DCJ Mumbai Exam Dates 2026: Application, Admit Card & Other Exam Dates

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

Nupur Jain
Updated on Nov 19, 2025 14:48 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

DCJ Mumbai Entrance Exam Dates 2026: The Department of Communications and Journalism (DCJ) University of Mumbai will tentatively release the DCJ Entrance Exam 2026 dates in May 2026. The application form window is expected to open for a month in June 2026. Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria will be able to complete the DCJ application form online. Candidates can go through the exam schedule to get an idea of the DCJ exam details for future reference.

Table of contents
  • DCJ Entrance Exam 2026 Application Process
  • DCJ Mumbai Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • FAQs on DCJ Entrance Exam
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DCJ Entrance Exam 2026 Application Process

Candidates willing to appear for the DCJ Entrance Exam 2026 will have to go through the application process given below:

DCJ Application Form: The DCJ 2026 application forms will be made available on the official website of the department. Candidates can avail the form online. Before filling the form, applicants are advised to check the eligibility criteria, as ineligible forms will not be entertained.

Click to know more about the DCJ application form.

DCJ Entrance Exam: For the upcoming session, the Dept. of Communication and Journalism is expected to conduct the examination in the third week of July 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully check and go through the exam pattern, marking scheme and syllabus before appearing for the entrance test.

Click to know more about DCJ entrance exam pattern & marking scheme.

DCJ Entrance Exam Result: The entrance exam result will be declared after the exams are concluded. Successfull candidates will be called for counselling, which is expected to be held in the month of August 2026.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What documents are required for DCJ entrance exam registration?
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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)
Q:   Is it mandatory to appear for the interview and group discussion after entrance exam?
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Yes, after the written exam candidates will have to appear in the group discussion and the interview round on the same day. Candidates will have to appear for both the stages and qualify in it post which they will be shorlisted for the courses offered by Department of Communication and Journalism, University of Mumbai.

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

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FAQs on DCJ Entrance Exam

Check here additional FAQs on DCJ Entrance Exam 2026:

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

Q:   Is Public Relations course offered through DCJ Entrance Exam?
A: 

Yes, the Department of Communication and Journalism (DCJ) has a courses in Public Relations. The exam body offers admission to MA course with specialisation in Public Relations. Students have to meet the eligibility criteria before applying online.

Q:   I have paid the DCJ entrance exam application fee but it is not reflecting. What should I do?
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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 support.

Q:   Will the DCJ Entrance Exam be conducted online?
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No, the DCJ entrance exam is conducted in offline mode. As per the DCJ entrance exam the question paper will cover local, national, international issues and ideas. There will be question on creative writing. For each answer, there will be a word limit. The total marks of the question paper will be 100 marks.

Q:   Can I cancel my admission after my seat is confirmed?
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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 to contact the college directly for information regarding procedure and refund amount.

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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 Rai

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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
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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

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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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

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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