Student Handbook

&
Prospectus
Master’s Degree Programme in Journalism and
Mass Communication
&
Master’s Degree Programme in Electronic Media
Production and Management

(On Campus Full Time)

School of Journalism & New Media Studies

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110 068

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“Education is a liberating force, and in our age it
is also a democratizing force, cutting across the
barriers of caste and class, smoothing out
inequalities imposed by birth and other
circumstances.”

— Indira Gandhi
 INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110068

APPLICATION FORM
FOR
FULL TIME
ON CAMPUS PROGRAMMES

July 2009

Last date to submit filled in application form: 30th June 2009

Counter Price: Rs. 500/- by cash at the sales

Rs. 550/- by registered post

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 Electronic version of the prospectus is available
for download at:
http://www.ignou.ac.in

RECOGNITION
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Parliament in 1985 (Act No. 50 of 1985). IGNOU
Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates are recognized by all the member
institutions of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and are at
par with Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates of all Indian
Universities/Deemed Universities/Institutions.

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 CONTENTS

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1.0 About the University 2

1.1 Vision of the University 2
1.2 Prominent Features 3
1.3 The Schools of Study 3
1.4 Academic Programmes 4
1.5 School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
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1.6 Electronic Media Production Centre

2.0 New Academic Programmes of SOJNMS (Face-to-Face) 6

2.1 Ph.D. in Journalism & Mass Communication 6
2.2 MA in Journalism & Mass Communication 6
2.3 MA in Electronic Media Production & Management 9
2.4 B.A in 3D Animation and Visual Effects 11
2.5 Diploma in Computer Generated Imagery 12
2.6 Certificate Programme in Digital Film Making
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3.0 Open and Distance Learning Programmes (ODL) 14
3.1 Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication 14
3.2 Post Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production 14
3.3 Post Graduate Diploma in Radio Prasaran 14
3.4 Certificate in Community Radio
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4.0 University Rules 15
4.1 Educational Qualifications Awarded by Private Institutions 15
4.2 Incomplete and Late Applications 15
4.3 Validity of Admission 15
4.4 Reservation 15
4.5 Scholarships and Payment of Fee
15
4.6 Refund of Fee
4.7 Official Transcripts
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4.8 Disputes on Admission and other University Matters 16
4.9 Recognition 16
4.10 Prevention of Malpractices/ notice for general public 16

5.0 Appendices I – II 18 –19

6.0 Instructions for Filling in the Application Form For Entrance 21

Test Form No. 1

7.0 Admission Form 23

1.0 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

The Indira Gandhi National Open University, established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, has
emerged as the largest mega University in the democratic world. It began by offering two
academic programmes in 1987, i.e., Diploma in Management and Diploma in Distance
Education, with a strength of 4528 students. Today, it serves the educational aspirations of
over two million students which is over 15% of university students population in India and 33
other countries through the 21 Schools of Study and a network of 60 regional centres, more
than 2373 Learner Support Centres, collaborations with 47 foreign institutes and around 52
overseas centres. The University offers 310 Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Doctoral
programmes, comprising around 3500 courses, with strength of 380 faculty members and
academic staff at Headquarters and Regional Centres and about 37,000 counsellors from
conventional institutions of higher learning, professionals from various organisations, among
others. The mandate of the University is to:

• Provide access to higher education to all segments of society;

• Offer high quality, innovative and need based programmes at different levels, to all
those who require them;
• Reach out to the disadvantaged by offering programmes in all parts of the country at
affordable costs; and
• Promote, coordinate and regulate the standards of education offered through open and
distance learning in the country.

To achieve the objective of widening access for all sections of society and providing continual
professional development and training to all sections of the economy, the University uses a
variety of media and latest technology in imparting education. IGNOU has reformulated its
vision keeping its objectives in focus.

1.1 Vision of the University

Indira Gandhi National Open University, the National Resource Centre for Open and
Distance Learning with international recognition and presence, shall provide seamless access
to sustainable and learner centric quality education, skill up gradation and training to all by
using innovative technologies and methodologies and ensuring convergence of existing
systems for massive human resource required for promoting integrated national development
and global understanding.

The University has, in a relatively short time, contributed significantly to higher education,
community education and continual professional development. As a world leader in distance
education, it was conferred the Centre of Excellence Award in Distance Education in 1999 by
the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada. The University is committed to quality in
teaching, research, training and extension activities, and acts as a national resource centre for
expertise and infrastructure in the ODL system. The University has established the Centre for
Extension Education, National Centre for Disability Studies and National Centre for
Innovation in Distance Education, to focus on specific learner groups and enrich the distance

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learning system. The Distance Education Council of the University helps in regulating and
maintaining the ODL system in the country.

With the launch of EduSat (a satellite dedicated only to education) on 20th September, 2004,
and the establishment of the Inter University Consortium, the University ushered in a new era
of technology- enabled education in the country. Today, there are 134 active two way video
conferencing centres; all Regional Centres, Sub Regional Centres and high enrolment Study
Centres have been connected, and it has become possible to transact interactive digital content.
Emphasis is laid on developing interactive multi media and online learning and adding value to
the traditional distance education delivery mode with modern technology enabled education
within the framework of blended learning.

