Apex University Jaipur MA Journalism & Mass Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (MA JMC) at Apex University, Jaipur is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered under the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication. The course spans 4 semesters and covers advanced areas including investigative journalism, multimedia storytelling, media ethics, advertising, digital marketing, public relations, and corporate communication. The total course fee is Rs. 1,50,000 (Rs. 75,000 per year, Rs. 37,500 per semester). Admission is open to graduates from any discipline and is based on AUCET or CUET-PG scores. The programme is popular among students seeking careers in digital media, broadcasting, PR, and content creation, given the rapid growth of the media industry in India.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are currently ongoing. AUCET 2026 Phase 1 applications were open with the last date being 25th April 2026. CUET-PG 2026 results were declared on 6th May 2026. Classes for the new batch are expected to commence from August 2026 (based on the 2025-26 academic calendar, where 1st Year classes commenced on 21st August 2025).

Key Points

• The curriculum covers both traditional and digital media, including print journalism, broadcasting, video production, social media management, and digital marketing campaigns.
• Students engage in live reporting, video production, and hands-on media projects as part of the practical curriculum.
• The department has a dedicated media lab and production studio for practical training.
• The programme is open to graduates from any discipline, making it accessible to students from non-journalism backgrounds.
• Apex University's JMC department has placed students in media organisations including Bharat Raftar TV, Rajasthan One Digital News Channel, DIPR, and K Series Advertising Agency.

AU MA JMC Fees

Fee Structure

• The above fee is the official tuition fee as listed on the Apex University Journalism and Mass Communication faculty page (apexuniversity.co.in/journalism-and-mass-communication).
• Fee can be paid in 2 equal installments of Rs. 37,500 per semester under the Apex Easy Pay scheme.
• Hostel facility is optional and not included in the above total.
• Non-AC hostel charges are approximately Rs. 15,000 per semester (Rs. 30,000 per year), excluding food/mess charges.
• Additional charges such as examination fee, enrollment fee, uniform fee, and miscellaneous fees are payable separately and are not included in the tuition fee.
• Fee refund is governed by the UGC Fee Refund Policy.
• Students withdrawing before the commencement of classes are eligible for a full refund minus the processing fee.
• Refund percentage reduces progressively after classes begin.

AU MA JMC Admission 2026

Apex University MA JMC Admission Dates 2026-27

Entrance Exam Dates

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 50% marks for General category candidates; 45% for SC, ST, OBC, and SBC candidates.
• Candidates with a background in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, or related fields are preferred but not mandatory.

Admission Process

• Register online at admissions.apexuniversity.co.in or apply through AUCET / CUET-PG portal.
• Appear for AUCET (Apex University Common Entrance Test) or submit CUET-PG scores.
• Attend counselling and seat allotment as per the university schedule.
• Submit original documents for verification at the time of admission.
• Pay the first semester fee to confirm the seat.

AU MA JMC Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

• Maximum 10% of total intake seats are offered under merit-based and CUET-based scholarship schemes.
• A student cannot avail multiple scholarships simultaneously, except EBR and Alumni scholarships which can be combined with others.
• Scholarships are applicable only on academic/course fees; examination fee, enrollment fee, uniform fee, and miscellaneous fees are excluded.
• For continuation of scholarship, students must maintain minimum 75% attendance and 60% marks (CGPA 6.0) in each semester without any year/semester drop.
• Scholarship documents must be submitted by 31st October each year.
• EBR scholarship requires registration and fee payment by 31st May.
• Scholarships are not applicable for students from Open Boards.

AU MA JMC Placement 2026

Placement Record