ArtsMedia & Communication

Journalist

Journalists gather, verify and present news and features for print, broadcast and digital media across India. Work ranges from local reporting and investigative journalism to specialized beats like business or political reporting, often involving irregular hours and fieldwork.

Salary range

₹3–30 LPA

Job growth

high

Work type

Field | Office | Remote

Paths to entry

3 routes

Actions for your grade

Choose strong language subjects (English/Hindi) and social sciences.
Take short courses in reporting or creative writing online.
Start building a portfolio of articles, reviews or photo stories.

Actions for your grade

Choose strong language subjects (English/Hindi) and social sciences.
Take short courses in reporting or creative writing online.
Start building a portfolio of articles, reviews or photo stories.

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Journalist

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

BA / UG Journalism

Arts

CUET-based admissions or college-specific entrance; build a portfolio through college publications and internships.

Now
Arts Stream
Exams
CUET UG
Degree
BA in Journalism / Mass Communication (3 years)
Colleges
University of Delhi · Jamia Millia Islamia · Lady Shri Ram College
Career
Journalist

Law then Journalism (Investigative/Legal Reporting)

Arts

A legal background helps for investigative and legal beat reporting; combine law studies with media internships.

Now
Arts Stream
Exams
CLAT
Degree
BA LLB / LLB (5 yrs/3 yrs) then journalism diploma or postgraduate course
Colleges
National Law School Bangalore
Career
Journalist

MBA / Media Management (Corporates & PR)

Any Stream

Useful for careers in corporate communications, media strategy and leadership roles in media houses; practical experience is crucial.

Now
Any Stream Stream
Exams
CAT
Degree
MBA / Postgraduate Diploma in Media Management or Communication (2 years)
Colleges
IIM Ahmedabad · IIM Bangalore
Career
Journalist

Entrance exams

Exam	Eligibility	Difficulty	Window
CUET UG NTA	Class 12 (any stream)	Medium	May-Jun
CLAT Consortium of NLUs	Class 12, 45%+	Hard	Dec
CAT IIMs	Bachelor's degree 50%+	Very Hard	Nov

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

University of Delhi

Jamia Millia Islamia

Lady Shri Ram College

National Law School Bangalore

IIM Ahmedabad

IIM Bangalore

Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.