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Asian College of Journalism Admission Process 2025

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Q:   Can I join Asian College of Journalism directly?
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The ACJ  eligibility criteria are the conditions and standards that candidates must achieve in order to participate in the admission examination. Ineligible candidates' applications will be denied; consequently, candidates should review the ACJ Eligibility Criteria.

 

  • Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in any field.
  • Those in their final year of graduating could apply for the ACJ Entrance Exam 

 

Q:   What entrance exam scores are accepted by Asian College of Journalism for admission?
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The Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) normally admits students to its postgraduate journalism programmes based on their performance on its own entrance exam. Candidates are evaluated on a range of current affairs and journalistic topics in the ACJ Entrance Exam. Although scores from other standardised tests might be taken into account, the purpose of ACJ's admission exam is to assess candidates' suitability for journalism. For the most precise and current information about approved entrance exam scores, prospective students may consult the most recent admission standards or get in touch with the admissions office.

Asian College of Journalism PG Diploma Admission 2025

2 courses 10 months
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₹ 4.6L - 7.1L
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Q:   Is pursuing PGDM at Asian College of Journalism expensive?
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Pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism or MBA programme at Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) can be considered relatively  expensive for some students because its tuition fees is quite high which is ranging from INR 4,60,200 to INR 7,08,000 depending on the specific program. Hope you get this. More information I would suggest check the official website.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Multimedia Journalism - Batch of 2018
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A well-disciplined and strict college.
Placements: In our Diploma course, most of the students get placed. Around 70% of students get placements at this college. The average package offered for this course was 4-7 LPA. The top recruiting companies for our course were Times India, Hindustan Times, BBC, etc. The top roles offered were reporter, writers, content creator, etc.
Infrastructure: Facilities at the college were good. The college campus was fully secured and had CCTV cameras everywhere. Wi-Fi connectivity was available throughout the entire college campus. The campus of the college was small but spacious enough. There was no hostel facility offered at our college.
Faculty: Yes, all the professors and supporting staff at our college were qualified and knowledgeable. Teachers properly guided us and helped us gain all the required skills in this field. The course curriculum was relevant. The college was making the students job-ready. Exams were of moderate difficulty level.
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You ACJ only once- get groomed here.
Placements: ACJ provides placements to its students. But on some instances like the years of election or demonetization the process gets hampered as most of the media companies does not turn up. This time due to general elections at least 20 people are still left to placed. Companies like News 18, wion, reuturs, bloomberg, republic, mirror now comes. Average salary is 3.6l P. A.
Infrastructure: As a part of ACJ we could not ask for better, with fully furnished 7 to 8 computer labs, we have India's only integrated newsroom and also proper furnished newsroom studios and advanced camcorders for the television student. The hostels have Wi-Fi and canteens provide meals four times a day.
Faculty: ACJ has four streams TV, radio, print and new media. There is a separate course on business journalism for the people who wanted to pursue this. I was TV student and we were taught by BBC journalists and veteran Indian Media professionals. Hindu editor N Ram is a frequent speaker of our college. The course also have elective subjects which student need to choose. And they are taught some of the best people in that field. For eg Talking Cinema is taught by Bharadwaj Rangan.
Other: They provide scholarship to saarc students. A lot of events does happen at ACJ which are mostly book launches, debates by eminent people, etc.
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Asian College of Journalism provides excellent practical knowledge.
Placements: If not 100% of students, at least 90% of students get placed over a month. Top news channels like Mirror Now, Times Now, Republic, CNN, and CNBC recruit from ACJ. Newspapers like Times of India, The Hindu, Deccan Herald, and Economic Times also recruit students.
Infrastructure: The building has recently been renovated. Hence, it is modern. The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled. All the labs and studios are modern and standard. The production studios and classrooms are well maintained. The library is extensive with subscriptions to most important journals. The hostel can be a bit hot.
Faculty: The course curriculum is lengthy but detailed. Many may feel stressed, but it is necessary and worth it. The course is a mixture of practical and theory. Moreover, professors ensure that the students also have a lot of on-field experience. Faculty members have a lot of experience, and they teach well.
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This is the best place to go to if journalism is your subject.
Placements: The placements that ACJ offers are the maximum that you can get out of a J-School in India. Placement rates stand at more than 95% of the total strength. The average starting salary is Rs. 3.6L p.a. Bigshot companies like CNN, The Times Group, Republic, The Indian Express, The Hindu, etc. Recruit from ACJ. The students are offered with the roles based on their performance in the placement examinations and the interviews.
Infrastructure: All the classrooms at ACJ are smart classrooms. The Wi-Fi connectivity speed is good, but it is accessible only once the class hours are over, which is a problem. The library is ever growing and has a good collection of books. The canteen provides average food, and the hostel rooms are average too. There is no provision for outdoor games though. The only games you can play are table tennis, badminton and foods ball.
Faculty: The faculty are the best part about ACJ. Everyone is highly qualified, helpful and knowledgeable. The student to faculty ratio is completely dependent on the stream and the subgroup that each student is a part of. The course curriculum is excellent. The exposure that each student receives is just what the media world wants.
Other: The students may land scholarships based on merit-cum-means. Education for students from SAARC countries is completely free. Wi-Fi connectivity remains somewhat strong throughout the campus. Mobile network, though, is a big issue. Also, the campus is a bit remote and lies away from all the hustle and bustle.
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Asian College Of Journalism - The best crash-course In journalism.
Placements: The placements for my batch were good. Almost everyone had a job by the end of the college and those who didn't come by 2019, were assisted by the teachers, many of whom were well-reputed journalists themselves and found jobs within the first few months after college ended. I was placed with the Cable News Network (CNN) in Delhi and left there almost immediately. I worked as a senior desk editor at CNN for three years before I moved on to my next job. Several news outlets and publishing houses visited the college during the placements. The pay offered was satisfactory to almost all the students. Since the course is a very intensive PGD programme, students are not required to do an internship.
Infrastructure: The Asian College of Journalism is undoubtedly one of India's 2019s most premium institutions to study journalism and train to be a journalist both on the field and in the newsroom. Most students stay at the hostel, considering the distance of the campus from the city centre, but also because most of them are not day scholars and come to Chennai from various parts of the country making the Asian College experience which is truly a diverse one. The hostel is an experience in itself, people from all walks of lives come together to stay here. One can almost, always find a musician singing loud on the front lawn and people sprawling across the grass, reading, writing or simply looking at the sky at dusk. Elaborate studios are set-up for both the television and the RADIO news productions. Also, the state-of-the-art computer labs are set up for news media and print students. The canteen also offers both the nutritional food and the snack time grub.
Faculty: The faculty at the Asian College of Journalism are mostly journalists working in some capacity with and at The Hindu-2019, a newspaper daily that has an extremely wide readership all across the country. Barring a few instances, the daily remains mostly center-left in terms of political ideology. However, there are other professors who are considered experts in the field. Persons like the P. Sainath, Sadanand Menon, Bhardwaj Rangan, Nithyanand Jeyaram, Shashikumar, all teach at the college regularly or are the guest faculty. The curriculum is simple, the mornings are spent focusing on the foundation of Journalism, while the afternoons are spent learning specializations (Print, Television, New Media or Radio). All the students are expected to choose one of the four specialisations even before the interview process begins.
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Other: The finest J School in the country, Asian College of Journalism has been giving to notch journalists to the industry for the past 15 years. A ten month course designed with such precision and technicality that trains students to face the industry with ease.
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Asian College of Journalism Admission FAQs 2025

