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Aspirants who want to pursue their career in journalism can appear for diploma/ courses in mass communication. In India, there are a large number of mass communication colleges, which offer Postgraduate diplomas/Degree Courses in English and Hindi journalism, radio and television journalism and advertising and public relations.

Today, mass communication has evolved as one of the fastest growing and most in-demand skills all over the world. Gone are the days when most students went for medical and engineering courses. Now-a-days, mass communication has become one of the concrete career options among the youth. Without any doubt, journalism has been playing a crucial role in keeping the right face of the society in front of the masses for so long. But now, with a sudden spurt in the number of newspapers and news channels, the demand for mass communication graduates has increased over nightly, hence tempting youngsters to make their career in this field. In India, there are countless colleges and institutes that offer part-time and full-time diploma/degree courses in media, films and mass communication.

Mass communication primarily involves communicating to the masses with the help of different modes. The main motive of this field is to inform its target audience about what is happening around them. The most popular mediums through which one can communicate with the maximum number of audience are radio, television and print. These mediums are really helpful in transferring the information to the masses. Apart from that, the internet has also emerged today as one of the widely used means of transferring the information to the educated audience. Following is a list of some of the most prominent mass communication colleges in India.

Mudra Institute of Communications in Ahmedabad, Gujarat : It is a renowned and famous institute that offers a variety of diploma/degree courses in Mass Communication. Some courses it offers are PG Programme in Communication Management and Entrepreneurship, PG Diploma in Management in Communications, PG Certificate Programme in Integrated Marketing Management, PG Certificate in Advertising Management and Career Development Programme in Design Communications Management.

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi: This institute was established more than thirty years ago. It provides various courses, including print journalism, radio journalism, photo journalism, television journalism, communication research, development communication, advertising and public relations.

The Asian College of Journalism Chennai, Tamil Nadu: It is a postgraduate college that offers a variety of courses for the students aspiring for a career in Mass Communication. This college provides students with journalism education designed according to the specific needs of India.

St. Xavier Institute of Communications Mumbai, Maharashtra: Established in 1969, this institute offers a range of courses in production and training.

The Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media based Bangalore, Karnataka : It is a renowned and one of the leading post-graduate schools of journalism and media, and provides students with industry-specific courses in media.

Times School of Journalism, New Delhi: It provides PG Diploma in Journalism including six weeks internship with the Economic Times and the Times of India. The students who have completed their graduation in Law, Finance, Management, Economics or Science and Technology are preferred.

Do you know what it means to be a successful student? It means that you will be able to cope with your academic tasks successfully and will not forget that you are a human being with emotions, desires, and needs. If you manage to fulfill the demands set for college students and if you still manage to save some time for you to feel the pleasures of college life, you may rightfully call yourself a successful college student. However, it is difficult to act in this new surrounding if you do not have any guide for survival. Luckily, there is one and you can find it in this article.

A survival guide for a college student

When you start packing your things, do not cram your bags is if you were leaving home forever, you will come for holidays and take the necessary things. Keep in mind that the climate of the region where your college is situated can differ from the climate in your home town, so take appropriate clothes.
Pay special attention to orientation as it is a perfect chance to meet new people, many of whom will become your college friends, do not miss this perfect opportunity.
Do not overestimate your abilities, you are not omnipotent; do not overload yourself with the courses. Think twice if you can handle everything you choose.
Remember that you do not have to make a decision concerning your major at the very beginning of your first year. Take your time, search for the sphere that is of special interest to you. The choice of the major is very important, but still, it can be changed, keep this in mind.
Be careful when deciding to drop classes as you have such an opportunity. Do not overindulge in it, never choose to drop a class only because it seems to be too difficult. Attend several classes, make notes, think them over, ask your professor questions and you will find your way.

When reading for exams or getting ready for seminars, you can gather in groups with your friends, the studying process will become more interesting

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