PG Diploma in Still Photography and Visual Communication 

at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Okhla

Comparing PG Diploma programs at different institutions can be subjective and depends on various factors such as faculty, curriculum, industry connections, and your specific career goals.

IIMC offers a diploma, whereas AJK MCRC offers a post graduate degree. Curriculum wise, Jamia and IIMC might be similar, but please don't confuse Jamia's Journalism with Jamia's Mass Communication, which is a very different, older and prestigious course.

AJK MCRC and NRAI School of Mass Communication offer full-time PG Diploma courses in Delhi. While NRAI School of Mass Communication offers a PG Diploma in Mass Communication, AJK MCRC offers a PG Diploma is three specialisations. These specialisations are Broadcast Technology, Still Photography & Visual Communication, and Acting. Candidates must choose the institute that offers their desired specialisation. They can also refer to the following comparison table before taking the final call:

* The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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. 

AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC) and Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication (SACAC) are two institutes offering full-time PG Diploma courses in Delhi. To ascertain which among the two is more affordable for a PG Diploma, candidates must compare the fee structures for their selected specialisations.

The tuition fees for PG Diploma at AJK MCRC rangef from INR 59,320 to INR 74,320. On the other hand, the PG Diploma fee at SACAC ranges from INR 2.5 Lacs to INR 2.6 Lakh. Comparing the tuition fees for PG Diploma at these two institutes, AJK MCRC is clearly more affordable option among.

It must be noted that the mentioned fees are sourced from the respective official websites of the institutes. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

AJK MCRC PG Diploma cut-off is the minimum score required in the JMI Entrace Exam to secure a seat for PG Diploma at the institute. The cut-off varies from year to year and is influenced by a variety of factors. Some of these factors are listed below:

• Total number of seats available for admission

• Number of applicants

• Category of the candidates

• Reservation Policy

• Specialisation chosen by the candidates

• Difficulty Level of the exam

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

Candidates aspiring to pursue a PG Diploma at AJK MCRC must undergo a multi-step process. The first step in the proces is to apply online. Before applying, aspirants must check their eligibility against the preset eligibility criteria.

Eligible candidates can follow the below-given step to complete the admission process:

Step 1: Visit the official JMI website to apply for the JMI Entrance Exam.

Step 2: Appear for the exam and obtain the cut-off marks to be shortlisted for the next round.

Step 3: If shortlisted, appear for a personal interview.

Step 4: The final selection is based on the applicants' performance in the entrance exam, interview and their portfolio.

Step 5: Confirm admision by submitting the required fees.

Yes, a full-time PG Diploma is available at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC). AJK MCRC is a constituent unit of Jamia Millia Islamia. The PG-level course lasts one year. The institute offers three specialisations under the PG Diploma programme. These specialisations are Acting, Still Photography & Visual Communication, and Broadcast Technology. Admission to the programme is entrance-based. For more information, candidates must visit the institute's official website.