Mass Communication Education in Mumbai

Mass communication is the word used to explain the academic study of various indicaters by which individuals and society relay  information to a huge section of the population. The varoius media include newspaper and magazine,, radio, television, and films. A career Mass Communication surely beckons those who are creative, analytical, and excellent with words. The othe imprtnat stresmm under mass commubnication include:

• Jiournalism
• Film-making
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Radio-Jockying
• Video-Jockeying
• Publishing and Printing

Eligibility for Journalism programme: For bachelor degree in journalism, generally the minimum eligibility is 10+2 certificate and for Post graduate degree courses a graduate degree in journalism is required. Graduates in any stream from a recognized university with 50% marks can apply. Candidates preparing for their graduation examination can be  admitted on certain conditions. Some institutes and private educational Institute offer one year certificate courses in journalism for which eligibility is 10+2. Candidates should have good grasping power of English language. A good knowledge about current affairs, both Indian and International, is looked upon favorably. A good typing speed, motivation towards work and fearlessness is needed fro such a proferssion.

Remuneration: A Journalist can expect to get a salary of Rs.5000 - Rs.10000 as a trainee. As a reporter, candidate can expect to earn Rs.10000 - Rs. 20000. Editors earn a salary of Rs. 15,000-Rs.40, 000 besides Perks like housing and traveling concessions are also provided.

This page provides a list of the famous and recognized Mass communication colleges in Mumbai.

Bhavan’s Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication & Management Unit No. 2, Bhavan’s Campus, Munshi Nagar, P.O. Box No. 57373 Andheri (West), Mumbai 400 058. Phone: 26239658, 26204221 Fax: 022 – 2671 6611. E-mail: rpinstitue@hotmail.com, rpimc@bhavans.info Website: http://www.bhavans.info/ Course: Journalism

Bombay College of Journalism, K. C. College of Management Studies (KCCMS) K. C. College Building, 1st Floor, Room No. 7, Churchgate,  Mumbai - 400 020. Tel No: 2882069, 22871174, 22822272 Tele Fax: 2882069  Email: kccms@vsnl.com Website: http://www.journalism.co.in/ Courses: Post Graduation Diploma in Journalism

Bhavan's PDN College of Communication and Management K.M. Munshi Marg, Mumbai - 400 007 Tel. No. 369 15 08/369 11 36/367 51 08 Website: http://www.bhavans.info Course: Journalism

Garware Institute of Career Education & Development Vidyanagari, Santacruz (East), Mumbai - 400 098. Tel. No: 022-2652 26 01, 2652 82 29 Fax no.: 022-2652 81 42 Email: giceuom@vsnl.com Website: http://www.mu.ac.in/garware/index.html Courses: Diploma in Communication & Journalism (English), Diploma in Communication & Journalism (Hindi), Diploma in Communication & Journalism (Marathi)

K. J. Somaiya Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication Vidya Vihar, Mumbai-400077 Tel: 022-25161752 Fax: 022-25124408 Website: www.somaiya.edu Course: 1 year Post Graduate Diploma course in journalism

R. D. National College & W. A. Science College Linking Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400 050 Tel.: +91-22-26041777 / 26483544 Fax: +91-22-26242620 E-mail: rdnationalcollege@yahoo.com Website: www.rdnational.edu Course: Bachelor of Mass Media (seats: 60)

School of Broadcasting and Communication Andhakshi Building, 37, Gilbert Hill Road, Near Bhavans College, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400 058 Tel: 022 - 26250608 / 09 Email: info@sbc.ac.in Website: www.sbc.ac.in Courses: Masters in Mass Communication- 2 Years Master in Broadcast Journalism - 2 Years Masters in Advertising & Public Relations- 2 Years Bachelor of Mass Communication- 3 Years Masters in Professional Communication

Sophia Shree B.K. Somani Polytechnic Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai - 400 026 Telephone: 022- 2351 3157, 2351 4147 Fax: 022- 2351 5596 Email: scm@sophiacampus.com, sophiapolytechnic@sophiacampus.com Website: www.sophiacampus.com Course: Post-Graduate course Social Communications Media (seats: 40)

SNDT Women's University 1, Nathibai Thakersey Marg, Marine Lines, Mumbai-400 022 Ph: (022) 2203 1881       (022) 2660 8462 Website: http://sndt.digitaluniversity.ac Course: Bachelor of Mass Media (seats: 60)

Xavier Institute of Communications St.Xavier's College, Mumbai - 400 001. Tel.: (91-22) 2262 1366 / 2262 1639 / 2262 2877  Fax: (91-22) 2265 8546 E-mail: edita@xaviercomm.org Website: www.xaviercomm.org Course: Certificate and Diploma course in Journalism and mass communication. DOU=15012008