What's good about the Asian College of Journalism?
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The Asian College of Journalism, Chennai was founded by the Indian Express Group (1994). Its ownership has now been taken over by the Media Development Foundation (2000). Over the years, it has taught some popular folks in the media. Some of its notable almuni include Rohan Joshi (stand-up comic and social media personality), Shaili Chopra (business journalist), Manju Latha Kalanidhi (journalist), Shiv Aroor (Managing Editor, NDTV), etc.
They offer a PG Diploma in Business and Financial Multimedia Journalism and a PG Diploma in Integrated Multimedia Journalism. Allegedly, their number of placement percentage has been nearly 100% i
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No, the Asian College of Journalism clearly states that no refund will be given to a candidate who has paid the tuition fee for the admitted programme and has now withdrawn the admission.
There is no deduction of marks for question not attempted in ACJ. The candidates can safely skip a question if they do not know the correct answer. They will be marked zero for skipping the question.
The total marks for ACJ entrance exam is 200 (100 marks each for Section I and II).
The core subjects in the PG Diploma in Journalism at ACJ include -
- Key Issues Part I
- Key Issues Part II
- Media Perspectives
- Tools of the Modern Journalist
- The Media, Law and Society
The semester-wise electives at ACJ are mentioned in the table below.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Critical International Issues | Identities in a Plural Society |
| Making Sense of Politics | Political Economy of Development in India |
| Health Reporting | Sports Writing |
| Child Rights | Music and Freedom |
| Cricket without Borders | Documentary Film and the Investigation of Reality |
| Theatre and Performance | Science Reporting |
| Environmental Journalism | Defence and Strategic Affairs |
| Understanding Film | Covering Women's Issues |
| Media Landscape in J&K | Culture, Consumption and Communication |
| Covering Archeology | Understanding Genocides |
| Dalit Studies |
Yes, Asian College of Journalism is a good choice for higher studies in Mass Communication. It was founded by the Indian Express group which holds a commendable reputation in the industry. Some notable alumni of this institute include Rohan Joshi, Sujat Ambedkar, Shaili Chopra, Dhanya Rajendran, etc.
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