How to Join Journalism and What is Salary Package in Journalism
How to enter? 
If you desire to be a journalist, you may have to undergo a training to acquire the required level of proficiency. There are a number of universities and institutes offering training in journalism. These have been described in the present volume. Considering the increasing demand for journalists in print and electronic media, number of such institutes is increasing. However no course or training can claim to make ones a journalist unless and until, the learner develops an aptitude for the profession. It can train persons in the technical aspects only. To ensure one's success in the field one must have the inborn ability to write and produce news stories in correct, concise and interesting style. Postgraduate degree and Diploma courses offered by institutes like 11MC and other Universities are offered after graduation. Institutes offering undergraduate courses to 10+2 pass students are mentioned below in alphabetical order:
Pay & Perks
Salaries and perks in journalism are attractive. But these differ in various newspapers according to their circulation. A trainee journalist in a metro city gets Rs.10,000 to Rs.15,000 p.m., after he
or she completes six months training. An Asst. Editor or a senior reporter is paid Rs. 2,5000 to 35,000 p.m. Editor in national dailies are paid about Rs.1.5 lacs to Rs. 2 lacs p.m
