How is ILEAD Kolkata as an institute in the field of mass communication and journalism?

ILEAD Kolkata offers good mass communication and journalism programs both for UG and PG discipline. Situated in the Topsia district of East Kolkata, ILEAD is an institute offering more than 50 professional courses. It is affiliated to the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology. Admission Process- For all PG & UG courses the session starts from the month of August but the entrance test for admission starts from the month of March. Fill in the admission form and submit it with a sum of Rs.1000/-. The institute conducts group discussions and personal interviews for selections. Eligibility and Course Structures- UG-. A candidate with 50% in HSC or equivalent is eligible for admission in the course. Through the 6 semesters, one learns the ins and outs of Media starting from the basics, taught by skilled and experienced faculty. One gets to choose their specialization from the 5 options provides namely- Electronic Media Production Advertising. Public Relations & Events Film Making, Print & Cyber Media Photography PG- The Masters course in Media Science stretches over 4 semesters with extra emphasis on practical learning. Graduates and Postgraduates of any discipline are eligible for the course, and they are required to appear in the Common Entrance Test of MAKAUT and the college Selection Rounds (GD/PI) for enrollment. One gets following specialization options- Print & Cyber Media Electronic & Entertainment Media Marketing Communication: Advertising, Public Relations & Event Management Multimedia, Animation & Visual Communication Fee and Hostel Facility- For the 3-year course of B.Sc in Media Science, students need to pay INR 50,000 per semester along with one-time payments at the time of admission. The total expenditure for the course round up to 4.5 Lakhs. For postgraduate programs, the semester fee is INR 53,000 and the total expense of 2 years is nearly 3.7 Lakhs. The college arranges PG accommodation for outstation students; the charges of which are not included in the course fees. Placements - The placement rate fluctuates between 70-85% with several big players visiting for hiring. The likes of The Telegraph, Times of India, NDFC, Network 18 visit the college. In recent years fresh pass-outs have been placed at Taza TV, Friends FM, India Today. Few USPs- The institute offers an Earn while you Learn option for students, making them industry-ready. Students also get Personality Development classes, and proficiency in any 1 foreign language (French/German/Chinese). There is an option to earn a diploma while studying for the enrolled course as a value addition to the university degree.

iLEAD Kolkata - Courses, Placement, Faculty, Fees, Admission, Hostel

The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Development (iLEAD) Kolkata is one of the most well-known college for media, management, design, technical and professional studies in the country. Affiliated by Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal. The institute has a total strength of 1,800+ including male and female students, as well as a strong faculty of 75+ highly accomplished and experienced teachers. iLEAD currently has collaborations with more than 16 international universities including the Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development, USA.

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iLEAD offers degree courses in media, management, design, technical and various professional studies both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The college holds annual placements and successfully administers trained professionals into the industry for profiles in the fields of mass media, manufacturing sector, financial sector, pharmaceutical firms, educational sector, IT, real estate, health sector and more.

iLEAD Highlights

Established	2010
Affiliation	MAKAUT
Official Website	https://www.iLEAD.net.in/
Popular Courses	UG, PG and certificate
Entrance Test	CET/MAKAUT
Application Mode	Online

iLEAD Ranking and Awards

Rated as the 4th Best Media School in the country by KPMG.
Best Entrepreneurship Development Program Institute at the Sankalp Education Awards 2019.
Adjudged College of The Year in t2 Festopolis 2017.
The Best Co-Curricular Activity College at Gurukul Awards 2017.
Recognised by the ASSOCHAM Education Excellence Awards 2014.

iLEAD Courses

The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Development offers undergraduate, postgraduate and certificate level courses

Program	Specializations	Eligibility
B.Sc	Media Science, Interior Design, Animation Multimedia & Graphics, Data Science, Film & Television, Sustainable Fashion Design & Management, Cyber Security	Passed 10+2 with minimum 50% marks with English as a compulsory subject
BBA	Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Hospital Management, Travel and Tourism Management, Sports Management
BTTM	Travel & Tourism Management
BCA	Computer Applications	Passed 10+2 with minimum 50% marks with Maths as a compulsory subject
M.Sc	Media Science, Animation and Graphics	Bachelor’s degree in the relevant stream a recognized University/ Institute Obtained a valid score in CET of MAKUAT
Allied Health	Medical Instrumentation and Critical Care Technology, Medical Lab Technology, Optometry

Note: iLEAD also offers 3-month certificate courses in various specializations.

