Kanya Mahavidyalaya (KMV) Jalandhar, established in 1886 and affiliated to Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, offers a 2-year Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication. KMV is a NAAC ’A’ accredited autonomous heritage women’s college that ranks 270 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Arts Colleges list. The MA JMC programme spans four semesters covering print and digital journalism, broadcast media, media law and ethics, advertising, public relations, media research, and production, supported by a dedicated media lab and ties with local media organisations.
Applications for the 2026-27 session are expected to open in July 2026 on the KMV online portal at kmvadmissions.org.
Key Points
- 2-year, 4-semester MA programme affiliated to GNDU, Amritsar
- NAAC ’A’ accredited; ranks 270 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Arts Colleges list
- Total fees: ₹85,960 for the full programme (₹42,980 per year)
- Merit-based admission on graduation aggregate; no entrance examination
- Curriculum covers print journalism, digital media, broadcast, advertising, PR, and media law
- Media lab, photography studio, and industry internships available
KMV Jalandhar MA (Journalism and Mass Communication) Fees
MA (Journalism and Mass Communication) Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Tuition and College Fee | ₹42,980 |
| Total Fees (2 Years) | ₹85,960 |
- Annual fee of ₹42,980 is payable at the start of each of the two academic sessions.
- University examination fees are charged separately by GNDU each semester.
- Fees are subject to revision by GNDU and the college at the start of each academic year.
KMV Jalandhar MA (Journalism and Mass Communication) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Portal Opens | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Merit List Declaration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification and Fee Payment | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Commence | September 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| No Entrance Exam | Admission is merit-based | N/A | N/A |
- Admission to MA programmes at KMV Jalandhar is merit-based on graduation aggregate; no separate entrance examination is conducted.
- Candidates from universities other than GNDU must submit a migration certificate at the time of document verification.
- SC, ST, and BC students are eligible for fee waivers under applicable Punjab government scholarship schemes.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in any discipline.
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks in aggregate; a background in journalism, mass communication, English, or social sciences is preferred.
- The MA Journalism and Mass Communication programme at KMV Jalandhar is a 2-year, 4-semester course affiliated to Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar; it covers print and digital journalism, broadcast media, media law and ethics, advertising, public relations, media research, and production; the department maintains a media lab, photography studio, and ties with local media organisations for internship placements.
Admission Process
- Visit the KMV online admission portal at kmvadmissions.org and register with a valid email and phone number.
- Fill the application form with personal and academic details; upload graduation marksheets, degree certificate, migration certificate, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Pay the online application fee through the portal.
- Check the merit list on the KMV website; shortlisted candidates are called for document verification.
- Appear for document verification at the college with all original certificates and attested photocopies.
- Pay the semester fee within the stipulated date to confirm admission.
KMV Jalandhar MA (Journalism and Mass Communication) Scholarships 2026
MA (Journalism and Mass Communication) Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post Matric Scholarship (SC/BC/OBC) | Up to full tuition reimbursement | SC, BC, and OBC students from Punjab with family income within the state threshold; apply via the National Scholarship Portal |
| Punjab Government Free Education (SC) | Full tuition fee waiver | SC students with annual family income below ₹2.5 Lakh; automatically applied on admission |
| KMV Merit Scholarship | ₹8,000 per year (90 to 94.9%), full tuition waiver (95% and above) | Students securing 90% and above in qualifying examination; awarded at the start of the academic year |
| GNDU Merit Scholarship | Variable (up to ₹5,000 per year) | Top academic performers at GNDU-affiliated colleges; awarded annually on merit |
| National Scholarship Portal Schemes | Variable | Central and state government scholarships available at scholarships.gov.in for eligible categories |
- Scholarship applications for most state and central schemes must be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the first month of the academic session.
- SC students with annual family income below ₹2.5 Lakh are eligible for full tuition fee waiver under the Punjab Social Welfare Department scheme.
- KMV’s own merit scholarships are awarded to students securing 90 percent and above in the qualifying examination; details are available from the college scholarship committee.
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