1.2 Prominent Features

IGNOU has certain unique features:

• National and international reach
• Flexible entry qualifications
• Wide range of academic programmes at affordable costs
• Diverse learner groups
• Modular programmes based on a credit system
• Rigorous course development mechanisms to ensure quality
• Multi lingual and multiple media instructional packages
• Flexibility in terms of place, pace and duration of study
• Use of latest information and communication technologies for blended learning
• An effective and integrated student support services network
• Resource sharing, collaboration and networking with state open universities and
distance education/ correspondence course institutions.
• Joint course offerings with a number of formal institutions of higher learning
• Collaboration with faculty and professionals in formal institutions of higher learning
and industry for the design, development and delivery of courses.
• Walk in admissions and examinations

1.3 The Schools of Study

With a view to develop interdisciplinary studies, the University operates through its Schools of
Study. Each School is headed by a Director who arranges to plan, supervise, develop and
organize its academic programmes and courses in coordination with the School staff and
different academic, administrative and service wings of the University. The emphasis is on
providing a wide choice of courses at different levels. The following Schools of Study are
currently in operation:
• School of Humanities (SOH)
• School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
• School of Sciences (SOS)
• School of Education (SOE)
• School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
• School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)

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• School of Management Studies (SOMS)
• School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
• School of Computer & Information Sciences (SOCIS)
• School of Agriculture (SOA)
• School of Law (SOL)
• School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
• School of Gender and Development Studies (SGDS)
• School of Tourism Hospitality Service Sectoral Management (SOTHSSM)
• School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITDS)
• School of Social Work (SOSW)
• School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
• School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)
• School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
• School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)
• School of Performing & Visual Arts (SOPVA)

1.4 Academic Programmes

At present, IGNOU offers around 310 academic, professional, vocational, awareness

generating and non accredited extension and skill oriented programmes, leading to certificates,
diplomas and degrees (bachelors, masters and doctoral). The focus of the programmes is to
meet the various academic and employment needs of the people, especially those of the
disadvantaged sections of the society. A number of programmes have been designed to meet
the requirements of continuing education and training of employed people for professional
growth. The academic programmes are designed and developed by the faculty in active
collaboration with eminent experts from all over the country, NGOs, international
organisations, and in house instructional designers and media specialists. By providing good
quality study materials (based on sound instructional design) to learners, the University has
succeeded in raising the standards of higher education in the country.

Apart from regular projects, the University collaborates with different organisations for design,
development and delivery of its academic programmes. The Commonwealth of Learning,
World Health Organisation, World Intellectual Property Right Organisation, various ministries
of the Government of India, Directorate General of Shipping, National Council of Hotel
Management and Catering Technology, and The Indian Council of Agricultural Research, are
some such organisations. The University has also signed Memorandum of Understanding
(MoUs) with a large number of universities in India and overseas for collaborations.

1.5 School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)

The country is witnessing a media revolution resulting in massive expansion of media in

general and the news industry in particular. With the rapid development in Information and
Communication Technology, Journalism and New Media are emerging as powerful tools of

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communication to reach out to large sections of the society. This has opened up tremendous
professional opportunities and the resultant need for trained human resource in the industry,
academia and research. Accordingly, the University has established the School of Journalism
and New Media Studies (SOJNMS) in 2007.

The School of Journalism and New Media Studies would strive to expand the nature, scope
and visibility of media related academic programmes, research and training activities. The
School would cater to the needs of trained manpower in the expanding media and also strive to
fill the gaps that are emerging in the areas of higher learning, academics and research in
various areas of journalism, media and communications. A distinct and different approach is
being developed by focusing at the varied scholastic and academic areas in journalism, media
and mass communication.

The programmes on offer from the School collectively represent the necessities of present day
market place as well as for academia. With the present offerings of the on-campus face-to-face
programmes, SOJNMS offers unique bouquet that caters to both the distant learners as well as
those are in a position to access face-to-face sessions. Functionally, the bouquet on offer from
SOJNMS caters to vide spectrum of professionals. Avid followers of radio can have their
professional fill through multitude of radio based programmes which offers both content
creation and delivery process. Media such as Web journalism which represents cutting edge
technology are also being offered from SOJNMS stable. There are also programmes with focus
on the social equity as well.

SOJNMS places great emphasis on the application part of the curriculum. Electronic Media
Production Centre (EMPC) built with technical and financial aid of the Government of Japan is
equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and technology supported by highly skilled
personnel. Its resources could be accessed by SOJNMS for training its students in a variety of
media.

SOJNMS is also manned by highly motivated, skilled faculty both in terms of theory and in
practical aspects all types of media. Coming from varied backgrounds, the SOJNMS faculty
guide the students both in the ODL and face-to-face mode. Additionally, SOJNMS accesses
practising media professionals for enriching the learning experience.

1.6 Electronic Media Production Centre (EMPC)

The Electronic Media Production Centre (EMPC) at IGNOU has emerged as a major hub in
the use of electronic media in distance education. It serves as a nodal resource centre in
production, dissemination and transmission of education software in the country utilising a
wide range of media. The facilities are being shared by various educational and training
institutions, State Open Universities, Central and State Govt. Ministries/Departments, NGOs,
corporate bodies etc. Curriculum-based audio-video programmes are developed to supplement
the courseware of IGNOU by highly trained and skilled in-house staff using the state-of-the-art
facilities.

