Bachelor of Journalism (BJ)

Three Year - Full Time
(Affiliated to Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism, Bhopal)

This is an exciting three year under-graduate programme affiliated to the only recognized university of Journalism in India. The fundamental aspects of Journalism like reporting, interview, report writing, research, editing and photography, are imparted to the students. This forms the base for pursuing relevant post-graduate education options.

Entry Requirement & Selection Procedure:

Anyone who has passed XII standard examination in any stream and has a flair for journalism is eligible to apply for the programme.

The candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in the entrance test followed by personal interview.

Course Structure

The course is spread over six semesters to enable students grasp the fundamentals of media in order to select their stream of specialization.

Semester -I

• Development of Journalism
• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Hindi
• Functional English
• Political Science (Theory)
• Basic Economics

Semester II

• Understanding News
• Creative Journalistic Writing
• Swatantra Kaal Ki Hindi Patrakarita ki Bhasha
• Communicative English
• Governance and Politics
• Economic Development and Macro Economic Issues

Semester III

• News Collection and Correspondents
• Interview Theory and Practice
• Hindi & English Translation
• Photo-Journalism
• International Politics
• Indian Economy - Problems and Policies
• Environment Journalism

Semester IV

• Introduction to Electronic Media
• Fundamentals of Computer
• Editing, Layout and Designing
• Writing for Broadcast Media
• Public Administration, Society and Media
• International Trade and World Economy
• Gender Issues

Semester V

• Web Journalism
• Advanced Journalism
• Advertising and Public Relations
• Media Laws and Ethics
• Newspaper Management
• Communication Research

Semester VI

• Development Journalism
• Parliamentary News
• Crime and Court Reporting
• Art and Culture Journalism
• Sports Journalism

In view of the growth in Hindi language media — TV, Print and Radio — special training will be given to equip students with the necessary language and attitudinal skills needed to excel in Hindi-oriented organisations.