ABOUT
The AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC) is a premier media institution in India. MCRC offers Masters and Post-graduate diploma courses in the domain of media.
COURSES
Masters Programmes
- M.A. (Mass Communication)
- M.A. (Visual Effect and Animation)
- M.A. (Convergent Journalism)
- M.A. (Development Communication)
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- PG Diploma in Acting
- PG Diploma in Broadcast Technology
- PG Diploma in Still Photography & Visual Communication
Department of Hindi*
- P.G. Diploma in Journalism (Hindi Medium)
- P.G. Diploma in T. V. Journalism (Hindi Medium)
Faculty of Humanities & Languages**
- B.A. (Hons) (Mass Media Hindi)
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants with a graduation in any discipline (10+2+3) with not less than 50 % marks in aggregate.
- Bachelor\’s degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/BCA or Engineering with at least 50% marks in aggregate. The candidate must have studied Physics and Maths at Sr. Secondary (10 + 2) level for PG Diploma in Broadcast Technology course.
- *Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution with not less than 45% marks in aggregate. Working knowledge of Hindi is essential.
- **Senior Sec. School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate
RESERVATION OF SEATS
- As per Government of India orders for SC/ST/PH/ OBC candidates.
- 30% of the total number of seats in each Program shall be earmarked for Muslim applicants.
- 10% of the total number of seats in each Program shall be earmarked for Women applicants who are Muslims.
- 10% of the total number of seats in each Program shall be earmarked for “Other Backward Classes”
- (OBCs) and Scheduled Tribes who are Muslims, as per the list notified by the Central Government.
NUMBER OF SEATS
| Course | Seat | Written Test | Interview | Portfolio |
| M.A. (Mass Communication) | 50 | 200 marks | 45 marks | 55 marks |
| M.A. (Visual Effect and Animation) | 20 | 200 marks | 45 marks | 55 marks |
| M.A. (Convergent Journalism) | 20 | 200 marks | 45 marks | 55 marks |
| M.A. (Development Communication) | 20 | 200 marks | 45 marks | 55 marks |
| PG Diploma in Acting | 20 | 200 marks | 45 marks | 55 marks |
| PG Diploma in Broadcast Technology | 20 | 200 marks | 30 marks | |
| PG Diploma in Still Photography & Visual Communication | 20 | 200 marks | 45 marks | 55 marks |
INTERVIEW AND PORTFOLIO
| Course | Interview | Portfolio |
| M.A. (Convergent Journalism) | National and international affairs Politics Media Fine arts and culture Religion Science and technology Language and literature Major recent events | Articles in newspapers or magazines Participation in radio and television programmes Photography, painting and music Making documentary films, producing radio programmes, designing and producing newspapers or magazines |
| M.A. (Development Communication) | General knowledge Knowledge of political, cultural and economic issues Knowledge of contemporary development issue Knowledge of media for development | Published articles/Researc paper Production work (audio and visual media) Participation in social activities Internship/work experienc Participation in theatre, debating, music, dance etc. |
| PG Diploma in Acting | Acting/Theatre/Plays Current affairs and General knowledge Speech/ Monologue from a full-length play Perform/enact/improvise a scene or a situation | Theatre production work on stage or back stage Acting experience Theatre workshop experience. |
| PG Diploma in Still Photography & Visual Communication | General awareness Knowledge of photography Knowledge of current development in photography and various photographers | Published articles/Photographs Photography work Participation in social activities Internship/work experience Participation in theatre, debating, music, sports etc. |
EXAMINATION DATE
Usually in last week of May. This year written entrance examination was on 25th May 2018.
EXAMINATION CENTRE
Delhi
SELECTION PROCESS
- Candidates obtaining less than 30% marks in the descriptive part of the Entrance Test, will not be shortlisted for interview/admission.
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the Objective Type/ Multiple Choice questions.
APPLICATION PROCESS (For 2018-19 Session)
- The Application for admission may only be submitted On-line at Jamia Millia Islamia’s Website www.jmicoe.in. There is no printed application form for admission.
- Application Fee: 700 Rs.