Delhi School of Journalism University of Delhi North campus Answered Questions

Delhi School of Journalism admission is based on the Common Undergraduate Entrance Test (CUET). Without appearing for the CUET exam, applicants cannot be admitted to any courses at the college. After the announcement of the CUET results, candidates should register on Delhi University's admission portal and fill out their preferred programme and college. The Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal will be used for seat allocation in both UG and PG courses.

Students applying for CUET UG-PG 2024 must upload the scanned copies of the following documents required for CUET registration:·       Class 10/12 mark sheets·       Graduate Marksheet (for CUET-PG )·       Passport size photograph·       Signature·       ID proof with photo (Aadhar card, driving licence etc.)·       Caste certificate, non-creamy layer certificate (If required)

The expected cutoff range for General category candidates seeking admission to the Bachelor of Journalism (BJ) programme at Delhi School of Journalism (DSJ), University of Delhi (DU) is between 95% and 98%. OBC candidates are projected to fall within the cutoff range of 90% to 93%. SC category applicants can anticipate a cutoff range between 85% and 88%, while ST category candidates are expected to have a cutoff range of 80% to 83%.

The selection process for the Bachelor of Journalism (BJ) programme at Delhi School of Journalism (DSJ), University of Delhi (DU) involves a national-level written entrance test conducted by DU. This test evaluates candidates' aptitude for journalism, including their language skills, general knowledge, and awareness of current affairs. The minimum CUET percentage required for admission to the BJ programme at DSJ varies annually based on applicants' overall performance. Typically, candidates aim for a CUET score above the 90th percentile to enhance their chances of admission.Candidates need to achieve a CUET score above the 90th percentile to be considered for admission. The university releases a merit list based on CUET scores, and selected candidates are invited for counseling sessions. Specialization selection and admission formalities follow the counseling process.Additionally, candidates must secure between 300-400 marks in the CUET 2024 exam. The passing marks for Section I (Language) are around 80 to 90 each for Sections IA and IB. In Section II (Domain-Specific Subjects), aspirants must score over 120 marks, and in Section III (General Aptitude Exam), they need to obtain more than 120 marks as well.

No, there is no offline method of application at Delhi School of Journalism. All the candidates must apply through the CUET official website, i.e., the official websites of CUET UG and CUET PG. After the introduction of CUET UG for UG admission and CUET PG for postgraduate courses to DSJ and other DU-affiliated colleges, the application process has shifted full-time to the online mode. Candidates can register on the official websites of the respective exam, fill out the online application forms, pay the course-wise application fee and appear for the exam to become eligible. For final admission, shortlisted and pass-out students of CUET UG and PG are required to register on the CSAS portal for final admission and seat allocation process.  

The Delhi School of Journalism, DU is a relatively new college and does not have a well-established placement cell yet. However, it is located in the heart of the North Campus and offers decent placements for students, with many being placed in news channels and radio channels. The college has a library, canteen, air-conditioned classrooms, and Wi-Fi connections, but the Wi-Fi connection is reported to be poor. The college is known for its excellent faculty and supportive environment, providing students with ample exposure. The infrastructure is considered to be good, with classrooms being better than most colleges in DU, and the campus having a sports complex. The college offers a range of specializations in B.J., including Print Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Digital Journalism, Journalism and New Media, and Advertising and Public Relations. The admission to the B.J. programme is through a national-level written entrance test conducted by DU. 

The Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS ) has a one time non-refundable fee which differs from category to category.Given below has categories wise fees structure of CSAS UG and PG:CategoryCSAS (UG-PG) – 2024 Application FeeUR/OBC-NCL/EWSINR 250SC/ST/PwBDINR 100

The application process for the Delhi School of Journalism was open from Feb 27, 2024, to Mar 26, 2024. This was in affiliated with DU However, registrations for undergraduate courses via CUET 2024. Moreover, CUET-PG registrations for the 2024 session for admission to postgraduate courses have also begun. Interested students could apply online on the official websites of CUET UG and CUET PG.The CUET UG exam was scheduled to take place between May 15, 2024, to May 31, 2024, and the results were announced in June. Delhi University, the affiliated university for Kirori Mal College, has also released the dates for the first, second, and third DU CSAS Seat Allocation Lists which will be released soon.

The eligibility and selection criteira for all the courses at Delhi School of Journalism differ from both UG and PG programmes. Candidates who want to be admitted to any courses at DSJ have to appear for CUET UG and PG. Given below the table contains eligibility and selection criteria for Delhi School of Journalism UG and PG coursesCourse EligibilitySelection CriteriaBachelors in Journalism (BJ) + Master in Journalism (MJ) Class 12 or equivalent in relevant subjects from a recognised boardCUET-UGMaster of Journalism Graduation from a recognised university in relevant subjectsCUET-PG