Jamia Millia Islamia Delhi Answered Questions

No, there is no provision for direct admission to the MA course at AJK MCRC. Interested candidates must apply for the JMI Entrance Exam to be shortlisted for the further selection rounds. Candidates obtaining less than 30% marks in the descriptive part of the Entrance Exam are not eligible for admission. Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for a personal interview. They must also bring along their portfolio and State of Purpose (SOP) containing records of all of their extracurricular activities. Further, they must satisfy the basic eligibility criteria before applying for admission.

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:InstituteTuition Fees*Shiksha RatingPG Diploma, AJK MCRCINR 59,320 - INR 74,3204.3/5PG Diploma, NRAI School of Mass CommunicationINR 84,0003.6/5* The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The official data on MA placements at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre has not been released by the institute. However, various MA students have reviewed the institute's placements on Shiksha.com. The following placements information has been collated from the AJK MCRC reviews available so far:ParticularsPlacement Stats (Past 5 years)Placement Rate80% (approx.)the highest PackageINR 12 LPAAverage PackageINR 4 LPA - INR 6 LPATop RecruitersNDTV, Times Group, BBC, Zee News, etc.

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. 

Candidates aspiring to pursue a PG Diploma at AJK MCRC must undergo a multi-step process. The first step in the proces is to apply online. Before applying, aspirants must check their eligibility against the preset eligibility criteria.Eligible candidates can follow the below-given step to complete the admission process:Step 1: Visit the official JMI website to apply for the JMI Entrance Exam.Step 2: Appear for the exam and obtain the cut-off marks to be shortlisted for the next round.Step 3: If shortlisted, appear for a personal interview.Step 4: The final selection is based on the applicants' performance in the entrance exam, interview and their portfolio.Step 5: Confirm admision by submitting the required fees.

Candidates seeking MA 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.

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.

"To get into Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), you'll need to pass the JMI entrance exam for most undergraduate programs (except for B.Tech, which uses JEE Main scores, and BDS, which uses NEET scores). Also, you'll need to meet the minimum eligibility criteria, which typically involves a 10+2 education with a certain aggregate percentage.Eligibility Criteria:For most undergraduate programs (excluding B.Tech and BDS):You must have passed your 10+2 (or equivalent) examination from a recognised board. The minimum aggregate percentage required varies by program, so check the specific programme requirements on the JMI website."

The category-wise reservation of seats for JMI university admissions are explained in the points below. For Muslim Minority30% of all seats in every programme are reserved for Muslim applicants. 10% of all seats in every programme are reserved for female Muslim applicants. 10% of all seats in every programme are reserved for OBC (NCL) and ST applicants who are Muslim. For Persons with Disabilities5% of all seats in every programme are reserved for physically challenged people.For Internal (JMI) Students5% of all seats every programme are reserved for students who have passed their qualifying exam from Jamia School (for UG programmes) or university (for PG programmes). 

AJK MCRC (JMI) has not yet released any official list of the top recruiters who provided placement opportunities to MA students. However, students who reviewed MA placements at the institute have provided some information on the top recruiters over the past few years. A list of these recruiters is as follows:NDTVTimes GroupBBC Zee NewsIndia TodayAl JazeeraViacomAdfactorShareit