As India’s media industry undergoes one of its most transformative shifts in decades, the demand for trained journalists, news anchors and digital media professionals has reached a new peak. Among the top BJMC colleges in India preparing students for this evolving landscape, the AAFT Noida, has opened its 2026 admissions for undergraduate and postgraduate journalism and mass communication programs designed specifically around digital journalism, broadcast media and new-age content roles. Graduates seeking advanced specialisation can also apply for the MA in Journalism and Mass Communication, AAFT’s flagship postgraduate program for media careers.
With OTT news platforms, digital-first news brands, social media journalism and AI-driven content tools reshaping how news is produced and consumed, traditional journalism education has had to evolve rapidly. AAFT Noida’s BJMC and MA JMC programs have been redesigned around this new reality, combining classical journalism craft with contemporary digital skills, broadcast training and hands-on newsroom practice.
Why BJMC Is Becoming a Career-Defining Degree
India’s media and entertainment industry is projected to cross INR 3 lakh crore by 2027, with the digital news, OTT, content and PR segments growing fastest. Every new digital news brand, every regional news channel expansion and every brand-funded content platform needs trained journalists, anchors, producers and digital media professionals.
A BJMC degree from a top institution is now the most direct entry point into this market. Recognising where the industry is heading, AAFT offers specialisations in digital media, sports media and investigative journalism within the BJMC program, letting students build depth in the segment they want to work in.
What Makes AAFT a Top BJMC College in India
Several factors place AAFT among the top BJMC colleges in India for 2026:
- 85% practical exposure model with live reporting, newsroom simulations and on-camera anchoring practice
- Industry Dean Faye D’Souza a celebrated independent digital journalist guiding the program’s direction
- Faculty including senior working journalists, anchors and editors
- State-of-the-art chroma studios, podcast studios and radio studios on campus
- MSTV, AAFT’s in-house broadcast channel, where students produce and present real broadcast content
- Top recruiters including NDTV, Aaj Tak, India TV, News Nation, Republic Bharat, Times Network and Economic Times
- Strong alumni network across mainstream news, digital media and OTT content
- Global ranking of 10th and over 33 years of media education excellence
Programs Available at AAFT Noida
AAFT offers a complete continuum of journalism and mass communication programs:
- BA in Journalism and Mass Communication — three-year UG degree
- MA in Journalism and Mass Communication — two-year PG degree
- PG Diploma in TV Journalism and Communication — one-year postgraduate diploma
- Diploma in TV Journalism and Communication — one-year UG diploma
- Certificate in News Anchoring — three-month short-term course
- Certificate in Radio Production and Jockeying — three-month short-term course
Curriculum Designed for the Digital Era
AAFT’s BJMC curriculum has been carefully designed to balance journalism fundamentals with the digital skills the industry now expects:
- News writing for print, TV and digital platforms
- Television news anchoring and broadcast presentation
- Digital journalism, mobile reporting and social media news production
- Documentary filmmaking and long-form video journalism
- Public relations, brand communication and corporate media
- Media law, ethics and editorial standards
- Radio production and podcasting
- Photography, video editing and visual journalism
- Data journalism and AI-assisted content tools
Hands-On Newsroom Experience
Students at AAFT do not learn journalism only from textbooks. The 85% practical exposure approach ensures students participate in live newsroom simulations, on-camera reporting exercises, mock interviews with senior journalists, podcast production, radio shows, documentary projects, photo walks and field reporting assignments. By the time they graduate, AAFT BJMC students have a working portfolio of news stories, anchor reels, podcast episodes and documentary shorts exactly what hiring editors at digital and traditional newsrooms look for.
Career Opportunities for AAFT BJMC Graduates
AAFT BJMC and MA JMC graduates have built careers as television news anchors, digital journalists, content creators, podcast hosts, public relations executives, brand communication specialists, news producers, documentary filmmakers and OTT content writers. With AAFT’s top recruiters including most major Indian news networks, students benefit from structured placement support throughout their final year.
Industry Mentorship and Masterclasses
AAFT regularly hosts masterclasses by leading Indian journalists and anchors, including Prabhu Chawla (Aaj Tak), Amish Devgan (News18), RJ Jassi (Radio Mirchi), Richa Anirudh and others. These sessions give students direct interaction with professionals shaping Indian media today, with the rare chance to ask questions, observe craft and build early industry relationships. The institute’s connection with senior media leaders through its Core Advisory Council, which includes industry figures from cinema, broadcasting and entertainment, further enriches the learning environment beyond standard classroom coverage. AAFT is also associated with the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), connecting students to the ethical and professional standards that govern Indian media and advertising.
Faculty Strength at AAFT
The AAFT School of Journalism and Mass Communication is led by Dean Dr. Syed Nawaz Ahmad and Head of Department Prof. Harinder Kumar, supported by a team of experienced assistant professors with active industry credentials. The faculty combines academic rigour with newsroom practice, ensuring students learn what is currently in demand at major media houses. Visiting faculty from international media schools — including partnerships with institutions like NYU Tisch bring global perspective into the curriculum.
AAFT Noida’s Alumni Track Record
AAFT BJMC alumni have built impressive careers across the Indian media industry. Megha Mehra anchors as an RJ at Red FM, Kumar Rishi Raj works at Aaj Tak, Ipshita reports for the Economic Times, Arjun Chaudhary is at Times Network, Ayush Mishra at TV9 Bharatvarsh, Shashank Yagnik at Aaj Tak among hundreds of others working as anchors, reporters, sub-editors, bureau heads and digital journalists across mainstream and digital media platforms. This alumni track record is one of the strongest indicators of an institute’s real-world effectiveness, and one of the reasons AAFT continues to rank among the top BJMC colleges in India year after year.
Admissions 2026 Now Open
Applications are open for the 2026 academic session at AAFT Noida. Class 12 graduates can apply for the BA in Journalism and Mass Communication, the Diploma in TV Journalism, or short-term certificate courses in news anchoring and radio jockeying. Graduates can apply for the MA in Journalism and Mass Communication or the PG Diploma in TV Journalism and Communication. Admissions are based on academic credentials and creative aptitude assessment.
About AAFT Noida
The AAFT Noida, established in 1993, is one of India’s most reputed creative education institutions. With more than 30 years of academic excellence and a global alumni network of over 35,000 professionals working across films, OTT platforms, television, journalism, advertising, design and digital media, AAFT continues to offer industry-focused programs that prepare students for careers in the global creative and media economy. The institution operates from Marwah Studios, Noida Film City, with full broadcast infrastructure including chroma studios, radio studios, podcast studios, post-production labs and news anchoring setups.
The AAFT School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers an 85% practical exposure model and counts leading media houses among its top recruiters, including NDTV, Aaj Tak, India TV, News Nation, Republic Bharat, Times Network, TV9 Bharatvarsh, Red FM, Economic Times and many more.
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