MDSU MA Mass Communication & Journalism: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MA in Mass Communication and Journalism at MDSU Ajmer is INR 26,800, payable as INR 13,650 in Year 1 and INR 13,150 in Year 2. Hostel charges are optional and not included in the stated fee. Being a state public university, MDSU charges significantly less than private colleges offering similar mass communication programmes in Rajasthan. The fee is paid annually at the time of session commencement through the university portal.

Ans. No entrance exam is required for MA Mass Communication and Journalism admission at MDSU Ajmer. Candidates are selected purely on the basis of their graduation aggregate percentage, which is used to prepare the merit list. This means any graduate from any stream who meets the 48% marks threshold can directly apply. After the application window closes, shortlisted students attend document verification and counselling at the MDSU campus before paying fees to confirm their seat.

Ans. MA Mass Communication and Journalism graduates from MDSU can work as reporters, content writers, news editors, PR officers, social media managers, scriptwriters, and radio jockeys. Government information departments in Rajasthan, including the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, regularly hire MCJ postgraduates. Private news channels, newspapers, digital news portals, and advertising agencies in Jaipur and other Rajasthan cities are also common employers for MDSU MCJ alumni.

Ans. Yes, MDSU accepts MA Mass Communication and Journalism applications from graduates of any discipline including Science, Commerce, and Arts. There is no requirement for a media or journalism background at the undergraduate level. The minimum eligibility is a graduation degree with 48% marks from a recognised university. This open-stream policy makes the programme accessible to candidates switching career paths from non-media backgrounds who wish to enter journalism, PR, or digital media.

Ans. For the 2026-27 session, MDSU accepted applications from 19 June to 1 July 2026. Document verification and counselling were held on 3 July 2026, and fee payment closes on 7 July 2026. Applicants who missed the window should regularly check the official MDSU website at mdsuajmer.ac.in for the next session’s notification, as the university follows an annual June-July admission schedule for most postgraduate programmes.

Ans. MA Mass Communication students at MDSU can apply for the Rajasthan Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EBC categories), the Raj Scholarship covering full tuition fees for SC/ST students, and the university’s Need-cum-Merit Scholarship. State scholarships are applied for through the Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Department’s online portal. The Need-cum-Merit Scholarship requires both an above-threshold academic record and a family income certificate below the stipulated limit, and is awarded at the start of the academic year.