Diploma in Broadcast Journalism at Deccan Education Society's Institute of Film and Television

If you are looking at Diploma in Broadcast Journalism, Deccan Education Society's Institute of Film and Television runs it as a 10-month, full-time diploma course. The total fee on record is ₹45,000, which works out to about ₹5,000 a year.

Deccan Education Society's Institute of Film and Television is a private institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Deccan Education Society's Institute of Film and Television — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at Deccan Education Society's Institute of Film and Television as a group.

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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Deccan Education Society's Institute of Film and Television before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Broadcast Journalism, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Deccan Education Society's Institute of Film and Television's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Deccan Education Society's Institute of Film and Television or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Deccan Education Society's Institute of Film and Television runs 4 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Television Production (Digital Film Making)
• Diploma in Media Management
• Diploma in Television (Broadcast Technology)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Broadcast Journalism genuinely interest you? You will spend 10 months on them.
• Can you manage ₹45,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Deccan Education Society's Institute of Film and Television compare with other colleges offering UGD?