How to Become a Journalist / Media Professional After 10th

Journalism and media offer exciting careers in reporting, editing, broadcasting, digital media, and content creation. Mumbai is India's media capital with all major outlets headquartered there.

Recommended Stream & Subjects

Recommended Stream: Arts/Humanities. Key Subjects: English, Political Science, History, Sociology, Economics. Entrance Exams: IIMC entrance, XIC Mumbai entrance, JMI entrance, IPU CET (Mass Communication).

Step-by-Step Roadmap

1

10th

2

Arts/Humanities

3

BA in Journalism/Mass Communication or BMM (3 years)

4

Internships at media houses

5

Start career as reporter/editor/producer

Top Colleges in Pune & Mumbai

Top Colleges in Pune

  • Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC)
  • Film and Television Institute of India (FTII — for broadcast)
  • MIT-WPU School of Journalism

Top Colleges in Mumbai

  • Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC) Mumbai
  • St. Xavier's College (BMM)
  • KC College (BMM)
  • Sophia College for Women
  • Wilson College

Salary & Job Prospects

Salary Range

₹3-15 LPA (varies by medium — digital, TV, print)

Recommended Stream

Arts/Humanities

Key Exams

IIMC entrance

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