IMS Noida MA Journalism & Mass Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MAJMC program at IMS Noida is INR 3,00,000, charged as INR 1,50,000 per year across two academic years. Fees are paid via demand draft, bank deposit, or the official online payment portal. Merit-based AIJET scholarships can reduce the annual outflow, with top-scoring candidates eligible for up to 60% of the total program fee as a scholarship waiver applied at the time of admission.

Ans. IMS Noida accepts both AIJET and CUET-PG 2026 scores for MAJMC admission shortlisting. CUET-PG 2026 registration closed on January 25, 2026, the exam was held from March 6 to March 27, 2026, and results were declared on April 24, 2026. AIJET is the institute’s own All India Joint Entrance Test. Shortlisted candidates from both routes attend a Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the campus in Noida.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks. SC/ST candidates require at least 45% in the qualifying degree. The program is open to graduates from any stream, not restricted to journalism or mass communication graduates. A valid AIJET or CUET-PG score is required for shortlisting, followed by a Personal Interview for final selection.

Ans. The MAJMC program at IMS Noida provides access to advanced media laboratories equipped for broadcast journalism, digital content production, and multimedia storytelling. Students are placed in internship programs with leading media organizations including CNBC, NDTV, ABP News, and Zee News. Regular workshops and seminars conducted by veteran journalists, broadcast producers, and public relations experts from the industry supplement classroom sessions throughout the 2-year program.

Ans. MAJMC graduates from IMS Noida pursue careers as journalists, broadcast producers, digital media managers, public relations executives, content strategists, advertising managers, and corporate communication heads. Top media recruiters include CNBC, NDTV, ABP News, Zee News, and major corporates like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon for communication and digital media roles. Graduates with strong portfolios from the media lab and internship program are well positioned for senior editorial and media production roles.

Ans. IMS Noida offers AIJET-based merit scholarships for MAJMC students: INR 10,000 for 60 to 69% score, INR 20,000 for 70 to 79%, INR 25,000 for 80 to 89%, and INR 30,000 for 90% and above. A merit-cum-means scholarship of up to 60% of the program fee is available for candidates with strong combined AIJET and qualifying degree marks. CUET-PG qualified candidates may also be considered for merit-based scholarship based on their score percentile.