PG Diploma

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.

AJK MCRC PG Diploma in Broadcast Technology is a one-year programme. Admission to the programme is subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria specified by the institute. To be eligible for admission, candidates must fulfil the below-given eligibility requirements:

• They must have passed a Bachelor's degree of at least three years (or equivalent) in Physics/ Electronics/ Computer Science/ IT/ BCA or Engineering with at least 50% marks in aggregate
• They must have studied Physics and Maths at the Class 12 level

As per the available information, there is no provision for direct admission to the PG Diploma course at AJK MCRC. AJK MCRC is a affiliated with Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI). JMI conducts the JMI Entrance Exam shortlisted prospective candidates for admission. Candidates seeking PG Diploma admission at AJK MCRC are also required to appear for the exam to be eligible for the interview round.

Candidates obtaining less than 30% marks in the descriptive part of the Entrance Exam are not eligible for the interview. Further, they must satisfy the basic eligibility criteria before applying for admission.

AJK Mass Communication Research Centre offers a one-year PG Diploma in the full-time mode. The total fee payable over the course duration ranges from INR 59,320 to INR 74,320. The exact amount that a candidates pays depends on their choice of specialisation. The fee is payable in annual instalments. The first instalment may also include certain one-time charges. The mentioned fee information is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Yes, a full-time PG Diploma is available at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC). AJK MCRC is a constituent unit of Jamia Millia Islamia. The PG-level course lasts one year. The institute offers three specialisations under the PG Diploma programme. These specialisations are Acting, Still Photography & Visual Communication, and Broadcast Technology. Admission to the programme is entrance-based. For more information, candidates must visit the institute's official website.

AJK MCRC and NRAI School of Mass Communication offer full-time PG Diploma courses in Delhi. While NRAI School of Mass Communication offers a PG Diploma in Mass Communication, AJK MCRC offers a PG Diploma is three specialisations. These specialisations are Broadcast Technology, Still Photography & Visual Communication, and Acting. Candidates must choose the institute that offers their desired specialisation. They can also refer to the following comparison table before taking the final call:

* The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.