PG Diploma (Journalism) – English & Hindi streams
Summary:
The students are selected based on a All-India written examination, which is followed by personal interview at
The academic year spans 12 months with several months of hands-on training by way of paid internship. The students are given the choice to specialise in Business, Sports and General which includes Lifestyle/Entertainment and City/Political journalism. What makes this course different from other run-of-the mill journalism programmes is its integration with Times Group businesses which mean that not only do our in-house experts teach relevant topics to students in classrooms, but also do mentoring with individual guidance for each student during class-room training. The intensive training in news rooms at various Times Group and other media entities across India gives students the exposure of working with some of world's largest brands and getting trained by the best in business - an opportunity not offered by any other media/non-media owned media/journalism school.
The alumni of TSJ - working in other leading media organisations, also come to teach their juniors on a regular basis. Apart from experienced journalists, TSJ faculty also comprises of hand-picked members of the academia who are committed and are successful practitioners of their trade. Those who perform well during class-room training and later during internship, stand a chance to get absorbed in various Times Group brands.
Note:
The journalism programme is an autonomous course and not linked to any educational bodies overseen by the government agencies. This, however, is not an impediment as the Times Group - thanks to its leadership position in media, has the best in-house and external faculty - which gives it that edge which no other private or university-governed media/journalism school can strive to achieve. The courses have been readily accepted by corporate world and the students passing from this hallowed institution are always sought after by other reputed media houses, non-media companies and even government bodies.
Program Highlights:
- Type: Full-time
- Specialisation: Any one out of the following three:
- Business - which includes Applied Communications
- Sports
- General - which includes various areas like entertainment, lifestyle, city, politics etc.
- Business - which includes Applied Communications
- Eligibility: Any graduate with minimum 45% in graduation. Those with less than 45% but having relevant experience will also be considered. Those in their Final Year of Graduation can also apply (Final year marksheet/proof of graduation has to be submitted by them by December 31, 2013)
- Age Limit: Not more than 28 years. Age limit can be relaxed for those with relevant experience.
- Selection: Through all-
- Class size: Around 35 for English and 15-20 for Hindi.
- Course duration:
- English: 8 months of class-room teaching, 1 month of winter training and 3 months of paid internship at any Times Group brand (location as per choice of student).
- Hindi: 6 months of class-room teaching and 6 months of paid internship at our leading flagship daily – Navbharat Times
- English: 8 months of class-room teaching, 1 month of winter training and 3 months of paid internship at any Times Group brand (location as per choice of student).
- Media Platforms: Integrated
- Fees:
- Application Fees: Rs 500 (non-refundable) to be paid by way of Demand Draft drawn on Times Centre for Media and Management Studies and payable at New Delhi
- Course Fees:
- English: Rs 2,45,000 (Service Tax @ 12.36% extra)
- Hindi: Rs 2,00,000 (Service Tax @ 12.36% extra)
- English: Rs 2,45,000 (Service Tax @ 12.36% extra)
- Caution Money: Rs 10,000 (Refundable)
- Instalments: Rs 1,00,000 on admission. Balance in 2 equal instalments – first to be paid within 30 days of admission and rest within 2 month of admission.
- Note: Reasonable grace period will be given to those who are applying for education loans.
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- Application Fees: Rs 500 (non-refundable) to be paid by way of Demand Draft drawn on Times Centre for Media and Management Studies and payable at New Delhi
LAST DATES FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:
ENGLISH:
- May 6, 2013 for candidates opting for May 11 exam (to be held All-India, including Delhi) -- Applications Closed
- May 22, 2013 for candidates opting for June 1 exam (to be held only in Delhi) -- Applications Open
HINDI:
- Applications Closed
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ENTRANCE EXAM DATES:
- English:
- May 11, 2013 – All centres (including Delhi)
- June 1, 2013 - Delhi only
- May 11, 2013 – All centres (including Delhi)
- Hindi:
- June 8, 2013 – All centres (including Delhi)
- June 8, 2013 – All centres (including Delhi)
(CHOICE OF CENTRES GIVEN IN APPLICATION FORM)
- Note: Candidates must indicate their choice clearly in the Admission Form and Admit Card. NO CHANGES WHATSOEVER WILL BE ALLOWED ONCE FORM HAS BEEN SUBMITTED.
- Course Commences: July-end 2013
- Course Completion: July-end 2014
(Note: Fees deposited will not be refunded under any circumstance. Course fees and dates are subject to revision.)
- Placements: Those with good performance will be absorbed by Times Group. Students also get selected by other media companies.
- How to apply: Application forms must be downloaded from the net and sent to us with requisite copies of certificates and exam fee (non-refundable). Applicants can choose their choice of location for test and interview and also have to attach a write-up on why they want to do this course.