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Journalism & News Media

Subjects, entrance exams and your routes after Class 12

Finding, verifying and telling true stories — reporting, editing and producing news across print, TV and digital.

ReporterSub-editor / Copy EditorNews ProducerFact-checker

Written by Future Path counsellors. Facts checked against official sources on 5 October 2026.

Which stream after 10th?

How each stream keeps Journalism & News Media open, based on the official subject rules for the routes below.

Arts / Humanities

Open

via Clips-first route

Commerce

Open

via Clips-first route

Science (PCM)

Open

via Clips-first route

Science (PCB)

Open

via Clips-first route

Many universities set their own subject rules, so always check the course you want. Not sure which stream suits your child? Read how to choose a stream after 10th or see every Class 11 subject option.

How to get there after Class 12

Arts / social science degree

Degree
What you study
BA
Entrance / admission
CUET (UG) and University-specific admission
You can specialise in
Journalism & Mass Communication, English and Political Science
Common next step
MA (Journalism / Mass Communication)
Typical first roles
Trainee Reporter and Content Writer
Subjects in Class 11–12: Subject eligibility is set by each university for each programme; CUET lets students choose test subjects irrespective of their Class 12 subjects, but admission still depends on the university's own programme rules.

Sources: [1] [2]

Clips-first route

Skill-first route
Subjects in Class 11–12: Open to Class 12 students from any stream.

Editors look closely at published work; writing for school, local or digital outlets builds this early.

How this field is changing

An established fieldNew tools are changing how much of the work is done

ILO reports that growing generative-AI abilities in voice, image and video generation have increased automation scores for a range of media- and web-related tasks.

Sources: [3]

Skills that matter, and how to start now

Core skills

  • ✓Clear writing
  • ✓Verifying facts
  • ✓Interviewing
  • ✓Ethics

Things you can do this month

  • 🌱Report and write one story a month about your school or neighbourhood, with at least two sources
  • 🌱Start or join the school newsletter / magazine
  • 🌱Practise fact-checking one viral claim each week using reliable sources

Is Journalism & News Media right for you?

Liking a field is a good start, but the right fit also depends on your strengths, the way you like to work and what matters to you. Our assessment looks at all of these, and your report shows which paths suit you best, with a counsellor to talk it through if you'd like.

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Questions parents and students ask

+Which stream should I choose after 10th for Journalism & News Media?

Journalism & News Media has routes open to students from every stream: Arts/Humanities, Commerce and Science. Choose the stream your child will do well and stay interested in; the routes below show the exact subject rules.

+Which subjects do I need in Class 12 for Journalism & News Media?

Subject eligibility is set by each university for each programme; CUET lets students choose test subjects irrespective of their Class 12 subjects, but admission still depends on the university's own programme rules. Open to Class 12 students from any stream.

+What can I study after Class 12 for a career in Journalism & News Media?

The main routes are: Arts / social science degree (BA); Clips-first route.

+Which entrance exams lead to Journalism & News Media?

Depending on the route: CUET (UG) and University-specific admission. Always check the latest official bulletin before you apply.

+How is Journalism & News Media changing over the next few years?

An established field. ILO reports that growing generative-AI abilities in voice, image and video generation have increased automation scores for a range of media- and web-related tasks.

+How do I know if Journalism & News Media is right for me?

Interest is a good start, but fit also depends on your strengths, how you like to work and what matters to you. Our assessment looks at all of these and your report shows which paths suit you, with a counsellor available to talk it through.

Official sources

Rules and dates change every year. Always confirm with the latest official bulletin before applying.

  1. [1]CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin — 37 subjects; subjects selectable irrespective of Class XII subjects; programme eligibility set by each university · National Testing Agency · checked 5 October 2026
  2. [2]Specification of Degrees (Gazette 5 July 2014) — approved UG degree nomenclature (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BCA, B.Tech., B.Arch., LLB, B.Pharm., B.Sc.(Nursing), BFA, BPA, B.Ed. integrated, etc.) · University Grants Commission · checked 5 October 2026
  3. [3]Generative AI and jobs: A 2025 update — four exposure gradients; augmentation potential ~6x automation; clerical highest exposure; rising exposure for software, media, finance roles · International Labour Organization · checked 5 October 2026

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