Mass Communication & Media

No, the Asian College of Journalism will declare the exam schedule. All the candidates must appear for the exam as per the schedule. No request regarding change in the schedule of examination will be entertained.

The ACJ exam pattern for PG Diploma in Journalism Course is given here.

• Sections: English Language and General Knowledge (including Current Affairs).
• Total Marks: 200
• Slots: Two (Morning and Afternoon)
• Mode of examination: Online
• Both sections will be for 100 marks each.
• Exam Duration: 2 hours (Section I) and 90 minutes (Section II)

The ACJ question paper has two sections.

• Section I: English Language
• Section II: General Knowledge

Candidates will get 2 hours to complete Section I and 1.5 hours to complete Section II. 

The Asian College of Journalism will not deduct marks if a student does not attempt a question. So, students can skip a question if they are not sure of the answer.

The total marks for ACJ entrance exam is 200 (100 marks each for Section I and II).

The ACJ entrance exam is conducted for admission to PG Diploma in Journalism and PG Diploma in Business and Financial Journalism in online mode only. It means tha candidates who have applied for the ACJ exam can appear for the test from any place, as long as they have access to computer or laptop with internet facility.

The Asian College of Journalism will inform the candidates who qualify the ACJ entrance exam round I (online test) via their registered email ID. The qualified candidates will be considered eligible for the secodn round, i.e., Personal Interview. The final result for selection of admission to the Asian College of Journalism will also be intimated at the registered email address.

According to the exam pattern, the ACJ question paper will consist of two sections: English and General Knowledge. The detailed ACJ pattern is as follows:

No, there is no negative marking in the exam. There will be 100 questions each in both sections of the ACJ online test question paper (English Language and General Knowledge). Candidates should try to attempt all the questions asked in the exam.

ACJ Entrance Exam 2026 total score is 200 marks. There are two sections in the ACJ online test: English Language and General Knowledge. Each section of the question paper will be of 100 marks. The general knowledge section will be divided into two parts: current affairs and general knowledge.

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