Tuesday, February 22, 2011

MICA Ahmedabad FPM in Communications


The Fellow Programme at Mudra institute of Communication (MICA) is the first programme of its kind in the country. It is an AICTE approved doctoral level programme offered in the communication discipline. Through this programme, MICA aims to encourage both fundamental and applied research in the communication domain.

Eligibility
Applicants must have a Masters Degree/equivalent qualification with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in any discipline of the Humanities /Social Sciences / Business Management having Communication/Journalism/Advertising/PR/Marketing as a core subject. The candidate also should have completed a three-year Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification after completing higher secondary (10+2) or equivalent.
Or
At least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Five year Integrated Masters Degree programme from any discipline of the Humanities /Social Sciences / Business Management having Communication/Journalism/Advertising/PR/Marketing as a core subject, obtained after completing higher secondary (10+2) or equivalent.

Qualifications described above must be recognised by AICTE/Universities/Deemed Universities.

International students whose qualifications are considered equivalent (by UGC/AICTE) to the qualifications listed above are also eligible to apply for the programme.

Candidates with M. Phil. or NET/JRF (UGC) qualification in 'Mass Communication and Journalism' or 'Management' and relevant work/research experience in a recognised communication/media institution will be given preference.

Final year students appearing for the Master's degree or equivalent examination can also apply. Such candidates, if selected, should be able to produce final mark sheet (proving that they satisfy the eligibility criteria) at the time of accepting the offer of admission failing which the offer shall automatically stand withdrawn.

Selection Criteria

All eligible applicants will be scrutinised through telephonic interviews. Short listed candidates will then be required to appear for the MICA Admission Test (MICAT-FPM). MICAT-FPM will be held in Ahmedabad and comprises the following:
  1. Written Test (WT)
    Written Test will examine candidate's (communication) theoretical understanding, ability to investigate a communication phenomenon and ability to interpret data and draw conclusion.
  2. Oral Presentation (OP)
    The candidate will be given a decision problem and asked to describe a broad-level approach to address it in a systematic and scientific manner.
  3. Personal Interview (PI)
    Personal Interview will be an extension of OP where the candidate's personality and passion for research will be assessed.
Selection to the programme is based on:
  1. Performance in MICAT-FPM
  2. Consistent academic performance from 10+2 onwards
  3. Possession of M Phil or NET/JRF qualification, and
  4. Professional work/research experience in media and communication
Contact Details

FPM Office
Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA)
Shela, Ahmedabad 380058, INDIA.
Phone: +91 2717 308250 (Ext. 119)
Email: fpm.micore@micamail.in


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