Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media conducts an admission process for its Diploma and PG Diploma programmes in various fields related to journalism. It was established in 2001 by BS&G Foundation. The institute is located in a serene and peaceful location in Bengaluru. The institute is considered to be among the reputed institutes in India for journalism education. It has very good infrastructure and also offers its students with very good placement opportunities.

Admission to its programmes is based on careful scrutiny of candidate’s application which includes academic details, extra-curricular activities, creative skills, essays and candidate’s background. This is followed by an interview to test candidate’s English language skills, passion for the field of journalism and other traits required in the field of journalism.

The Institute has been a marked contributor in the development as well as has raised the bar in Media based education in the nation. The Institute has followed out of the box concepts that had helped it to reach a status in which now it lands. The Institute has a unique teaching style that marks an impressive buffet of teachers as well as candidates who are eager to strive hard to establish a stable career for them.

Courses offered by the IIJNM:

•    Postgraduate Diploma and Diploma Programmes in:
1.    Television
2.     Radio
3.     Newspaper
4.     Magazine
5.     New Media (WEB) journalism.

Eligibility Criteria:

For PG Diploma course candidate needs to have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline. Those in their final year can also apply. For Diploma courses candidates need to passed Class 12th exams or be appearing in 2011 for it. Even Diploma holder’s candidates can apply for any of the above courses. The exact eligibility percentage can above availed from the official website of the Institute itself.

Application forms:

The application form is available through the following link: Application Form. Candidates can either download the pdf format given or print the whole form according to the given format and provide all the details and answers in a typewritten/printed fashion. Candidates need to send the application form along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 500 along with other documents and essays as specified.

Important Dates:

•    Last date for submission of completed application forms: Last week of April, 2011
•    Commencement of course: First week of July, 2011

Contact Details:

Admissions Processing Office
Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media
316, 5th A Cross, HRBR Layout, 3rd Block, Kalyananagar Post
Bengaluru 560043
India

Tel: 080-25432565 / 25432575 / 25444995 / 25440164

Fax: 080-25440210

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.iijnm.org