MA in Journalism and Mass Communication|top best private colleges in Raipur Chhattisgarh

Admission Calender for MBA Program
Last Date for submission of completed Application Form	July 26, 2023
Reporting for Interview, submission of certificates and verification by producing originals	26 July, 2023
Admission Decision after scrutiny of documents.	30 July, 2023
Commencement of Classes	Aug. 01, 2023

About the Program

Master of Journalism and Mass Communication is a Post graduate degree course that deals with the study of different forms of mass media including newspapers, radio, television, films, etc to convey information to a large audience.

Eligibility Criteria

Duration

Two years (Four Semesters).
Eligibility

Graduation in any discipline with 50% and above aggregate marks.

Program Structure

Our curriculum is more practical oriented. As part of the curriculum, students get a chance to create their projects on Print, Electronic, and Digital Media which includes Electronic News Gathering, News Bulleting, Photo Walk, Photo Exhibition, News Paper publication, Documentary and Ad film making, Radio Program and many more.

Program Structure
Year	Semester - I	Semester - II
Year-I	Introduction to Communication and Journalism Language Skills & Writing for Media General Awareness Development of Media Computer Application in Communication	Communication Theories & Research Public Relations & Corporation Communication Media Laws & Ethics Advertising Principles and Practice Media Management
	Summer Internship Program
	Year	Semester - III	Semester - IV
	Year-II	Print Journalism – (Reporting & Editing) Print Journalism – (Editorial & Feature) Radio Journalism (Programme & Production) T.V. Journalism (Programme & Production) Current Affairs	Online Journalism Elective (Group-A) Elective (Group-B) Elective (Group-C)

The program structure and electives are tentative, subject to change.

Elective (Select any one in each group)
Group A
Women & Media	Environment & Media
Group B
Political Communication	Business Journalism
Group C
Cinema Studies	Travel Journalism

Admission Modalities Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based UG & PG Programs offered by the ICFAI University, Raipur. The medium of instruction is English.
Eligibility
- Pass in Graduation or its equivalent in any discipline with 50% and above aggregate marks.
Final year students who have not received the original certificates from the Board / University by August 01, 2023 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination and meeting the minimum requirements as indicated above. The registration of the candidates not meeting the criteria by September 14, 2023 will be cancelled. In such cases, admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

For the purpose of determining eligibility, based on aggregate percentage of marks for the respective program, the procedure used by the respective Board / University in award of the Certificate / Degree will only be taken into consideration. All applicants should have completed a minimum of 12 years of formal education for UG programs and minimum 15 years of formal education for PG programs by August 01, 2023. Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or on a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission to the MBA Program.
Admission Criteria

The selection of applicants for all programs is made through application and interview. While evaluating applicants for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.
Interview

On receiving the application, applicant will be intimated about the Interview Schedule. The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the campus. This is to determine the applicants’ attitude and motivation to pursue the program.

Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected students will be required to pay the admission fee towards confirmation of seat.
Special Reservation

There shall be a special provision for admission of applicants belonging to the State of Chhattisgarh in any course of ICFAI University, Raipur, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/ discipline subject to the applicants meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above. Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.

Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.
Application Modalities
How to Apply:
Eligible students can apply by any one of the following methods:
1. Online Application
  Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iuraipur.edu.in and make payment of ₹ 500 towards the cost using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Internet Banking) through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.
2. Download of Application Form
  Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.iuraipur.edu.in and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft of ₹ 500 towards the cost of the application in favor of “The ICFAI University, Raipur - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Raipur.
3. Fill the Application Form
  Applicants can fill in the application form given on Page 3 and send it to the Admissions Office.
Guidelines to complete the Application Form
Applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form
1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
3. Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
5. Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
Attested Copies of Certificates
Applicants are required to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates:
1. Date of Birth Certificate /Class X Certificate
2. Marks sheets of Class XII / Diploma / Degree certificate (as may be applicable)
3. Domicile Certificate in case of student belonging to the State of Chhattisgarh
4. Nationality Certificate/Proof, for foreign students only
5. Other certificates pertaining to academic and extra curricular activities.
Submission of Application Form
The completed Application Form for Admission may be submitted at:
Admissions Office

The ICFAI University, Raipur, NH-53,
Raipur-Bhilai Road, Km Stone 20, PO.
Kumhari, Dist. Durg - 490 042, Chhattisgarh.
E-mail: admissions@iuraipur.edu.in
Call Us: 8103207122 / 9111005504 / 9399900577 www.iuraipur.edu.in

Fee Schedule

Program Fee:

Program Fee is to be paid in equal installments as shown against the respective program, as per announced schedule.
Caution Deposit:

All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting dues, on completion of the respective program.

Fee Structure:

Fee Structure of MA
Program	Duration	Admission Fee	Caution Deposit	Program Fee
-	-	-	-	Fee per semester	Total Program Fee (Excluding Admission Fee and Caution Deposit)
MA (Yoga / Education / Journalism & Mass Communication)	2 years	5,000	2,000	10,000	40,000

Merit Scholarships

The ICFAI University, Raipur (IUR) offers merit scholarships to students pursuing the UG & PG programs. These scholarships are based on past academic record and semester-wise performance.

A. Merit Scholarships based on past academic record:

Percentage of marks achieved in Class XII (or equivalent) for UG programs and graduation for PG programs will decide the amount of scholarship. Scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining a minimum 6.0 GPA in the previous semester. The details are presented in the following table.

Programs	No. of Semesters	Amount of Scholarship in Rs. *
-	-	Category I	Category II	Category III	Category IV
-	-	≥ 90%	≥ 80% to < 90%	≥ 70% to < 80%	≥ 60% to < 70%
MA (Yoga / Education / JMC)	4	8,000	6,000	4,000	-

* Above scholarship amount would be disbursed equally in 8 semesters for B.Tech, 6 semesters for B.Tech (Lateral Entry) / BBA / BCA / MCA and 4 semesters for MBA programs.

B. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance:

Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance in addition to the scholarship based on the past academic record. Details are given below

Programs	No. of Semesters	Amount of Scholarship in Rs. *
-	-	Category I	Category II	Category III
-	-	(≥ 9.00)	(≥ 8.50 to <9.00)	(≥ 8.00 to <8.50)
MA (Yoga / Education / JMC)	4	3,000	2,200	1,500

Detailed guidelines for the Merit Scholarship Scheme will be provided through Student Handbook.