Program Overview

The BA (Journalism) an undergraduate program that covers the broad discipline of media studies. It involves a theoretical understanding of the history, content and cultural impact of all types of media along with an applied learning focus in areas such as print, radio, television and new media, and their specific tools and techniques. It also informs students about various technology, equipment and software involved in mass media. The duration of the course is three years and is divided into six equal semesters. The Program offers an insight to mass communication theories- history/models, Print Journalism, Advertising, Photography, Television and Radio Production and Writing, Convergent Journalism, Social Media, Public Relations, etc. By the end of this two-year program, the learners will have potential managerial capabilities.

A+ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

29th Rank among the top Indian Universities in NIRF-2022

Approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

Approved by the All-India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)

A+ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

29th Rank among the top Indian Universities in NIRF-2022

Approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

Approved by the All-India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)

10+2 or its equivalent examination in any stream conducted by a recognized Board / University / Council

3 Years

E-book

E-book features, Self Learning Material, PDF Content, Responsive as one Device & Many Books, Accessible Everywhere, Shareable Content, and Augmented Reality Experience.


Practice Test

A quick way to gauge the learning. This helps you to assess your knowledge and test your readiness for your exam. This Evaluation feature allows you to answer Chapter wise MCQ-based Questions. And after completion of the Test, it displays correct and incorrect selections in the Review option. So it gives you answers too.


Study Guide

A Smarter and Simpler Way to Study. Explained Bullet Notes Of Every Chapter. This helps the student to understand the key knowledge areas of the topic.


Lab environment

This is a coding ground for programming learners. Students can write programming code here and test the programming skills which they have acquired.


Discussion Forum

Discussion Forum is a means to allow students to learn through collaborative efforts. Every subject would have 12 Open and 1 Graded discussion forum which would be part of the continuous evaluation process. Subject-wise threaded discussions and helping enrolled students to review course material prior to an assignment or exam, engaging students in discussion.


Interactive Videos

Interactive Videos that allows students to actively engage with the content they see within the video itself with online courses. In-built quiz helps the students to test their understanding about the topic.


Web Resources

Links from Open Source articles are videos are provides to the students. This enhances the horizon of the students. Here they can watch videos from various resources. These resources include case studies, articles, reference videos, fact sheets, etc.


Live Interactive Sessions

Well-experienced trainers can take their live interactive online sessions through Learning Management System. For every subject based on the course outcome, there would be one live interactive online session per chapter conducted through the learning management system. The faculty from the university would conduct the said live session and the students would join through the LMS. The students should refer to the calendar for a scheduled live session in their respective LMS. Every Live Session per chapter would be of 1 hour.


Animated / Gamified Module

As part of simulations, animated case studies at the subject level are available for students to learn in a given situation. After understanding the case the students would be able to give a solution which is through a set of questions during the case study module. This helps the learners to perform in a dynamic business environment.


E-book

E-book features, Self Learning Material, PDF Content, Responsive as one Device & Many Books, Accessible Everywhere, Shareable Content, and Augmented Reality Experience.


Practice Test

A quick way to gauge the learning. This helps you to assess your knowledge and test your readiness for your exam. This Evaluation feature allows you to answer Chapter wise MCQ-based Questions. And after completion of the Test, it displays correct and incorrect selections in the Review option. So it gives you answers too.


Study Guide

A Smarter and Simpler Way to Study. Explained Bullet Notes Of Every Chapter. This helps the student to understand the key knowledge areas of the topic.


Lab environment

This is a coding ground for programming learners. Students can write programming code here and test the programming skills which they have acquired.


Discussion Forum

Discussion Forum is a means to allow students to learn through collaborative efforts. Every subject would have 12 Open and 1 Graded discussion forum which would be part of the continuous evaluation process. Subject-wise threaded discussions and helping enrolled students to review course material prior to an assignment or exam, engaging students in discussion.


Interactive Videos

Interactive Videos that allows students to actively engage with the content they see within the video itself with online courses. In-built quiz helps the students to test their understanding about the topic.


Web Resources

Links from Open Source articles are videos are provides to the students. This enhances the horizon of the students. Here they can watch videos from various resources. These resources include case studies, articles, reference videos, fact sheets, etc.


Live Interactive Sessions

Well-experienced trainers can take their live interactive online sessions through Learning Management System. For every subject based on the course outcome, there would be one live interactive online session per chapter conducted through the learning management system. The faculty from the university would conduct the said live session and the students would join through the LMS. The students should refer to the calendar for a scheduled live session in their respective LMS. Every Live Session per chapter would be of 1 hour.


Animated / Gamified Module

As part of simulations, animated case studies at the subject level are available for students to learn in a given situation. After understanding the case the students would be able to give a solution which is through a set of questions during the case study module. This helps the learners to perform in a dynamic business environment.


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Semester 1

Introduction to Mass Communication

Communication Skills

Current Affairs

Print Media Reporting and Editing

Computer Applications Theory + Practical

Media Project

Semester 2

Specialized Reporting + Project

Digital Media

Introduction to Film Studies + Project

Media Laws and Ethics

Mass Media Industry & Management

Semester 3

Media Literacy & Critical Thinking

Storytelling + Project

Television Journalism & Programming + Project

Radio Programming + Project

Media and Society

Semester 4

Fundamentals of Public Relations + Project

Fundamentals of Advertising Project

Event Management

Digital Media Writing & Content Lab

Development Communication

Semester 5

Creative Advertising & Reputation Management

Investigative Journalism

Photography & Videography Project

Social Media Content & Marketing

Media Research

Semester 6

Mini Project

Industrial Training or Field Project

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Plan 1 - Full Fee Payment
Particulars Indian Student International Student
Full Fee to be paid 1,35,000/- /-

Plan 2 - Payment on a Yearly
Student Down Payment 45000/-
Program Yearly 3
Program fee per Yearly 45000/-

Inclusive all charges

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

It's a very versatile and broad major and could encompass many different specializations such as writing, radio, television, editing, online writing and publishing.

Definitely is worthful. It's a career which encourages you to use your creativity.

course focuses on gathering, producing, and distributing news and information on a specific topic. Also conveying information to a large audience.

Yes, you can do an Online BA in Journalism & Mass Communication.

All student with 10+2 education from recognized school or college.

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