C-JET

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelors degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks (relaxation for reserved categories as per norms).
• Age Limit: Usually up to 28 years. Age relaxation is provided to reserved categories as per government rules.
• Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen.

Exam Pattern

• Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen and Paper-based test)
• Number of Questions: Typically around 100 multiple choice questions
• Marking Scheme: Each question carries 1 mark. There is usually no negative marking.
• Subjects Covered:
  • General Awareness and Current Affairs
  • English Language Skills (Grammar, Comprehension)
  • Mass Communication Basics
  • Analytical and Logical Reasoning
  • General Knowledge about Media and Journalism
• Typically Held: Annually, usually in the month of May or June.
• Notification Release: Generally announced in March or April on the official website.

Syllabus

• General Awareness and Current Affairs: National and International current events, political and economic developments, awards and honors, sports, books and authors, science and technology updates.
• English Language Skills:
  • Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Direct and Indirect Speech
  • Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One word substitution
  • Comprehension: Passage reading and understanding, inference, summary
• Mass Communication Basics: Principles of journalism, news reporting, editing, media ethics, types of media, press freedom.
• Analytical and Logical Reasoning: Pattern recognition, analogies, coding-decoding, syllogisms, puzzle solving.
• General Knowledge about Media and Journalism: History of journalism, major media houses, notable journalists, evolution of media in India.

Other Content

Application Process

1. Visit the official website: https://www.iimc.gov.in
2. Check the announcements section for the CJET notification.
3. Read the instructions carefully and click on the Apply Online link.
4. Fill in the application form with all the required personal and academic details.
5. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and other documents as specified.
6. Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
7. Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

Courses Offered

• Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (English, Hindi, Broadcast)
• Diploma courses in Advertising and Public Relations

Facts about the Entrance Exam

• Highly competitive exam with lakhs of applicants every year.
• Aim is to select bright candidates for quality journalism education.
• Focus on all-round knowledge including language skills and current affairs.

Admit Card

• Admit cards are released 2-3 weeks prior to the exam date on the official website.
• Candidates must download their admit card by logging into their candidate portal.
• Key Instructions: Carry a printed copy of the admit card with a valid photo ID to the exam centre. Late entry is not allowed.

Results & Cut-Offs

• Results are published on the official website generally within 3-4 weeks post exam.
• Cut-off marks vary each year depending on difficulty level and number of candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for personal interviews or further rounds.

Preparation Tips

• Regularly read newspapers and current affairs magazines.
• Practice English grammar and comprehension exercises.
• Refer to standard mass communication textbooks.
• Attempt previous year question papers and mock tests.
• Stay updated on media industry trends.

FAQs

• Q: Can I apply if I am in the final year of my graduation?
  A: Yes, final year candidates can apply but must provide proof of graduation before admission.
• Q: Is there any negative marking?
  A: Typically, no negative marking is there in CJET.
• Q: How can I get the admit card?
  A: Download from official website by logging in with your credentials.
• Q: What is the mode of examination?
  A: Offline pen-and-paper exam.
• Q: When is the exam usually conducted?
  A: Usually in May or June every year.