EMPC offers its resources for training for the programmes offered by SOJNMS such as
Certificate in Community Radio, PG Diploma in Radio Prasaran, PG Diploma in Audio
Programme Production etc. It is also designated as the nodal training agency for the new
offerings of MA programmes from the School.

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2.0 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OF SOJNMS

In tune with the mission and vision of the University, the School of Journalism and Media
Studies offers high quality innovative and need-based programmes at different levels at
affordable costs.

2.1 Ph.D. IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

The Ph.D. programme will broadly cover Journalism, Mass Communication, Electronic Media
(radio and television), Online Media and Media Studies.

Duration: The duration of Ph.D. programme is 2 years (minimum) and 5 years (maximum)
from the date of registration. The maximum duration can be extended by one more year with
the permission of the Vice Chancellor.

Eligibility: A candidate will be eligible for admission and registration for the Ph.D.
programme provided he/she has qualified:

Master’s Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication with 55% marks and M.Phil from any
recognized University or Higher Learning Institution.
Or
Master’s Degree with 55% marks in any subject with 5 years experience in Media
Industry/Teaching/Research in Mass Communication.

Provided further that candidates who are employees of the University shall have completed at
least two years of service in the University on the date they submit the application for
admission.

(Please use separate Prospectus and Admission Form available from Research Unit,
IGNOU for PhD programme.)

2.2 M.A. IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (MA-JMC-F2F)

The programme caters to the needs of students who wish to join media industry and
organisations such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, advertising and public
relations. They will be exposed to the concept and role of journalism in society, the history of
journalism, acquire skills in identifying news and separate fact from opinion so as to teach
them how to cover political and social issues of particular importance to the society. It is
necessary to develop communication skills to help them carry out their responsibilities as
journalists and mass communicators. They will also be taught how to conduct journalistic
research, write, edit and produce material in various media formats. The programme will focus
on the important aspect of media ethics and laws and best practices in journalism. The related
disciplines of Advertising & Public Relations will also be covered. An internship in the chosen

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field of specialisation would help them to understand their roles better enabling them to get
jobs in the industry.
Objectives

After completing the MA-JMC-F2F programme, a student will be able to:

• Understand the concepts of mass communication and apply them to the respective
fields;
• Describe the concept of news and apply it in different forms of journalistic writing;
• Will be able to develop new storey ideas and sharpen the news sense to identify the
news;
• Will be able to develop new style of news writing and its presentation.
• Report, write, edit and produce news for print, radio, television and online media.
• Will be able to convert the storeys from one format to different media formats;
• Plan, manage and execute Advertising and Public Relations campaigns.

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any field with 55% marks (50% seats for reserved
categories).

Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Programme Fee: Rs. 20,000 per semester (Rs. 20,000 x 4 = Rs. 80,000)
Examination fee: 50/- per paper
Certificate fee: Rs. 300/-

Admission cycle: Admissions would be made only once a year in the month of July

Student Intake: 25 students Approx.

Mode of Admission: The admission will be through an entrance test. The entrance test will be
held at New Delhi. The pattern of questions will be a mix of multiple choice and subjective
questions. The duration of the test will be 2 hours. The Entrance test will cover some of the
following areas: general understanding of media, current affairs, communication skills,
reasoning skills, creative ability, ideation and visualisation for media etc. The short listed
candidates will be asked to appear for an interview.

Last Date For Receipt of Application: 30th June 2009

Date for Entrance Test: 19th July 2009

Date for Interview : 31st July 2009 and

1st August 2009

(The duly filled-in Application Form for entrance test is to be submitted to Registrar
(SED), Block 12, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-100 068.)

The broad coverage areas of the programme are as follows:

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 Total credits=64

Semester – I

Communication (8 Credits)
• Concepts, Processes, Theories and Effects
• Development Communication
• Cultural Communication
• Political Communication
• International Communication
• Educational Communication

Journalism (8 Credits)
• History, Laws and Ethics
• News Concepts
• Various forms of Journalistic Writing
• Development of Story Ideas

Semester – II

Print Journalism (4 Credits)

• Craft of Journalistic Writing
• Art of News Editing
• Special Reporting
• Layout, Design and photography

Television Journalism (4 Credits)

• Elements of Television News
• Packaging and Writing for Visuals
• Current Affairs Programme
• Television News Production

Radio Journalism (4 Credits)

• Radio Journalism and Audience
• Writing for Radio and Voice Work
• Reporting for Radio
• Educational, Commercial and Community Radio
• Radio News Production

Web Journalism (4 Credits)

• Webcasting
• Design Principles and Disciplines
• Writing for Web
• Convergent and Virtual Media

Semester – III

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Advertising, Public Relations & Event Management (16 Credits)
• Principles and Concepts in Advertising
• Brand Management and Strategy in Advertising
• Public Relations Principles and Objectives
• Strategic Public Relations and Management
• Corporate Communication
• Role, Relevance and Importance of Event Management
• Planning and executing events
• Marketing Management

Semester - IV

Communication Research (4credits)

Media Systems and Management (2credits)
Mass Media and Contemporary Issues (2credits)
Dissertation (4 credits)
Internship (4 credits)

2.3 M.A. IN ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT (MA-

EMPM-F2F)

This regular full time face-to-face programme will equip the students in electronic media –
radio, television, and online media, production and management. This programme is designed
to teach the students the basics of sound, visual communication, camera handling and online
journalism. It will expose them to the art and craft of recording and editing using the latest
software. It will also help them to ideate, visualise and design content in different programme
formats. The course would provide hands-on experience to the students and develop
appropriate skills and competencies to prepare them for any challenging assignments in the
media industry.

