AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM Important Dates : ASCOM Admission 2019

About the Program

At the heart of all communication is the power to change lives. Aided by technology, communication can change the way we learn, work and interact with other people. At the Department of Communication, we believe that we can communicate to make a difference; a better tomorrow. We aspire to impart to our students the value of communication, and the realization that they can make a difference.

Program Highlights
Curriculum is based on the internationally-acclaimed UNESCO model.
Member of International Communication Association
Member of Asian Media Information and Communication Centre
7th Indy’s Education Awards for Best Academic Curriculum
Infrastructure and service facilities include a modern broadcast studio and labs
Student exchange programs
Internships

Placements in media and allied industries are based on portfolios and merit. Campus placements in both print and visual media are now gaining momentum, thanks to the proliferation of new channels, dailies and magazines seen in the recent years.

In addition, there are opportunities in new and upcoming career streams including marketing communications, web communications and animation.

The Department works with advertising agencies, newspaper publishing houses, the animation and graphic design industries, PR agencies, television news / entertainment channels, TV program production houses, corporate and visual communications departments for campus placements.

Eligibility

Pass in 10+2 examination with an aggregate minimum of 50% 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 the link, for applying online for Equivalence Certificate.

Selection Criteria

Communication Aptitude Test – CAPTEST (Entrance Exam)
Personal Interview (PI)

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

B. A. Mass Communication

A pass in bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 system) in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities with an aggregate 50% marks. Candidate from the foreign universities should obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. Visit the link, for details. Candidates with appropriate industry experience will have an added advantage.

Selection Criteria

All candidates are required to appear for the CAPTEST conducted by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Selection is based on performance in Communication Aptitude Test –

. CAPTEST (Entrance Exam)*
. Personal Interview (PI)

Candidates 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 personal interview.

Important Dates

April 10, 2019 : MA / PGDJ Fastrack Interview (Candidates who have secured above 70% in UG)

April 17, 2019 : BA CAPTEST

May 16, 2019 : MA / PGDJ CAPTEST

For more Details Refers : https://www.amrita.edu/admissions/ascom-2019

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