An Aspiring Journalist? Here's why DCAC is the best for you.

Journalism was first introduced in Delhi University at DCAC. The amazing faculty and a proper media studio makes Delhi College of Arts and Commerce a perfect choice for Jouranlism aspirants. The media studio has professional mics, green screen, cameras, teleprompter, switcher and other equipment required for real life learning. The classes are full-fledged, sometimes irregular. Exams are scheduled at the end of each semester. However, internal and continous assesment happen regularly.

Broadway is the placement cell of DCAC. An annual placement fest named Agaaz happens in the month of March or April. Internship opportunities are provided to students of all years. It may be both paid upto INR 30,000 per month and unpaid. Companies such as The Leading Solutions, Zeilhoch, Brightrays, Glowlogics, KollegeApply, Aspire Consultants, etc provide opportunities. There are various job profiles such as HR, Marketing, Finance, Graphic Designer, Content Writer, and many more.

The fee structure for admission in Delhi University is very liable and pocket-friendly as compared to private colleges. The registration fee amounts to INR 1,500 and the yearly expense for journalism honours ranges from INR 22,000 to 23,000 including tuition fees, caution fees and other compulsory charges. The fee structure is uniform for all categories. However, the college provides various scholarships such as Post-Matric Scholarship, All India Course Scholarship and Merit-based Scholarships.

Campus life is great in DCAC. Panghat is the annual cultural fest of Dcac. It happens in the month of april and an artist is invited as well. There are department and society wise fests as well. DCAC is facilitated with a huge, air-conditioned library with a collection of about 16000 books from various genres. Classrooms have smart boards. The college has a gym and soprts room to increase student participation in extra curriculars. There are various commerce societies such as Vyapaar, Vangati; Curricular socities like Maktub, Dastagah, Clicks; eco club - Prakriti; Placement cell- Broadway; Civil society - Atharv and many more socities.

Delhi College of Arta and Commerce was my first prefernce for Journalism Honours. The media studio to provide hands on experience, the faculty for guidance and the amazing crowd made it my best choice. CUET is important for admission in DCAC. Cutoff for general category is around 680/800. It is lower for SC, ST and OBC. Admission procedure is completely online.

The faculty to student ratio for Journalism Honours is good with 6 professors over 60 students. The faculty is amiable, understanding and excellent in their teachings. They are very approachable, helpful and provide proper guidance to shape future of their students. All other faculties are equally good. There is one final exam for each semester. The course compiles of 6 semesters. However, there is also a scope for fourth year (8 semesters). In addition to the written exam, practicals and tutes for few subjects apply. Internal and continous assessment maintains consistency within students. The exams contain both easy and difficult questions. They are very relevant to the course curriculum and hence, chances of failing is low.

Satya Niketan is just a metro station away and so is Sarojini Nagar. Hence, cafes, gyms, parks, and a place to shop are all very accessible. DCAC does not have hostel facilty but PGs are available at reasonable rent. Few are time constraint- closing at 10pm and opening at 6am. Others have no restruction as such. Flats are also available near college. ARD Complex is one such area. It is safe and posh.