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Honestly, the Journalism and Mass Communication course at Chandigarh University is very practical. You spend most of your time working on real projects—creating news reports, shooting videos, editing, running radio shows, and managing digital content. The labs and studio sessions let you experience what it's like to work in actual media environments. Theory is there, like media ethics or communication principles, but it mainly supports your practical work. The internships and live projects with media organizations give you hands-on experience and help build a strong portfolio, which is crucial for placements. By the time you graduate, you're not just familiar with concepts—you've actually done the work, which makes entering a newsroom or digital media firm much easier and less intimidating.

Yes, Chandigarh University has a good record for journalism students.The University focuses on both skills development and industry exposure.Students gets opportunities to intern and work with media houses, digital platforms, and news agencies, which often convert into full-time job offers.Regular workshops, live projects, and campus events like media fests give hands-on experience, making students job-ready. The placement cell also helps students prepare for interviews and portfolio presentation.

While top national channels are competitive, many students have secured roles in regional and digital media organizations. If you're proactive, take internships seriously, and build your portfolio during your course, this University gives you a strong platform to start your career in journalism and media confidently.

Working with top news channels after completing Media Studies at Chandigarh University is achievable but it depends on effort and experience. CU gives students access to professional labs, industry projects and internships that build hands on skills in journalism, editing and digital content. These experiences make your resume stronger and help you understand the media world practically. While CU provides guidance placements in big national channels are competitive so students need to actively network, participate in workshops, and maybe even freelance or create content on digital platforms. With dedication the programme gives you the skills, exposure, and confidence to compete for roles in top news organizations but getting there will require initiative and persistence alongside your degree.

Media Studies at Chandigarh University (through the University Institute of Media Studies, UIMS) is pretty good if you're into journalism, film, digital content, advertising etc. The curriculum is well-designed: you'll take subjects like News & Contemporary Issues, Broadcast Media, Digital Content Creation, Editing Lab, and even labs for anchoring & interview skills. 

They mix theory with practical work. There are labs for radio, TV, editing, designing, plus internship opportunities and real-time projects. 

 Students also get to participate in media workshops, photo-walks, and events such as the CU Media Fest, which gives exposure and builds portfolios. 

Placements are also happening: grads are getting hired by media houses, radio & TV, digital agencies, and companies like Radio Mirchi.