Manorama School of Communication (MASCOM), Kottayam has announced notification 2012 for admission into Eleventh Postgraduate Diploma Course in Print Journalism. The Manorama School is associated with famous Malayala Manorama Media Group. Interested candidates can send requests for the Prospectus and Application Form along with a DD for Rs 500/- drawn in favour of MASCOM and payable at Kottayam, Kerala to the below mentioned address. The MASCOM is known for excellence in journalism training in India. Equally competent other institutions are Times School of Journalism (from Times of India Group) and Asian College of Journalism (associated with The Hindu Group) located at New Delhi and Chennai respectively.
Eligibility Requirement: Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline and candidates who are awaiting degree results may also apply. Selection will be completely based on an entrance examination to be held on 19th May 2012 at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore and various centres in Kerala. Short listed candidates will be called for an interview at MASCOM in Kottayam during July 2012. Apart from Print journalism, if you think you are best suited for TV journalism, NDTV Broadcast Training Programme will be an excellent choice for you.
The course will focus on advanced skills in reporting, editing, speed writing and computer software. Candidates will also be exposed to the state- of- the- art technology and communication systems in practice at Malayala Manorama. All the students will be provided with personal computers with 24-hours dedicated Internet connectivity. They will also be given a telephone for news gathering. The institute also providing placement opportunities for successful candidates. Candidates can select either English or Malayalam streams for specialization. Completed applications should be sent to The Director, Manorama School of Communication, Erayilkadavu, Kottayam – 686001, Kerala. Ph: 0481-2300851. Email: info@manoramajschool.com . For more details, see www.manoramajschool.com .
Important Dates:
1) Last date for the submission of application forms: April 25, 2012
2) Date of written examination: May 19, 2012
3) Interview and announcement of results: July 2012
5) First installment of fees to be paid to secure admission: July 2012
6) Date of commencement of classes: July 2012