Indian
Institute of Journalism and New Media
Bangalore-560043,
Tel: 91-80-2545-2564,
Website
www.iijnm.org
PG Diploma Program Admission Notice 2014
Indian
Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM) Bangalore invites applications
for admission into its Graduate Diploma program in Print, Broadcast or
Online/Multimedia for the commencing session 2014-2015.
IIJNM offers
the following two programs:
1) Post-graduate diploma in print, broadcast or
online/multimedia
2) Graduate diploma in print, broadcast or online/multimedia
Both the
diploma programs consist of core courses including advanced seminars,
electives, media workshops and a master's thesis project
These
courses are offered in two semesters: Jul-Dec and Jan-June. Both diploma
programs emphasize practical training in addition to important theory
This is
accomplished by covering news at least twice every week in Bangalore city and
surrounding rural areas, using advanced media equipment, working with
sophisticated editing software for text, image, sound and video, publishing
newspapers, magazines, TV and radio programs, and online/multimedia news
presentations
All these
are carried out under the guidance of veteran journalist faculty who are
complemented by guest lecturers from the media industry
Further,
students get the opportunity to intern at media organizations for two weeks to
a month
In summary,
by the time the academic year ends, the graduating class is ready to hit the
road running in their chosen fields - an unmatched experience among media
education institutions for motivated students
Eligibility
One year
Postgraduate Diploma: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline is required.
Applicants awaiting final-year examination results or who will be graduating
this year may also apply
One-year
Diploma program: Students who have completed or awaiting results for
10+2/pre-university are eligible to apply
Duration and
enrollment: 1 year. Maximum of 110 students
Admission
Procedures:
1.
Completion and submission of application form
2.
Successful completion of Online Aptitude Test
3. Personal
interview
4.
Notification and acceptance of admission
How to
Apply:
Candidates
need to downloaded the application form from the official website www.iijnm.org
Rs.1000/- is
the application-processing fee by bank draft or pay order (payable at
Bangalore) and drawn in favour of IIJNM Bangalore
The
applications must be sent to Admissions Processing Office, Indian Institute of
Journalism and New Media, No. 502, 5th 'C' Main 5th Cross, 2nd Block, HRBR
Layout, Kalyana Nagar, Bangalore-560043
Completion
and submission of application form. The application will not be considered
unless all answers are typewritten (or printed legibly), signed and dated. The
applicant’s full name must appear at the top right corner on each page of the
application and supporting materials
Important
Date
Last date for receipt of completed application forms: 10th
June, 2014
Download
application form - http://www.iijnm.org/application.pdf
Applications
must be sent to:
Admissions
Processing Office
Indian
Institute of Journalism & New Media
No. 502, 5th
‘C’ Main, 5th Cross, 2nd Block
HRBR Layout,
Kalyana Nagar, Bangalore –560 043 India
Tel:
080-2545 2564 / 2545 2565
Fax:
080-2545 2563
e-mail: admissions@iijnm.org
Admissions
Procedure
Admission
procedure consists of the following steps:
1.
Completion and submission of application form
2. On-line
written test on general knowledge/current affairs
3. A
personal interview (in person or by telephone)
4.
Notification and acceptance of admission
Completed
application forms (downloaded using button above) must reach IIJNM by no later
than June 10, 2014. The application will not be considered unless all answers
are typewritten (or printed legibly), signed and dated. The applicant's full
name must appear at the top right corner on each page of the application and
supporting materials.
Alternately,
applicants may complete the online pre-admission form in the Home Page. You may
then follow up by sending copies of your academic records, required essays (see
Application Form), and recommendation letters. Upon receipt of these, on-line
written test and interview will be arranged by the admissions office.
Note: Early
applicants may submit their applications prior to March 31, 2014 for
consideration. We encourage submitting applications early to assure quick
completion of the admission process to the limited number of seats (see Fees
& Payments for concession in fees given to early applicants). Successful
applicants will be notified of acceptance by April 15, 2014. Those awaiting
college examination results may be given conditional admission.
Applications
must be sent to:
Admissions
Processing Office
Indian
Institute of Journalism & New Media
No. 502, 5th
‘C’ Main, 5th Cross
2nd Block,
HRBR Layout, Kalyana Nagar
Bangalore
–560 043. India
Tel:
080-2545 2564 / 2545 2565
Fax:
080-2545 2563
e-mail: admissions@iijnm.org
Acknowledgement
of applications will be e-mailed or posted within 10 days of receipt.
Those
short-listed will be notified and arrangements for on-line test and
telephone/Skype/Video chat interview will be made with the applicant by the
Admissions Committee. Campus visit for written test and interview is not a
requirement.
Within 7
days following the interview, those selected for admission will be notified by
the admissions committee. Candidates notified for admission are required to
confirm acceptance within 7 days following the notification and remit the
initial installment of tuition fees.
Campus Visit
(Optional):
While it is
not mandatory, applicants are encouraged to visit IIJNM campus at their
convenience, if possible, after emailing us at admin@iijnm.org at least 3 days
in advance. Further, applicants may register with us for a campus visit
organized by the admissions committee. Those who wish to join an escorted tour
of IIJNM facilities and briefing on the academic programme by the faculty may
email us at admin@iijnm.org at least 3 days in advance of the following
organized tour dates:
October 5,
2013; November 2, 2013; December 7, 2013; January 11, 2014; January 18, 2014;
January 25, 2014; February 1, 2014; February 8, 2014; February 15, 2014;
February 22, 2014; March 1, 2014; March 8, 2014; March 15, 2014; March 22, 2014
and March 29, 2014. Subsequent scheduled campus visits are on all Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays staring from April 7. In the interim, if you would like
to visit us, please call +91 98450 89805 to schedule a visit.
Free
round-trip transport will be provided from designated locations in Bangalore
city starting at 8.30 am.
On-site
written test and interview (Optional):
Applicants
who are notified of consideration (short-listed) may prefer to visit the campus
and take the written test during the visit. Interview of candidates who have
passed the written test can be arranged during the visit.
Those who
are planning to visit the campus on one of the days listed above may request
taking written test and personal interview on the same day of visit; however,
they must have submitted their completed application form ahead of the visit
and have been notified of consideration. Written test and interview are conducted
at IIJNM from 2 PM on the above dates. Those candidates appearing for personal
interview will be notified of admission status at the conclusion of interview
or within 24 hours thereafter.
For more details: http://www.iijnm.org/
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