Amrita University ASCOM Admission 2015

Amrita University ASCOM Admission 2015

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a University established under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. The University focuses on higher education and research in the areas of Engineering, Medicine, Management, Science, Education, Mass Communication and Social Work. The University has five campuses at Amritapuri (Kollam), Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Kochi and Mysore and around 15000 students studying in various disciplines.

Amrita School of Communication conducts a CAP Test (Communication Aptitude Test) every year at the Ettimadai campus to its 3 year B.A Mass Communication programme, 2 year M.A Communication programme and Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (PGDJ) offered at its Ettimadai (Coimbatore) campus.

Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria will be admitted to the first year of the 3 year B.A,  M.A and PGDJ programmes, based on their performance in the CAP Test, Interview and Group Discussion (applicable only for M.A and PGDJ Programmes).

Admissions to doctoral programs in Communication at the campus are based on Common Entrance Test and Interview held twice a year.

B. A. Mass Communication

Communication Aptitude Test - CAPTEST (Entrance Exam)

Pass in 10+2 examination with an aggregate minimum of 60% marks or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. Candidate from the foreign universities should obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. Visit www.aiuweb.org (link is external) (link is external), for applying online for Equivalence Certificate.

Personal Interview (PI)

M. A. in Communication &  P. G. Diploma in Journalism (P. G. D. J.)

A pass in bachelor's degree (10+2+3 system) in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities with an aggregate 60% marks. Candidate from the foreign universities should obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. Visit www.aiuweb.org (link is external) (link is external), for details. Candidates with appropriate industry experience will have an added advantage.

ADMISSION PROCESS:

All candidates are required to appear for the CAPTEST conducted by Amrita University.

Selection is based on performance in Communication Aptitude Test -

CAPTEST (Entrance Exam)*

Group Discussion (GD)

Personal Interview (PI)

* Candidate with more than 70% aggregate marks during the first two years of their degree are exempted from appearing for the CAPTEST. However, they will have to appear for PI and GD.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE:

Based on performance in the qualifying examination, personal interview, Group Discussion and industry experience.

CONTACT

SUBMISSION CHECK LIST’

Duly filled application form

2 Photographs

Attested photocopies of

10th and 122th Std Mark Sheets  for B.A applications

10th and  12th  Std Mark Sheets  and Mark Sheets for all semesters of the Bachelor’s programme for M.A applications*

A demand draft for Rs.350 made out in favour of “Amrita School of Communication” payable at ‘Coimbatore’.

10th T.C (if applicable)

Community Certificate (if applicable)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING UP THE APPLICATION FORM

Multiple applications submitted by a candidate will be rejected.

If payment is not done, the application will be treated as incomplete and rejected without any notice.

Change in the application form data is not allowed after the submission.

Only students who produce original mark sheets for verification will be allowed to appear in the entrance test

For special cases, a SKYPE evaluation process can be arranged, subject to the discretion of the department. In such cases, candidate is advised to attach a request letter (mentioning their SKYPE ID) to the admissions coordinator, along with the 6 items mentioned in the Submission Check List.

*Copy of provisional degree certificate/degree certificate should be produced at the time of writing the entrance exam

All Application forms should be sent to:

Admissions Coordinator,


Amrita School of Communication,


Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,


Amritanagar Post,

Ettimadai,
Coimbatore 641 112,

Tamil Nadu, India.

For additional information or queries call:  Phone: 0422 – 2685855, 5854   +91 9442562291 or mail us at ascomadmit@cb.amrita.edu  (link sends e-mail)

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For all enquiries related to CAP Test and admission process, please call:

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