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Top 10 Colleges of Journalism in India

In the late 1960s, when Vinay Som took up a job at the Anandabazar Patrika, his longtime
fiancé Radhika refused to marry him. The reason she gave was: “My father will never
agree to this match as he believes that those who have nothing else in life to do become
writers or journalists!”

Year 2004: Shravani Mishra, an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad plans to take up writing has her full
time career as “With the phenomenal growth in media it’s the most happening career right
now!!”

The rapid expansion of media in the last two decades has not only changed the perception of the
people towards journalism as a career but has also increased the demand for competent media
persons, well versed in latest communication technologies. This in turn has given rise to several
schools for wannabe journalists across the country. Some might believe that the power of pen is
something inherent that cannot be taught but has to be developed with years of continuous and
meticulous practice. Yet this new age Journalism Schools [popularly known as J Schools]
promise to teach the “craft of journalism” with a span of 10 months to two years.

However, the J school aspirants are facing a problem quite similar to the one B school aspirants
faced back in the early nineties: How to select a quality institution? Moreover unlike B Schools,
there is no official survey done on J Schools that would make it easy for an aspirant to choose his
or her college. Nonetheless certain factors could help one to make his/her choice.

The first thing that a student should consider is placement. High placement figures substantiate
the fact that the training imparted at the College is held in high esteem in the industry. In this
respect, colleges that have been around for sometime like the IIMC, Asian College of
Journalism, Jamia Milia Islamia, and Symbiosis do have an edge over the others.

Infrastructure or facilities is the second factor to take into consideration. One should definitely
check out if the institute has a proper computer lab with facilities for photography, video editing
and producing lab journals. The other factors that should guide one in deciding his/her college
are faculty, class strength, tie up with other media houses and practical exposure given during the
course.

Although journalism is basically a craft, there is an academic side to it. Journalistic skills can be
learned on the job. But, an academic foundation may never be acquired at a later stage. A
journalism student should do a lot of reading and hence one must check out if the institute has a
good library.

With the above criteria in mind the following list of the “10 best journalism colleges in India”
have been compiled. [In an alphabetical order]
Asian College of Journalism

This College has been functioning in Bangalore since the early nineties under the aegis of BD
Goenka Trust. It was taken up by Media Development Foundation and its base shifted to
Chennai in 2000. The college has a year long course in print, broadcast and internet journalism.
One of the special features of the college program is a ten-week BBC course for the broadcast
journalism students, which is one of its kind in India.

Degree courses offered by Kolkata and Delhi University

The two year postgraduate course in journalism offered by the Kolkata and Delhi Universities
help an aspiring journalist build up a solid academic foundation. The universities also arrange for
internships with media houses.

Indian Institute of Mass Communication

Established in August 17 1965, the IIMC is one of the oldest and most reputed institutes in India.
It trains wannabe journalists in a variety of disciplines including print journalism, photo
journalism, radio journalism, television journalism, development communication,
communication research, advertising and public relations.

The Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media

The institute, established in January 2001, offers students a post graduate diploma in Journalism.
The curriculum of the school has been developed in association with the Columbia University
Graduate School of Journalism, New York.

Jamia Milia Islamia

The University offers MA in mass communication and PG diploma course in television


journalism. Both the courses are held in very high esteem in the media sectors across the country.

The Manorama School of Communication

This new entrant in the field of journalism colleges has already carved a niche for itself. The 10-
month course usually starts from mid-June. The college, located in Kottayam, has courses
designed for both English and vernacular stream journalists.

Manipal Institute of Communication

The institute offers a BA degree in Journalism and Communication Studies. It also offers a two-
year post graduate degree course in Mass communication which is open to graduates from all
over the country.
School of Convergence

The institute offers a two year Post Graduate Diploma in Content Creation and Management,
Print, Radio, Television, New Media and Cinema.

Sophia College Polytechnic

Recognized by Maharashtra Technical Board, the one year full time course offered by the
college is held in high esteem in the industry. The college arranges for a month long placement
after the course ends.

SYMBIOSIS Institute of Mass Communication

Established in 1990, the Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication offers a two years
postgraduate diploma in mass communications with specialization in print, cyber and broadcast
journalism. It also offers a BA course in journalism.
Institutions offering Journalism and Mass
Communication courses in India
Asian College of Journalism, Kasturi Centre, 2-Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan units in Trivandrum, Kottayam, Thrissur, Kochi, Kozhikode


and other cities of India

Bhavan's College of Communication in 20 States.

