ACJ Entrance Exam

The full form of ACJ entrance exam is Asian College of Journalism Entrance Exam. This entrance exam is conducted annually in online mode for admission to PG Diploma in Journalism and PG Diploma in Business and Financial Journalism. Candidates seeking admission to any of these courses must fill out the ACJ application form and appear for the exam. Those who qualify the online test will be able to participate in the interview round.

The Asian College of Jounralism conducts ACJ entrance exam in three phases. There is no official notification regarding ACJ application form dates 2026. However, it is expected that the last date to apply for first phase will be First Week of April 2026, second phase will be Third Week of May 2026, and third phase will be Second Week of June 2026.

Candidates must pay the application fee of INR 2360 while filling the application form. SC/ ST candidates will be expempted of this application fee. 

The Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) has not yet made any official announcement on the ACJ 2026 exam date. However, the ACJ entrance exam 2026 are likely to be conducted in the second week of April 2026 for the first phase, third week of May 2026 for the second phase and second week of June 2026 for the third phase.

No, it is not acceptable to produce just the soft copy of the admit card of ACJ Entrance Exam at the center of examination. The candidates generally have to carry a printed copy of their admit card along with an original photo ID for validation. This way, there will be easy access to the exam hall and prevention from any technological complications that may happen with gadgets. It is better to download the admit card and print it and preserve it for the exam day. It is always safe to refer to the particular instructions mentioned on the admit card or official notifications.

The online interviews following the ACJ Entrance Exam will be either be conducted on the same day as the test or a day after it. The interview schedule will be shared with the examinees at least 3 days prior to the exam dates (April 12, 2025 and May 24, 2025) on their registered contact details (email ID and phone number). 

The application fee of INR 2360 must be paid while submitting the application form. Applicants can pay this fee online using net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI or through a deman draft in favour of the 'Media Development Foundation', payable in Chennai. SC/ ST candidates will be expempted of paying the ACJ Entrance Exam application fee on producing their category certificates. 

Yes, students may have to give interviews around the same time as the ACJ Entrance Exam counselling process. Potential students may be asked questions about their educational backgrounds, general awareness, journalism and media knowledge, current affairs, etc. during the interview rounds.

The ACJ Entrance Exam is conducted online. Candidates can take the exam from the comfort of their homes or any location with a stable internet connection.   

The exam is not conducted at specific physical centers.

Graduates from any discipline can take this entrance exam for PG Diploma courses. It's a two hour long test designed to assess the applicants English Language Skills, awareness of Current Affairs and General Knowledge. 

No, there is no descriptive or subjective section in the ACJ Entrance Exam. It is a computer based test with only MCQ type questions. Candidates must enter their responses to these questions within a time frame of two hours. 

The institute does not specify a particular syllabus for the ACJ Entrance Test. However, it is common knowledge that the test mainly comprises of English, General Awareness, General Reasoning, Current Affairs, etc. Aspirants must brush up their language skills and current affairs before taking the exam. They can take up reading, solve general aptitude papers, English language papers and download news applications like DailyHunt or InShorts for the same.