M.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism 

at Central University of Kashmir, Srinagar

A valid 12th standard certificate with a final aggregate of 50% is necessary for MA course at Central University of Kashmir. The institution administers entrance examinations for enrollment in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programmes, including the MA. The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the entrance exam via the Common University Entrance Test (CUET).

The fee for the MA course at Central University of Kashmir varies depending on the specialization. The approximate fee for MA courses ranges from INR 6,000 to INR 10,000 per year. Here are some specific examples of MA course fees:
MA (Criminal Law): INR 6,000 per year
MA (Economics): INR 6,000 per year
MA (English): INR 6,000 per year
MA (Comparative Religion): INR 6,000 per year
MA (Urdu): INR 6,000 per year

During 2022 placements, the median package offered to PG (2-year) students was INR 3.60 LPA. Over the past three years of placements, the median package for PG (2-year) courses has been the same. The table below represents the median package trends of PG (2-year) courses from the Central University of Kashmir placements 2020 to 2022:

Central University of Kashmir offers more than 1000 seats for MA in different subjects. , the Central University of Kashmir offers MA Political Science as a full-time 2-year course.  Here is a list of some of the MA specializations offered by the university:

• MA in Kashmiri,
• MA in Comparative Religion,
• MA in Business Administration,
• MA in Hindi,
• MA in Political Science

The Central University of Kashmir offers more than 1000 seats for Master of Arts in different subjects. The Central University of Kashmir offers an MA in various disciplines with different intake capacities. As per the available information, the intake capacity for MA programs at the university is as follows:
M.A. Convergent Journalism: Intake Capacity - 46
M.A. Economics: Intake Capacity - 46
M.A. Education: Intake Capacity - 46
M.A. English: Intake Capacity - 46
M.A. Comparative Religion: Intake Capacity - 46
M.A. Urdu: Intake Capacity - 46

At the UG level, UG (3-year) courses recorded the highest number of students placed during 2022 placements. At the PG level, the highest number of PG (2-year) students were placed. The course-wise total strength and the number of students placed during Central University of Kashmir placements 2022 are tabulated below: 

NOTE: The above data is fetched from the NIRF report 2023.

A major concern about CUK for admission is the geographical placement of the University. The University is located in Srinagar and offers great set of courses along with placement opportunities and assistance. Apart from this, the University also offers scholarships for eligible candidates with technologically advanced infrastructure. It follows a Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) for the evaluation of all UG and PG programmes.

The University has not released the separate placement data for BSc. However, the combined placement details for UG (3-year) courses has been released. Out of 56 UG (3-year) graduates 32 were placed during 2022 placements. In 2021, out of 49 students 10 were placed successfully. The table below mentions the Central University of Kashmir placement trends from 2020 to 2022:

NOTE: The above details are collated from the NIRF report 2023.

Admission to CU Kashmir includes merit and entrance based eligibility criteria. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in Class 12 along with valid scores in CUET UG/PG for the admission to UG and PG level courses. Furthermore, candidates must apply through the official website of the University. Shortlisted candidates must pay the fees and confirm the seat.