Bhavan's Institute of Communication & Management, Andheri West, Mumbai


400058
Bhavan's PDN College of Communication and Management, Somani College,
Chowpatty, Mumbai 400007
Bombay College of Journalism, D. Waccha Road, Churchgate, Bombay 400020
Centre for Continuing Education Kerala, Academy for Media Studies, Rama Plaza, S.
S. Kovil Road, Thampanoor, Trivandrum.
Centre for Development of Imaging Technology, Chitranjali Studio Complex,
Thiruvallom, Trivandrum 695027.
City School of Social and Managerial Sciences, 2nd Floor, Vijaya Complex, Asiad
Colony, Anna Nagar West, Chennai 600101
Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Thanikachalam Road, T. Nagar, Chennai
600017
Dateline School of Journalism, 21/22 Northend Complex, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg,
New Delhi.
DCSMAT Media School, Kinfra Film and Video Park, Kazhakkoottam, Trivandrum.
Express Institute of Media Studies, Express building, 9 and 10 Bahadur Shah Zafar
Marg, New Delhi 110002
Garware Institute of Career Education & Development, Vidyanagri, Kalina Campus,
Santa Cruz (East) Mumbai 400098
Headline Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication, A-11, Kailash Colony,
New Delhi 110048
IAAN School of Mass Communication, New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110025
IILM Film & Media School, 3 institutional area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Indian Academy of Mass Communication, No. 4 MTII Road, Padi, Chennai 600050.
Indian Centre for Media and Communication, Agrasen Campus, S. No. 239/2,
Yerawada, Pune 411006.
Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, HRBR extension, Kalyananagar,
Bangalore-560043.
Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU Campus, New
Delhi 110067.
Indian Science Communication Society, Lucknow
Indian Television Training Institute, C-41 Gulmohar Park, New Delhi 110049.
Institute for Integrated Learning in Management, Lodhi Institutional Area, Lodhi
Road, New Delhi 110003
Institute of Journalism, Press Club, Behind Secretariat, Press Club Road,
Thiruvananthapuram 695001.
Institute of Journalism, Press Club, Kozhikode.
Institute of Journalism, A-3, Lajpat Nagar-II, New Delhi - 110024 (Certificate course).
International Media Institute of India, D 59, Sector 2, Noida 201301 Jagran Institute
of Management and Mass Communcation, F33, Sector 6, Noida 201301, U. P.
Jahangirabad Media Institute, Jahangirabad Qila, Barabanki, UP - 225203.
Jaipuria Institute, Lucknow and Noida.
Journalism Mentor, Mumbai and Kolkata
Kerala Press Academy, Kakkanad, Kochi-682030.
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication, Vidya Vihar, Mumbai.
Manipal Institute of Communication, Old Tile Factory Road, Press Corner, Manipal
576104.
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Rajendra Nagar,
Hyderabad 500030.
National Institute of Social Commmunications, Research and Training, A-2, Sector I,
Vaishali, Ghaziabad 201012, U.P.
Pioneer Media School, 6, Toder Mal lane, Bengali Market, New Delhi 110001
Rai Media Lab, B-II/58, MCIE, Mathura Road, New Delhi 110044
Satyabhama Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore.
School of Communication and Journalism, Press Club, Kottayam 1.
School of Convergence, ISBF Ring Road: 12, Ring Road, New Delhi - 110 024
School of Media Studies, Athani, Kakkanad, Kochi 682030
The Manorama School of Communication, P. B. No. 229, Kottayam 686001.
R. K. Films and Media Academy, 8A/8, W.E.A., Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110005
School of Broadcasting and Communication, Andhakshi Building, 37, Gilbert Hill
Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400058.
School of Communication and Management Studies, Management House, South
Kalamassery, Kochi 682033.
School of Journalism and Communication, SRM University, Kattankulathur 603203,
T. N.
Sri Aurobindo Institute of Mass Communication, Sri Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT, New
Delhi 110016.
Sri Swathi Thirunal Education Foundation, S. S. Kovil Road, Thampanoor, Trivandrum
695001
Sri Sri Centre for Media Studies, 39 A Cross H Main, 4 T Block, Jainagar, Bangalore-
560041.
Times Centre for Media Studies, 10-Daryaganj, New Delhi 110023.
Vidya Gauri, Neelkanth Marg, Khanpur, Ahmedabad.
Xavier Institute of Communication, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai 400001
YMCA Institute of Media Studies and IT, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi 110001.
Mass Communication
AJ Kidwai Mass Comm Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025
Anhad Institute of Media Studies, 10- Sona Manzil, Rajbagh, Srinagar-190008
Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication,Sector -8, Institutional Area, Dwaraka New Delhi
110075
Fortune Institute of Communication and Television, G-17D, South Ex., Part II, New Delhi
110049
Foundation Institute for Learning Media, D-48, Kalka ji, New Delhi - 110019
Indian Academy of Mass Communication, No. 4, MTH Road, Padi, Chennai 600050

International Institute of Mass Media, H-15, South Extension 1, New Delhi 110049.
MassCoMedia, A 94-3, Sector 58 Noida- 201 301, U.P.
Sophia College Polytechnic, Sophia College Campus, Babubhai Desai Road, Mumbai
400026.
Shreemati Nathibhai Damodar Thackersey Women's University, 1 Nathibai
Thackersey, Road, Mumbai 400020.
Dept. of Extension Education, SNDT Women's University, Sir Vithaldas Vidyavihar,
Juhu Road, Santacruz (W), Mumbai 400049.
Symbiosis Institute of Communication, Pune-411004.
IIJNM Curriculum

IIJNM offers the following two programs:

1) Post-graduate diploma in print and web, broadcast or multimedia.

2) Graduate diploma in print and web, broadcast or multimedia.

