AJK Mass Communication Research Centre conducts M.A in Convergent Journalism course, the admission for which is provided on the basis of written test and an interview. The aspirants desiring for getting admission into the institute should perform well both in the written test as well as in the interview session.

Structure of AJK Mass Communication Research Centre M.A in Convergent Journalism Entrance Exam

The entrance exam will be for a total of 200 marks. There will be 2 sections in the question paper. In first part, there will be 100 objective questions each carrying 1 mark which the candidates need to finish within 120 minutes. Second part will comprise of 5 descriptive type questions, each carrying 15 marks. In this section, 25 marks will be allotted for the candidates’ writing style, command over the language and articulation. Applicants will be given 180 minutes to answer this part. All questions have to be answered and if any question is left unanswered, it will be treated as an incorrect response.

Syllabus of AJK Mass Communication Research Centre M.A in Convergent Journalism Entrance Exam

• General Knowledge
• English Language

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates for the admission to M.A in Convergent Journalism in AJK Mass Communication Research Centre should hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. They should also secure a minimum of fifty percentage marks in the undergraduate programme.

How to Apply?

The candidates can obtain the application set from various centres of AJK Mass Communication Research Centre. One can also download the application form from the website http://www.ajkmcrc.org/. The application fee payment of Rs. 500/- has to be made through DD. It has to be drawn in favor of Jamia Millia Islamia and should be payable at Delhi. The completed application form accompanied with all the required enclosures have to be sent to AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia University, Maulana Mohammed Ali Jauhar Marg, New Delhi -110 025 before the cutoff date.

How to fill the Form?

The candidates have to fill up the application form very carefully without committing any sort of mistakes. All the details entered should be correct. The candidates need to keep aside all the documents so that filling of the form becomes much easy. Furthermore, if any queries arise while filing the form, refer the information brochure which is obtained along with the application form. After completely filling the form, recheck the application form to ensure that no mistake has be committed. Moreover, assure that the application form and the required documents reach the concerned centre on or before the deadline.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Last date of submission of completed application form: Last week of June, 2012

Date of entrance exam: First week of July, 2012

List of AJK Mass Communication Research Centre M.A in Convergent Journalism Entrance Exam Centres

AJK Mass Communication Research Centre

Contact Address for AJK Mass Communication Research Centre M.A in Convergent Journalism Entrance Exam

• Address: AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia University, Maulana Mohammed Ali Jauhar Marg, New Delhi -110 025
• Phone: +91 11 2698 7285, +91 11 2698 6812, +91 11 2698 6813
• Fax: +91 11 2698 6811
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://ajkmcrc.org/

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Reference Books for AJK Mass Communication Research Centre M.A in Convergent Journalism Entrance Exam

• General Knowledge by M. Tyra and K.Kundan
• The young man’s best companion and book of general knowledge by L. Murray
• General Knowledge by Leasha Barry,
• The Mastermind general knowledge book by Cameron Hazlehurst
• Encyclopedia of General Knowledge & General Awareness by R.P Verma
• The Pearson General Knowledge Manual by Edgar Thorpe, Showick Thorpe
• General Knowledge & Current Affairs: Objective Type Questions by Khanna, Verma
• General Knowledge Overview with Current Affairs by Upkar
• General Awareness & Current Affairs Digest by M Laxmikanth, Reddy Krishna
• Ever Latest General Knowledge by Upkar Prakashan
• Objective General Knowledge by Tarun Goyal
• General Knowledge Overview with Current Affairs by Upkar Prakashan
• General Knowledge Manual by UPSC Portal Editorial Board
• A To Z of Everything: A Compendium of General Knowledge by Trevor Montague
• The Book of General Ignorance by John Lloyd and John Mitchinson
• The Ultimate Book of Knowledge: Everything You Need to Know by Oxford University Press
• 1000 General Knowledge Quiz Questions and Answers by Richard Jagger
• The Penguin Concise Encyclopedia by David Crystal
• Essential English Grammar by Raymond Murphy
• A Practical English Grammar by A. V. Martinet, A. J. Thomson
• Advanced English Grammar: A Self Study Reference and Practice Book by Martin Hewings
• English Grammar and Usage by UPSC Portal
• English Grammar - A Self-study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Students of English with answers by Raymond Murphy
• A Simple Course in English Grammar & Composition by H. Martin
• A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language by Randolph Quirk, Geoffrey Leech, Jan Svartvik, Sidney Greenbaum
• A Practical Guide to English Grammar by K. P. Thakur
• English Grammar by Rameshsingh M. Chauhan
• English Grammar: A Resource Book for Students by Roger Berry
• English Grammar: An Introduction by Peter Collins, Carmella Hollo
• The Oxford English Grammar by Sidney Greenbaum

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Study Plan

The candidates have to formulate a systematic study plan as a primary step towards preparation. Just setting up a study plan doesn’t make everything. The candidates have to stick on to it in a proper manner. Taking mock tests regularly will help the candidates to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Accordingly, the study plan has to be formulated. The difficult and important topics have to be studied consuming more time whereas the easy portions should be covered in less time. Also give prior importance to revision; utilize 3-4 days brushing up all the topics once studied.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of AJK Mass Communication Research Centre M.A in Convergent Journalism Entrance Exam can be obtained from the official website of the Institute http://ajkmcrc.org/ by the third week of July.

Score Validity

The score validity of AJK Mass Communication Research Centre M.A in Convergent Journalism Entrance Exam is only for 1 year.