Can I do a course journalism and mass communication after 12th?

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    Dharamveer Dheer Educator at University | Scholar-Level 18

    5 years ago
    Dear Shalu, If you have passion towards journalism and flair for communications and want to pursue your career to journalism field then definitely apply for the programme. It is a very interesting and bold choice. In Lovely professional university, students who wanted to pursue their career in Journalism requires 60 percentage of aggregate marks in your 12th boards with English as one of your subject. LPU also offers scholarship on the basis of various categories, you might avail good scholarship which will be reduced from your fees. Some highlights:
    1. LPU provides many platforms to their students to compete or perform even at National
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    Nitish Pahwa | Guide-Level 12

    7 years ago
    Yes, you can pursue B.A in journalism and mass communication after 10+2 if you have scored 50% aggregate marks in 10+2. The course is designed to expose students to all dimensions of print, electronic and new age media. Focus on enhancing technical skills of reporting, news design software, video editing, photography etc.
  • Yes, you can. BA in mass communication and journalism is a 3-year course pursued after the successful completion of the 10+2 level (any stream) of education from a recognised educational Board with a minimum aggregate score of 50%. This programme is designed to expose students to all dimensions of Print, Electronic and New Age Media. Focus on enhancing technical skills of reporting, news design software, video editing, photography etc. Since mass communication is made up of parts like journalism, reporting, and mass media etc. There are numerous job profiles available within this field. Some job that one lands depends upon ones special
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    Vibha Gupta | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    Definitely, if you want to pursue your career to journalism field. It is a very interesting and bold choice. In Lovely professional university, students who wanted to pursue their career in Journalism requires 60 percentages of aggregate marks in your 12th boards with English as one of your subject. LPU also offers scholarship on the basis of various categories, you might avail good scholarship which will be reduced from your fees. Some highlights:
    1. LPU provides many platforms to their students to compete or perform even at National level events. Like National Media fests and other prestigious competitions.
    2. LPU has such a beautiful
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    Tashi | Guide-Level 15

    5 years ago
    Definitely you can do Journalism and Mass Communication after meeting the eligibility noms which is : Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent. For a candidate, who has not studied English as a subject, the condition of English may be waived off provided the candidate in his qualifying exam has studied in English medium. LPU promotes following scholarship:
    1. On the basis of marks in previous class
    2. LPU conducts Lovely professional university national entrance and scholarship test LPU NEST on the basis of which student can enhance their scholarship
    3. Some national level tests like JEE Mains, NATA NEET UCEED CA
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    Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    Hi,
    Yes, every student can pursue Journalism studies after 12th. AFCOS, New Delhi is the hub for most of existing media houses. However, it does not mean that you can have good institutes to study journalism and mass communication. Few things you should keep on your mind prior to proceed for Journalism degree.
    Do they have an experienced faculty (Faculty must have expertise in theory and practical both). Do they have Adequate/appropriate equipment to make you expert in handling them? Do they have Audio/Video studio to teach them practically. Are they running any Media house? Do they provide the platform to you for doing practices? Do the
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    Konatham Abhishek If you do not go to the end, why to start? | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    B.A. In journalism and mass communication after 10+2 if you have scored 50% aggregate marks in 10+2. The course is designed to expose students to all dimensions of print, electronic and new age media. Focus on enhancing technical skills of reporting, news design software, video editing, photography etc.
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    Rakesh Kumar | Guide-Level 11

    7 years ago
    Hi,
    Yes, you can apply for BA (Journalism and Mass Communication).
    http://www.lpu.in/programmes/ba-in-journalism-and-mass-communication
    They have a very good placement record.
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    Prabjeet Kaur | Contributor-Level 10

    5 years ago
    Always choose course or stream on the bases of your interest, ability, bend of mind, perspective, analytical ability etc. After choosing the stream, second challenge is choosing a college or University. Infrastructure, Ranking, curriculum, placements etc. are main factors to be considered while choosing a college. Journalism and Mass Communication is the is the study of spreading information to a large audience through the various means of communication. Journalism is the activity of writing about recent developments for newspapers, magazines etc. It has enveloped reporting done through radio and television. After completing 12th, you
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    DISHA RANI | Guide-Level 13

    5 years ago
    B.A. In journalism and mass communication after 10+2 if you have scored 50% aggregate marks in 10+2. The course is designed to expose students to all dimensions of print, electronic and new age media. Focus on enhancing technical skills of reporting, news design software, video editing, photography etc.

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