Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication Admissions 2026-27 Dates, Appilcation Form, Process & Fee

Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication (HJU), Jaipur, offers admissions to UG, PG, diploma, and PhD programs primarily through an entrance test followed by merit-based selection. The process emphasizes eligibility exams, reservations per Rajasthan government rules, and NEP 2020 provisions like lateral entry.

Overview

• Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication, established in 2019, specializes in journalism and mass communication with departments like Media Studies, Electronic Media, New Media, Media Organization & Public Relations, and Development Communication.
• Admissions for 2025-26 (relevant to 2026 cycle) use a combination of entrance test (70% weightage) and qualifying exam marks (30%).
• Online applications are submitted via the university portal, with counseling for document verification and seat allotment.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligibility varies by program but generally requires minimum 48% marks in the qualifying exam, with relaxations for reserved categories (SC:16%, ST:12%, OBC-NCL:21%, MBC:5%, EWS:10%, PwD:5%).
• BA-JMC (3-year) / BA-JMC Hons (4-year in Media Studies): 10+2 in any discipline with 48% marks (90-120 seats).
• MA programs (2-year, e.g., Media Studies, Electronic Media, New Media, Advertising & PR, Development Communication): Graduation in any discipline with 48% (30 seats each).
• MA Media Studies (1-year): BA Hons in Media Studies or 4-year UG in Mass Comm/Journalism.
• PG Diplomas (e.g., Desktop Publishing, Photography, Broadcast Journalism): Graduation (20-30 seats, self-financed).
• PhD: 55% in PG; via HJUPAT.
• Equivalence for vocational courses (e.g., ITI + English) applies per rules.

Admission Process

• Candidates apply online, appear for a 1-hour entrance test (50 MCQs, 100 marks, no negative marking) on GK, aptitude, language.
• Merit lists are released iteratively; selected candidates attend counseling for verification, pay fees, and confirm seats.
• Reservations include supernumerary for foreign/NRI (15%), Jaipur blast victims (1 seat), and weightage (up to 6% or direct) for sports/NCC/NSS/scouts.
• Lateral entry under NEP for eligible students; enrolment mandatory post-admission.

Important Dates (2025-26 Session)

Dates follow the pattern from recent cycles. Candidates are therefore need to check hju.ac.in for 2026 updates as admissions typically start in June.

Application Fees

Fees for 2022-23 (likely similar for 2026):

• Entrance test INR 500 (Gen/OBC)
• INR 350 (SC/ST)
• Application INR 500-700 based on programs applied
• PhD test: INR 3000

Candidates need to pay online and it is non-refundable except caution money.

Required Documents

Submit originals at counseling:

• 10th/12th/graduation marksheets & certificates
• ID/address proof
• Caste/income/non-creamy layer certificate
• Migration/eligibility fee receipt (INR 500 each for other unis)
• Sports/NCC certificates for weightage
• Passport photos

Jaipur blast victims need District Collector/SMS Hospital certificate.

Fees Structure

Tuition per semester:

• BA-JMC INR 3000
• MA INR 5000
• One-time admission INR 2000-3000
• Caution INR 2000 (refundable)

Waivers: No tuition for females (except self-financed), SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/defence wards if non-ITP. Self-financed diplomas higher (INR 10,500-29,600 total).

Additional Details

Seats:

• UG 90-120, PG 30 each
• Minimum 10-30 per section or class suspended.
• 75% attendance mandatory
• Ragging-free campus with anti-ragging/ICC/SGRC committees
• Scholarships via govt. schemes
• Placements via dedicated cell
• PhD self-financed (INR 15,000 course work)

For more information on 2026, candidates need to monitor hju.ac.in/announcements_en.html