How to Become a Journalist

Nimcjofficial26 Aug, 2025Education

Are you passionate about storytelling, curious about current affairs, and eager to make a difference through media? Here's your roadmap to becoming a professional journalist—from deciding on the right academic path to launching your media career. 1. Build a Strong Educational Foundation To become a journalist in India, you typically begin with completing Class 12 in any stream (Arts, Commerce, or Science). From there, the most common path is pursuing an undergraduate degree in fields like BJMC (Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication), BA in Journalism, or Mass Media studies.