Your Gateway to Media Career: Explore RJ, Filmmaking & Mass Communication with NRAI x DRC

Daulat Ram College (Delhi University), in collaboration with the NRAI School of Mass Communication, is offering the Diploma in Radio Jockeying & Podcasting, Digital Filmmaking, and Diploma in Mass Communication Journalism courses. These courses will equip students with hands-on training to develop skills in media, as well as practical and soft skills to excel in an increasingly digital world.

NRAI School of Mass Communication, founded in 2001, is one of the oldest institutes providing courses in Mass Communication and other short-term courses in various streams. The institute is recognised by the BBC, NDTV, Doordarshan, and various other satellite TV channels for its outstanding work in the education industry. NRAI has also been acknowledged and gained coverage for its excellent work in The Times of India, The Indian Express, The Hindustan Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Hindu, and The Week.

Course overview and Eligibility

The three major courses offered by Daulat Ram College in collaboration with NRAI are Radio Jockeying and Podcasting, Digital Filmmaking, and a Diploma in Mass Communication Journalism. The course duration varies from 3 months to 11 months, depending on the course. 

The eligibility criteria for enrolling in these courses are completion of Class 12 from a recognised board. These courses offer students industry-focused skills to help them excel in a media-driven world. They are designed to turn a beginner into a skilled media person. In today's digitalised world, these courses provide huge career growth opportunities in both traditional and digital platforms. More information about the courses is given below.

Course Offered

Radio Jockeying & Podcasting course: The Radio Jockeying & Podcasting course helps students learn different kinds of writing formats, from lively talk shows to in-depth interviews and narrative style storytelling. 

The total duration of the course is 3 months, with the admission fees being INR 3000 and tuition fees being INR 12000, though there is an option of paying tuition fees in two instalments. 

This course provides students with various career opportunities in diverse fields like traditional broadcasting, digital media, and the entertainment industries.

Career Opportunities include

• Radio Jockey (RJ)

• Podcaster

• Voiceover Artist

• Audio Producer

• Content Creator for Digital Media 

Digital Filmmaking: Digital filmmaking helps students learn hands-on filmmaking skills like ideation, cinematography, sound, and direction. The duration of the course is 6 months.

The admission fee for digital filmmaking is INR 5000, while the tuition fee for this course is INR 20,000. Students can opt to pay the tuition fee in two instalments. 

This course provides students with various career opportunities in diverse fields like OTT Platforms, the Film Industry, Advertising, and digital media

Career Opportunities include:

• Film Director

• Cinematographer

• Screenwriter

• Video Editor

• Content Creator for Digital Platforms

Diploma in Mass Communication Journalism: Diploma in Mass Communication Journalism provides students learn how to build fundamentals across reporting, editing, TV news reading, content, and digital production. The total duration of the course is 11 months, with the admission fees being INR 5000 and the tuition fees being INR 36,000. The option of paying tuition fees in two instalments is also available

This course provides students with various career opportunities in diverse fields like journalism, broadcasting, advertising, public relations, and digital media.

Career Opportunities include

• Journalism/ Reporter

• News Anchor

• Content Writer

• Social Media Manager

• Digital Marketing Executive

Internships and Placements: NRAI has a dedicated placement and internship cell, focused on training, soft skills, and portfolio readiness. The cell also helps students choose the right job profile according to their skills. Currently, the institute is a hub where top production houses, Ad & PR agencies, and media channels like News Nation, News-18, 102.6FM, etc visit the campus to recruit the students for various job profiles.

How to Apply

Go to the official website of NRAI www.nraismc.com and apply online.

Students are advised to go through the eligibility criteria carefully and fill in all the information required, like personal details and all the documents needed.

Steps to apply 

• Visit the official website of NRAI.

• Go to the admission process tab.  

• Click on the “Apply Now Online†link. 

• Fill in all the required details, such as Name, Father’s name, Mobile number, etc.