Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication (DJMC)

Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

One-Year Skill-Based Programme · UGC NSQF

A skills-first launch into journalism & media

The Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication is a one-year, two-semester skill-based programme offered under the UGC National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF). It builds the practical foundation a working journalist needs — reporting, editing, electronic media, new media technology and graphics — with a compulsory one-month industry training and viva-voce.

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At a Glance

Course details

Course Offered	Duration	Scheme	Eligibility
Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication (DJMC)	1 - Year (2 Semesters)	UGC NSQF	10+2 from a recognised Board, with the eligibility prescribed by Panjab University, Chandigarh and the College for the running session.

Looking for the syllabus? The full semester-wise syllabus, paper codes and credit structure is available on the Syllabus of DJMC page.

1 Year

Two-semester diploma programme.

UGC NSQF

Skill-based, industry-aligned.

Practical-Driven

Theory paired with extensive lab work.

1-Month Training

Compulsory media-industry internship.

Programme Overview

From the newsroom to the timeline

The DJMC curriculum balances generic foundation papers — communication skills, fundamentals of IT, soft skills, editing — with core journalism skill papers covering reporting, mass communication, basics of computers, graphics design, new media technology, and electronic media. A compulsory one-month media-industry training capped by a viva-voce closes the year.

Communication Skills

Verbal, non-verbal, business correspondence.

Fundamentals of IT

Hardware, software, internet, networks.

Reporting & Feature Writing

News values, beats, interviews, features.

Mass Communication

Models, theories, types of communication.

Basics of Computers

Word, PowerPoint, CorelDraw, Photoshop, Quark.

Soft Skills & Personality

Attitude, leadership, group discussions.

Editing

Sub-editing, page make-up, headlines.

Graphics Design

Typography, design, DTP, printing.

New Media Technology

Online journalism, blogs, social media, IT Act.

Electronic Media

Radio, AIR, Doordarshan, TV journalism.

Training & Viva-Voce

One-month media-industry internship.

Practical Component

Hands-on Learning

Five of the eight core journalism papers (Reporting, Mass Communication, Basics of Computers, Graphics, New Media Technology and Electronic Media) carry a practical assessment alongside theory — ensuring every concept is tested in the field, in the studio, or in the lab. Students prepare news clippings, dummies, blogs, online news packages, and DTP layouts as part of regular file work.

Eligibility & Career

Where this diploma can take you

Duration & Eligibility

Duration: One year (two semesters).

Scheme: UGC National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).

Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognised Board, as per Panjab University and College norms for the running session.

Job Roles — Semester I

Reporter · Staff Reporter · Sub-Editor · Freelancer · Column Writer · Intern · Proofreader.

Job Roles — Semester II

Computer Operator · Online Journalist · Senior Reporter · Investigative Reporter · Page Designer · Freelancer.