📰 Journalism & Mass Comm.

What it costs to get there

Indicative total tuition for the whole course in Karnataka

Tuition for the full degree. Government and aided colleges are inexpensive; specialist private media schools charge several lakh a year.

Fees change every year and differ by college — confirm with the college before paying. Scholarships can cover much of this.

The journey, step by step

SSLC through to leadership.

1. 1Foundation · 1 Year🎓 SSLC — Class 10Finish Class 10. Your marks decide which colleges and subject combinations are open to you next.
2. 2Stream Selection · 2 Years📚 PUC — ArtsTwo years of pre-university study in the Arts stream. This is where you prepare for the entrance exam.
3. 3Entrance Exam · Exam year📝 CUET / college meritEntry to BA Journalism & Mass Communication is through CUET / college merit. CUET UG is run by National Testing Agency (NTA) and leads to Central and participating universities for BA, B.Sc, B.Com and more. Dates change every year — always confirm on the conducting authority's official portal.
4. 4Degree · 3 Years (4 Years Honours under NEP)📘 BA Journalism & Mass CommunicationJournalism & Mass Comm.: 3 Years (4 Years Honours under NEP). You can specialise in Print Journalism, Broadcast Media, Digital Media, PR & Communications and more.
5. 5First Job · After graduating💼 JournalistCommon starting roles include Journalist, News Anchor, PR Manager.
6. 6Higher Studies · Optional🎯 MA JournalismYou can continue with MA Journalism, MBA Marketing, PhD Media Studies.
7. 7Research · 3–5 Years (PhD)🔬 MA → PhD in Mass CommunicationMA → PhD in Mass Communication · Media research · UGC-NET Journalism
8. 8Government Route · Exam-based🏛️ Information officer (IISInformation officer (IIS via UPSC) · Doordarshan / All India Radio · PIB media roles · State information department
9. 9Entrepreneurship · Any time🚀 Digital news ventureDigital news venture · Content production house · Freelance journalism · Podcast or newsletter business
10. 10Leadership · Long term⭐ EditorEditor · Bureau Chief · Head of Content

Job roles and salary ranges

Salary figures are indicative annual ranges, not guarantees.

Where these facts come from

UGC curriculum; admission via CUET or university merit