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iLEAD Admission

Eligible candidates have the option of applying for admission to iLEAD courses by two methods – Online and Offline

Admission at iLEAD can be availed through both online and offline processes.
Visit the site (www.iLEAD.net.in) and click on 'Apply Online'
To know more about the online admission process, students are required to visit the official website of the college and visit the 'How To Apply' under the category of 'Admission'.
Online payment options can also be availed after filling the form on the website.
Pay the application fee of INR 1000 either by cash/ check or through DD favoring “iLEAD” payable at Kolkata after which they can submit the application form in person or through the post.

Note: Students can avail of a free tele-counseling session via phone call or email to address any query or doubt.

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iLEAD Scholarship

The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Development offers merit based scholarships of up to INR 50000 to the eligible students. Students can register before July 31, 2023.

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iLEAD Placements

The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Development has a dedicated training and placement cell that constantly works to get students placed at esteemed organizations and reputed companies in India and abroad. The students receive placement offers for profiles belonging to media (radio, TV, print, production), banking and finance, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, real estate, IT and ITeS, Education, Advertisement and Public Relations, Branding, and PR. The majority of the students at the undergraduate level in all departments have been placed successfully and have been able to bring in a median salary of INR 3,50,000 per annum.

The recruiters of iLEAD include PwC, TCS, Reliance Retail, Times of India (TOI), Telegraph, Cartoon Network (CN), Zee Media, Ernst & Young (EY), Tata Steel, EskayMovies, Leo Burnett, ABP Digital, ITC, News 18 Bangla, PR Signal, PS Group, Surinder Films, SVF, Tata ELXSI, Accenture, Tata Football Academy, Lux Industries Limited, Candid communications, Surinder Films, News 18 Bangla, Oppo, Anonymous Digital, Josh Skills Bangla, All India Football Federation, CherryPix, Planet Sparks, Home Experts, Kass, Wedding Sutra and many more.

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iLEAD Faculty

The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Development has a strong and committed faculty of 75+ members, out of which 50+ hold Ph.Ds in their respective disciplines. The faculty members are highly accomplished and have considerable experience and expertise in their fields. The iLEAD faculty consists of the Dean, professors, associate professors and assistant professors.

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iLEAD Facilities

Students at The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Development are provided with many facilities in all aspects ranging from academic to convenience. iLEAD has a sustainable green campus. Students at iLEAD have access to media production facilities such as chroma studio, AV Lab, Audio Studio and Post Production Studio. Library comes with 1,20,000+ books along with 5,000+ E-resources are also available for students for academic and research purposes. There are animation labs in the institute with 300+ systems. Smart classrooms with air-conditions equipped with thermal insulators are also provided by the institute. The institute also has a well-equipped gymnasium due to the institute’s priority for mental and physical fitness. The college also features FIFA certified sports ground for Football, cricket, Badminton and comes with arrangements for indoor games such as Table Tennis, Tug of War, Chess, Carom and more. There is a basket ball court and pool room too. The institute comes with cafeteria that offers nutritious food items at a very reasonable price range.

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iLEAD FAQs

Ques. How is life at iLEAD Kolkata?

Ans. iLEAD Kolkata is one of the leading media colleges in the country with highly advanced infrastructure, revised curriculum and qualified faculty. Students at iLEAD get various opportunities to interact with professionals in the industry. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level programs in media courses including B.Sc, BBA, BMS and M.Sc. iLEAD also offers 100% placement assistance to students. So far the placement record of the college has been quite impressive with students getting placed at reputed organizations and companies such as Radio Mirchi, Sony Art, AXIS Bank, ICICI Prudential, IndusInd Bank and many more.