The Asian College of Journalism is dedicated to the task of producing such journalists. It is a postgraduate college designed to provide students with world-class journalism education adapted to the specific needs of India and other developing countries in Asia. It seeks to prepare its graduates to achieve the highest standards in all branches of the profession, keeping in focus the trend and thrust of convergence and digitization in the media, and the consequent demands for multiple skills made on the contemporary journalist.
Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Last date of Application form | 25 Apr 2016 |
| Date of Entrance Examination | 15 May 2016 |
| Date of Interview | 01 Jun to 06 Jun 2016 |
| Date of Declaration of Result | 08 Jun 2016 |
Application Form of ACJ 2016
Candidates seeking admission in Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) through an entrance exam will need to fill application form in any one of the mode (online or offline). If candidates filling online application can visit the official website and can also click on below direct link. Those who fill their application in offline mode need to download the application form from below or from the official website and the same form should be filled correctly by the students. Once it is done candidates should send the form along with relevant details to the address mentioned below along with the application fees.
Application Process is over..!!
Application Fee
Application fee is Rs. 1500/-
Mode of Payment
Online Payment through PayUMoney
Through DD (Demand Draft in favour of “Media Development Foundation”, payable at Chennai with your full name and address written on the back of the DD)
Address for send Application
Application whether online or hard copy will need to be sent along with an application fee of Rs 1500/-. Please also send 2 Passport sized photos to the address given below:
Admissions
Asian College of Journalism
Second Main Road,
(Behind M.S Swaminathan Research Foundation)
Taramani,
Chennai – 600 113, India
Tel: 91-44-22542840 / 22542842 – 47
Candidates are required to indicate, in their completed application, the media stream they wish to specialise in, i.e Print, New Media, Television and Radio. Application Form will be processed only if it is complete in all respects and on receipt of the application fee and photos.
Eligibility Criteria
A Bachelor’s Degree is mandatory. Graduates in any discipline and students awaiting their degree examination results are eligible to apply for admission to the ACJ. Enrolled students should provide their degree certificate to the Registrar within the first week of commencement of classes. Students awaiting their examination results should provide their degree certificate latest by the end of February 2017.
Entrance Exam
After a careful assessment of applications, short-listed candidates will be required to take an entrance examination as per schedule date.
Exam Timing
- Morning Session: 9.30 am to 11.30 am English (Paper Pattern)*
- Tea Break: 11.30 am – 12 noon
- Afternoon Session: 12 pm to 1.30 pm General Knowledge (Paper pattern)*
The examination will be offered in Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Patna, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bhopal, Lucknow, Ranchi, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Pune, Ahmedabad, and possibly other cities, depending on the number of applications received from a particular region.
The examination will be delivered online in real time and will be in two parts: (a) to test the applicant’s English language skills and facility and (b) the awareness of current affairs and general knowledge. It will also test the candidates’ writing ability and assess their analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Other procedures may be prescribed for candidates from abroad.
Result of ACJ 2016 – Declared
The Result for the ACJ Entrance Exam 2016 held on 15 May 2016 has been announced. ACJ Result 2016 is declared online on the official portal of Asian College of Journalism (www.asianmedia.org. ACJ has declare the names and Roll no.s of the qualified candidates who will have to appear for the Interview as per the schedule.
- Check ACJ Entrance Exam Result 2016 – Click Here
- For list of Shortlisted candidates according to Interview Dates – Click Here
- First list of candidates admitted to the ACJ class of 2016 – 2017 – Check Here – Updated!
Interview
Applicants who have done well in the entrance examination are invited to an interview at the college.
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