Podcaster
Podcasters produce episodic audio content for platforms and listeners across India, focusing on storytelling, interviews or niche topics. You can enter via media/journalism degrees, commerce/marketing backgrounds, or as an independent creator with self-taught audio and promotion skills.
Actions for your grade
- Take basic audio editing tutorials (Audacity, GarageBand)
- Start a themed mini-series (3–5 episodes) and publish on free platforms
- Learn interview techniques and voice modulation through practice
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Podcaster
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
Provides strong reporting, interviewing and media production foundations useful for structured shows.
- NowArts Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeBA/BJMC in Journalism & Mass Communication (3 years)
- CollegesJamia Millia Islamia · Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication · Lady Shri Ram College
- CareerPodcaster
Good for monetisation, sponsorships and business-side of shows; combine with content courses.
- NowCommerce Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeB.Com / BBA with digital marketing or media electives (3 years)
- CollegesShri Ram College of Commerce · Christ University
- CareerPodcaster
Useful for scaling networks, building teams and running podcast businesses.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- ExamsCAT
- DegreeMBA in Marketing / Media Management (2 years)
- CollegesIIM Ahmedabad · IIM Bangalore · IIM Calcutta
- CareerPodcaster
Many podcasters start independently by producing shows, building audience and monetising directly.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- Exams—
- DegreeNo formal degree required — portfolio and published shows matter more
- CollegesNone
- CareerPodcaster
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
CUET UG NTA | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | May-Jun |
CAT IIMs | Bachelor's degree 50%+ | Very Hard | Nov |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.