M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication (Day) 

at Jadavpur University, Jadavpur

For Jadavpur University MA admission, candidates must have a three years BA Honours/Major degree in a relevant field from a recognised University with at least 50% marks (45% for Sports/OBC-A/OBC-B category and 40% for SC/ST/PD category) in the Honours papers. Candidates seeking admission to MA course at Jadavpur University must apply online by visiting the official website of the University. During form filling, candidates have to upload these documents, hence, scanned copies should be kept handy during the process.

Yes, Jadavpur University conducts an admission test for admission to the MA programmes. Admission tests will be conducted by the respective departments and for some MA specialisations, aspirants will have to appear for two papers. The selection will also be done on the basis of percentage marks obtained in the Honours/Major papers. It is necessary that the aspirants take the entrance test to become eligible for selection. Candidates seeking admission must visit the University’s official website to apply online. 

The university offer MA programmes as Day and Evening courses. MA (Day) courses are available in 12 specialisations. MA evening courses in three specialisations, including Bengali, History, and

Jadavpur University MA admission is based on the candidates performance in the admission test conducted by the university and academic performance. The selection criteria with the weightage is mentioned below for some of the MA (Day) courses:

The total seat intake of the Jadavpur University MA course is 592. Given below is the specialisation-wise seat intake for some of the Jadavpur University MA course: 

NOTE: The seat intake mentioned above is taken from an unofficial source.

Jadavpur University MA admission is entrance-based. Candidates have to take the entrance exam conducted by the university and secure a good score. The admission process futher involves online registration, entrance exam, shortlisting of students, and seat allotment. Each of the admission stage is explained below in detail:

STEP 1: Jadavpur University MA Application Process 2023

The university accept applications via online mode. Thus, eligible candidates can visit the Jadavpur University official website to apply. All the details should be filled in the application carefully. Further, applicants must submit the form within the due date.

STEP 2: Admission Test

Candidates who registered successfully are further required to take the entrance exam for the MA course. Candidates are selected based on the exam score.

STEP 3: Admission Confirmation

Candidates are shortlisted based on exam score. The selected candidates shall be allotted seat after document verification and required fee payment.

Jadavpur University has been ranked at the fourth position under “university” category in the NIRF rankings 2023. Many of the top companies such as Deloitte and Microsoft also visit its campus for placements drive. Hence, it is a good option for MA course aspirants.

Considering the ranking, Jamia is better than Jadavpur University. However, the course fee in Jadavpur University is more economical. Thus, the aspirants can consider both the factors and take a decision. Find below the NIRF rank and fee for both the universities:

 NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, the actual amount may vary.

Some of the documents that candidates must keep handy during Jadavpur University MA application form filling are:

• Two passport-size photographs
• Attested copies of all UG mark-sheets
• Attested copies of all the certificates
• Caste Certificate
• Identification proof
• Payment receipt downloaded after online payment of the application form

These documents are required for verification purposes. Aspirants shall carry original and photocopies of these documents.

Jadavpur University MA fee include various components such as the tuition fee, enrolment fee, session charge, library deposit, health card and sports, etc. Some of the components are included in the one-time category. The total tuition fee for MA range between INR 1,200 and INR 26,200. This fee is calculated as per the first-year fee. Hence, the actual amount may vary. For detailed Jadavpur University MA fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University.