Design & MediaPostgraduate Program

MA in Journalism & Digital Mass Comm (MA JMC)

Known Aliases:MA JMCMass Comm MAJournalism Master

Duration

2 Years

Avg Fresher Package

₹4.0 - ₹7.5 LPA

Top Exams

CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design), NID DAT (M.Des) / NIFT (M.Des)

Program Overview & Industry Scope

Master program in investigative reporting, digital podcasting, documentary filmmaking, strategic corporate communications, and media economics.

Eligibility Criteria & Academic Standard

Standard Qualification Requirements

Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate.

Accepted Entrance Examinations

CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design)

Conducting Body: IIT Bombay • Accepted By: IITs, IISc, & Top Design Institutes

National Level

NID DAT (M.Des) / NIFT (M.Des)

Conducting Body: NID / NIFT • Accepted By: NID Campuses, NIFT Campuses

National Level

Curriculum & Key Semester Modules

Year 1Focus: Media Fundamentals

• Introduction to Journalism• Media History & Laws• Reporting & Editing Basics• Digital Media Literacy

Year 2Focus: Specialized Media

• Broadcast Journalism (TV/Radio)• Advertising & PR• Photojournalism• New Media & Web Journalism

Year 3Focus: Production & Portfolio

• Media Research• Documentary Production• Corporate Communication• Internship & Final Project

Career Prospects, Salary & Recruiters

Primary Job Roles:

Senior EditorDocumentary DirectorCorporate Communications Lead

Industry Salary Benchmarks:

Fresher Starting

₹4.0 - ₹7.5 LPA

Mid-Career (3-6 Yrs)

₹8.0 - ₹16.0 LPA

Senior / Leadership

₹20.0 - ₹35.0+ LPA

Top Hiring Organizations:

🏢 Ogilvy🏢 Leo Burnett🏢 TCS Interactive🏢 Infosys Digital🏢 NDTV🏢 Times Group🏢 Myntra🏢 Arvind Brands

Frequently Asked Questions (MA JMC)

Generally, candidates must secure at least 45% to 50% aggregate in their qualifying exam (10+2 for UG programs and Graduation for PG programs). For top government institutes (like IITs, IIMs, NLUs, AIIMS), 60% to 75% aggregate is typically required along with a high percentile in national entrance exams.

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Private Institute

Orchid University

Mangan, Sikkim

Orchid University (UGC Recognized)

Orchid University is a UGC-recognized work-integrated university located in Upper Singhik, Malling, Dzong Koti, Mangan D...

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