A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre

AJK Mass Communication Research Centre offers a full-time PG Diploma lasting one year. The professional programme is offered in three specialisations. The admission process for all these specialisations is the same. Listed below are the AJK Mass Communication Research Centre PG Diploma specialisations:

• PG Diploma in Broadcast Technology
• PG Diploma in Still Photography & Visual Communication
• PG Diploma in Acting

AJK MCRC is a well-known institute offering PG Diploma courses in Digital Media and Broadcasting. The institute offers three specialisations under its PG Diploma course. The career prospects of pursuing a PG Diploma in these specialisations vary from one another. In general, a PG Diploma holder from AJK MCRC can take up jobs as an Online/ Offline Journalist, Actor, Digital Media Manager, Photographer, Editor, Social Media Coordinator, Researcher and Educator. They can pursue add-on courses to enhance their knowldege and demand in the job market. 

AJK Mass Communication Research Centre offers admission to 60 students for its PG Diploma programme. The given number includes the seats for all three PG Diploma specialisations available at the institute. The seats are allocated to eligible applicants based on their performance in the JMI Entrance Exam and the subsequent interview/selection process. The specialisation-wise distribution of the total AJK MCRC PG Diploma seats is tabulated below:

AJK MCRC PG Diploma cut-off is the minimum score required in the JMI Entrace Exam to secure a seat for PG Diploma at the institute. The cut-off varies from year to year and is influenced by a variety of factors. Some of these factors are listed below:

• Total number of seats available for admission

• Number of applicants

• Category of the candidates

• Reservation Policy

• Specialisation chosen by the candidates

• Difficulty Level of the exam

The application process for PG Diploma admission at AJK MCRC is conducted online. The institute does not accept applications in the offline mode. To complete the online application process, aspirants can follow the below-given steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia.
Step 2: Click on 'Apply Now' on the Home page.
Step 3: Register with the basic details such as mobile number, valid email ID etc. to generate login credentials.
Step 4: Login to fill out the application form.
Step 5: Upload the documents and pay the application fee.
Step 6: Submit the application form.

While applying for PG Diploma admission at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, candidates are required to submit an application fee of INR 1,000 (subject to change). The fee must be paid online using a Credit Card/Debit Card/Net banking. It must be paid through the official website of JMI after the registration process and form filling. The application fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances, except in the case of failed transactions.

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.

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.