A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre (AJK MCRC) at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, determines admissions through its own entrance exam, with cut-offs varying by category, course, and year based on applicant numbers and performance. Cut-offs represent the minimum marks (out of 100) required for shortlisting to interviews/portfolios, reflecting high competition for limited seats (e.g., 40-60 per MA program). Trends show General category cut-offs typically above 60%, with relaxations for reserved categories; 2025 data aligns with prior years' patterns of slight fluctuations.
Exact AJK MCRC cut-offs are released post-exam via JMI portal lists. The table below are indicative Round 1 shortlisting marks for MA Mass Communication and related PG programs from recent cycles, showing category-wise trends.
Category
MA Mass Comm (2025, Round 1)
MA Convergent Journalism (2025)
PG Dip Still Photo (2025)
MA Mass Comm (2024)
MA Mass Comm (2023)
General
65-68
150 (CUET PG score)
168
63.25
61-64
Muslim
61.25
-
60-62
Muslim OBC/ST
58.00
57-59
Muslim Women
58.50
58-60
Jamia Alumni
62-64
Jammu & Kashmir
56.25
55-57
Note: CUET PG scores shown for 2025 where applicable; final admission cut-offs drop 2-5% in later rounds due to withdrawals.
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