Take It Easy Folks :)

Divya Sathyanarayanan of Radio & Television Journalism Department is topper of entire 2012-13 batch among all departments. She is presently working as a Correspondent at The Economic Times.

At the outset, I’m not here to give you any kind of ‘Gyan’- what I did, what you should read, what you should do, this that etc; all of which you know and is already out there.

I can very well understand the pressure which you all aspirants might be going through; with the entrance exam just 7 days away.  So to keep things simple, here are some pointers to help you say ‘All Izz Well’ after the exams.

Firstly, whatever you know, know it the best. It is not possible to know everything happening in this world. But be aware of the important happenings and the key people at the centre of it. So that when you write, you are sure of what you write.

Secondly, form a sound opinion about the important happenings and defend it with facts. Don’t give a chance for anyone to question your opinion.

Thirdly, knowing the prominent people who make news (someone who died or won some award or is the face of a controversy) helps, as the last question in the entrance exam usually deals with this.

Fourthly, one of your favorites– Digital Media, usually figures in some or the other way in the question paper. So, know what’s hot and what’s happening in the medium.

Fifthly, and the last one, don’t beat around the bush. Try to keep the key points in the beginning of the answer. Make the impact in the first few sentences itself.

These are just a few things that will help you get through to your dream course at IIMC.

One thing I would like to say, IIMC is all about enjoyment. But these nine months is the only time for you to learn all about the industry and what goes into it.

Remember, there will be thousands of journalism passouts like you waiting to enter the industry. In this rat race, you have to be the BEST to standout from the rest. But don’t worry, IIMC will surely bring out the best in you.

So to sum it up: Don’t Stress, Be confident of what you know and present it in the best possible way.


All the Best Folks !!