Only people with passion should opt journalism

Nandagopal Rajan is English Journalism pass out of 2000-01 batch from IIMC, Dhenkanal. Nandagopal is currently associated with India Today Group as an Associate Editor.

 Hi,

My suggestion to aspirants is to not consider the IIMC test like other competitive exams. Yes, the process might be similar, but you need an aptitude in news and news sense to get through. If you are someone who has been reading newspapers and news magazines regularly and have a flair for writing you will not have much trouble clearing the test and the interview.

The test won't ask you things you are not supposed to know, so before you decide to rote all issued of competition success from the past decade, just think if all these things are relevant to you. For instance, you are supposed to know what is happening to our economy but the test might not ask you much on the intricacies of the Euro crisis.

One more thing, Please choose your centre carefully. I suggest you opt for Dhenkanal as it will increase your chances of making the cut. Moreover, you will be more focused on the course if you are in Dhenkanal. You will get one full year to hone your skills.

Also decide the language. If you are better in Hindi, then opt for the Hindi journalism course instead of the struggling with a career in English journalism later.

On a personal note, I think only people with a passion for journalism should opt for this field. Don't write the IIMC or any other journalism course test just because you have exhausted all your other options or are going to try out all possible options available.


All the best
Nandagopal Rajan
Associate Editor, India Today Group
IIMC Dhenkanal, 2000-01 Batch