Q:   What is Asian College of Journalism - ACJ famous for?
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It's known for providing world-class journalism education that's tailored to the needs of India and other developing countries in Asia. The college offers a Bloomberg programme on Business and Financial Journalism, which gives aspiring journalists the opportunity to learn from some of the best.ACJ is a preferred destination for media organizations looking for talented recruits. The college counsels students on placements and arranges campus interviews at the end of the academic year. Top news channels like Mirror Now, Times Now, Republic, CNN, and CNBC recruit from ACJ.

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When can I do PG Diploma in Journalism in Asian College of Journalism?

Answered 7 years ago

Thne applications for ACJ Entrance Exam open in March/ April. The exam is conducted in May. After all the evens of the entrance test (results, document verification, counselling, etc.), the classes can start anytime in the next few months.

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astha singh

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Will I get I refund if I withdraw my admission at ACJ?

Answered a month ago

No, the Asian College of Journalism clearly states that no refund will be given to a candidate who has paid the tuition fee for the admitted programme and has now withdrawn the admission.

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Atul Singh

Beginner-Level 5

How much marks will be deducted if I skip a question in ACJ paper?

Answered 2 months ago

There is no deduction of marks for question not attempted in ACJ. The candidates can safely skip a question if they do not know the correct answer. They will be marked zero for skipping the question.

The total marks for ACJ entrance exam is 200 (100 marks each for Section I and II).

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Rachit Katariya

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What's good about the Asian College of Journalism?

Answered 5 months ago

The Asian College of Journalism, Chennai was founded by the Indian Express Group (1994). Its ownership has now been taken over by the Media Development Foundation (2000). Over the years, it has taught some popular folks in the media. Some of its notable almuni include Rohan Joshi (stand-up comic and

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Rashmi Singh

Beginner-Level 5

What are the electives offered at ACJ?

Answered 5 months ago

The semester-wise electives at ACJ are mentioned in the table below. 

Semester 1Semester 2 
Critical International IssuesIdentities in a Plural Society 
Making Sense of PoliticsPolitical Economy of Development in India
Health Reporting Sports Writing
Child Rights Music and Freedom 
Cricket without BordersDocumentary Film and the Investigation of Reality 
Theatre and Performance Science Reporting 
Environmental JournalismDefence and Strategic Affairs
Understanding Film Covering Women's Issues 
Media Landscape in J&KCulture, Consumption and Communication 
Covering Archeology Understanding Genocides 
Dalit Studies  

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