The Delhi School of Journalism (DSJ) is a premier institute for journalism and mass communication located in New Delhi, India. It was established in 2017 and is affiliated with the University of Delhi. The school aims to provide quality education in the field of journalism, mass communication, and media studies.
The Delhi School of Journalism offers a 5-year integrated program in Journalism to its aspiring undergraduate students. The integrated program covers various subjects such as reporting, editing, writing, digital media, media management, media laws, and ethics. It combines both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in one degree. Students can choose to leave the course at the end of the third year or can continue it for five years for a master's degree.
DSJ organises various events throughout the year to provide students with exposure to the media industry. The school hosts guest lectures, seminars, and workshops by renowned media personalities, which provide an opportunity for the students to interact with them and gain valuable insights into the industry.
DSJ has a dedicated placement cell that provides guidance and support to the students in securing internships and placements. The cell conducts workshops and training sessions to prepare students for interviews, group discussions, and other selection processes. The students have been placed in various media houses such as NDTV, The Indian Express, The Times of India, and many more.
As DSJ accepts admissions only through the CUET exam, candidates must appear in CUET with any of the following subject combinations:
Combination I: English from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test)
OR
Combination II: Hindi from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test)
Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects
The seats allotted to different categories are as follows:
Category |
Seats |
General |
40 |
EWS |
10 |
SC |
15 |
ST |
8 |
OBC |
27 |
PWD |
5 |
CW |
5 |
Sports |
2 |
ECA |
2 |
Ward |
6 |
Foreign Students |
5 |
Total |
125 |
The admissions to DSJ are solely based on the performance in the CUET exam. On the basis of the scores, a merit list will be declared for admission.
The important details for the CUET exam is as follows:
Particulars |
Details |
Year Started |
2021 |
Language |
English |
Duration |
Section 1A, 1B: 45 minutes each Section 2: 45 minutes for each subject Section 3: 60 minutes |
Skills Tested |
Language, Domain-Specific Knowledge, General Aptitude, and Reasoning |
Total Marks |
200 |
Marking Scheme |
5 marks awarded for every correct answer; 1 mark deducted for each incorrect attempt |
CUET is a computer-based exam that consists of multiple-choice questions. The exam is divided into following parts:.
Section |
Subjects |
Questions to be Attempted |
Question Type |
Duration |
Section I A (Languages) |
There are 13 different languages |
40 Questions to be attempted out of 50 questions in each language |
Language to be tested through Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages Factual, Literary, and Narrative) |
45 minutes for each language |
Section I B (Languages) |
There are 20 languages apart from Section I A |
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Section II - Domain |
There are 27 Domains specific subjects. A candidate may choose a maximum of 6 domain subjects |
40 Questions to be attempted out of 50 |
MCQs based on Class XIIth NCERTs |
45 Minutes for each Domain Specific Subject |
Section III - General Test |
Optional (check specific programme guidelines of the university) |
60 Questions to be attempted out of 75 |
MCQ Based Questions on General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
60 Minutes |
The fee structure at DSJ is as follows:
All Categories except PwBD (1st year fees) |
PwBD (1st year fees) |
INR 78,520 |
50,000 |
The Delhi School of Journalism is a reputed institute for journalism and mass communication that provides quality education, experienced faculty, and good placement opportunities. It aims to equip its students with the knowledge, skills, and ethics required for the media industry.