Mass Communication and Journalism Career

In the recent years, Indian media has evolved dramatically. There are scores of news channels, publications, and online news sites. If you want to make a career in journalism, you can join either TV news channels, newspapers, magazines, trade magazines or news or trade websites and portals. With increasing competition, journalism has become a lucrative career option. You can join any medium, provided you acquire a professional degree or diploma in journalism.
Eligibility/Admission requirements

• Bachelor in Journalism/Mass Communication: 10+2
• Post Graduation Diploma/Degree: Bachelor Degree.
• Duration of course
• Bachelor Degree: 3 years in any recognized university.
• PG Diploma: 1 year to 2 years.
• Masters in Journalism: 2 years.

Skills required• An inquisitive mind, presentable and confident personality, good communication skills and the ability to write and present information accurately and effectively

Education loan from State bank of India

• Eligibility for Loan: The applicant should be an Indian national and have secured admission into any course that has employable prospects.
• Expenses Covered: Expenses covered in the loan include tuition fees, travel, books, computer and even a two wheeler costing up to Rs 50,000.
• Loan Upper limit: For studies abroad, the maximum loan amount is Rs 20 Lac and a margin of 15% is required if the loan amount is more than Rs 4 Lac
• Rate of Interest: For education loans, the rate of interest is Rs 12.75% for less than 4 Lac and 13.75% for any amount above that.
• Repayment Period: Payment starts a year after the completion of the course or six months after finding a job. For a loan of less than 7.5 Lac the student has 5-7 years and for more than that 5-10 years.
• Security: No security is required for a loan up to Rs 4 Lac. From 4-7.5 Lac a third party guarantee is required and for 7.5 and above, the bank needs collateral security for the full value of the loan.
• Note: Interest rates may vary at the time of application and disbursement.