Sunday, January 27, 2013

Mudra Institute of Communications (MICA) Fellow Programme in Communication (FPM-C) Admission Notice 2013-2014

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA)
Shela, Ahmedabad 380058, INDIA.
Phone:  +91 2717 308250 +91 2717 308250 (Ext. 119)

Fellow Programme in Communication (FPM-C) Admission Notice 2013-2014

Applications have been invited by Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) for admission to Fellow Programme in Communication (FPM-C) commencing in July, 2013.

Eligibility:
Applicants must have a Masters Degree / equivalent qualification with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in any discipline of the Humanities  / Social Sciences / Business Management having Communication / Journalism / Advertising / PR / Marketing as a core subject. The candidate also should have completed a three-year Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification after completing higher secondary (10+2) or equivalent OR
At least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Five year Integrated Masters Degree programme from any discipline of the Humanities / Social Sciences / Business Management having Communication / Journalism / Advertising / PR / Marketing as a core subject, obtained after completing higher secondary (10+2) or equivalent.

Admission Criteria
Stage 1:                Telephone interviews for eligible candidates.
Stage 2:                Shortlisted candidates appear for MICA’s FPM Admission Test. FPM Admission Test is a two-day process organised at MICA campus comprising of Written Test (WT), Group Discussion (GD), Individual Presentation (IP) and Personal Interview (PI).

Candidates appearing for admission test will be provided lodging and boarding on MICA campus.

Day 1:
Written Test (WT)
Written Test will examine candidate's (communication) theoretical understanding, ability to investigate a communication phenomenon and ability to interpret data and draw conclusions.

WT will be descriptive in nature and is based on prescribed readings. Candidates are required to download the prescribed readings from MICA website (Click here to download readings) and read them critically. Candidates may bring copies of the readings to the WT  as this is an open-book exam.

Group Discussion (GD)
Group Discussion will include a group of 6-8 candidates who will be given a GD topic on the spot. The group will be allowed to deliberate and reflect on the topic for first 15 minutes followed by a 30 minutes discussion. GD process will be evaluated by a panel of experts.

Day 2:
Individual Presentation (IP)
The candidate will be given a presentation topic on the spot. S/he will be given 90 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to present to a panel of experts. Candidates will be required to make PowerPoint (PPT) presentations. A computer will be allotted to each candidate for creating PPT. Candidates may bring their own laptops as well. However, each candidate will be required to bring a USB flash drive.

Personal Interview (PI)
Personal Interview will follow the IP where a panel of experts will assess candidate's personality and passion for research.

Detailed test structure and timings will be sent to candidates shortlisted for FPM Admission Test.

Selection to the programme is based on:
1.       Performance in FPM Admission Test
2.       Consistent academic performance from 10+2 onwards
3.       Possession of M Phil or NET/JRF qualification, and
4.       Professional work/research experience in media and communication

Application Process and Timelines

The applicants should go through the following application process:

Download the FPM application form from the MICA website - Click here to download application form
(Instructions to fill the application form are appended to the form)
Submit the filled-in application form by the specified date. Please also submit the following along with the application form:
Application fee Rs. 2000 through a demand draft drawn in favour of "Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad" payable at Ahmedabad. Please write your name and contact details on the back of demand draft.
A statement of Purpose (SOP) addressing each of the following points, using essay form and a maximum of three pages.

 3.   Two letters of recommendation (blank forms for recommendation letters and the instructions are enclosed with the application form).
4.   Copies of academic certificates as instructed in the application form.

Last date for receiving filled in application forms Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Sending emails for screening interviews Mon, Mar 11, 2013
Telephonic screening interviews Mon, Mar 18 to Fri, Mar 22, 2013
Admission Test on campus Mon, Apr 15 to Sat, Apr 20, 2013
Declaration of result Thu, Apr 25, 2013
Admissions close Fri, May 10, 2013
Session begins June 2013

Contact
FPM Office
Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA)
Shela, Ahmedabad 380058, INDIA.
Phone:  +91 2717 308250 +91 2717 308250 (Ext. 119)

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