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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication
 at 
Panjab University 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Seat breakup

48

Type of University

Public/Government

M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication
 at 
Panjab University 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
19,180
24,120
43,300
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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How to prepare for PU-CET to take admission to MA Political Science at Punjab University?
A: 

PU-CET (PG) is an entrance exam conducted by Panjab University Chandigarh for admission to its various post-graduate courses. PU-CET (PG) syllabus includes all the important topics of subjects that are relevant for business and general aptitude. For the PU-CET (PG) exam, candidates have to study Verbal Ability, Reasoning, General Knowledge and Data Interpretation. PU-CET (PG) exam preparation: Candidates should devise a strategy in advance. They must have a good idea of PU-CET (PG) exam pattern, the section-wise break-up, topic-wise weightage and the expected difficulty level of the question paper. 

Q:   Is Panjab University hard to get?
A: 

 For a few courses, such as MA, BA, MLib, etc., admissions are completely based on merit in the last qualifying examination. Students must go through the Panjab University CHD-conducted/ national-level entrances and then appear for the university-level selection rounds for final admission at Panjab University.

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Q:   Is Department of Law, Panjab University good for placements?
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The Department of Law at Panjab University in Chandigarh, India has a placement cell, but some say the placements aren't very good. In 2022, 330 undergraduate and 1 LLM student were placed. The median package for LLB and 5-year undergraduate students was INR 2.3 LPA and INR 50,000 per annum, respectively. 
 
The highest and average packages offered at Panjab University UBS Chandigarh in 2023 were INR 58.48 LPA and INR 13.7 LPA, respectively. The placement rate was 91.30%.
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Q:   Is Panjab University good for Law placements?
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The University has released the NIRF report 2023 that incorporates the 2022 placement data for Law courses (including the Department and affiliated institutes). The key highlights of UILS Chandigarh placements 2022 are tabulated below for reference:

ParticularsBA LLB/ BCom LLB Placement Statistics (2022)LLM Placement Statistics (2022)
Total students24012
Students placed1201
Median packageINR 50,000 per annumINR 8 LPA

NOTE: The aforementioned placement details are collated from the NIRF report 2023 and are the overall data for Law courses offered at the Department of Law, UIL Ludhiana, and UILS Chandigarh.

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Q:   What can students do after JEE Main session 2 result?
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After JEE session 2 is completed, only those candidates who are aiming for IITs need to start preparing for JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main. Those who are above the 98th percentile should start preparing for JEE Advanced as soon as possible. Those below this, between the 95th and 98th percentile, should focus on attempting more mock tests and previous year question papers so that they have a better chance of clearing JEE Advanced

