Media and Journalism Entrance Exams

Students aiming to set their feet in either of the print media or electronic media, have numerous options to do so by appearing in the media and journalism entrance exams conducted by various private and public institutions in India. All successful candidates who clear the mass communication entrance exams, chose subjects like reporting, writing, editing, etc as per their interest and forte.

Media and Journalism Entrance Exams 2023

Undergraduate students who are about to appear for the Mass Communication Entrance Exams, can now easily get themselves informed of the latest updates on all the exams of their choice. The postgraduate candidates can expect the next notifications related with Journalism Entrance Exam. For more details on media and journalism entrance tests, click on the below mentioned entrance exams conducted by various institutions.

State Level Media and Journalism Entrance Exams

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DelhiIPU CETIndraprastha University Common Entrance Test

Brief Overview of Media and Journalism / Mass Communication Entrance Exams

Mass Communication plays the influential role in the modern society. It is well – known stream of study and as a career, it becomes so important and enviable. Mass communication courses are offered at several top ranked institutes and universities. Aspirants who are seeking admission in the career – oriented courses must have to appear in the Mass Communication Entrance Exams. Mass communication entrance examinations are becoming quite popular nowadays. A list of some of the top level Mass Communication Entrance Exams is published here.

Mass Communication Entrance Exams – A list of top 5:

MU – OET

Full Name: Manipal University Online Entrance Test

Organizing Body: Manipal University

MU OET is one of the renowned Mass Communication Entrance Exams which offers admission to the undergraduate mass communication courses. This is the university level entrance exam which is scheduled in the month of April and May every year. There will be one question paper. Two hours will be given to attempt the exam paper. There are multiple choice questions with only one correct answer. The exam will be of total 100 marks and checks the student’s ability in nearly five sections.

SET

Full Name: Symbiosis Entrance Test

Organizing Body: Symbiosis International University (SIU)

Symbiosis entrance test is another mass communication entrance examination which grants admission in the undergraduate mass communication courses. It is generally held in the month of May every year. The duration of SET is 150 minutes. The entrance exam is objective in nature which comprises of the multiple choice questions with four options and only one correct answer. All sections are obligatory to attempt and no negative marking is applicable for the wrong answers.

IPU CET

Full Name: Indraprastha University common entrance test

Organizing Body: GGSIPU

IPU CET is the undergraduate Mass Communication Entrance Exams which is basically organized with the aim to grant admission in the UG mass communication courses in the university and its affiliated colleges. This exam is usually scheduled in the month of April every year. The admission is done on the basis of the merit of the entrance examination. The applicant must have passed the senior secondary examination from the recognized board.

IP College For Women’s entrance exam, Delhi University

Full Name: IP College For Women entrance exam

Organizing Body: University of Delhi

IP School of women’s entrance exam offers admission in the mass communication courses through an entrance examination. This entrance exam is usually scheduled in the month of June every year. The applicant should have cleared 12th examination or equivalent qualification from the recognized board. The entrance examination is designed to evaluate the student’s potential for adapting the professional communication course. The exam is held in the offline mode. Selection is done through the merit which prepared on the basis of the scores in the entrance examination.

WLCI AICET

Full Name: WLCI All India Common Entrance Test

Organizing Body: WLCI

Another recognized and renowned Mass Communication Entrance Exams is WLCI All India common entrance test. This entrance exam is usually scheduled in the month of May every year. The entrance exam is organized at various centers and the candidate can choose the center as per their convenience. AICET is conducted to impart admissions in the mass communication courses. The medium of the question paper is English. Duration of the entrance exam is 1 hour (60 minutes). AICET consists of nearly four sections.

Comments 18

  1. Mohd Uwais says:

    My mass communication (bjmc) entrance exam was leaved then what can i do plz plz tell me

  2. Shekhar raj says:

    I have 12th pass in science am I able to fill this application form

  3. Lucky says:

    I’m studying degree B.Com(Computers) 6th semester…i’m eligible to fill the application….please tell me the details

    • Praveen Varriar says:

      Hi Lucky,
      Yes, you can eligible to fill the form.

  4. Yashika says:

    My exam is next week . What must I study?
    Course- mass media and communication. Reply asap

    • Praveen Varriar says:

      Hi, You can go through these:-
      Writing for Media
      Introduction to Journalism (Reporting, Writing & Editing)
      Indian Culture
      Socio-Economic & Political Scenario
      Basics of Design & Graphics
      History of Print & Broadcasting in India
      Print Journalism
      Media Laws & Ethics
      Still Photography
      State Politics & Constitution
      Theory of Communication
      Application of Computer in Media
      Development & Communication
      Radio Journalism & Production
      Media Management
      Basics of Camera, Lights & Sound
      Folk Media
      Television Journalism & Production
      Introduction to Advertising
      Public Relations
      Fundamentals of Economics & Indian Economy
      National & International Affairs
      Advertising Practices
      Event Management: Principles & Methods
      Media Research
      Environment Communication
      Tribal Communication
      Communication Research
      Media Organisation & Management
      Contemporary Issues
      Global Media Scenario
      Value Education

  5. Utkarsh Singh says:

    sir Plz tell me which college in best for mass communication and journalism

    • Praveen Varriar says:

      Hi,
      All the colleges are best.

      • Akansha Sinha says:

        hey can you please tell me about the best colleges for PR, Advertisement and Corporate communication for PG

  6. Nisha Makhija says:

    Hi I am looking for post grad in Mass media and communication in Mumbai …can you help me with colleges and how to prepare for their entrance exams…I have one trial exam on 1st June…can you let me know what all I should go through

  7. Tarun kumar says:

    My question is i can do film direction through mass communication and other film course

  8. Prabjeet Kaur says:

    How many total entrance exams are there for mass communication in advertising and public relations?

  9. arpita kulkarni says:

    SET
    is basically for international level admission?

  10. SA says:

    Hello this year I’ll be completing by 12th science and I want to apply for Xavier college so which entrance exam should I give also will I get admission only on the basis of the entrance? How many percentage are expected in 12th for qualification?
    Please reply asap

  11. Maithili says:

    I have 12 th pass in Arts I able to fill this application form Plz.. Help me

  12. Aanaya singh says:

    For instance exam what subject I go through

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