Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) 

at Usha Martin University, Ranchi

Usha Martin University (UMU),  Ranchi is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified University. It has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The University is renowned for its advanced academic resources, well-qualified faculty, and a wide range of extracurricular, cultural, and sports activities. As for the placements, which is the overall good. A total of 73 students were placed in leading companies such as SBI Life Insurance, ESAF Small Finance Bank, Vivo, and many others. MBA emerged as the top department with the highest number of students placed. Further, the Usha Martin University the highest package offered during 2023 placements was INR 10 LPA. 

Usha Martin University allocates seats on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. However, these seats are subject to the rules of reservation. As per the reservation policy, a total of 50% of seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC category students. A breakdown of this reservation policy is given below:

Yes, Usha Martin University offers various scholarships to provide financial aid to meritorious students. Two types of scholarship are offered Merit-based and Domicile-based. Following are the details about UMU scholarships:

1. Merit-Based Scholarship

• 100% for all male students enrolled in any programme and scoring above 95% marks in their qualifying examination.
• 50% of all male students enrolled in any programme and scored marks in the range of 90%-95% in their qualifying examination.
• All-female students enrolled in any programme and having more than 90% marks in their qualifying exams will be eligible for a 50% scholarship. However, if a female student has marks between 80% and 90%, she will receive a 20% scholarship.

2. Domicile Based Scholarship- 10% for students having domicile of Jharkhand and enrolled in any programme. However, those who get merit scholarships are not eligible for domicile-based scholarships.

Note: These scholarships are not offered to Nursing students.

Yes, Usha Martin University follows the rules of reservation set by the state of Jharkhand. The reservation policy states that a total of 50% of seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC category students. A breakdown of this reservation policy is given below:

Note: The above-mentioned information is taken from an official document released by the university. However, it is subject to change.

Admissions to UMU BTech courses are made based on scores obtained in the entrance test. However, the allocation of seats is subject to rules of reservation. According to the UMU seat reservation policy, a total of 50% of seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Out of this 36%, 26 percent seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes. 10% of seats are reserved for the Scheduled Tribe candidates. The rest of the 14% seats are reserved for students of Other Backward Classes.

Yes, Usha Martin University awards various scholarships based on merit in entrance test. These scholarships are provided based on scores in JEE Main. Following is a list of merit-based scholarships and their eligibility criteria:

Merit-Based Scholarships

• 100% scholarship for male students scoring above 95% marks in the qualifying examination
• 50% scholarship for male students with marks between 90%-95% in the qualifying examination
• All female students scoring more than 90% marks in the qualifying exams will be eligible for a 50% scholarship
• All female students with 80% and 90% marks, will be eligible for 20% scholarships

Usha Martin University offers a four UG-level BTech program. The programme is spread across various specialisations for students to choose from. These specialisations include Computer Science, Mechanical, AI, Mining engineering, Cyber Security, and Civil.

The course duration for each course remains the same but the course fees vary. Apart from these, the university offer distinct courses for students seeking lateral entry to the program. The students interested in lateral entry would have to select courses with the abbreviation LE.

To get admission to Usha Martin University BTech courses, students are required to first fill out the application form. The application form for UMU 2025 admissions is now live and consists of basic information such as educational qualification, residential proof, category details, etc. Following is a list of documents that are required to be uploaded in the application form:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• Transfer certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Identification proof
• Residential Proof
• Birth proof
• Past academic certificates

In the case of offline application submission, in addition to the above, students need to submit five passport-size photographs along with a demand draft of the first installment of fees in favor of the university.

Note: This information has been sourced from the official website of the university. For any further information, students are advised to get in touch with the university directly.

Yes, Usha Martin University offers scholarships to students of Jharkhand seeking admission to its BTech courses. The university provides Domicile-based scholarships to students having a domicile of Jharkhand. Such students are awarded with 10% scholarship. Such students must provide a domicile of Jharkhand while filling out the application form. Moreover, students who are eligible for merit-based scholarships, can not avail domicile based scholarship.

Usha Martin University has reserved a total of 50% seats for general category students. Admissions to these seats are made based on merit in the qualifying examination. The rest of the 50% of seats are reserved for various other categories. Admissions to these seats are based on rules of reservation.