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CENTRE FOR PROFESSIONAL AND ADVANCED STUDIES

INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM (ICJ)

ADMISSION PROSPECTUS 2019-20

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INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM(ICJ) Pullarikunnu Campus, Malloosery P.O, -686041, Phone: 0481 – 2391870 Email: [email protected]

JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT WITH A DIFFERENCE

The Institute of Communication and Journalism (ICJ) was founded in 1995 to provide best-in-class Journalism and Mass Communication education, in the Self-Financing Stream directly under the Mahatma Gandhi University . Over the past 24 years, the ICJ rose to the ranks of the most sought-after media management course, moulding high quality media professionals. With its unique design of the course which focuses on honing practical skills and delving deep into each subject on a theoretical level, contemporary application of knowledge and analysis, the MCJ course equips the students to pursue Journalism careers across the media spectrum. The ICJ was proudly considered the flagship Department of the MG University since its founding. The design is underpinned by strong industry support and knowledge brought in by a formidable range of advisors and professionals from the media, and faculty with rich working experience in the field. Apart from the state-of-the-art facilities inbroadcasting, telecasting, video production, print media and web-journalism training, we are also developing a unique innovative approach to the enterprise and media management in the creative industry. The full-time P.G course, the Master of Communication and Journalism (MCJ), offered by the MGUniversity in 4 Semesters through our Department is designed for students wishing to pursue Journalism careers at a high level of engagement. Practical oriented coaching is our strength.

For enhanced visibility and performance standards for key job-oriented Departments, under the initiative of the M.GUniversity, the Centre for Professional and Advanced Studies – CPAS was established by the Government of Kerala. The ICJ is currently under CPAS and the course is affiliated to the MGUniversity.

The course attracts students from across the country and boasts of having its alumni in prestigious national and internationalmedia establishments, ranging from Reuters to local channels and dailies; Here is an indicative list of key areas and organisations that our alumni is currently a part of:

English news papers like ,Hindu, Times, Indian Express, , Vernacular dailies such as MalayalaManorama, , Mangalam. , , , , Janayugam, Veekshanam, Chandrika, ; News agencies like PTI, UNI,T V/RadioChannels like Asianet, Manorama, Mathrubhumi, Kairali, Mediaone, News18, ,Dooradarshan, Janam, Kaumudi, AIR, FMs, both in vernacular and English channels; Faculty members in Universities, Colleges and Higher secondary institutions PROs of prestigious concerns including PIB and State Public Relations Department, Content Writers at leading corporates and new age businesses. Page 3 of 5

In short, our alumni is in the league of the most sought-after media professionals across the spectrum of media and journalism careers.

CourseDetails Course Name : MCJ (Master of Communication and Journalism Total Seats :35 Semesters : 4 Tution Fees :Rs. 18,000 per semester Course at :Pullarikunnu Campus Location:1 km from Varissery Junction in the Kottayam –Kudayampady route. Eligibility for Admission: 45% marks in any Degree( aggregate total of all parts)For SC/ST: 5% relaxation in the marks. Admission : On merit base

HOW TO APPLY 1. Candidates applying for admission to all courses under Institute of Communication and Journalism should apply online and send a printout to the Director, Institute of Communication and Journalism, Pullarikunnu M.G University Campus, Malloosery P.O Kottayam – 686041-Kerala on or before the last date mentioned. 2. Online submission of Application may be made by accessing the website – www.cpas.ac.in or www.sme.edu.in . 3. Copy of the printout of the Application form must be retained for future reference. 4. The applicant is fully responsible for the details and marks entered in the application form. Any disparity in marks or claims noticed at the time of admission will result in the application being summarily rejected. 5. Applicant should ensure the following before sending the printout of the application form: i. All certificates furnished are properly filled in and signed by the competent authority and affixed office seal at specified place. ii. The photograph uploaded online and the photograph pasted in the printout of application form should be identical and properly self attested. iii. The applicant should select the course/courses which he/she desires to study while applying online. iv. The candidate should maintain confidentiality of the password created at the time of registration for submission of online application and keep it in safe custody till the end of allotment process. 6. No memo will be sent by post from this office in the case of defective applications. The defects, if any, should be rectified before the cut-off date by the candidate. In that case hardcopy of the corrected application should be sent to the college. 7. Candidates should send only one application for admission. Page 4 of 5

Application fee: The applicant has to remit Rs. 500/- as application Fee by online payment through the payment gateway. (for SC/ST candidates Rs. 250/-).

Dates to remember : Last date to apply online and receive the printouts at the college

Courses Apply Online Receive print out at the college

PG courses 06.06.2019 15.06.2019

Fee structure

Sl. Description (Rs.) No. 1st Sem 2nd Sem 3rd Sem 4th Sem Annual administration 1 fee to be remitted at 2000 0 0 0 MGU 2 Student Affiliation fee 750 0 0 0 3 Library 200 0 0 0 4 Lab 900 0 0 0 Caution Deposit 5 500 0 0 0 (refundable) 6 College Union Fund 400 0 0 0 7 University Union Fund 100 General Accident and 8 23 0 0 0 Insurance Policy 9 Medical Inspection fee 100 0 0 0 10 Sports affiliation fee 300 0 300 0 Total special fees 5273 0 300 0 11 Tuition fee 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 Grand total 23,273 18,000 18,300 18,000

Fee Structure for SC/ST/OEC students:

Sl. No. Particulars I Sem II Sem III Sem IV Sem

1 Admission fee 3000 Nil Nil Nil

Caution deposit 2 500 Nil Nil Nil (refundable)

Grand total 3500/- Nil Nil Nil Page 5 of 5

Fee once remitted shall not be refunded under any circumstances . However, the amount shall be refunded to those who discontinue after getting admission, but before the closure of admission. Those who discontinue after closure of admission shall have to pay the tuition fee for the remaining years of study as liquidated damages as per Rules in force. To those who get admission under Government quota, Government rules will be applicable in this regard.

SCHEDULE OF REMITTANCE: Fee for the I semester of all the courses are to be remitted at the time of admission . For all subsequent semesters, fee should be remitted without fine within the Fifth working day of the month of January for the Even semesters and the fifth working day of June for the Odd semesters; and there after within ten days with a fine of Rs. 100/-. A fine of Rs.10/- per day including holidays will be levied from the last day of remittance of the fine of Rs.100/-. This is applicable for online payment done at prior date but submitted after the last day of remittance without fine. However, the students are required to remit the fee within the cutoff date mentioned by CPAS.

Mode of payment: All fee payment should be through State Bank Collect link provided in the web site. The fee shall be paid using Credit/Debit card or Net Banking or at SBI with the challan generated from the online transaction. The receipt should be attached with the application form.

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Date: DIRECTOR