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The Department of Communications and Journalism (DCJ), University of Mumbai prescribes the DCJ entrance exam pattern. The exam pattern of DCJ consists of the stages, sections, time duration, and the marking scheme of the exam. As per the DCJ entrance exam pattern the candidates will have to sit for an entrance test, group discussion, and personal interview. Candidates must check the DCJ entrance exam pattern before starting their preparations.
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DCJ Entrance Exam Pattern 2024
The candidate will first give a written test, which will have four questions/statements to debate and discuss. The paper shall cover local, national, international issues and ideas. There will be a question on creative writing. For each answer, there will be a word limit. Candidates are assessed on originality and quality of content, language and grammar, articulation, historical context, word management and conclusion.
| Parameters for Assessment |
Marks |
|---|---|
| Language and Grammar |
10 marks |
| Articulation |
10 marks |
| Word Management |
20 marks |
| Historical Context |
20 marks |
| Originality and Quality of Content |
20 marks |
| Conclusion |
20 marks |
| Total |
100 marks |
DCJ Entrance Exam 2024 Group Discussion
After the written test, candidates will be given a subject to discuss and debate. Students will be assessed for language, presentation, articulation and content.
| Parameters for Assessment |
Marks |
|---|---|
| Language |
25 marks |
| Presentation |
25 marks |
| Articulation |
25 marks |
| Content |
25 marks |
| Total |
100 marks |
DCJ Entrance Exam 2024 Interview
Each candidate will be given at least three minutes to present himself/herself and clearly state the purpose and motivation of doing the course. The interview is conducted orally. No electronic device is allowed. The student can interact in either English/Hindi or Marathi. The candidate will be assessed for their language, presentation, clarity of purpose and overall impressions.
| Parameters for Assessment |
Marks |
|---|---|
| Language |
25 marks |
| Presentation |
25 marks |
| Clarity of Purpose |
25 marks |
| Overall Impressions |
25 marks |
| Total |
100 marks |
Note: The candidate taking the DCJ 2024 entrance exam will have to score an aggregate of 150 marks in three tests to qualify for admission to the course. Admission to the course shall be decided by merit in marks obtained in the examination.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
No, the entrance test is conducted independently and does not accept CUET-PG scores.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a week ago
To prepare for the DCJ Entrance Exam, start early, well before the exam date. Start by going through undergraduate notes and question papers. Attempt a few media related questions. Brush up your current affairs knowledge by looking them up online.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a week ago
The total marks allotted to the DCJ Entrance Exam paper are 100.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a week ago
The exam body conducts the DCJ Entrance Exam offline (pen & paper based test) so you must be present in person to take the exam.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a week ago
The knowledge of current affairs is acquired over time. You can look up recent political, economic, and entertainment related news online. You can also downlaod news applications like InShorts, Daily Hunt or applications of the leading newspapers to keep up with the current affairs.
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Beginner-Level 3
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No, it is suggested that you refer to your undergraduate programme notes to prepare for the DCJ Entrance Exam. However, you can look up topic-wise papers and do your research online.
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Beginner-Level 3
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The syllabus for MA Communication and Journalism offered at the Department of Communications and Journalism offered at DCJ, University of Mumbai is provided in the table below.
| Media Management | Interactive Communication Skills |
Media Productions | Media Research |
Media Writing | New Technologies in Media Application |
Principles of Mass Communication | Reporting and Editing |
Production Portfolio | Public Relations |
Principles of International Communication | Media Law and Ethics |
Inter-Cultural Communication | Electronic Media |
Development Communication | Advertising and Corporate Communication |
| Development of Media | Communication Research |
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Contributor-Level 8
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The topic from which questions will be framed in DCJ Entrance Exam for Public Relations are provided in the table below.
Public Relations | Media Relations |
Introduction to Organizational Behaviour and HR Policies | Research in Public Relations-I |
Public Relations Campaigns | Research in Public Relations-II |
New Media and Technologies in Public Relations | Ethics, Constitution and Media Laws |
Public Relations in Private and Public Sector | Media Management |
Media Advocacy | Conflict Communication |
Culture Studies and Media | Political Communication |
Video Games and Media | Sports Journalism |
Concepts of Storyboarding | Documentary Film Making |
Multi-media Production | Interpersonal Communication |
Family Communication | Religion, Culture and Communication |
Digital Media and Marketing | Basic Course for Indian Sign Language Communication |
Intercultural Communication | Social Science Research Design |
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a week ago
No, DCJ Entrance Exam is only conducted for admissions to postgraduate programmes namely, MA in Communications and Journalisma and MA in Public Relations.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a week ago
The department has been conducting this exam annually. However, since the past few years (2023, 2024), applications have not been invited.
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Beginner-Level 3
Does DCJ Entrance Exam accept CUET-PG scores?