MICA FPM Entrance exam

Aspirants seeking admissions to the Fellow Program in Management offered in Communication at Mudra Institute of Communication (MICA), Ahmedabad for the commencing session 2013-14 can take the MICA FPM exam scheduled to be conducted from April 15 (Monday) to April 20 (Saturday), 2013.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must have a Masters Degree/equivalent qualification with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in any discipline of the Humanities /Social Sciences / Business Management having Communication/Journalism/Advertising/Public Relations/Media/Marketing as a core subject. The candidate also should have completed a three-year Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification after completing higher secondary (10+2) or equivalent.

Or

• At least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Five year Integrated Masters Degree programme from any discipline of the Humanities /Social Sciences / Business Management having Communication/Journalism/Advertising/Public Relations/Media/Marketing as a core subject, obtained after completing higher secondary (10+2) or equivalent.
• Qualifications described above must be recognised by AICTE/Universities/Deemed Universities.
• Foreign nationals and NRIs whose qualifications are considered equivalent (by UGC/AICTE) to the qualifications listed above are also eligible to apply for the programme.
• A Foreign National is a person who is not a citizen of India.
• A NRI is an Indian who as of April 2013 is working or studying or residing outside India for at least past 12 months continuously.
• Candidates with M. Phil. or NET/JRF (UGC) qualification in ‘Mass Communication and Journalism’ or ‘Management’ and relevant work/research experience in a recognised communication/media institution will be given preference.
• Final year students appearing for the Master's degree or equivalent examination can also apply. Such candidates, if selected, should be able to produce final mark sheet (proving that they satisfy the eligibility criteria) at the time of accepting the offer of admission failing which the offer shall automatically stand withdrawn.

Application process:

• To download the FPM application form click here (Instructions to fill the application form are appended to the form)
• Submit the filled-in application form by the specified date. Please also submit the following along with the application form:

1. Application fee Rs. 2000 through a demand draft drawn in favour of "Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad" payable at Ahmedabad. Please write your name and contact details on the back of demand draft.
2. A statement of Purpose (SOP) addressing each of the following points, using essay form and a maximum of three pages.
3. Two letters of recommendation (blank forms for recommendation letters and the instructions are enclosed with the application form).
4. Copies of academic certificates as instructed in the application form.

Important dates: