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
Common University Entrance Test — Postgraduate
After: After graduation
Difficulty: moderate
Unlocks: PG admissions (MA/MSc/MCom) at Central Universities
Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Test
After: After graduation
Difficulty: high
Unlocks: PG Diploma in Journalism (Radio, TV, Print, Advertising) at IIMC New Delhi
Xavier Institute of Communications Entrance Test
After: After graduation
Difficulty: moderate
Unlocks: PG Certificate in Journalism, PR, and Mass Communication at XIC Mumbai
Asian College of Journalism Entrance Test
After: After graduation
Difficulty: moderate
Unlocks: PG Diploma in Journalism at Asian College of Journalism, Chennai