Chitkara School of Mass Communication Admission 2021: Courses, Exam, Eligibility, Fee ,

Deemed as one of the best institutions for Mass Communication in Chandigarh, Chitkara School of Mass Communication (CSMC), Patiala offers BA and MA in Journalism and Mass Communication and a Doctoral programme in Mass Communication. The institute is affiliated to Chitkara University, Chandigarh.

CSMC is well-known for preparing future content makers and mass communication experts who are creative and hardworking. The institute offers three courses under journalism and mass communication at UG, PG and doctorate levels.

CSMC Patiala Admission Process 2021

CSMC admissions are based on a valid score in D-ART (DALHAM Assessment & Review Tool). The admission procedure starts once eligible candidates have applied and the applications have been received by the institute within the due date.

• Candidates need to personally appear for a counselling session on the date and time given, failure to which, the application will be rejected
• The candidates then need to present the documents as given in the important instructions at the time of counseling
• The seats are allotted based on merit-ranking of in the entrance test and the preferences indicated in the counseling form at the time of counseling (as per availability of seats)
• Shortlisted candidates are invited for a counseling process and personal interview round
• Admission is confirmed only after receipt of full fee at the time of counseling
• Final selection is based on marks scored in Class 12 and performance in the personal interview

CSMC Patiala D-ART Exam Details

DALHAM Assessment & Review Tool is a selection test conducted by DALHAM Foundation in July. Each alphabet of DALHAM represents the stream in which a candidate wants to secure admission through D-ART exam:

• D— Design
• A— Arts
• L— Liberal Arts
• H— Humanities
• A— Architecture
• M— Media & Communication

Note: There is no restriction on the number of attempts of taking the D-ART exam.

CSMC Patiala BA Admission 2021

The institute offers a full-time UG programme for a three-year duration and the eligibility criteria for admission is mentioned below:

CSMC Patiala MA Admission 2021

CSMC MA is a full-time programme at PG level for a three-year duration. The eligibility criteria for admission is mentioned below:

CSMC Patiala PhD Admission 2021

Apart from BA and MA, the institute also offers PhD, a doctoral-level programme. The institute has highly qualified faculty members committed to impart high-quality research in their respective fields. For admission, candidates need to meet the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:

CSMC Patiala Application Process 2021

CSMC application process has three options for students to apply. The applications shall be rejected if a candidate fails to pay the application fee of Rs 1,100.

First option— Purchase an application from any of the Chitkara Information Centres. Below are the steps to follow while applying:

1. Fill all the mandatory fields in the form
2. Affix a recent passport-size photo
3. Enclose the copies of documents (Class 10, Class 12 and graduation)
4. Enclose a DD against the application fee in favour of ‘Chitkara University’ payable at Chandigarh
5. Send the complete form to the below address through post:

Chitkara University, Admission Office

SCO 160-161, Sector 9-C, Chandigarh 160 009

Second option— Download the application form, brochure, fee information for offline submission. Below are the steps to follow while applying:

1. Take a print out of the application form available at institute’s online application portal (https://admissions.chitkara.edu.in/login)
2. And follow the same steps as mentioned in the first option

Third option— Apply online followed by the below are the steps:

1. Open the online application portal
2. Enter complete details
3. Upload copies of documents (Class 10, Class 12 and graduation)
4. Pay the application fee online and submit the form

Note: The application process is of around 15-20 minutes. Candidates can save their application form in between and complete later. In case candidates don't have their documents ready, they can send the same on a later date.

CSMC Patiala Course Fee 2021

For each course, an amount of Rs 8,000 will be charged separately at the time of admission which is not included in the course fee. The institute does not accept cheques for the fee payments. Here is the total fee for BA and MA progammes offered by CSMC:

CSMC Admission Documents

Here is a list of documents (attested copies) that candidates need to attach with their admission form:

• Certificate and mark sheet of Class 10 & Class 12
• Certificate and mark sheet of graduation (for PG courses)
• Rank card of the qualifying examination and if the result is not out, admit card is required
• Migration certificate from the board/ university last attended
• Reserved category certificate (if applicable)
• Character certificate*
• Medical fitness certificate*
• In case of a gap in the studies, an affidavit is required which should be signed by Executive Magistrate/ notary public

*Note: There are links available at the college website (www.chitkara.edu.in/admissions/downloadforms) to download the certificate formats.

CSMC Patiala Reservation 2021

According to the CSMC reservation criteria, 25 per cent of the seats are reserved for bonafide candidates of Himachal Pradesh in Chitkara University Himachal Pradesh. 15 per cent seats are exclusively reserved for the candidates of Punjab Domicile in Chitkara University, Punjab and the allocation of seats for the reserved categories (SC/ ST/ OBC/ Physically Handicapped/ Others) takes place as per the policy of the State Government. 

CSMC Chandigarh Scholarships 2021

The institute offers four types of scholarship schemes for the eligible and selected students:

• Post-matric scholarship scheme for SC/OBC students
• Scholarship scheme for minorities students
• Central sector scholarship scheme for college and university students
• AICTE’s scholarship for students from Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)

To check the detailed scheme, click here

Important FAQs regarding CSMC Patiala

Q. How are admissions done at CSMC Patiala?

A. CSMC admission process starts once the application window is closed. Candidates need to personally appear for counselling followed by a PI round on the date and time given. They also need to present the required admission documents. The admission is confirmed only after receiving the full amount against fee by the institute.

Q. Which exam is accepted for admission to CSMC?

A. Admissions are based on a valid score in D-ART, an assessment test for selection conducted by DALHAM Foundation. Each alphabet of DALHAM represents the stream in which a candidate wants to secure admission. The test is conducted in July every year.

Q. How many times can a candidate attempt for D-ART?

A. There is no restriction on the number of attempts of taking the D-ART exam.

Q. Can a student who has cleared Class 10, apply for BA in Journalism and Mass Communication?

A. No, a candidate must have passed Class 12 in any stream to be eligible to apply for UG programme of CSMC.

Q. What is the specialisation available under MA and the eligibility criteria?

A. The specialisation under both BA and MA programme is common. To apply for the MA programme in Journalism and Mass Communication, a candidate must have completed graduation.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for PhD programme offered by CSMC?

A. The candidate must have done a master's or post-graduation in the respective field in order to apply for PhD programme.

Q. How to apply online for admission?

A. The application process is of around 15-20 minutes. Below are the simple steps to apply online:

1.    Open the online application portal

2.    Enter complete details

3.    Upload copies of documents (Class 10, Class 12 and graduation)

4.    Pay the application fee online and submit the form

Q. Is there any application fee that a candidate needs to pay while applying to CSMC?

A. Yes, the application fee is Rs 1,000 and applications shall be rejected if a candidate fails to pay the fee.

Q. Does CSMC accept the payments via cheques?

A. No, according to the information available on the official website of CSMC, cheque payments are not accepted. Candidates can pay through cash/ online or a DD.

Q. How much is the fee for courses offered by the institute?

A. The course fee for BA and MA is Rs 3.79 lakh and Rs 2.58 lakh respectively. However, an amount of Rs 8,000 will be charged separately at the time of admission for each course.

Q. Which all documents are required to be submitted with the admission form?

A. Below is a list of admission documents (attested copies) that candidates need to attach with their admission form:

• Certificate and mark sheet of Class 10 & Class 12
• Certificate and mark sheet of graduation (for PG courses)
• Rank card of the qualifying examination and if the result is not out, admit card is required
• Migration certificate from the board/ university last attended
• Reserved category certificate (if applicable)
• Character certificate
• Medical fitness certificate

Chitkara School of Mass Communication Admission Dates 2023