DCJ Mumbai Exam Application Form 2026: Registration Link, Date, Fees & How to Apply

Department of Communicaton and Journalism Mumbai Entrance Exam 2026 ( DCJ Mumbai Entrance Exam )

Nupur Jain
Updated on Nov 19, 2025 15:15 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

DCJ Mumbai Entrance Exam Application 2026: The Department of Communication and Journalism is expected to release the DCJ Entrance Exam application form in June 2026. Interested candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria can visit the official website to access the application form for the DCJ exam 2026, fill it and submit it. The last date to fill the form will also be announced on the official website. The registrations will be done in online mode only.

The Department of Communication and Journalism of the University of Mumbai will conduct the exam in offline mode, followed by Group Discussion and Interviews. Candidates willing to appear for the DCJ Entrance Exam can check the application process details below.

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Table of contents
  • How to Fill DCJ Entrance Exam 2026 Application Form
  • DCJ Mumbai Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Details to be filled in DCJ Application Form 2026
  • Documents to be attached with DCJ Application Form 2026
  • FAQs on DCJ Entrance Exam Application Form
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How to Fill DCJ Entrance Exam 2026 Application Form

Once released, candidates can follow the steps below to fill DCJ 2026 application form.

  1. Open official website of University of Mumbai to obtain the DCJ application form.
  2. Click on ‘Application Forms’.
  3. Fill the details mentioned in application form and upload documents such as passport size photo, signature, essay, testimonials, reservations certificate (if any).
  4. Pay application fee of INR 400 on G-Pay or Phone pay no. 9892365327 & attach screen shot.
  5. Submit the form.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I forgot my DCJ login password. How do I retrieve it?
A: 

Check out the steps to retrieve DCJ login password.

  1. Open the official DCJ SAMARTH Portal.
  2. Click on 'Login'
  3. Enter your Registered Email ID.
  4. Click on 'Forgot Password? and then on 'Reset your Password'
  5. Enter you email ID once again, along with the given Captcha.
  6. Click on 'Send'. 
  7. Enter the OTP sent on your registered email ID.
  8. Change your password.
Q:   Does DCJ Entrance Exam accept CUET-PG scores?
A: 

No, the entrance test is conducted independently and does not accept CUET-PG scores.

DCJ Mumbai Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DCJ Mumbai Entrance Exam 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26

DCJ 2026 Entrance Exam Date Announcement

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26

DCJ Entrance Exam 2026 Registration

TENTATIVE
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Details to be filled in DCJ Application Form 2026

Candidates have to fill below mentioned details.

Particulars

Name (Block letters)

Father’s Name

Mother’s Name

Email ID

Mobile Number

Res. No

Date of Birth

Permanent Address

Pin Code

Parents/Guardian Name

Parents/Guardian Mobile Number

Religion

Caste

Education Details

Signature

Photograph

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I take DCJ Entrance Exam online?
A: 

The exam body conducts the DCJ Entrance Exam offline (pen & paper based test) so you must be present in person to take the exam.

Q:   Do I need some additional study material to prepare for DCJ Entrance Exam?
A: 

No, there is no need to prepare from extra study mateirals for Department of Communication and Journalism entrance exam. You can prepare well for exam from your undergraduate course notes and study material. But, to increase you chances of scoring well in exam, checking topic wise papers can be helpful.

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Documents to be attached with DCJ Application Form 2026

Candidates will have to attach these documents with the form.

  • Graduation Mark sheets (of all semesters)
  • Caster Certificate (if applicable)
  • Proof of Kashmiri Migrant/Defence/PH (If applicable)
  • Educational Gap Certificate (If Any)
  • Statement of Purpose

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the syllabus of DCJ Entrance Exam syllabus for M.A Communication and Journalism?
A: 

The syllabus for MA Communication and Journalism offered at the Department of Communications and Journalism offered at DCJ, University of Mumbai is provided in the table below. 

