Top UG Mass Communication and Media Entrance Exams in India

Planning on pursuing a course in Journalism and Mass Communication after class XII? Students who aim to build a career in the field, have plenty of options available as various universities, colleges and institutes offer a variety of courses. However, most universities/colleges conduct entrance exams. Be it a diploma course or a regular course, candidates need to appear for an entrance exam go get into the top colleges in the nation.

From reporting news on the spot to being a radio jockey to shooting a scenic view, journalism and mass communication has a diverse range of options through which candidates can build their career on.

In this article, Shiksha lists the top undergraduate mass communication entrance exams for candidates who aspire to build a career in the field of journalism and mass communication.

Symbiosis Entrance Test

The Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) in order to offer students admission into BA in Mass Communication. The Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication offers multiple specialisations at undergraduate level which is supported by extensive coursework. To get admission, candidates need to clear SET, which will be followed by a personal interview. Candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria as set by Symbiosis International before applying for SET.

For more information on SET 2020, candidates can click here.

IPU CET

The Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University conducts the Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET) in order to offer candidates admission into various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the university. Through IPU CET, candidates can apply for admission in BJMC and get admission into the various affiliated institutes. According to the rank secured in IPU CET, qualified candidates will be eligible for admission. IPU CET is held in the month of April. Candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria before applying for IPU CET.

For more information on IPU CET, candidates can click here.

Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam

One of the most prestigious colleges in the nation, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) conducts the JMI entrance exam in order to offer students admission into various undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and diploma courses in the varsity. Jamia Millia Islamia offers BA (Hons) in Mass Media (Hindi) for candidates who aim to build a career in mass media. The JMI entrance exam is conducted once a year in the month of May, 2020.

For more information on the Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Test, candidates can click here.

XIC OET

St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai offers candidates admission in Bachelor in Mass Media (BMM) and to apply for admission, candidates need to  appear for XIC OET (Xavier’s Institute of Communication Online Entrance Test) which is conducted by the varsity in order to offer candidates admission in BMM and various diploma courses which are as follows:

• Communication for Development
• Journalism & Mass Communication
• Public Relations & Corporate Communication
• Advertising & Marketing Communication
• Film, Television & Digital Video Production

For more information on XIC OET, candidates can click here.

CUET

If the candidate is interested in mixing courses and expanding their knowledge in various field, Christ University offers candidates BA-CEP i.e Bachelors of Arts in Communication and Media, English and Psychology. The varsity offers a unique blend of three different courses, and to apply for admission in this course, candidates need to appear for the Christ University Entrance Test (CUET).

For more information on CUET, candidates can click here.

CAP Test

The Communication Aptitude Test (CAP Test) is conducted by  Amrita School of Communication (ASCOM), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham which offers candidates admission to its BA, MA and PGD courses in Mass Communication. Candidates have to appear for CAP Test in order to get admission in the university, which offers admission to its three-year BA in Mass Communication. Candidates who qualify the entrance test, will then be called for a personal interview. Candidates who are able to crack the two rounds, will be offered admission in the university.

For more information on CAP Test, candidates can click here.

DUET

The Delhi University Entrance Exam, one of the top entrance exams in India which offers admission in BA (Hons) Multi-Media and Mass Communication. The course is one of its kind which is known as BMMMC and is taught only at Indraprastha College for Women (I.P College). Candidates need to appear for DUET and need to meet the cut-offs in order to apply for admission.

For more information on DUET, candidates can click here.

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