Objectives

After completing the programme, a student will be able to:

• Develop scripts for radio, television and online media.
• Record and edit radio and television programmes.
• Enhance presentation skills for radio and television.
• Handle the camera.
• Apply lighting techniques.
• Develop professional sound recording, mixing skills
• Design websites.
• Develop media management skills.

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any field with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).

Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi

Duration: 4 semesters

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Fee Structure: Rs. 20,000 per semester (Rs. 20,000 x 4 = 80,000)
Examination fee: 50/- per paper
Certificate fee: Rs. 300/-

Admission cycle: Admissions would be made only once a year in the month of July

Student Intake: 25 students Approx.

Mode of Admission

The admission will be through an entrance test. The test will be held at New Delhi. The pattern
of questions will be multiple choice and short answer type questions. The duration of the test
will be 2 hours. The entrance test will be designed to assess the potential of the candidates.
Their knowledge of current affairs, general awareness, ideation, visualisation, general
reasoning, creative ability etc. would be judged through multiple choice and descriptive type
questions. The short listed candidates will be asked to appear for an interview.

Last Date For Receipt of Application: 30th June 2009

Date for Entrance Date: 19th July 2009

Date for Interview : 31st July 2009 and

1st August 2009

(The duly filled-in Application Form for entrance test is to be submitted to Registrar
(SED), Block 12, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-100 068.)

The broad coverage areas of the programme are as follows:

Total credits=64

Course Structure

Paper Course Credits

Semester – I (16 Credit)

Paper – 01 : Principles of Mass Communication 4

Paper – 02 : Basics of Broadcasting (Radio and TV) 3
Paper – 03 : Understanding Sound 3
Paper – 04 : Visual Communication 3
Paper – 05 : Introduction to New Media 3

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 Semester – II (18 Credits)

Paper – 06 : Principles of Broadcast Journalism 4

Paper – 07 : On-line Journalism 4
Paper – 08 : Writing for Radio and Television 2
Paper – 09 : Radio Programme Production 4
Paper – 10 : Basics of TV Production 4

Semester – III (16 Credits)

Paper – 11 : Multimedia Production 4

Paper – 12 : Presentation Techniques for Radio and TV 2
Paper – 13 : Advanced TV Production 4
Paper – 14 : Management and Media Marketing 2
Paper – 15 : Internship (of 4 weeks duration) 4

Semester – IV (14 Credits)

Paper – 16 : Media Management 4

Paper – 17 : Channel Development and Brand Management 4
Paper – 18 : Dissertation / Specialisation in any one area 6
• Radio
• Television
• New Media
• Media Management
With special emphasis on:
(1) Development Communication
(2) Media Marketing
(3) Regional Communication within SAARC Countries
(4) Digital Media and Society

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 (5) Environmental Communication
(6) Broadcast Journalism
(7) Public Service Broadcasting

2.4 B.A. IN 3D ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS (BA-AVFX)

The “Bachelor of Arts in 3D Animation & Visual Effects” programme being offered by
IGNOU and MAAC is a graduation program. Students through the programme will undergo
training on how to create DV films with aesthetic sense. The course also covers in depth
training on 3D Animation and Visual Effects with Node Based Compositing and Match
Moving. Film Editing is also an integral part of the course curriculum. The course also ensures
students have a thorough understanding of the Animation Production Pipeline. Also covered
during the course will be Language studies along with Business Organization and
Accountancy. Students in the graduate program will be required to create a Computer Graphics
based-film as a final project.

Objectives
On successful completion of this programme, the student will be able to:
• Comprehend extensively the workings and controls of Cameras,
• Discuss techniques and aesthetics of Cinematography,
• Demonstrate Cinematic Lighting & Digital Image Enhancement,
• Apply Compositing techniques to Digital Images,
• Understand the domestic and global 3D Animation Industry in detail,
• Work on Autodesk 3D Studio Max™ and Autodesk Maya™,
• Understand the domestic and global Visual Effects Industry in detail,
• Work on Fusion™,
• Understand and apply node based Compositing Environment,
• Understand Camera Matching & Camera Tracking,
• Understand the basics of Film Editing,
• Understand the Animation Production Pipeline, and
• Create a Show Reel of your own.

Eligibility: Applicants with 10+2 or equivalent qualification or BPP from IGNOU, and basic
knowledge of computers.

Admission cycles: There are two intakes in each Academic Year (January & July). The
student will be re-registering in each semester. The instalment for the next semester will have
to be paid at the time of re-registration.

Admission process: The aspirants of the programme need to submit the application form
along with self attested copy of 10+2 or equivalent certificate to the MAAC study centre. Each
applicant has to undertake an entrance test along with personal discussion. The venues for
buying, submitting the application form and the venues of the entrance test are:

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New Delhi
2nd floor, Eros-48, South Extension, Part-I
(Above Mango Showroom)
New Delhi- 110049
Ph: 011-46082700/11/22/33/44/55

Mumbai
23, Shah Industrial Estate, Off Veera Desai Road,
Andheri (W),
Mumbai-53
Ph: 022-40821111/40821102

The successful candidates need to collect the fee invoice and submit the fees at the MAAC
study centre within a stipulated period failing which offer of admission is liable to be
withdrawn.

