LEARN LIVE. Inside Asia’s largest News Centre.

The Republic School of Journalism (RSJ) is not just a media course. It's a Future Ready movement to redefine journalism education and produce India’s finest journalists.

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Course begins on June 30th, 2025

About RSJ

Located inside Asia’s largest integrated news centre, RSJ is powered by the editorial engine of Republic Media Network - home to India’s most watched news channels and the heart of fearless journalism.

At RSJ, the newsroom is your classroom, and your mentors are the journalists who shape national narratives every day.

We don’t believe journalism can be taught through textbooks alone. At RSJ, you learn by doing — on the field, in the TV & Digital newsrooms, inside the studio, and at the heart of breaking news. Just practical hands-on experience.

From day one, you’re immersed in LIVE LEARNING. If you’re bold enough to chase the truth, brave enough to be on the frontlines, and sharp enough to lead the next generation of news — this is where you begin. OUR CAMPUS IS YOUR CLASSROOM.

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Future Ready Modules

Master the art of creating impactful, engaging digital content tailored for social media, websites, and mobile-first platforms. Learn to blend storytelling with format-specific design to drive viewer interaction. LEARN LIVE in our digital newsroom.

Develop skills to write concise, informative, and SEO-optimized articles for digital platforms. Understand how to write headlines, push notifications, and real-time updates for fast-paced online news. LEARN LIVE in our digital newsroom.

Learn the end-to-end process of video production for digital—from scripting and shooting to editing and publishing. Work with mobile journalism tools and software used across online newsrooms. LEARN LIVE in our digital newsroom.

Understand how AI is transforming journalism, and train in using AI tools for research, content, transcription, and editing. Learn advanced fact-checking techniques to fight misinformation and uphold journalistic integrity. LEARN LIVE in our broadcast & Digital newsrooms.

Get trained to handle high-pressure situations during breaking news. Learn how to verify information, coordinate with teams, and push content across platforms in real time. LEARN LIVE on our News Gathering Desk.

Understand the grammar and ethics of live and breaking news. Learn editorial decision-making, real-time scripting, and the responsibilities that come with going on-air without a script. LEARN LIVE on the Breaking News Desk.

Learn how to anchor & report from the studios & field for live TV and digital channels. This includes structuring a live report, preparing standups and telling a story in a Breaking News situation while being factual and responsible. LEARN LIVE in the studios, on the Field & in our Control Rooms.

Get trained in identifying newsworthy stories, building source networks, and gathering inputs across beats like Politics, Sports, Business, Crime, and Civic Affairs. Learn how news is gathered, factchecked and transmitted for both TV & Digital. LEARN LIVE on the News Gathering Desk.

Hone your skills in writing, anchoring, and presenting for English television. Learn what goes into running a 24x7 news engine. LEARN LIVE in the Republic TV Newsroom.

Train in Hindi news writing and working on the Hindi News Desk. Train to present for both national and regional viewers. Understand the cultural nuances that makes a successful Hindi News Channel. LEARN LIVE in the Republic Bharat Newsroom.

Master the art of crisp, impactful writing for TV bulletins and video edits. Learn to write intros, anchor cues, and tickers. LEARN LIVE in the Republic TV & Republic Bharat Newsrooms.

Understand how rundown software works and learn to manage bulletins minute by minute. As the news breaks. Experience the editor’s role in sequencing stories, coordinating feeds, and dealing with Breaking Story. LEARN LIVE on the Desk.

Train in managing a live studio floor—coordinating camera cuts, live inserts, panel switching, and timing during a rolling news broadcast. LEARN LIVE in the Republic TV Control Room

Learn camera handling, lighting, and studio setup for both television and digital platforms. Train on multi-cam studio shoots and ENG (Electronic News Gathering) kits. LEARN LIVE in the Republic Production Control Rooms.

Understand the laws governing media and journalism in India. From defamation and contempt to copyright and RTI, learn the legal do’s and don’ts of reporting. LEARN LIVE with our Editors equipped with the law.

Get exposure to the backend systems of a live newsroom—automation systems, teleprompters, MCR (Master Control Room), and newsroom software that drive daily operations. LEARN LIVE on Campus.

Learn how to use industry-standard editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and newsroom-integration tools to edit clips quickly for TV and digital release. LEARN LIVE in our Newsrooms with Editors.

Go beyond the scores. Learn to cover live matches, locker-room controversies, sporting scandals, and athlete profiles. At RSJ, you’ll be trained to report from stadiums, and live broadcast centres — mastering the art of writing match reports, conducting interviews, giving Live updates and breaking sports news across TV and digital platforms. LEARN LIVE with R.Sport Fit teams.

