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The CUET UG exam for the Film and TV course is a bit challenging, but with enough preparation, you can easily crack the exam. The CUET UG test is divided into 3 sections, where the first two sections include General Knowledge & Current Affairs and Aptitude & Reasoning questions. The last section is domain-specific.

M.Sc. Biotechnology at VIT Vellore – Overview

Duration:

2 years (4 semesters)

Eligibility Criteria

You must have a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biology / Chemistry or a related subject.

You should have scored at least 60% marks (or 1st class) in your undergraduate program.

Xavier Institute of Communications offers full-time PG Diploma courses in six specialisations. Students enrolled in the programme must compulsorily attend 75% of the classes for each module. The institute conducts classes from Monday to Saturday, between 9 am and 8.30 pm. Two to three sessions are conducted daily for the duration of 11 months. Workshops and Seminars are usually scheduled for Saturdays.

The average time frame to prepare for any entrance exam is generally 2-3 months. However, it also depends on the difficulty of the exam and competitiveness. For the Electronic Media entrance exams, students usually choose CUET and CUET-PG, which are relatively less difficult and low competitive. They are divided into sections like Aptitude, domain-Specific, and General Knowledge. The preparation timeframe also depends on the individual students.

Of course, there are many Electronic Media colleges in India offering admission on a merit-based system. However, it also depends on the course level and type. For instance, Electronic Media courses at the PG-level may require you to prepare for entrance exams. Meanwhile, some top colleges offering admission at a merit system are MCNUJC Bhopal, Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication, St. Joseph College of Communication, Xavier School of Communications, PSGCAS, etc.

If you have decided to pursue a PhD program, Electronic Media can be an apt choice. It will not only open up great teaching opportunities for you at the university level, but also train you for leadership roles in the market, give you the freedom to conduct research, and so on.

Here are some important documents (both original and copies) you must have during an Electronic Media program application process:

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets
• A bachelor's degree (if applicable)
• A valid ID proof (Adhaar, PAN Card, Passport, etc.)
• 2 Passport-sized photographs
• Migration certificate
• Caste Certificate (if any).

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.