Medium of Instruction: English

Duration: 36 Months

Programme Fee: Rs. 450,000/- (to be paid in six instalments while re-registering in each
semester)
Examination fee: 50/- per paper
Certificate fee: Rs. 300/-

2.5 DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER GENERATED IMAGERY (DCGI)

The Diploma in Computer Generated Imagery programme will be offered by IGNOU &
MAAC from the July of 2009. This programme will expose the students to the nuances of the
art of digital film making along with the world of 3D Animation. Students will undergo
training on realistic film making and how to create 3D Models, Realistic Texturing & Lighting,
Rigging and High End Character Animation. Various technologies used in the film making
domain like compositing and editing will be covered in the programme. This program is best
suited for anyone who wants to enter the 3D Animation Industry. As the program covers all
aspects of 3D Animation and film making with focus on Modelling, Shading, Lighting,
Rigging, FX & Character animation, a professional to be can seek admission in this
programme.

Objectives
On successful completion of this programme, the student will be able to:
• Comprehend extensively the workings and controls of Cameras,
• Discuss techniques and aesthetics of Cinematography,
• Demonstrate Cinematic Lighting & Digital Image Enhancement,
• Apply Compositing techniques to Digital Images,
• Understand the domestic and global 3D Animation Industry in detail, and
• Work on Autodesk 3D Studio Max™ and Autodesk Maya™

Eligibility: Applicants with 10+2 or equivalent qualification or BPP from IGNOU, and basic
knowledge of computers.

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Admission cycles: There are two admission cycles - in January & July. The student will be re-
registering in each semester. The instalment for the next semester will have to be paid at the
time of re-registration.

Admission process: The aspirants of the programme need to submit the application form
along with self attested copy of 10+2 or equivalent certificate to the MAAC study centre. Each
applicant has to undertake an entrance test along with personal discussion. The venues for
buying, submitting the application form and the venues of the entrance test are the same as for
B.A. in 3d Animation and Visual Effects (BA-AVFX) given on page 12.

The successful candidates need to collect the fee invoice and submit the fees at the MAAC
study centre within a stipulated period failing which offer of admission is liable to be
withdrawn.

Medium of Instruction: English

Duration: 18 Months

Programme Fee: Total Programme fee: Rs. 260,000/- (to be paid in three instalments
while re-registering in each semester)
Examination fee: Rs. 50/- per paper
Certificate fee: Rs. 300/-

2.6 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN DIGITAL FILM MAKING (CDFM)

The Certificate programme in Digital Film Making is offered by IGNOU in collaboration with
Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC). This is a comprehensive programme that
exposes students to the nuances of the art of digital film making. The students will undergo
training on realistic film making by use of technologies like compositing and editing.

Objectives
On successful completion of this programme, the student will be able to:
• Comprehend extensively the workings and controls of Cameras;
• Discuss techniques and aesthetics of Cinematography;
• Demonstrate Cinematic Lighting & Digital Image Enhancement; and
• Apply Compositing techniques to Digital Images.

The programme covers varied aspects of film making including shooting to editing and
compositing to recording sound for the same.

Eligibility: Applicants with 10+2 or equivalent qualification or Bachelor’s Preparatory

Programme (BPP) from IGNOU, and basic knowledge of computers.

Admission cycles: There are two admission cycles - in January & July

Admission process: The aspirants of the programme need to submit the application form
along with self attested copy of 10+2 or equivalent certificate to the MAAC study centre. Each
applicant has to undertake an entrance test along with personal discussion. The venues for

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buying, submitting the application form and the venues of the entrance test are the same as for
B.A. in 3d Animation and Visual Effects (BA-AVFX) given on page 12

The successful candidates need to collect the fee invoice and submit the fees at the study centre
in a stipulated period failing which offer of admission is liable to be cancelled.

Medium of Instruction: English

Duration: 6 Months

Programme fee: Rs. 1, 00,000/-

3.0 OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMMES

The SOJNMS offers four programmes through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode to
impart learner-centric quality education, for skill development and training. These are aimed at
general students and those placed in remote and rural areas and belonging to the disadvantaged
and un-reached segments of society. A multiple media approach using innovative technologies
and methodologies including printed study material, audio-video materials, telecasts,
broadcasts, teleconferencing and Interactive Radio Conferencing (IRC) are used to reach out to
the dispersed learners.

3.1 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM AND MASS

COMMUNICATION (PGJMC) *

The post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication provides opportunities for
working media personnel to enhance their knowledge and skills for their professional
development. The programme is worth 32 credits and consists of four courses, each worth
eight credits.

3.2 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AUDIO PROGRAMME PRODUCTION

(PGDAPP) *

The broad objective of this programme is to prepare professionals with skills to conceive, plan,
and manage audio programme production. This programme is primarily meant for persons who
would like to work in the area of radio broadcasting or are already engaged in audio production
and wish to upgrade their production skills. PGDAPP is for 32 credits and consist of four
courses of eight credits each.

