Admission to the Asian College of Journalism is highly competitive and structured to evaluate a candidate's aptitude, language proficiency, general awareness, and commitment to the media industry.
Academic Qualification: Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students awaiting their final degree results are also eligible to apply.
Age Limit: Candidates generally should be within the prescribed age limit (typically under 30 years).
Mode of Application: Applications can be submitted online through the official ACJ website (asianmedia.org.in).
asianmedia.org.in
Application Details & Submissions: The application form requires personal details, academic history, statements of purpose (such as reasons for pursuing journalism), and preferences for streams (Print, Television, New Media, Radio, or Business & Financial Journalism).
Application Fee: Payments can be made securely online via net banking, debit, or credit card.
ACJ Entrance Examination: Registered candidates appear for the institute-level online entrance test. The exam rigorously evaluates English language skills, writing competence, analytical thinking, and general knowledge/current affairs.
Interview Round: Candidates shortlisted based on their entrance exam scores are invited to participate in an interview panel (conducted online or offline).
Final Offer: Final admission offers are granted based on a composite evaluation of the entrance examination performance, interview assessment, and academic record.
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