M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication
 at 
Panjab University 
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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication
 at 
Panjab University 
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.8
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.6
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4
Money Review IconValue for Money3.7
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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication - Batch of 2022
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MAJMC from Panjab University, a good choice.
Placements: If you want great placements, M.A. JMC from Panjab University may not be the right choice for you. They still may provide placements in Print media like local newspaper agencies. But do not provide in electronic media like TV channels or Radio Stations. However, teachers may recommend some agencies to you. Not many of our seniors were placed by the college, mostly found their jobs themselves. The highest package offered was 3 LPA in our senior batches. We even found our internships ourselves.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the hostel is good but our building is quite old. There is no Wi-Fi provided inside the building, however, you can register for Wi-Fi in the hostels. The quality of food in the hostel mess is excellent, it is highly recommended. However, we have a radio station in the department itself.
Faculty: The course is nice, the teachers are helpful and knowledgeable and the teaching quality of the staff is excellent. The course curriculum is also relevant to some extent. However, not much exposure was given to us due to our covid batch. But if you are a covid-free batch you will be asked to go out and the much-needed exposure will be provided to you. But you have to highly prepare for the exams as the checking is quite strict. The passing marks are 33.3%.
Other: The best thing about the course is that it will make you quite intellectual. It can give you a great push for applying to advertising agencies. It can make you confident to face the cameras. I would want to improve the condition of our department, apart from that everything is nice.
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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication - Batch of 2020
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Placement cell of particularly my department is a bit fuzzy otherwise it is an amazing experience.
Placements: The placement cell of the department has been decreasing gradually. Although the teachers try their best to place every student and provide opportunities to each one of us, but, at the same time, their is no guarantee for the same. The teachers are all experienced in their field and have a lot of contacts and hence do help the children in times of need. The placement condition is not that unpleasant though.
Infrastructure: It is an amazing university campus with a lot of departments and hostel within the campus. Their is a library, sports ground, swimming pool, gymnasium and almost every facility that a child could ask for. Their are every other thing that you want with around 10 hostels each for girls and guys separately. Their is a dispensary and Wi-Fi facility as well.
Faculty: The course is considered to he amongst one of the best in the country and the teachers provide you wuth the best guidance and motivation. Each teacher is a Ph.D. scholar. Guest lectures are also arranged by the professionals of particular fields for better knowledge. A lot of practical knowledge is also provided to the students to give them an idea about the field work and make them ready for the same.
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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication - Batch of 2015
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Other: Life is serene in PU. There is no chaos and that is why one likes to be here! Infrastructure needs to be improved, though. There are a lot of facilities available but at the same time, nobody uses them. The teachers don't encourage students much. They should encourage the students to use the facilities available. The teachers should motivate students to do various other things. The practical learning should be on the top of the priority list instead of just focusing on the theory. Practicals are very important and a person gets to learn more while practically performing the task. Especially, when it comes to Mass Communication, practicals should be given more priority.
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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication - Batch of 2016
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Other: Good alumni base needs to compete with other colleges, more practical and specialized exposure needed! The process of absorbing, selecting candidates should be made slightly tougher and more competitive. The course also needs to transform from being seen as a purely academic activity and become more practically engaging so as to attract more students. The campus placements need to improve significantly
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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication - Batch of 2015
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Other: The very fact that the teachers teach, use Power Point Presentations, the practical classes are an essentially important part of our learning. Learning is fun here. The teachers are cooperative and friendly. The infrastructure is up to the mark. Placements need to be boosted. Rest the campus life here is enjoyable and a good exposure to the students is available here.
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Q:   What is the highest package offered during Panjab University placements?
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The highest package offered to the Engineering batch 2025 was INR 24 LPA. On the other hand, the highest salary offered to the MBA students during Punjab University placements 2025 was also INR 24 LPA.  

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Q:   How do I get admission to Panjab University?
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Panjab University Chandigarh admission process is based on the entrance examination and merit. Panjab University Chandigarh is currently open for admission. The university offers programmes including MA, BA, BBA, MBA, MLib and many more. Panjab University CHD admission is entrance and merit-based for its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The courses are offered in various streams such as Engineering, Management, Law etc. at Panjab University Chandigarh India. Students can check the table below to know course-wise eligibility and selection criteria for various courses:

Courses

Eligibility

Selection Criteria

BTech

Class 12 with a 50% aggregate 

JEE Main + JAC Chandigarh Counselling

BSc

Class 12 with passing marks in English and at least 40% aggregate

PU CET UG

BCom

Class 12 with at least 40%-60% aggregate 

Merit-based

MBA

Graduation with a 50% aggregate 

PU MET/CAT/PU-CET (PG)/JEE Main/JAC Chandigarh

BPharma

 Class 12 with a 50% aggregate 

CETUG

MBBS

 Class 12 with a 50% aggregate 

 NEET + Counselling

Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

 Claas 12 

PUTHAT

PhD

Master Degree

JRF/GATE/CEED/GPAT/ICMR/ICAR/JAC Chandigarh

 

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Q:   How is the reputation of Department of Law, Panjab University?
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The department of Law, Panjab University has been ranked 27 for Law by National Institutional Ranking Framework  (NIRF) in 2021. The Department of Law, Panjab University was established in the year 1959. Department of Law, Panjab University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs.

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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 6.50 Lakh
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Admission Process

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    PU-CET (PG)
    Jun 4, 2026
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    Jun 10, 2026
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    PU-CET (PG)-PU-CET (P.G.) 2026 last date of paying application fee with late feeTentative

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