Radio Jockey Courses: Eligibility | Institutes | Scope | FAQs

Vaishnavi Rastogi

6 months ago

RADIO JOCKEY COURSES: A radio jockey entertains its listeners, manages the playlists, handles the advertisements, and indulges in exciting conversations with the audiences. Maximum 3-4 hours are given to the radio jockey to entertain the respective viewer.

A famous radio jockey once said, “The best part is that you get money for speaking, advising people. There are not many choices where you can get such a privilege” I couldn’t agree to it more. A radio jockey can attract millions of hearts just by the voice and can impact such a broad audience at one time.

ALSO CHECK: Fashion Design Courses in India: Eligibility|Best colleges| Job prospects|

Radio Jockey Courses: Eligibility

Level of Course	Eligibility Criteria	Additional Requirements
Certificate/Diploma in Radio Jockeying	Minimum 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board	Good communication skills, clear voice, fluency in language(s)
Undergraduate (BA/BA Hons. in Mass Communication/Journalism/Media Studies with RJ Specialization)	10+2 (any stream) with at least 50–55% aggregate marks	Language fluency, creativity, stage presence preferred
Postgraduate (MA/PG Diploma in Radio/Media/Journalism)	Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or any discipline (minimum 50–55% marks)	Strong interest in media, anchoring, or broadcasting
Professional Certification (Private Institutes/Workshops)	Open to students & working professionals, usually after 10+2	Voice test, personal interview, or audition may be conducted

BEST COLLEGES FOR RADIO JOCKEY COURSE IN INDIA

AJK mass communication research center
Indian Institute of mass communication
Amity school of journalism and communication
Asian Academy of film and television
Wigan and Leigh college
Sardar Patel College of communication and management
University of Delhi
Academy 18 networks ltd
EMPI institute of advertising and communication
Kamla Nehru college
YMCA for mass media
Sri Aurobindo college for communication
International school for mass media
Institute of mass communication

Radio Jockey Courses: Salary

Stage/Experience	Average Salary (per month)	Details
Fresher/Intern	₹10,000 – ₹20,000	Beginners, often starting as trainees or interns in FM/Community Radio
Entry-Level RJ (0–2 years)	₹20,000 – ₹40,000	Hosting smaller shows, assisting senior RJs, gaining on-air experience
Mid-Level RJ (3–5 years)	₹40,000 – ₹80,000	Popular hosts with established shows, endorsements, and event anchoring
Experienced RJ (5+ years)	₹80,000 – ₹1.5 Lakh+	Senior RJs, prime-time show hosts, opportunities in TV, voice-over, and brand promotions
Top RJs/Celebrities	₹2–5 Lakhs+	Celebrity RJs, brand endorsements, event hosting, YouTube/Podcast expansion

Initially, the salary of radio jockey starts from 10,000-30,000, but as you gain experience and popularity, it can raise to 1.5 lacs to 2 lacs per month. Additional benefits can also be gained by performing shows Radio Jockey Courses.

FAQs

Q1. WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED TO BECOME RADIO JOCKEY?

For everyone, it might be an easy task to pursue radio jockey as a profession. But it requires real dedication to be a successful radio jockey. One needs to have the skills to be a successful radio jockey. Below are some of the skills listed which would help you identify for your future.

The first skill one has to have for being a radio jockey is voice modulation. Imagine a person speaking in a monotonous voice for hours. Any individual will lose interest at some point in time. So voice modulation is the art where you should know when to emphasize the view, what expression can be added to make it look attractive, and lastly, the voice should be loud.

Q2. WHAT ARE THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AS A RADIO JOCKEY?

Announcer- This is the essential position one gets. You are responsible for reading news and advertisements and are responsible for speaking introduction content too.

Music director- this person is responsible for the music we get to hear on the radio stations. They get to decide which song should be played at what moment.
Newsreader- radio jockeying follows a format that is to be followed. Before jumping onto the mainstream, one must learn to speak.

On AIR- personalities- the radio jockeys we hear regularly are on-air personalities. Their work is to keep the audience entertained by scheduling ads and studio arrangements.

Production director- This position will be attained once you are a senior on-air personality. This person gets to control air traffic and to strategize the programs.