Cover the nation's frontlines with integrity and depth. RSJ trains you to report on defence, national security, military operations, and strategic affairs with a NATION FIRST approach. Learn how to track defence policy, attend briefings, cover crises, and understand the sensitivities of reporting from the corridors of power to the borders of the country. LEARN LIVE from our ace Defence editors.

Decode markets, analyze budgets, and break financial stories that move economies. At RSJ, you will learn to simplify complex financial information for a mass audience — covering corporate news, stock markets, economic policies, start-ups, and business leaders, both for TV and digital newsrooms. LEARN LIVE with our Republic Business Team.

Understand satellite technology, the workflow of news feeds, and how broadcast signals are managed. Get familiar with news uplinking/downlinking and content relay systems. LEARN LIVE with our Technical Leads.
RSJ Facts

RSJ Faculty

‘Great journalists are not taught
they are mentored.’

That’s Why Our Faculty Is Designed To Deliver Not Just A Course, But An Immersive, Transformational Experience Inside The LIVE Newsroom.

Dedicated Faculty & Course Coordinators

Every student at RSJ will be guided by a dedicated team of Campus & Course coordinators, Republic Faculty mentors, and newsroom professionals. These full-time experts are handpicked from across the Republic Media Network and are deeply involved in day-to-day training, monitoring, feedback, and assessments.

Course Coordinators are experienced broadcast professionals with newsroom, field, and production backgrounds dedicated to the Programme

They ensure each student receives personal attention, guidance, and regular feedback to align with real-world expectations.

They are your first point of contact in the Programme — from orientation to on-ground training.

Republic Guest Faculty — Learn from the Best

What makes RSJ Programme truly unique is our Republic Faculty Lineup — a rotating roster of India’s most respected editors, anchors, and digital talent. These are the faces you watch on prime time and the names that lead India’s top breaking stories. They are the heart of Republic’s News Operations.

Guest Faculty 1

Mentors who shape Global narratives

Guest Faculty 2

Editors who Have led the Biggest News Events

Guest Faculty 3

Senior anchors who steer the biggest stories

Guest Faculty 4

Legal editors breaking Down Complex Cases real time

Guest Faculty 5

Investigative journalists with decades of field experience

Guest Faculty 6

Producers who run India’s most-watched news formats

Guest Faculty 7

Business & sports journalists who’ve covered Most defining News Events

Guest Faculty 8

Digital-first leaders who’ve built content engines for the future

Guest Faculty 9

Republic Network's leadership team, which has built india’s biggest news brand

This Guest Faculty Model Ensures You Learn Not From Theory — But From The Very People Driving The National Conversation Day After Day, Night After Night.

Masterclass. One-on-Ones. Real Exposure

Throughout the 11-month programme, students will regularly attend:

Masterclass Desktop
Masterclass Mobile

This Level Of Networking & Exposure To India's Media Elite Is What Sets RSJ Apart From Any Other Journalism Programme In The Country

Who Can Apply?

  • Any student with a Bachelor or Master’s degree in any discipline
  • Final-year Graduation students awaiting results

How to Apply

  • All applications must be submitted online here
  • An application fee of ₹1,500/- is applicable while submitting the form
  • You can make the payment for application via the payment gateway options
  • Rolling Admissions accepted for students who apply before July 31, 2025

Your RSJ journey starts with a 3 step process:

Step 1

Fill in the application by clicking on ‘Apply to RSJ’ tab

Fill in the application form with basic details and sign up for the RSJ Diploma Programme

Step 2

RSJ Online & Offline Entrance Test

Date of entrance test will be notified to candidates who fill application. Candidates have the option of opting for Online or Offline mode admission tests (Available in Hindi & English)

Step 3

Personal Online Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an online interview. This is the final process before you can begin the RSJ Diploma Programme

Our RSJ Admissions Desk is here to help you understand the programme and the application process.

Call us on : +91-836-999-5400

Email : admissions@republicschoolofjournalism.com

The schedule for entrance examinations and interview timelines will be announced in the coming days. Stay tuned for updates.

June 30, 2025

RSJ Diploma Programme begins at Republic Media Network HQ

The total fees for the Republic School of Journalism (RSJ) Diploma Programme is ₹6,00,000 (Rupees Six Lakhs only), inclusive of all applicable taxes.

This fee covers full access to live newsroom training, studio sessions, faculty mentorship, masterclasses, campus infrastructure, and learning resources throughout the 11-month programme.

