National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism, established in 2007 is a private institute which is affiliated to Gujarat University, Ahmedabad and approved by AICTE. NIMCJ offers BA and MA courses in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication at the undergraduate and the postgraduate level. Admission to the courses offered will be done based on the candidate’s performance in the previous qualifying examination. The placement cell at NIMCJ aims at providing a 100% placement assistance to its students. 

National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism Courses

NIMCJ offers BA and MA courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. The details of the courses offered are given below:

Courses Specializations Eligibility Criteria
BA Journalism and Mass Communication Passed Class 12 in relevant discipline from a recognized board
MA Journalism and Mass Communication Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university

Check: NIMCJ Ahmedabad Courses and Fees

National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism Admission

The mode of application at NIMCJ is online i.e. students have to fill the online application form available on the official website of the institute. The steps involved in the application process is given below: 

  • Visit the official website of NIMCJ
  • Click on “Apply Online”
  • On clicking, the application form will appear on the screen
  • Fill the application form with correct details
  • Pay the requisite amount of application fee
  • Click on “Submit” button for final submission of the application form

National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism Placement

The placement cell at NIMCJ provides 100% placement to its students by National and Regional Media Houses. The training and placement cell conducts various placement related activities such as Field Exposures, In-house media activities and live platforms for student’s learning. Some of the top recruiters that recruit NIMCJ’s students include Viacom, CNBC, Zee News, ABP News and Dainik Jagran among various others. 

National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism FAQs

Ques. Why should I join NIMCJ?

Ans. One should join NIMCJ because of the following reasons:

  • Awarded by Govt. of Gujarat for "Excellence in Placement"
  • Ranked in Top Mass Communication institutes in India by "Outlook"
  • Ranked in Best Mass Communication institutes in India by "India Today"
  • Awarded by PRSI National Award for "Outstanding PR/Mass Communication Institute"
  • Gujarat's first and only media education institute to achieve 3 stars in GSIRF rankings.
  • Live platforms for Orientation and Exposure
  • Real life learning based on current issues and trends for IMP forum
  • Experienced faculty
  • Highly skilled media professionals as visiting faculty
  • Wi-fi enabled campus
  • Advanced Computer Lab
  • Audio-Visual classrooms
  • Editing setup with latest technology
  • Latest Digital camera for photography and videography
  • Radio Room - with Podcast setup

Ques. Does NIMCJ provide any scholarship to its students?

Ans. Yes. NIMCJ provides Merit Based scholarships to the students for their outstanding position and work all the year round. The institute also provides 100% scholarships to SC/ ST students. 

Ques. What is the course fee for the BA JMC course at NIMCJ?

Ans. The course fee for the BA JMC program at NIMCJ is INR 80,000 per annum.