NIMCJ Ahmedabad Admission 2025 (Open): Application, Eligibility, Fee, Dates

Yes, admissions to National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism (NIMCJ) are merit-based. Candidates are granted admission on the basis of the last qualifying exam. These include Class 12 for UG courses and graduation marks for PG courses. They must submit the marskheets and certificates for the same to apply for and confirm admission in the institute. 

No, NIMCJ Ahmedabad is not hard to get as the admission is based on merit and entrance exams. For BJMC, candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. Whereas, for MJMC, common eligibility requires a bachelor's degree and a valid score in the MACJET entrance exam. The in-house entrance exam is comparatively easy to clear. 

The criteria to get into NIMCJ Ahmedabad  is that the candidate need to secure a minimum score of 50% in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised university. NIMCJ conducts their own entrance examination so the candidate also need to score a qualifying rank to get into the institution. So if a candidate scores 70% in their 12th, its a good and required qualifying criteria to take admission besides the candidate must also appear for the entrance exam that will be conducted by the National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism (NIMCJ) for admission to the postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication and Journalism (PGDMCJ) Program.

The minimum cutoff for BJMC at NIMCJ is 630 for general category candidates in All India quota. The rank over the years of NIMCJ is 33 for the year 2023 and 31 for the year 2022. Candidates need to have completed 10+2 years of education. Must have a minimum of 50% in 12th from a recognized board, and any stream (Arts, Science, Commerce) Some colleges have the criteria to possess good communication, reading, and English skills. You need to hold 70-85% in the qualifying entrance exam. 80% for the General category, 75% for OBC/SC/ST, and other backward classes.

No, you cannot take admission in NIMCJ Ahmedabad MJMC without MACJET exam. Admission to NIMCJ Ahmedabad is based on merit scores and entrance exams. For MJMC course, candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a recognised university and a valid score in MACJET exam. Once shortlisted, candidates are required to pay the course fee and confirm their seat. 

National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism, Ahmedabad application forms are usually available from April. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can fill out the application form on the official website of Gujarat Common Admission Process. Aspirants have to provide their course and college preference in the form along with the other details. 

Yes, candidates can get into NIMCJ Ahmedabad BJMC without any entrance exam. Admission into the programme is through the merit secured in the Class 12 board examinations. Therefore, candidates need not apply for any other entrance exam, to be eligible for admission into the programme. Those who want to apply for admission in the BJMC programme can do so through direct admission into the course.

NIMCJ Ahmedabad offers 120 seats in its BJMC programme. There are no additional seats in the whole programme. The programme is four years long and is spread over eight semesters. To gain admission into the programme candidates will have to apply through the centralised admission process of Gujarat University. As the seats are less the competition to get into the programme is quite high, therefore, candidates should make sure they get a high score during their Class 12 board exams.