About BAJMC & BAJMC Pro

A Bachelor’s in Journalism & Mass Communication equips you with the academic knowledge, practical tools, and skill development opportunities needed to kickstart a career in media, communications, and allied sectors. With MSM’s placement-oriented BAJMC course, you can develop a thorough foundation and grounding in media studies, learning both the academic and practical facets of working in this industry.

MSM’s EDGE

The MSM curriculum offers an unparalleled combination of theoretical research and practical skills woven together in a holistic curriculum that encompasses modules for different branches of journalism like broadcast, print, and digital. You will learn how journalism shapes – and is shaped by – social, economic, cultural and political factors. As you develop strong theoretical foundations, you will simultaneously acquire hands-on training to launch your career. With an emphasis on digital skills and training, this placement-oriented BAJMC course is packaged for maximum relevance in today’s world. At MSM, we have the Professional Version of our BAJMC Program (BAJMC Pro), designed to offer an enhanced educational experience to our students. In addition to the comprehensive BAJMC program, the Pro version provides students with exclusive benefits including extra certifications, a personal laptop, and an enriching international tour. This initiative aims to further refine and augment the skillset of our students, complementing the excellence of our existing BAJMC program.

Development of theoretical knowledge base as well as practical skills in print, broadcast, and online journalism and mass media. Enhance understanding of how media operations are conducted, as well as the external environmental factors shaping this industry. Exposure to a wide array of allied and complementary careers in sectors like communications, development, design, filmmaking, and research. Proactive learning opportunities for media management and production skills apart from core journalism skills.

Studying at the best BAJMC college in Meerut enables you either to start a career in journalism or to undertake continuing professional development.

The MSM BAJMC comes with more than 100% return on investment as it boosts your employability exponentially:

Practical skills in news-gathering and production open diverse career options in journalism, advertising, PR, corporate communication, media management, and more. Acquire fluency in media to start your career with confidence and a ready portfolio. Emphasis on digital skills in the curriculum ensures you are job-ready in a world where content is king. Transferable and soft skills enhance your employability manifold, even if you’re headed for a squiggly career choice.

The robust modules and practical exposure in this job-centric BAJMC course open a plethora of opportunities:

Diverse career options: journalism, advertising, PR, corporate communication, media management, and more. Growing job market: with the rise of digital media, the demand for media professionals is increasing. Entrepreneurial opportunities: many graduates start their own media ventures. Transferable skills: skills in communication, critical thinking, and research are highly valued in all industries. Further education or research: if you continue to dive academically in this rapidly evolving field.

Selection criteria:

Merit-based; As per Rules of the U.P State Government/CCS University, Meerut.

Eligibility:

A pass in Class 12 with 45% aggregate for General & OBC (40% aggregate for SC/ST) in any stream.

Duration

3 Years (Full-time), Semester Exams.

Program Structure

Semester – 1	Semester – 2	Semester – 3
Basics of Mass Communication and Journalism	Print Media (Reporting and Editing)	Value Education
General Hindi	General English	Corporate Communication
Digital Journalism	Mass Media Writing Skills	Broadcast Journalism(Electronic Media-I)
Advertising and Public Relations	Photo Journalism	Indian Political System
Computer for Mass Media(Course Related Practical-Viva)	Media Related Software(Course Related Practical – Viva)	Graphics and Design(Course Related Practical-Viva)
Semester – 4	Semester – 5	Semester – 6
Media Laws and Ethics	Communication Research	Media Management
Media and Cultural Studies	New Media Technology	Development Communication
Television Journalism (Electronic Media –II)	Environment and Rural Communication	Audio-Visual Production(Electronic Media Practical-Viva)
Indian Social System	Newspaper Production (Course Related Practical-Viva)	Profile Study(Project Report)Internship-Viva
Print Media Production	Content Production of New Media(Course Related Practical)
(Course Related Practical-Viva)

Fee Structure

Particulars	BAJMC	BAJMC Pro
Registration Fees	Rs 600/-	Rs 600/-
Academic Fees	Rs 60,000/- P.A.	Rs 93,000/- P.A.
Refundable Security The candidates, in the first year, before the start of session are required to deposit the following Security Deposits, which shall be refunded at the completion of the course.
Security	Rs 4,000/-

Lodging & Boarding Charges

Room Type	AC	Non AC
Single	Rs 1,44,000/- P.A.	Rs 1,13,000/- P.A.
2 Seater	Rs 90,500/- P.A.	Rs 75,000/- P.A.
3 Seater	Rs 77,000/- P.A.	Rs 65,000/- P.A.
Refundable Security The candidates, in the first year, before the start of session are required to deposit the following Security Deposits, which shall be refunded at the completion of the course.
Security		Rs 1,000/-

Note:

1. Hostel charges per annum (P.A.) means hostel charges of academic session of 10 months duration.
2. University Registration & Examination fee is paid directly to the university by the candidates.

1. No two scholarship can be combined except female scholarship, which can be combined with any (one/1) scholarship.
2. BAJMC scholarship is yearly

3. To avail any scholarship in the 2 & 3 Year, the student will have to secure / score the following marks in university exams in the semester before the fee schedule :

   • 72% - 75% : 20% of the scholarship amount received in the 1st year of Admission
   • Above 75% - 77% : 40% of the scholarship amount received in the 1st year of Admission
   • Above 77% - 79% : 70% of the scholarship amount received in the 1st year of Admission
   • 80 % and above: 100% of the scholarship amount received in the 1st year of Admission

4. 80% attendance is mandatory in individual subjects to be eligible for scholarship
5. In case the students skips to avail scholarship in any year, the student will not be eligible to avail scholarship further
6. There should not have been any disciplinary action against the student.