IIJNM Admission 2020 – Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media popularly known as IIJNM invites applications for admission in Journalism courses Print Journalism, Broadcast Journalism and Online Multimedia Journalism. Applicants willing to take admission in one year Post Graduate Diploma (PGDJ) or one-year Graduate Diploma (GDJ) can fill the application before the last date. The last date to submit the application form is extended up to July 31, 2020. The admission of the candidates is done on the basis of an Aptitude Test, followed by a Personal Interview. Due to the COVID-19, admission tests, personal interview and counselling will be conducted online. Candidates can check more details IIJNM 2020 dates, the application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and more details from this page.
Latest: The last date to fill IIJNM 2020 Application Form has been extended up to July 31, 2020. Scroll down to apply!
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IIJNM Admission 2020
IIJNM offered 3 Journalism programs; namely Print Journalism, Broadcast Journalism and Multimedia Journalism. Applicants will have to state the choice for the desired course in the application form. All the important dates related to IIJNM admission 2020 are as follows:
| IIJNM Admission 2020 | important Dates |
|---|---|
| Early application (with a concession of Rs. 10,000) submission | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Regular Applications deadline | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Academic year commences | To be announced |
IIJNM 2020 Application Form Extension
Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media has further extended the last date to submission of application form up to July 31, 2020. Check the official details on the deadline of regular application is given below the image.
IIJNM 2020 Application Form
Candidates seeking admission in IIJNM must apply for PGDJ or GDJ program. Application forms have been made available in both online and offline mode. The candidates are required to fill the form properly and send it to college before the last date of form submission. Candidates must ensure that test city and program name for which the candidate is applying is clearly mentioned in the form.
Apply here:
- Apply online: Click here to fill the IIJNM 2020 Application Form in online mode.
- Apply offline: Click here to download the IIJNM 2020 Application Form in offline mode.
Application Fee: Rs. 1000/-
Mode of Application Fee payment : Candidates applying for admission through online mode can fill the application and pay fees through credit card or debit card
Offline Mode: Candidates have to draw a DD of Rs. 1000/- in favour of “IIJNM Bangalore.” payable at Bangalore.
Documents Required to be Sent Along with IIJNM 2020 Application Form
Applicant must ensure that completed application form reaches the institute before the last day of application form submission. However, late forms sent by applicants may be considered depending on the number of vacancies.
Applicant must ensure that he/ she fills or send the application form on or before the last date along with the below mentioned documents:
- Photocopy of 10th and 12th mark sheet
- Photocopy of last qualifying examination
- Essay: Applicant is required to write an essay of 600- 750 words on a recent event that became popular at the national or international level and how it affected your life.
- Any published writing sample or any record of achievement.
Candidates have to send to filled application form along with the above documents to the below address:
Admissions Processing Office
Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media
No. 502, 5th ‘C’ Main, 5th Cross, 2nd Block
HRBR Layout, Kalyana Nagar, Bangalore –560 043 India
Tel: 080-2545 2564 / 2545 2565; Fax: 080-2545 2563
e-mail: admissions@iijnm.org
IIJNM 2020 Courses Offered
Following are the three programmes offered by IIJNM :
- Print Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism
- Online Multimedia Journalism
IIJNM 2020 Eligibility Criteria
IIJNM offers Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism (PGDJ) program for those with (or expecting) a bachelor’s degree, and Graduate Diploma in Journalism (GDJ) program for those with PUC/12th standard.
The key requirements are:
- Writing Skills ; IIJNM expects journalists to be sensitive to language and to organize their thoughts clearly and coherently. While we provide remedial help in improving writing skills, fair command of the English language is a requirement.
- Education : Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism (PGDJ): A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline is required. Applicants awaiting final year examination results or who will be graduating this year may also apply.
- Diploma in Journalism: Students who have completed or awaiting results for 10+2 / pre-university are eligible to apply. Prior knowledge of computer applications is not a requirement.
- IIJNM admits both Indian and international students. Selection is based entirely on merit, without any regard for gender, race, religion, caste or nationality. There is no age bar.
IIJNM Admission 2020 Admission Test and Personal Interview
Test and Counseling: Due to the current situation of COVID-19, the admission test and counselling are conducted online. Candidates who have submitted the application form will be intimated about the date and timing of the test and interview.
Personal Interview: PI will be conducted online after an aptitude test. Candidates who will appear for the test will receive the call and email stating time and date. However, candidates taking the Aptitude Test in Bangalore can also appear for the Personal round of Interview.
IIJNM 2020 Admission Procedure
The admission procedure for IIJNM 2020 Consist of following points-
- Completion and submission of application form
- Admission Test, Personal Interview, and Counselling
- Notification and acceptance of admission
Complete the application form (online or hard copy) and upload or attach a photocopy of your marks transcripts and degree certificates. Students awaiting final examination results may submit their provisional degree certificates or the latest marks transcripts.
Upload or attach the required essay: Describe a recent event that has received major national or international attention, and how it affected you (between 600 and 750 words). Pay Rs. 1000 towards the application processing fee to place your application on active review.
IIJNM 2020 Fee Structure for PGDJ and GDJ
Below is the expected detailed fee structure of IIJNM 2020 admission. Candidates are required to make payment within 7 days after registration is done.
| One-year Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) program (Two Semesters) | ||||
| Broadcast | Multimedia | Due Date | ||
| Confirmation fee (part of tuition fee) | Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs. 1,00,000 | Within 15 days of acceptance |
| Balance tuition fee | Rs. 3,15,000 | Rs. 3,35,000 | Rs. 3,35,000 | July 11, 2020 |
| One-year Diploma program (Two Semesters) | ||||
| Broadcast | Multimedia | Due Date | ||
| Confirmation fee (part of tuition fee) | Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs. 1,00,000 | Within 15 days of acceptance |
| Balance tuition fee | Rs. 3,00,000 | Rs. 3,25,000 | Rs. 3,25,000 | July 11, 2020 |
Foreign students pay the following fees as under:
| One-year Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) program | |||
| Broadcast | Multimedia | ||
| Confirmation fee (part of tuition fee) | Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Balance tuition fee | Rs. 4,00,000 | Rs. 4,75,000 | Rs. 4,75,000 |
| One-year Diploma program | |||
| Broadcast | Multimedia | ||
| Confirmation fee (part of tuition fee) | Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Balance tuition fee | Rs. 3,65,000 | Rs. 4,25,000 | Rs. 4,25,000 |
IIJNM 2020 Placements
IIJNM maintains close contacts and professional relationships with a large number of news organizations, academic institutions and corporations in India and abroad. The journalism community in India recognizes the quality of IIJNM program and the calibre of students. The graduates are now working in CNN, Bloomberg, CNN-IBN, CNBC, Times Now, Rediff, Google, Reuters, Press Association-UK, and major newspapers like Times of India, Indian Express and Economic Times, and many other leading online media organizations.
About IIJNM
The Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media (IIJNM) is one of South Asia’s leading post-graduate schools of journalism and media. Located in Bangalore in the heart of India’s high-tech industry, the institute offers an excellent curriculum that combines both theory and practice to prepare its graduates for positions in the media industry. IIJNM offers a curriculum developed in association with Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New York.Its programs in print, television, radio and multimedia journalism embody the best practices in media industry and media technology.
Official Website: iijnm.org.
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