B.J.

BJ or Bachelor of Journalism is an undergraduate degree in the field of journalism and mass communication that candidates can pursue right after their Class 12. BJ is a three years duration course and in this course aspirants are taught about various aspects of the media industry like research, reporting, compiling, writing, editing as well as presentation of information.

After completing a BJ course candidates can join various mass communication related fields such as TV news channels, newspapers, radio stations and the likes. Typically the field of Journalism is divided into two broad categories, which are, Print Media and Electronic Media. Candidates who aspire to work in the Electronic Media can join television, radio or internet/ digital media companies whereas in Print Media aspirants can join newspapers, magazines, news agencies and digests.

Candidates meet the eligibility criteria for BJ course if they have completed their Class 12 from a recognised board and institute. Apart from this, some colleges also state that aspirants are eligible to pursue a Bachelor of Journalism course if they possess minimum 50% aggregate marks at their 10+2 level. Another additional eligibility criteria is that candidates should have studied Hindi or English at school level.

Students from any stream (Arts/ Commerce/ Science) can opt to pursue a BJ course.