Can I get into IIJNM right after completing my 12th?

In India, XIC Mumbai and IIJNM Bangalore are famous names among institutes offering PG Diploma courses in various specialisations relating to Mass Communication. Both the institutes are well-ranked and recognised. The ultimate choice between the two depends on the candidates' budget, desired specialisation, and other factors that they find important.

To compare XIC Mumbai with IIJNM Bangalore for a PG Diploma, candidates can refer to the following table:

NOTE: The mentioned fees are sourced from the respective official websites of the institutes. They are still subject to change and hence are indicative.

Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM) offers a one-year PG Diploma in three specialisations: Print Journalism, Online/Multimedia Journalism and Broadcast Journalism. On the other hand, National School of Journalism and Public Discourse (NSoJ) offers a PG Diploma in Journalism that lasts 11 months. Both the institutes are located in Bangalore. The ultimate choice between the two depends on the applicants' preferences. However, the following comparison table may help them make an informed choice between the two:

*Sourced from official websites of respective institutes but it still subject to change.

IIJNM Bangalore PG Diploma fee is inclusive of tuition fees, housing & meals fees, and confirmation fees. Selected candidates are required to submit a confirmation fee of INR 75,000 to cofirm their seat. They must submit the tuition fee INR 3.75 Lacs at registration which is two days before the class commencement. The housing & meals fee is paid in two semesterly instalments of INR 82,500. The mentioned fee is based on the latest fee structure available on the institute's official website. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

IIJNM Bangalore PG Diploma admission is subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria specified by the institute. As per the eliigbility criteria, applicants must have completed a Bachelor's degree in any discipline before the commencement of the PG Diploma course at the institute. Hence, candidates currently in the final year of their Bachelor's degree or awaiting their final year results are also eligible to apply. Further, they must be proficient in the English Langauge. There is no age limit for application. 

As per the available information, there is no provision for direct admission to the PG Diploma course at IIJNM Bangalore. The admission is strictly based on the applicants' merit in the admission test conducted by the institute. Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for a Personal Interview (PI). Moreover, candidates must also fulfil the preset eligibility criteria for admission. Hence, direct admission is not possible at IIJNM Bangalore for a PG Diploma.