DCJ Mumbai Entrance Exam 2026 Counselling Procedure: Check Here
Department of Communicaton and Journalism Mumbai Entrance Exam 2026 ( DCJ Mumbai Entrance Exam )
DCJ Entrance Exam Counselling 2026 will begin after the declaration of DCJ exam result. The date for counselling will be announced on the official website of Department of Communication and Journalism. Candidates who will appear for DCJ 2026 entrance exam and pass the online test will be called for counselling, if they meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute. For DCJ 2026 counselling, the institute will release a list of names of candidates eligible for admission in the DCJ 2026 result.
Students must make sure to bring all necessary documents for counselling to avoid disqualification. The University of Mumbai is expected to announce the DCJ entrance exam dates 2026 in May 2026. Learn more about DCJ Entrance Exam 2026 counselling in the article below.
- DCJ Exam Counselling 2026 Documents Required
- DCJ Mumbai Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- DCJ Exam Counselling 2026: Instructions for Selected candidates
- DCJ Entrance Exam Cut Off List 2026
- FAQs on DCJ Entrance Exam Counselling
DCJ Exam Counselling 2026 Documents Required
The candidate who will be selected for admission to the Department of Communication and Journalism has to carry the following documents at the time of counselling.
| Class 10 mark sheet |
Class 12 mark sheet |
| Bachelor degree mark sheets (all years) |
Mark sheet of any other degree after Bachelor’s (if any) |
| Education Gap Certificate (if any) |
Aadhar Card |
| Passport size photograph |
Signature |
| Degree certificate/ Provisional certificate |
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Reserved category candidates have to bring a photocopy of the below-mentioned documents:
- Ration Card
- Caste Certificate
Commonly asked questions
As per the Department of Communication and Journalism, University of Mumbai candidate should have done their graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication or Film Studies from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate.
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 to contact the college directly for information regarding procedure and refund amount.
DCJ Exam Counselling 2026: Instructions for Selected candidates
Candidates must follow the steps for counselling:
- Candidates can pay the fees in cash or by demand draft.
- Local candidates from Mumbai will have to collect a challan copy from the department.
- Outstation candidates can courier their DD along with other documents to the following address: Department of Communication and Journalism, 2nd Floor, Health Centre Building, University of Mumbai, Kalina Campus, Santacruz (East), Mumbai: 400098.
- Candidates are advised, if the couriered DD and documents do not reach the university in the stipulated time, then the seat will be given to the next waitlisted candidate.
- The fee for the course must be paid before the scheduled date to confirm the seat and the duplicate receipt must be submitted to the Department at the Kalina Campus as proof of payment.
Commonly asked questions
Check out the steps to retrieve DCJ login password.
- Open the official DCJ SAMARTH Portal.
- Click on 'Login'
- Enter your Registered Email ID.
- Click on 'Forgot Password? and then on 'Reset your Password'
- Enter you email ID once again, along with the given Captcha.
- Click on 'Send'.
- Enter the OTP sent on your registered email ID.
- Change your password.
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.
DCJ Entrance Exam Cut Off List 2026
The Department of Communication and Journalism has mentioned the admission process for students based on the DCJ entrance exam on the official website. As per the process, only those candidates will be selected for the DCJ counselling process 2026 who score an aggregate of 150 marks in the Written Test, Group Discussion, and Interview. The DCJ 2026 cut off list will be released on the official website.
Commonly asked questions
No, DCJ Entrance Exam is only conducted for admissions to postgraduate programmes namely, MA in Communications and Journalisma and MA in Public Relations.
The exam body conducts the DCJ Entrance Exam offline (pen & paper based test) so you must be present in person to take the exam.
FAQs on DCJ Entrance Exam Counselling
Check out frequently asked questions on DCJ entrance exam counselling.
Commonly asked questions
The DCJ entrance exam question paper will be of 90 minutes. Candidates will have to complete the test within 1 hour 30 minutes. The DCJ entrance exam will include written test, group discussion and interview round.
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 photo of candidate
- Signature
- Class 10th marksheet
- Class 12th marksheet
- Domicile certificate (if the candidate is from Maharashtra)
- Income certificate (if the candidate is from category)
- Caste certificate (if the candidate is from category)
- EWS certificate (if the candidate is from category)
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, along with the statement of purpose and two testimonials as prescribed by the university.
DCJ Mumbai Entrance Exam Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?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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The NIRF Ranking 2025 was released on September 4, 2025. The University of Mumbai ranks as follows in different categories:
- Overall Ranking 2025: Rank 92
- University-Wise Ranking 2025: Rank 54
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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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Check out the steps to retrieve DCJ login password.
- Open the official DCJ SAMARTH Portal.
- Click on 'Login'
- Enter your Registered Email ID.
- Click on 'Forgot Password? and then on 'Reset your Password'
- Enter you email ID once again, along with the given Captcha.
- Click on 'Send'.
- Enter the OTP sent on your r
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Beginner-Level 5
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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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Beginner-Level 5
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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Beginner-Level 5
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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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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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Beginner-Level 5
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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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
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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