracy, structure and house style, in publishing, journalism, academia or content teams. Judgement about what to leave alone is as important as what to change.
Alternative route
Assistant Professor
Teaches and researches at a college or university. Requires a postgraduate degree plus UGC NET (or CSIR NET / ICAR NET in the sciences and agriculture), and increasingly a Ph.D for permanent appointment.
Alternative route

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

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

BA Journalism / Mass Communication
Direct · Typical route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for MA Journalism / MJMC?

Bachelor's degree in any discipline; BJMC preferred. Admission is through IIMC entrance, CUET PG, University entrance.

How long does MA Journalism / MJMC take?

2 years. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.

What does MA Journalism / MJMC cost?

Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after MA Journalism / MJMC?

Ph.D Mass Communication, UGC NET, Indian Information Service (UPSC), Specialised media certifications.