3.3 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RADIO PRASARAN (PGDRP) *

This Programme has been developed in collaboration with Prasar Bharati (AIR). The main aim
of this programme is to enable learners acquire skills in Radio Broadcasting. The programme
consists of seven courses, each worth four credits. Of these, three courses require hands on
practice which is imparted by the AIR staff in their studios all over the country.

3.4 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN COMMUNITY RADIO (CCR) *

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This programme is aimed at students at the grass root level with 10+2 or equivalent school
leaving qualification and interested in community level broadcasting. The programme offers
comprehensive information on all aspects of community radio – from setup technology to
understanding of community participatory styles of broadcasting. The programme is worth 16
credits. It consists of two theory courses and an internship at a select community radio stations
for duration of ten days. It also comprises the practical assignments and the final project.

(* For application and prospectus see Common Prospectus from IGNOU website or from
regional centres.)

4.0 UNIVERSITY RULES

The University reserves the right to change the rules from time to time. However, latest rules will be
applicable to all the students irrespective of the year of registration.

4.1 Educational Qualifications Awarded By Private Institutions

Any educational qualification awarded by the Private Universities established under the provisions of
the “Chhattisgarh Niji Kshetra Vishwavidyalaya (Sathapane Aur Viniyaman), Adhiniyam, 2002” are
non-existent and cannot be made the basis of admission to higher studies with IGNOU.

4.2 Incomplete and Late Applications

Incomplete application forms/Re-registration forms, received after due date or having wrong options of
courses or electives or false information, will be summarily rejected without any intimation to the
learners. The learners are, therefore, advised to fill the relevant columns carefully and enclose the
copies of all the required certificates duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.

4.3 Validity of Admission

Learners offered admission have to join on or before the due dates specified by the University. In case
they want to seek admission for the next session, they have to apply afresh and go through the
admission process again.

4.4 Reservation
The University provides reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, non-creamy layer
of OBC, War Widows, Kashmiri Migrants and Physically Handicapped learners, as per the Government
of India rules, for admission to its various programmes.

4.5 Scholarships and Reimbursement of Fee

The learners belonging to reserved Categories, viz. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Physically
Handicapped have to pay the full fee at the time of admission to the University along with other general
category candidates.

SC/ST learners have to collect and subsequently submit their scholarship forms to the respective State’s
Directorate of Social Welfare or Office of the Social Welfare Officer, through the concerned Regional
Director of IGNOU for reimbursement of programme fee.

Similarly, Physically Handicapped learners admitted to IGNOU Programmes are eligible for
Government of India scholarships. They are advised to collect scholarship forms from the respective
State Government Directorate of Social Welfare or Office of the Social Welfare Officer and submit the
filled-in forms to them through the Director, School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies,
IGNOU.

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Scholarship scheme of National Centre for Promotion of Employment of Disabled People (NCPEDP)
for Post Graduate level programmes is applicable to the students of this University also. Such students
are advised to apply to awarding authority.

4.6 Refund of Fee

Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. It is also not adjustable against any other
programme of this University. However, in cases where University denies admission, the programme
fee will be refunded after deduction of registration fee through A/c Payee Cheque only through
Director, School of Journalism & New Media Studies, IGNOU.

4.7 Official Transcripts

The University provides the facility of official transcripts on request made by the learners on plain
paper addressed to Registrar (SRE), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi–110 068. A fee of Rs.100/- per
transcript payable through DD in favour of IGNOU is charged for this purpose. The students are
required to pay Rs.250/- in case of request for sending transcript outside India.

4.8 Disputes on Admission & other University matters

The place of jurisdiction of filing of suit, if necessary, will be only New Delhi/Delhi.

4.9 Recognition
IGNOU Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates are recognized by all member Universities of Association of
India Universities (AIU) and are at par with Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates of all Indian
Universities/Institutions, as per UGC Circular letter no. F.1-52/ 2000(CPP-II) dated 5th May, 2004,
AIU Circular No. EV/11(449/94/ 176915-177115 dated January 14, 1994 & AICTE Circular No.
AICTE/Academic/MOU-DEC/2005 dated May 13, 2005. (See Annexure-I, II & III)

4.10 Prevention of Malpractice/Notice for General Public

Students seeking admission to various academic programmes of Indira Gandhi National Open
University are advised to directly contact IGNOU headquarters at New Delhi. Students interacting with
intermediaries shall do so at their own risk and cost.

However, in case of any specific complaint regarding fraudulent institutions, fleecing students etc.,
please contact any of the following members of the Malpractices Prevention Committee:
1. Prof. Kapil Kumar (Tele: 2953 6342)
2. Prof. Anu Aneja, SOCE (Tele: 2953 6347)
3. Dr. S.B. Arora, Director, SOHS (Tele: 2953 2965)
4. Prof Sunita Malhotra, SOS (Tele: 2953 2167)
5. Registrar (Admn.) (Tele: 2953 2098)
6. Registrar (SED) (Tele:2953 5828)
As per directions of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, ragging is prohibited. If any incident of ragging
comes to the notice of the authority the concerned student shall be given liberty to explain and if his/her
explanation is not found satisfactory, the authority would expel him/her from the University.