Both the diploma programs consist of core courses including advanced seminars, electives, media
workshops and a master's thesis project. Depending on the type of diploma program, the requirements
vary. These courses are offered in two semesters: July-December and January-June.

Both diploma programs emphasize practical training in addition to important theory. This is
accomplished by covering news at least twice every week in Bangalore city and surrounding
rural areas, using advanced media equipment, working with sophisticated editing software for
text, image, sound and video, publishing newspapers, magazines, TV and radio programs, and
on-line multimedia news presentations. All these are carried out under the guidance of veteran
journalist faculty who are complemented by guest lecturers from the media industry. Further,
students get the opportunity to intern at media organizations for two weeks to a month. In
summary, by the time the academic year ends, the graduating class is ready to hit the road
running in their chosen fields – an unmatched experience among media education institutions for
motivated students.

Media Concentrations

Students specialise in one of three areas:

1) Print and New Media (Newspaper, Magazine and Web)

2) Broadcast (Television and Radio)

3) Multimedia

Print and New Media students are required to cover both areas, with special focus on newspaper,
magazine or web journalism, respectively. Television and Radio students produce both television
and radio programs as part of their Broadcast curriculum, with special focus on their area of
interest – TV or radio. Multimedia students are required to produce a multimedia website that
incorporates all aspects of their study--audio, video, slideshows, etc., and provides links to
upload material on cell-phones and PDAs.

Students concentrating in newspaper journalism must take the workshop that requires producing
an in-house newspaper. Magazine journalism students produce a monthly magazine. New Media
students produce a weekly on-line publication. Broadcast students may produce both TV and
radio news segments and documentaries, depending on their particular area(s) of interest.
Students concentrating in multimedia journalism must take the workshop that requires producing
an in-house multimedia website.
Core courses introduce students to reporting and writing, and provide a foundation from which
much of the subsequent program work is done. The emphasis is on developing their reporting
and writing skills. Students also learn the techniques and tools available to them, and understand
the ethical and legal issues involved in professional journalism.

Advanced area seminars emphasize selected major areas of journalism, namely, national political
reporting, international news coverage, business and financial reporting, and developmental
journalism. Advanced concentration seminars provide further skills in the chosen concentration
— Television, Radio, Newspaper, Magazine, New Media or Multimedia.

Elective courses allow students to specialize in one or more subject areas such as political
reporting, international news coverage, investigative reporting, business reporting, digital photo
journalism and others.

Media workshops are in Television, Radio, Newspaper, Magazine, New Media and Mutlimedia.
Each student is required to pick one specialty. In the Television workshop students plan and
produce television programs including news bulletins and documentaries on various topics.
Similarly in the Radio workshop students work with sound and learn to produce different kinds
of radio programs. In the Newspaper workshop, students plan and write a newspaper several
times during the semester on politics, crime, health, society and other topics. Magazine
workshop requires publishing a monthly magazine. Students learn how to interview, write and
edit. New Media workshop builds on the course on New Media tools, and students learn to apply
these techniques to traditional story-telling elements. New Media workshop requires publishing
both a newspaper and an on-line magazine several times during the semester. Mutlimedia
workshop requires publishing and maintaining, on a regular basis, a website using all the aspects
of Convergence.

In its scope and duration, the master's thesis project is the postgraduate student's major effort of
the year, an in-depth exploration of a topic as a journalist would pursue it. The master's thesis
project may be executed in Television, Radio, Print, New Media and Multimedia. Each student is
assigned an adviser who helps select a topic and provides guidance in focusing the project,
conducting the research, and reporting, organizing and writing. The master's thesis project is
intended to demonstrate students' ability to conduct and sustain research over several months,
their ability to gather and organize large amounts of material, and their capacity to present that
material clearly and accurately.

Part-time and On-line Programs

In addition to one-year post-graduate and graduate programs offered, IIJNM School of


Continuing Education runs short term weekend courses as well as 6-month on-line programs for
those who wish to develop/enhance their skills in selected areas of business and journalism.
Conducted by the faculty of IIJNM and industry specialists, these courses help students improve
their proficiency in writing for business and/or media, audio and video editing, use of multi-
media tools, digital photography, citizen journalism and more
The following tuition fees are due by their corresponding dates shown below:

One-year Postgraduate Diploma program (Two Semesters)


Print & Broadcast Multimedia
Due Date
New Media (TV & Radio) Journalism
Confirmation of
admission Rs. 75,000 Rs. 75,000 Rs. 75,000 Within 5 days of acceptance
acceptance
Rs.
First installment Rs. 90,000 Rs. 1,25,000 July 10, 2011
1,15,000
Rs.
Second installment Rs. 75,000 Rs. 1,00,000 November 25, 2011
1,00,000

One-year Diploma program (Two Semesters)


Print & Broadcast
Due Date
New Media (TV & Radio)
Confirmation of
admission Rs. 75,000 Rs. 75,000 Within 5 days of acceptance
acceptance
First installment Rs. 80,000 Rs. 95,000 July 10, 2011
Second installment Rs. 70,000 Rs. 80,000 November 25, 2011

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