NIOS 335 — Mass Communication — Syllabus & Chapters
The complete syllabus for NIOS 335 — Mass Communication — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.
What you will study (chapters)
- Chapter 1
- Introduction to Communication
- Chapter 2
- Mass Communication
- Chapter 3
- Role and Impact of Mass Media
- Chapter 4
- Development Communication
- Chapter 5
- Introduction to Print Media
- Chapter 6
- What Is News?
- Chapter 7
- Reporting and Editing
- Chapter 8
- Language Press in India
- Chapter 9
- Characteristics of Radio
- Chapter 10
- The Radio Station
- Chapter 11
- Formats of Radio Programmes
- Chapter 12
- Radio Programme Production
- Chapter 13
- Television in India
- Chapter 14
- Role of Television as a Mass Medium
- Chapter 15
- Television Channels
- Chapter 16
- Television Programme Production
- Chapter 17
- Advertising – An Introduction
- Chapter 18
- Advertising Industry
- Chapter 19
- Public Relations – An Introduction
- Chapter 20
- Public Relations – Tools
- Chapter 21
- Characteristics of New Media
- Chapter 22
- New Media: The Industry
- Chapter 23
- New Media: Target Audience
- Chapter 24
- New Media: Employment Opportunities
- Chapter 25
- Introduction to Traditional Media
- Chapter 26
- Types of Traditional Media
- Chapter 27
- Comparison of Traditional Media with Electronic Media
- Chapter 28
- Communicating through Traditional Media
- Chapter 29
- The Camera
- Chapter 30
- Photojournalism
- Chapter 31
- Introduction to Photography
- Chapter 32
- Role of a Photojournalist
Exam paper pattern
| Section | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Q1-Q16 | Answer all 16 one-mark objective questions. Most questions have four options, while Questions 8 and 14 are fill in the blank questions. |
| Q17-Q28 | Answer all 12 objective questions as per the instruction given in each question. Each question has two one-mark parts. |
| Q29-Q35 | Answer all 7 very short answer questions in 30 to 50 words each. |
| Q36-Q41 | Answer all 6 short answer questions in 50 to 80 words each. |
| Q42-Q43 | Answer both long answer questions in 80 to 120 words each. |
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters are there in NIOS 335 — Mass Communication?
The NIOS 335 — Mass Communication syllabus has 32 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.
How do I know which NIOS 335 — Mass Communication chapters carry the most marks?
Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.
Has the NIOS 335 — Mass Communication syllabus changed this year?
Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official NIOS portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.
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