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Yes, students of Journalism and Mass Media at Chandigarh University get the opportunity to work in a fully-equipped TV studio. The department has a professional studio setup with cameras, lighting, green screens, and audio systems where students practice live reporting, news reading, and video production. These sessions are part of practical coursework and are supervised by experienced faculty and media professionals. Students also get the chance to produce short news segments, shows, and digital content, giving them hands-on experience similar to working in a real broadcast environment. This practical exposure ensures that graduates are confident and industry-ready when they apply for internships or jobs in television channels and media houses.

Yes, definitely. One of the best things about doing journalism at Chandigarh University is the international exposure. Students get options to go for semester exchange programs with universities in countries like the USA, Canada, or Europe. Some even get internships abroad, which adds a big plus to their CV. Apart from this, CU regularly invites international journalists, media professors, and industry experts for workshops and guest lectures. It's exciting because you don't just learn how journalism works in India, but also how media functions globally. This kind of exposure makes you more confident and gives you a wider view of opportunities. Many students say that these experiences helped them stand out during placements and interviews.

Digital content creation is one of the strongest career pathways after Journalism at Chandigarh University. The programme emphasizes modern media tools, online journalism, branding, and digital campaigns. Students actively participate in podcast production, community radio, video editing, and multimedia reporting. Monthly industry workshops and media conclaves further enhance exposure. With strong focus on practical training and portfolio development, students graduate with real production experience. This allows them to smoothly enter fields like YouTube content creation, digital marketing agencies, OTT platforms, and independent media ventures with confidence.

The journalism department connects with national and regional news channels for training programs. Students often get chance to join teams in production, reporting and editing. The university also arranges industry visits so students can see how newsroom works. Practical exposure is also given through CU community radio station where students practice hosting and reporting. The career cell of the university helps them in finding suitable internship options and prepare for interviews. Because of such support, students manage to work with well known media houses like News India 18, India TV and others. These internships give them basic knowledge, confidence and experience needed in media field.