PRE-ADMISSION ENQUIRY ONFor

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
further information, contact: OF SOJNMS
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Maidan Garhi
New Delhi-110068
Tel No; 2953 4392
E-mail: soj@ignou.ac.in 17
For any further detail please visit our website: http://www.ignou.ac.in

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 Appendix-I

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION

BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI-110002

No.F.1-52/2000(CPP-II) 5th May, 2004

The Registrar
Indira Gandhi National Open University

Maidan Garhi
New Delhi-110068

Sub: RECOGNITION OF DEGREES AWARDED BY OPEN UNIVERSITIES

Sir/Madam,

There are a number of open Universities in the country offering various degrees/diploma through the
mode of non-formal education. The Open Universities have been established in the country by an Act
of Parliament of State Legislature in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 2(F) of the
UGC Act, 1956. These universities are, therefore, empowered to award degrees in terms of Section
22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.

A circular was earlier issued vide UGC letter N.F. 1-8/92(CPP) dated February, 1992 mentioning that
the Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University are to be
treated equivalent to the corresponding awards of the Universities in the country. Attention is further
invited to UGC circular No. F1-25/93(CPP-II) dated 28th July, 1993(copy enclosed) for recognition of
degrees and diplomas as well as transfer of credit for courses successfully completed by students
between the two types of Universities so that the mobility of students from Open University stream to
traditional Universities is ensured without any difficulty.

The UGC has specified the nomenclature of degrees under Section 22(3) of the UGC Act, 1956 to
ensure mandatory requirements viz. minimum essential academic inputs required for awarding such
degrees. A copy of Gazette Notification regarding specification of degrees issued vide No. 1-
52/97(CPP-II) dated 31st January 2004 is enclosed. The details are also given in UGC Web site:
www.ugc.ac.in

May, I therefore request you to treat the Degrees/Diploma/Certificates awarded by the Open
Universities in conformity with the UGC notification on specification of Degrees as equivalent to the
corresponding awards of the traditional Universities in the country.

Yours faithfully

Sd/-
(Dr. [Mrs.] Pankaj Mittal)
Joint Secretary

Encl: As above

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 Appendix-II

ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN UNIVERSITIES

AIU HOUSE, 16 KOTLA MARG , NEW DELHI-110002
Phone: 3312305, 3313390 Gram: ASINGU
3310059, 3312429 Telex: 31 66180 AIU IN
Fax: 011-3315105

No. EV/II(449)/94/176915-177115
January 14, 1994

The Registrar(s)
Member Universities

Subject: Recognition of Degrees/Diplomas of Open Universities

Dear Sir,

The Standing Committee at its 237th meeting held at Utkal University and the 68th Annual Session of
the AIU and in December, 1993 at the University of Delhi have decided to in principle that the Degrees
of the Open Universities be recognized in terms of the following resolutions:

“Resolved that the examinations of one University should be recognized by another on a reciprocal
basis, provided that the entrance qualification, duration of course and the general standard of attainment
are similar to those prescribed by the recognized university.”

“Further resolved that in case of Degrees awarded by Open Universities, the conditions regarding
entrance qualifications and duration of the course be relaxed provided that the general standard of
attainment are similar to those prescribed by the recognized university”.

The decision is brought to the notice of the Universities for favour of appropriate action in the matter.
The additional information, if required in this behalf, may kindly be obtained from the Registrar of the
Universities direct.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(K.C. KALRA)
Joint Secretary

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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM
FOR THE ENTRANCE TEST FORM-1
A) General Instructions
Please read these instructions before filling up Form 1.

1. You are responsible for the accuracy of information and indicating the information in the
desired manner. You should ensure that you fulfil the admission criteria as prescribed by
the University as on the last date for submission of Application form for Admission to MA
in Journalism and Mass Communication and MA in Electronic Media: Productions and
Management programmes (on campus full time).

2. Admission is open only to candidates residing in India.

Please send your Application Form for Entrance Test by Registered/Speed Post at the
following address:

Registrar
Student Evaluation Division, Block 12, IGNOU
Maidan Garhi
New Delhi - 110 068

3. Applications received after the due date will not be accepted.

4. Do not send any certificate/document with the Entrance Form. These are required to be
submitted with the Admission Form, in case you qualify in the Entrance Test.

5. There would be some relaxation in qualifying standards to SC/ST/OBC/PH category

candidates.

6. Entrance test will be held at New Delhi only

7. No fee is to be sent with ENTRANCE Form, except in case where the form has been
downloaded from the website. In case the form has been downloaded from the
website, a demand draft of Rs.550/- drawn in favour of IGNOU, payable at New Delhi
has to be sent alongwith ENTRANCE form. Prospectus will be sent to such candidates
after receipt of the form along with the demand draft.

B) Test Dates
1. The Entrance Test for Admission to Master’s Degree Programme in Journalism and Mass
Communication and Electronic Media: Production and Management would be conducted
on the following date 19th July 2009

C) Non-Receipt of Hall Ticket

1. On the basis of the information indicated in the Application Form, you would be sent hall
ticket for the Entrance Test. In case you do not receive the hall ticket by 12th July 2009 you
should contact the Registrar (Student Evaluation Division). The Hall Ticket can also be
downloaded from the IGNOU website.