Media Management

Interactive Communication Skills

Media Productions

Media Research

Media Writing

New Technologies in Media Application

Principles of Mass Communication

Reporting and Editing

Production Portfolio

Public Relations

Principles of International Communication

Media Law and Ethics

Inter-Cultural Communication

Electronic Media

Development Communication

Advertising and Corporate Communication

Development of Media

Communication Research

Q:   When the registration process for DCJ exam start?
A: 

The registration process for DCJ exam is expected to start in June 2026. To sumbit DCJ entrance exam application form candidates will have to pay online application fee. Candidates who will successfully submit application form will be issued admit card for entrance test.

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FAQs on DCJ Entrance Exam Application Form

Candidates can find the FAQs regarding the DCJ application form below:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I submit the DCJ Entrance Exam application form offline?
A: 

The application process for DCJ Entrance Exam is conducted online. Candidates must fill in the application forms in online mode as the website contains the link of Google form. Candidates are required to fill in their details after ensuring their eligibility criteria and submit the form. There is no need to send a printout of DCJ application form to the university. 

Q:   What is the application fee for DCJ Entrance Exam?
A: 

As per the official notification of Department of Communication and Journalism, University of Mumbai the application fee for DCJ Entrance Exam is INR 400. To successfully submit the online application form candidates will have to pay the application fee.

Q:   Will the application forms be available at the University of Mumbai?
A: 

No. The DCJ entrance exam application forms for admission to the Department of Communication, University of Mumbai will be available on the official website of the exam conducting authority.

Q:   Is there any age limit to apply for DCJ entrance exam?
A: 

No, there is no age limit for DCJ entrance exam. But, as per University of Mumbai, candidates must meet the minimum education qualifications, including undergraduate degree to appear for Department of Communication and Journalism entrance test.

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Answered 2 months ago

The passing marks for DCJ entrance exam is 150 marks (aggregate) in three tests. These tests are Written Test, Group Discussion, and Interview. Students with aggregate marks will be eligible for admission at Department of Communication and Journalism.

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Nishtha Singh

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Answered 2 months ago

No, the DCJ 2026 entrance exam application form has not yet released. The University of Mumbai is expected to begin the registration process for the entrance exam in May/June 2026. Candidates planning to gain admission to M.A. courses in Journalism through DCJ entrance exam must submit their registr

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Atul Singh

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Check out the steps to retrieve DCJ login password.

  1. Open the official DCJ SAMARTH Portal.
  2. Click on 'Login'
  3. Enter your Registered Email ID.
  4. Click on 'Forgot Password? and then on 'Reset your Password'
  5. Enter you email ID once again, along with the given Captcha.
  6. Click on 'Send'. 
  7. Enter the OTP sent on your r

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Sumridhi Bisht

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Answered 2 months ago

According to the University of Mumbai SAMARTH Portal, a candidate can cancel his/her admission after their seat has been confirmed. However, the cancellation rules and refund policies are different for each college of the University of Mumbai. Candidates trying to cancel their admission are advised

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Yatendra Choudhury

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Answered 2 months ago

No, the University of Mumbai will release the datesheet for written test, group discussion, and interview at mu.ac.in. The DCJ 2026 registration process is expected to begin in May/June 2026.

Candidates planning to appear for the entrance exam for admission to MACJ and MAPR must submit the applicatio

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Shiksha Vimal

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, you can apply for DCJ entrance exam if you are from different university. A student with undergraduate degree from another university will be eligible for admission at DCJ only if the previous university is recognized by the University of Mumbai.

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Nupur Jain

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

Before starting the DCJ entrance exam registration process, all aspiring candidates must keep their email ID and ABC Id number ready. While filling out the DCJ entrance exam application form, candidates are required to upload a scanned copy of the following documents in 10kb-500kb size:

  • Passport size

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Yatendra Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

If you have paid the DCJ entrance registration fee and the money has been deducted from the account but is not reflected on the application page, wait for 24 hours. If the successful transaction is still not reflected, keep the transaction receipt with you and contact the admission helpdesk or email

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Shailja Singh

Beginner-Level 5

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A candidate is eligible to appear for the DCJ entrance exam if:

  • He/she has passed the Bachelors Degree in any specialisation form MU or any other recognised university by the University of Mumbai.
  • He/she has submitted the DCJ exam application form of the Department of Communication and Journalism,  al

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