Sir, Do you have any entrance exam for MA in Mass Communication?

Hello Anushka

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda offers Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (M.J.M.C)

It is a two year (four semesters) full-time programme offered by the Faculty of Journalism and Communication. This course comprises of both Theory and Practical work.

Eligibility Criteria for admission to the programme is candidate should have completed Graduation under the 10+2+3 pattern in any discipline and candidate should have scored minimum 50 percent marks in core/major subject to be eligible to apply for admission.

Also, Relaxation will be given to candidates belonging to the reserved categories. There will be a 5 percent relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per Government of Gujarat rules.

Selection Process-

The admissions to the Master of Journalism and Mass Communication programme are done through the entrance test.

Group Discussion and personal interview process are also conducted.

Entrance Test is conducted to judge the candidate’s proficiency in English language, awareness of current affairs /general knowledge in context of Communication and Media Studies.

Written Entrance Test would be conducted of 100 Marks and it will comprise of-

- Essay writing and short notes (60 marks): it will evaluate the candidate’s level of awareness, depth of understanding and skills of expression.

- Different sets of objective questions (40 marks): to test command over spelling, vocabulary and level/standard of the information base.

Candidates who will be clearing the entrance test will be shortlisted and called for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview. GD and PI would be of 25 marks each.

Application forms will be available tentatively in the last week of April and Entrance Test for admission will be conducted tentatively in the month of June.

Good Luck!