The BJMC degree lasts three years and six semesters. BJMC syllabus includes topics and subjects pertaining to communication and the media. For students who have a strong interest in journalism and the media, a BJMC degree is the first choice after 12th.
Top BJMC colleges including the University of Delhi, Jamia Milia Islamia, Jaipur University, Mewar University, and others offer a range of BJMC specializations. This program typically costs between INR 25,000 and INR 40,000 each month to complete.
BJMC eligibility requirements for this course include a 10+2 grade point average of at least 50% from an accredited board or an equivalent. For BJMC admission, you might also need to take entrance tests at the national and collegiate levels.
The BJMC syllabus also includes theory lectures, internships, study tours, and other on- and off-field topics.
BJMC Syllabus and Subjects Semester-wise
It addresses topics such as media, law and ethics, cyber media, public relations, and similar ones. The whole BJMC syllabus for each of the three years is provided below:
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Semester 3
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Communicative Hindi
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Application of Computer in Media
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Cyber Media
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Introduction to Communication and Media + Practical
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State Politics and Constitution
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Folk Media
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Indian Social System
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Writing for Media
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Media Laws and Ethics
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Introduction to Journalism
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Theory of Communication
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Media Management
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Semester 4
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Semester 5
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Semester 6
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Design and Graphics
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Introduction to Public Relations
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Tribal Study
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Development and Communication
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Introduction to Advertising
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Value Education
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National and International Affairs
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Tribal Communication
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Television Journalism
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Fundamentals of Economics and Indian Economy
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Communication Research
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Radio Journalism
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Internship Report
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Study Tour
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Core Subjects for BJMC Syllabus
The majority of the BJMC syllabusis focused on a select few significant course topics.
Below is a discussion of a few of those fundamental themes, along with descriptions of them and the topics they cover:
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Core Subjects
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Subject Description
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Topics Covered
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Cyber Journalism
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Cyber journalism, often known as digital journalism, is a contemporary style of journalism in which information is disseminated via the Internet. It offers information on web media, its function, and the rules that apply to it.
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Cyber Space
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Fundamentals of Cyber Media
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Writing for Web Media
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Web Advertising
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Concept of E-governance
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Cyber Laws
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Interviewing on Web
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Cyber Media vs. Print
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Public Relations Theory
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Marketing, human resources, advertising, and publicity are all intertwined with public relations issues. This training aids in your comprehension of the target market and the needs of the client.
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PR Techniques
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Press Relations and Its Principles
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Responsibility of PR Practitioner
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Assessment of the outcome of the PR work
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Writing Techniques
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Importance of Marketing Research
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Radio Journalism
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Learning about radio activities, broadcasting methods, maintenance, and other skills is facilitated through radio journalism.
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Introduction to AIR
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Radio Broadcast
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Documentary
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Sound Recording Techniques
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Media Laws and Ethics
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Aids in your understanding of the fundamental and specific rules governing the processing of media
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Press Laws
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Defamation
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Parliamentary Privileges
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RTI
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Social Responsibility of the Press
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Copyrights, IP Rights
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Mass Communication
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The purpose of studying mass communication is to learn more about its methods, equipment, and media.
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Tools of Mass Communication
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Cultivation Theory
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Media and Democracy
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Advertising
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Dissonance Theory
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Cognitive Theory
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Introduction to Computers
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Computer applications and associated principles were covered in this course.
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Fundamentals of Computers
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Windows
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Basic Commands
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Office automation
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Books for BJMC Syllabus
You can learn about media and communication by taking the BJMC degree. Despite the fact that this course combines theory and practice, you can acquire fundamental media and communication techniques and guidance for exams through books. Several of the well-known works that a BJMC graduate ought to read once are listed below:
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Book Name
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Author
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Personal Growth Companion
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D.M. Silveira
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Mass Communication in India
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Keval J Kumar
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DU Journalism and Mass Communication
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Arihant Publications
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Mass Communication: Principles and Concepts
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SeemaHasan
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Essentials of Practical Journalism
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VirBala Aggarwal
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Fundamentals of Computers
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V Rajaraman
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Journalism and Politics
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M.Chelapati Rao
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Professional Journalism
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PatanjaliSethi
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Modern Journalism and News Writing
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SavitaChadda
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Students can download the BJMC syllabus from their BJMC colleges’ website to know more about the subjects they will study. GGSIPU colleges follow the BJMC syllabus that is approved and recognized by GGSIPU and other Govt. agencies.