The course fee for the Republic School of Journalism (RSJ) Diploma Programme can be paid in instalments for added flexibility.

  • First Instalment: ₹1,00,000 – Payable within 7 days of receiving Admission confirmation
  • Second Instalment: ₹2,50,000 – Payable by June 25, 2025
  • Final Instalment: ₹2,50,000 – Payable by October 25, 2025

At the Republic School of Journalism, we believe that quality journalism education should be accessible to all deserving candidates. To support this vision, RSJ has partnered with Axis Bank to offer education loan assistance for enrolled students.

We’ll be happy to share the relevant details and connect you directly with the Axis Bank team.

The loan is structured to ensure minimal financial stress during the course — with repayments scheduled to begin only after successful completion of RSJ Diploma Programme.

Learn now. Pay later. Focus fully on your future.

FAQs

Anyone with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline is eligible. Students awaiting their final results can also apply, but must submit proof of graduation by March, 2026

The diploma is an 11-month, full-time programme. It includes 7 months of live learning inside Republic’s newsrooms and 4 months of immersive training at Republic HQ

Unlike conventional journalism courses, RSJ follows a “Learn LIVE” model. Students learn directly inside working newsrooms, studios, and control rooms of Republic Media Network. The campus is a live newsroom — the learning is real, fast-paced, and Future Ready

Yes. You will be trained and mentored by India’s leading journalists, producers, and newsroom editors. The programme also features a Republic Guest Faculty panel that includes Republic’s top anchors and editorial leadership

The programme includes modules such as:

  • Digital Content Creation
  • Digital Text Journalism
  • Digital Video Production
  • Management of Breaking News
  • Principles of Live & Breaking News
  • Reporting for Broadcast & Live News
  • News Gathering for TV & Digital
  • Broadcast News - English
  • Broadcast News - Hindi
  • Writing for Broadcast Desk
  • Management of Live Rundown
  • Rolling of Live News on TV
  • Production & Videography - TV & Digital
  • Legal Principles of News
  • Technology in News Broadcasting
  • Editing Systems for TV & Digital
  • Uplinking & Downlinking of News & many more

The RSJ Diploma is 90% practical. Students learn via newsroom tasks — whether it’s scripting, editing, anchoring, handling studio cameras or shooting news stories. Simulations, newsroom training, fieldwork, and production tasks are part of daily learning

You will have daily access to:

  • 6 Republic Studios
  • 4 Live Newsrooms
  • 2 Auditoriums
  • PCRs, News Desks, and Control Rooms
  • Digital and Broadcast Production Floors
  • 24x7 cafe with 3 working restaurants

This is India’s most advanced media training environment

The RSJ Diploma Programme is a direct talent pipeline to Republic. Republic Media Network hires 200–300 people every year across various teams. If you demonstrate excellence during the programme, you may be offered full-time opportunities at Republic

Yes. Shortlisted candidates will appear for an online entrance test and interview. The test will assess English language skills, general awareness, and news judgement

The application fee is Rs. 1,500 (inclusive of GST)

The programme begins in June, 2025.

The total fees for the Republic School of Journalism (RSJ) Diploma Programme is ₹6,00,000 (Rupees Six Lakhs only), inclusive of all applicable taxes. This fee covers full access to live newsroom training, studio sessions, faculty mentorship, masterclasses, campus infrastructure, and learning resources throughout the 11-month programme.

Have More Questions?

Reach out to us +91-8369995400

Republic Building

Schedule Campus Visit

Prospective students who wish to experience the Republic School of Journalism (RSJ) Campus first-hand are welcome to schedule a guided campus visit via prior appointment. The tour offers an inside look at Asia’s largest integrated newsroom, including live studios, editorial floors, and the state of the art media infrastructure at Republic Media Network HQ in Noida. Visitors will have the opportunity to get a real feel of the LIVE LEARNING environment that sets RSJ apart.

To book your visit, please write to us at admissions@republicschoolofjournalism.com or call/WhatsApp us on +91-8369995400. Campus tours are available only on Saturdays and by prior appointment only between 11am-1pm.

Republic Building

Your Career Starts Here

At Republic, journalism isn’t just taught — it’s lived. With 150–200 new hires each year across digital, broadcast, and editorial roles, Republic Media Network is constantly expanding.

Graduates of the RSJ Diploma Programme train right inside the newsroom, shoulder to shoulder with professionals shaping the national news narrative. This is more than a classroom. It’s a direct path to opportunity.

Perform, stand out, and you could be hired to work with India’s most dynamic newsroom. Learn at RSJ. Work at Republic.

Because here, if you're the best — you stay.