byDinesh
Updated on - 25 May, 2024
Diploma in Public Relations is a one to two year diploma program offered for students who wish to make a career in public relation. This course is intended to give practical experience in different spheres of PR such as media relations, emergency management, event management, business communication, and image management. It exposes students to core competencies such as communication, research, writing press releases media kits, PR campaign among others. The curriculum comprises of subjects such as principles of PR, writing for media, PR laws and ethical consideration, PR-strategies, reputation and branding management, crisis communication and many more. Projects, Industrial visits and Internship: The students also choose projects, industrial visits, and internships as a part of the course.
The minimum requirement for admission in Diploma in Public Relations is 10+2, that is, Successful completion of standard X and a higher secondary examination. Most institutions have their own exams which they administer to students who wish to be admitted to their institutions. Universities like IP university, Delhi university, other north Indian University’s like Punjab university, Rajasthan university, Kurukshetra university, MD university also consider CET scores of the respective states In addition, institutes that accept national level entrance test accepts scores of ATMA, XAT, MAT, CMAT, which test verbal ability, logical reasoning and aptitude which are essential for public relation career. It may also be a necessity to present a work experience in PR or any related fields in some colleges.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Diploma in Public Relations (DPR) |
| Duration | 1 - 2 years (Full-time or Part-time) |
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent qualification from a recognized board. Some institutes may require a minimum percentage score. |
| Top Colleges (India) | * Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi * Symbiosis School of Communication & Information (SSCI), Pune * Amity School of Communication (ASC), Noida * Bhavan's College of Communication & Management (BCCM), Mumbai * Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai (Some Commas Added) |
1. The candidate must have completed 10+2 education from any stream from a known education board for them to be able to get an admission to study in this particular institute for them to be able to score a minimum of fifty percent aggregate.
2. Not just B.ED or B. Sc. Bachelors in any discipline can also apply for the diploma course.
3. To be qualified, candidates are expected to possess good communication skills and the ability to work with others.
4. In this case, it means that anyone who wants to apply for the course should have some basic computer literacy.
5. The age limit requirement does not apply in the diploma program and hence anyone can apply for this program.
| Job Title | Description | Industry | Average Salary (₹ per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Associate | Assists with PR activities like media outreach, content creation, and event management. | Public Relations Agencies, Corporate PR Departments | ₹2,50,000 - ₹4,00,000+ (depending on experience and agency size) |
| Social Media Specialist (PR Focus) | Develops and manages social media strategies for PR campaigns, creates engaging content, and interacts with online communities. | Public Relations Agencies, Marketing & Advertising Agencies | ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000+ (depending on experience, company size, and industry) |
| Content Writer/Editor (PR Focus) | Creates press releases, blog posts, and other content to promote clients or organizations. | Public Relations Agencies, Content Marketing Agencies | ₹2,75,000 - ₹4,50,000+ (depending on experience, writing skills, and content type) |
| Event Coordinator (PR Events) | Plans, organizes, and executes PR-related events (press conferences, product launches). | Public Relations Agencies, Event Management Companies | ₹3,25,000 - ₹5,50,000+ (depending on experience, event scale, and employer) |