Journalism → Direct Entry Portfolio Track
Alternative track from Did not clear IIMC / top journalism school entrance: Join as a content writer or junior reporter directly after BA — many digital media companies hire without a PG degree
Duration after Class 10: 6–7
Qualification path
- 1
Class 11-12 (Any stream)
2 yrs
Focus on English, Social Studies, current affairs. Read newspapers daily.
- 2
BA in Journalism / Mass Communication / English Literature
3 yrs
3-year undergraduate from any college. Top options: Symbiosis, Christ University, Delhi University, Jamia.
- 3
PG Diploma / MA in Journalism
1-2
IIMC, XIC, ACJ, Jamia — competitive entrance exams. Significantly improves placement quality.
- 4
Entry-Level Job / Internship
0-1
Start as correspondent, content writer, digital journalist, or PR associate. Build bylines and portfolio.
Key exams
Indian Institute of Mass Communication Post-Graduate Entrance Examination
After: graduation
Difficulty: High
Unlocks: PG Diploma in Journalism, Radio & TV Journalism, Advertising & PR at IIMC campuses
Xavier Institute of Communications Post-Graduate Entrance Examination
After: graduation
Difficulty: Moderate
Unlocks: PG Diploma in Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, Film & TV Production at XIC Mumbai
Asian College of Journalism Post-Graduate Entrance Examination
After: graduation
Difficulty: Moderate
Unlocks: Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism at ACJ Chennai — strong TV/print/digital journalism training
Common University Entrance Test — Post Graduate
After: After any graduation degree
Difficulty: Moderate
Unlocks: PG admissions at 100+ Central Universities (DU, JNU, BHU, HCU, etc.), MA / MSc / MCom / MCA at Central Universities