Eligiblity
A Bachelor’s degree (three-year degree course) in any discipline with at least 45% marks or an equivalent bachelor degree from a recognized University. The candidate shall have to fill up an application form obtainable from the School of Mass Communication on payment of Rs. 500/- (Five hundred only) for General and OBC Categories and Rs. 400/- (Four hundred only) for ST and SC Categories in cash at the counter or through D.D. payable at Ranchi in favour of A-1 Journalism and Mass Communication, Ranchi University, Ranchi. Outstation candidates may send a DD for Rs. 600/- (Six hundred only) for General and OBC Categories and Rs. 500/- (Five hundred only) for ST and SC Categories for the purpose. The application form is also available on the website of the department www.djmcru.org.in. The filled up application form, downloaded from the website of the department is to be submitted in the office with the said requisite fee in the manner mentioned above. The successful candidates in counselling would be considered eligible for admission.
Seats
The number of seated is limited to 75 (seventy five) only.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of teaching is both Hindi and English as far as practicable.
Curriculum overview
The course for the Degree of M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication shall extend over a period of two academic years, divided into four semesters.
CBCS Course Structure (2 years divided in 4 semesters)
Semester Wise Examination Structure for Mid Sem and End Sem Examinations
| Semester | Core Honours, Allied DSE, Compulsory AECC Courses | Examination Structure | ||||
| Code | Paper Code | Papers | Mid Semester Theory (F.M.) | End Semester Theory (F.M.) | End Semester Practical / Assignment Viva (F.M.) | |
| I | Foundation Course | FCMMC101 | Development of Media | 30 | 70 | – |
| Core Course | CCMMC102 | Introduction to Principles of Communication and Journalism | 30 | 70 | – | |
| Core Course | CCMMC103 | Advertisement and Public Relation | 30 | 70 | – | |
| Core Course | CCMMC104 | Print Media Reporting , Writing and Editing (P) | 30 | 50 | 20 | |
| II | Core Course | CCMMC201 | Basics of Photography (P) | 30 | 50 | 20 |
| Core Course | CCMMC202 | Development Communication and Media Research | 30 | 70 | – | |
| Core Course | CCMMC203 | Media Laws and Ethics | 30 | 70 | – | |
| Core Course | CCMMC204 | Radio-Reporting, Writing and Production | 30 | 70 | – | |
| III | Ability Enhancement Course | ECMMC301 | A. Environmental Communication or B. Rural Communication |
30 | 70 | – |
| Core Course | CCMMC302 | Media Management | 30 | 70 | – | |
| Core Course | CCMMC303 | International Communication | 30 | 70 | – | |
| Core Course | CCMMC304 | TV – Reporting, Writing and Production (P) | 30 | 50 | 20 | |
| IV | Elective | ECMMC401 | Online Journalism: Principles and Practices (P) | 30 | 50 | 20 |
| Elective | ECMMC402 | Corporate Communication | 30 | 70 | – | |
| Core Course | CCMMC403 | Dissertation | – | – | 70 + 30 | |
| Project | PRMMC404 | Internship – Semester IV | – | – | 100 | |
N.B.: Detailed courses of study can be obtained from the office of the Department.
Fee Structure
| Description | General and OBC Categories | ST/SC Categories |
| Semester I (Admission, Library, Caution money with Course Fee) |
Rs. 17,000/- (1,000 + 1,000 + 15,000) |
Rs. 15,000/- (1,000 + 1,000 + 13,000) |
| Semester II – Course Fee | Rs. 15,000/- | Rs. 13,000/- |
| Semester III – Course Fee | Rs. 15,000/- | Rs. 13,000/- |
| Semester IV – Course Fee | Rs. 15,000/- | Rs. 13,000/- |