BA — Journalism & Mass Communication
Seats, competition & cost — the honest picture
Competition: Moderate. Broadly available via CUET and university entrances.
Cost: Public low-cost; private media schools ₹1–4L/yr.
Seat counts, cutoffs and fees are indicative (2024–25) and change every year — always verify current numbers on official sites.
The abroad route — BA Media & Communications / Journalism
Destinations: UK · US · Australia
How: Portfolio of writing/video helps everywhere
Costs: UK ₹32–45L/yr; US ₹45–65L/yr. A published portfolio earns merit money — the work matters more than marks here.
Timing: Build a public portfolio from Class 11.
Abroad costs are indicative (2024–25), include living expenses, and move with exchange rates and fee changes — verify with official university pages and current scholarship terms.
Careers this degree leads to
Should YOU pick BA?
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