JMI Entrance Exam 2021 Exam Pattern
The JMI 2021 entrance exam pattern is such that candidates need to attempt 200 questions in 3 hours. The question paper will contain objective/multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and no subjective questions. Candidates are also advised to be careful while answering the questions are there will be negative marking for every question answered wrongly.
The entrance exam for admission in courses offered at AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC) consists of two sections – A and B.
Section A comprises of objective type questions wherein candidates need to answer questions from spheres such as:
National and international political issues/personalities
- General knowledge
- Film, television and other media
- Art, literature and culture
Section B of the entrance test consists of descriptive questions. Informing more about descriptive type questions asked in section B of the entrance exam, the official website informs: “This paper comprises of essay type long answers which reflect the candidates' critical understanding of contemporary issues and the media. This paper also evaluates candidates' skill in visualisation, story-telling and their creative aptitude”.
Aspirants who clear the written entrance exam are eligible to appear for the interview and portfolio submission round.
Interview: This admission round is of approximately 10-20 minutes. Here, aspirants are evaluated on the below mentioned parameters:
1- Knowledge of the contemporary political, social, cultural and economic issues
2- Knowledge of contemporary media
3- Knowledge of film — fiction and non-fiction
4- General knowledge and the subjects studied at the graduation level
5- Visualisation skills and creative aptitude
6- Overall Performance (articulation, reasoning, confidence etc.)
7- Online work
Portfolio: When appearing for the interview round, aspirants need to carry their portfolio. The portfolio needs to be created in such a manner that it includes evidence/proof of media-related work as well as extra-curricular activities performed by the candidate post-school that is, at the college/university level.
The official website of AJK Mass Communication Research Centre lists the parameters on the basis of which the portfolio of candidates will be evaluated. Some media-related activities that can be included in the portfolio are mentioned below:
1- Production work (audio/visual media-based)
2- Proof of participation in social activities (involvement with NGOs or social organisations)
3- Published work (Articles and stories etc., published in reputed journals and magazines)
4- Internship/work experience with a reputed media house
5- Participation in extra-curricular activities (debating, painting, music, theatre etc.)
6- Online work
Jamia Admission 2020 Exam Pattern will vary for various courses.
