A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre Okhla Delhi Answered Questions

JMI Entrance Exam is the accepted entrance exam for AJK MCRC PG Diploma admissions. The entrance exam is conducted once every year, by Jamia Millia Islamia. It is usually conducted around April. The exact date for the entrance exam for AJK MCRC PG Diploma admissions 2025 is yet to be released. JMI has scheduled to conduct the entrance exams for various courses starting April 26, 2025 (onwards). Candidates must frequently visit the official JMI website to stay updated on the latest exam dates.

Candidates seeking PG Diploma admission at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre must 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. In 2025, the application window opened on March 5 and is expected to remain open till April 10, 2025. Aspirants can apply online through the official JMI website.

AJK MCRC accepts JMI Entrance Exam for MA admissions. The entrance exam is conducted once every year, usually around April. For AJK MCRC MA admissions 2025, the entrance exam is scheduled to be conducted from April 26, 2025 (onwards). The exam is conducted on different dates for various courses. The exact exam dates for MA courses are yet to be released.

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 MigrantsTwo seats in each programme offered at AJK MCRC are reserved for candidates from J&K5% 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 students5% 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, 2017The 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 applicants10% of the total number of seats in each programme shall be earmarked for Women applicants who are Muslims10% 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

AJK Mass Communication Research Centre MA in Journalism and Mass Communication is a two-year postgraduate degree course, divided into four semesters. Each semester contains core and elective subjects. Some of the subjects included in the course curriculum are:Still PhotographyRadio ProductionScreen WritingMedia & Cultural Studies 1Digital Media Arts (Foundational)Television ProductionMedia & Cultural StudiesDigital Media Arts Studies/ Television Studies

AJK MCRC PG Diploma in Broadcast Technology admission is based on the marks obtained by the applicants in the JMI Entrance Exam. Candidates who clear the JMI Entrance Exam cut-off specified for the particular academic year are eligible to appear for the subsequent selection rounds. The latest information on the cut-off is not yet available. However, the minimum score required for PG Diploma in Broadcast Technology admission in 2023 was 74.5 for the General (All India) category candidates in the last round. Hence, applicants must aim at securing a better score than 74.5 to be considered for admission.

Candidates aspiring to pursue an MA at AJK MCRC must undergo a multi-step process. They must begin with checking their eligibility against the preset eligibility criteria. Eligible candidates can follow the below-given step to complete the admission process:Step 1: Apply for the JMI Entrance Exam through the official JMI website.Step 2: Appear for the exam and secure 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.

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 (JMI) MA cut-off indicates the minimum marks a candidate must score in the JMI Entrance Exam to secure MA admission at the institute. This cut-off varies yearly and across the MA specialisations chosen by the candidates. The last-round cut-off for admission to some MA specialisations at AJK MCRC is tabulated below:Course2024MA in Convergent Journalism161MA in Visual Effects and Animation160MA in Development Communication148

No, there is no provision for direct admission to the MA course at AJK MCRC. Interested candidates must apply for the JMI Entrance Exam to be shortlisted for the further selection rounds. Candidates obtaining less than 30% marks in the descriptive part of the Entrance Exam are not eligible for admission. Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for a personal interview. They must also bring along their portfolio and State of Purpose (SOP) containing records of all of their extracurricular activities. Further, they must satisfy the basic eligibility criteria before applying for admission.