M.A. in Convergent Journalism 

at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Okhla

Jamia Millia Islamia is on 19th rank in top 100 universities in India.

Placements: About 80% of the students from our course get placed every year. The highest salary package offered is 13 LPA, and the average salary package offered ranges between 4-6 LPA for MA.

Placement statistics:

• Average salary package: Around 4 LPA (according to Shiksha.com)
• the highest salary package: 5.5 LPA (offered by Viacom, according to Shiksha.com)
• Placement percentage: Approximately 40% (according to student reviews)

Companies visiting for placements:

• Viacom
• Adfactor
• Shareit

CUET eligibility requirements for Jamia Millia Islamia: Academic background:

It is expected of you to have taken a class 12 or similar exam. Minimum score required to qualify: A minimum of 50% of the total points in the qualifying exam or the relevantThe JMI Entrance Exam or the CUET (conducted by NTA) is required for admission to Jamia Millia Islamia's BA and BA (Hons) programs, which have an annual intake of over 800 students (including all specializations).

 Until 2021, all specializations' admission was contingent upon passing the JMI entrance exam.Candidates should be aware of the best preparation methods because the Jamia Millia Islamia entrance exam is difficult to pass

If you wany MA admission at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, apply and appear for the JMI Entrance Exam. The exam is conducted for admission to various courses offered at Jamia Millia Islamia. The application process for the exam is usually conducted between March and April every year. 

The aim of the written test of JMI Entrance Exam for M.A. Mass Communication subject is to test the knowledge and aptitude of the candidate and to ascertain the fact that the applicant is suitable for the course. The question paper of Mass Communication subject is divided into two parts. Part A is based on multiple choice questions and Part B is based on descriptive questions.

In Part A, questions related to national and international political issues/personalities, General Knowledge, Film, Television and other media and Art, Literature and culture are asked. Whereas, the descriptive paper comprises of essay type long answers which reflect the candidates' critical understanding of contemporary issues and the media. This paper also evaluates candidates' skill in visualization, story-telling and their creative aptitude. Candidates qualifying the written examination and shortlistted for interview will be required to send e-portfolios.

AJK MCRC (JMI) has not yet released any official list of the top recruiters who provided placement opportunities to MA students. However, students who reviewed MA placements at institute have provided some information on top recruiters over past few years. A list of these recruiters is as follows:

• NDTV
• Times Group
• BBC Zee News
• India Today
• Al Jazeera
• Viacom
• Adfactor
• Shareit

Jamia Millia Islamia Courses and Fees 2023

Courses, Tuition Fees, Eligibility

M.A. (45 courses) ,13.4 K - 1.6 L, Graduation : 45-55 % Exams : JMI Entrance ExamCUET-PG

B.A. (20 courses) ,20.1 K - 45 K ,10+2 : 45-50 % Exams : JMI Entrance ExamCUET

B.Sc. (12 courses), 23.4 K - 3.9 L ,10+2 : 50 % Exams : JMI Entrance ExamCUET

Yes, AJK Mass Communication Research Centre follows the seat reservation policies prescribed by its affiliating university, i.e. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI). The institute reserves certain seats for various categories. The reservation policy prescribed by JMI is as follows:

• Two seats in each programme offered at AJK MCRC are reserved for Kashmiri Migrants
• Two seats in each programme offered at AJK MCRC are reserved for candidates from J&K
• 5% seats in all Undergraduate/Degree/Diploma/Certificate Programs must be filled by internal students of Jamia who have passed their qualifying examination of the concerned programme (X/XII/Gradaution) from Jamia schools/institutes as regular students
• 5% seats in all programmes in Jamia Millia Islamia shall be reserved for physically challenged persons in accordance with the provisions of the Persons with Disabilities (Ministry of Social Justice Empowerment) Gazette Notification Dated June 15, 2017

The following seat reservation provisions apply to candidates belonging to Muslim Minorities:

• 30% of the total number of seats in each programme shall be earmarked for Muslim applicants
• 10% of the total number of seats in each programme shall be earmarked for Women applicants who are Muslims
• 10% of the total number of seats in each programme shall be earmarked for “Other Backward Classes” (OBCs) and Scheduled Tribes who are Muslims, as per the list notified by the Central Government

The course for which a candidate is applying determines the syllabus for the entrance tests at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI). Nonetheless, the following subjects are frequently tested in JMI admission exams:

1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Questions about sports, politics, geography, history, and national and international events.

2. English language proficiency: writing, comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar.

3. Quantitative Aptitude: Covers concepts in geometry, algebra, arithmetic, and data interpretation in mathematics.

4. Reasoning Ability: Problem-solving, analytical, and logical reasoning.

5. Subject-specific Knowledge: Questions may be based on pertinent disciplines in courses like engineering, law, management, etc.

For comprehensive information regarding the syllabus of their individual courses, candidates are urged to consult the official JMI website and the announcement pertaining to their particular entrance exam.

AJK MCRC is a well-known institute offering PG Diploma courses in Digital Media and Broadcasting. The institute offers three specialisations under its PG Diploma course. The career prospects of pursuing a PG Diploma in these specialisations vary from one another. In general, a PG Diploma holder from AJK MCRC can take up jobs as an Online/ Offline Journalist, Actor, Digital Media Manager, Photographer, Editor, Social Media Coordinator, Researcher and Educator. They can pursue add-on courses to enhance their knowldege and demand in the job market.