The BJMC Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication program accepts students who graduated from their 10+2 standard and similar qualifications with minimum earning grades exceeding 50% from authorized educational bodies. The educational standards for reserved categories at particular universities stand at 45% based on current federal guidelines. Each higher education institution defines its admission process through merit rules or by conducting entrance examinations. BJMC admission relies on three main entrance tests among which IPU CET stands alongside DUET and CUET.
To assess communication skills alongside general knowledge and journalism aptitude universities conduct both personal interviews along with group discussions apart from academic qualification requirements. The BJMC course accepts applications from Science, Commerce and Arts stream students. Having strong skills in both English language and regional languages opens access to better career opportunities for journalism students. Students interested in current affairs, media and storytelling need to display keenness for these fields. BJMC serves as an excellent program for students who wish to pursue careers in journalism or digital media or mass communication across television, radio, public relations, advertising and online media fields.