Overview
The Department of Communications and Journalism Entrance Exam or DCJ Entrance Exam is conducted by University of Mumbai. The exam is conducted for admissions in the University of Mumbai in Post Graduate in different streams of Journalism and Communication such as MA in Electronic Media, Public Relations, Film Studies, and Television Studies. This university level entrance exam is conducted in Offline mode.
Conducting Body: The Department of Communications and Journalism Entrance Exam is conducted by the University of Mumbai. The university oversees admissions to various journalism courses offered by the University and conducts the entrance exam annually.
Important Dates:
Events |
Dates |
Mode |
Link |
Registration Date |
August 2023 |
Online & Offline |
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Application Date |
August 2023 |
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Admit Card |
Will be updated soon. |
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Exam Date |
September 2023 |
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Result Date |
September 2023 |
Selection Procedure: The selection procedure consists of the following sections:
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Written Test
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Group Discussion
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Personal Interview.
Exam Pattern: The time duration of the test varies as per the test. The test is Debate/Discussion type and is conducted in Offline mode. The total no. of marks are 100 in this test. The parameters over which the candidate's performance gets assessed is as follows:
Serial No. |
Parameters for Assessment |
Marks |
1. |
Language and Grammar |
10 |
2. |
Articulation |
10 |
3. |
Word Management |
20 |
4. |
Historical Context |
20 |
5. |
Quality and Originality of Content |
20 |
6. |
Conclusion |
20 |
Total |
100 marks |
- Group Discussion: After the written test, a topic is given to candidates to debate/discuss and students are assessed on the following parameters:
Serial No. |
Parameters for Assessment |
Marks |
1. |
Language |
25 |
2. |
Presentation |
25 |
3. |
Articulation |
25 |
4. |
Content |
25 |
Total |
100 |
- Interview: After qualifying both the tests, candidates are invited for an interview round where each candidate is given 03 minutes to present themselves and their idea/opinion for joining the course. The candidates are free to speak in English, Hindi or Marathi language (as per their convenience). Following are the parameters over which the judgment is made in this round:
Serial No. |
Parameters for Assessment |
Marks |
1. |
Language |
25 |
2. |
Presentation |
25 |
3. |
Clarity of Purpose |
25 |
4. |
Overall Impressions |
25 |
Total |
100 |
NOTE: The selection of the candidate depends on the performance in all rounds of test and the minimum qualifying marks is 150.
Eligibility:
- Age Limit:-
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There is no Age limit.
- Educational Qualification:-
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Candidates must have passed their graduation with at least 50% marks in any discipline from any recognized university.
CONCLUSION: The DCJ Entrance Exam offers a big opportunity for the candidatess who wish to pursue Journalism programmes through the University of Mumbai. Interested candidates can apply for the DCJ exam through the official website. The team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future.
FAQs:
Ques 1. From where can a candidate get the information regarding the DCJ Entrance Exam?
Ans. Candidates can get the information from the official website of the University of Mumbai.
Ques 2. How can a candidate apply for the DCJ Entrance Exam?
Ans. Candidates can apply in Online mode from the official website and Offline mode by availing the form from University of Mumbai
Ques 3. What are the modes of fee payment?
Ans. Application payment can be made in offline mode.
Ques 4. Is there a provision of fee exemption?
Ans. No. There is no such provision.
Ques 5. What is the selection procedure for the DCJ Entrance Exam?
Ans. For the entrance test, the selection is done through the following stages:
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Written Test
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Group Discussion
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Personal Interview.
Ques 6. Is there any Interview?
Ans. There is an interview round having equal weightage as other sections.
Ques 7. Is the exam conducted online or offline?
Ans. The exam is conducted in Offline mode.
Ques 8. Is there any sectional timing in the exam?
Ans. There is no such provision.
Ques 9. Is there any Negative Marking in the exam?
Ans. There is no such provision.
Ques 10. On what basis the merit list is prepared?
Ans. The merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Written Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview.
Ques 11. Is there any way to make any changes once the form is submitted?
Ans. No changes can be made once the form is submitted and the fee is paid.
Ques 12. What are the precautions to be taken by a candidate while filling up the Online Application Form?
Ans. Before filling up the Online Application Form please read the instructions carefully.
Ques 13. For how long the scorecard is valid?
Ans. The validity of the scorecard is for 1 year.
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