2. You should retain photocopy of filled-in Application Form for Entrance Test.

3. Duplicate Hall Ticket will be issued only to those candidates who have not received the
Hall Ticket but their name appears in the finalised list. If your name does not appear in the

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 list, you will not be issued duplicate Hall Ticket. Your record may not be included in the
finalised list for any of the reasons like non-receipt of Application Form, or delay in
receiving the Form, or not indicating the information correctly on the Form.

4. When you come for enquiry for issue of duplicate Hall Ticket you should bring a
photocopy of the form.

D) Reporting of Test Results

All the candidates who appear for the Entrance Test shall be sent the result cards indicating their status
as regards marks scored and rank in the merit list. The University shall send a separate communication
to the candidates in order of merit. Admission of such candidates will be finalized based on the scrutiny
of admission application form, relevant documents and programme fee. In case you do not receive your
result card within 15 days, you may contact the Registrar, Student Evaluation Division, IGNOU,
Maidan Garhi. No request for duplicate result card will be entertained after the last date for Submission
of Admission Form. The qualified candidates can also download the result card from IGNOU website.

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 Form No.
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
Application Form for Admission (On Campus Full Time)
(JULY 2009 SESSION) Control Number
[To be submitted by the candidates who receive offer of admission
from the University]
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please read the instruction in the Student Handbook and Prospectus before
filling up the form.
2. Use BLACK BALL POINT PEN in boxes using English Capital Letters or
English numerals
3. Do not make any stray marks on the sheet.
4. Do not staple, pin, wrinkle scribble, tear or wet this sheet
5. Write in CAPITAL LETTERS only within the box, without touching the lines
as shown in the sample below:

2. Enrolment No.
(For office use PHOTOGRAPH
only)
1. Programme Affix your latest
Code passport size
photograph
3a. Are you already registered with IGNOU A1 Yes (4 cm x 5 cm)
(Write the relevant code in the box) B2 No duly attested
by you.
3b. If yes write the Enrol. No. & Programme Code in the boxes below:
Enrolment No Programme Code

4. Date of Birth 5. Nationality A1 Indian Signature of Candidate

B2 Others
6. Sex 7. Category A1-GEN C3-ST 8. Territory Code:
(Write the relevant (Write the B2-SC D4-OBC (Write the relevant code in the box)
code in the box) relevant (In case of OBC Student, Please
A1 Male code in also indicate code either)
B2 Female the box) D4-A or D4-B
(i) Creamy Layer – D4-A
(ii) Non-Creamy Layer D4-B A1 Urban
B2 Rural
C3 Tribal
9. Marital Status: (Write the relevant code in the box) 10. Religion

A1 Married A1 Hindu D4 Sikh G7 Parsi

B2 Unmarried B2 Muslim E5 Jain H8 Jews
C3 Christian F6 Buddhist I9 Others

11. Whether Minority 12. Social Status 13.Whether Kashmiri Migrant:

(Write the relevant A1 Yes (Write the relevant A1 Ex-service men (Write the relevant code
code in the box) B2 No code in the box) B2 War Widow in the box) A1 Yes
C3 Not applicable B2 No

14. Name of the Candidate (Leave one box empty between First Name, Middle Name and Surname)

15. Father’s/Husband’s Name/Mother’s Name (Strike out whichever is not applicable)

16(b) If physically handicapped (nature of disability): 17. Employment Status:
16(a). Whether Physically Handicapped: (Write the relevant code in the box) (Write the relevant code in the box)
(Write the relevant code in the box) A1 Hearing Impairment D4 Reading Disability A1 Unemployed
B2 Locomotor Impairment E5 Any other, Please specify B2 IGNOU Employee
A1 Yes C3 Visual Impairment C3 Employed
B2 No D4 KVS Employee

18. Details of Scholarship being received if any: (b) Deptt. Offering (Write the relevant code in the box) (c) Family Income (yearly)

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 Scholarship

(a) Annual Scholarship A1 Govt.

Deptt.
Amount
B2 Other

19. Educational Qualifications: (Which makes you eligible for the programme)
(a) Qualification (b) Main Subjects (c) Year of (d) Divisi (e) % of marks (f) Board Code
Graduation passing on

A1 for passed
B2 Result awaited (Last 2 (Do not use
(01,02,03 or 04) (Whatever required)
Digits only) Decimals)
for pass

23. Details of Registration Fees:

Demand Draft No.

DD
Date
Bank Name:

24. Address for Correspondence (Do not give Post Box No. Leave a blank between each unit of address like House No., Street Name, P.O., etc.)

City District

State
Pin Code

25. Landline Telephone Number (if any) with STD Code 26. Fax No. (if any) with STD Code
STD Code Telephone No. STD Code Fax No.

27. Mobile Number (if any)

28. E-mail address/ID (if any)

Declaration by the Applicant

I hereby declare that I have read and understood the conditions of eligibility for
……………………………………………………………….. programme for which I seek

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admission. I fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria and I have provided necessary information
in this regard. In the event of any information being found incorrect or misleading, my
candidature shall be liable to cancellation by the University at any time and I shall not be
entitled to refund of any fee paid by me to the University. Further, I have carefully studied the
rules of the University as printed in the Prospectus and I accept them and shall not raise any
dispute in the future over the same rules.

(Signature of the Applicant)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES

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1. Please send your Application form by Regd. Post / Speed Post to the
Director
School of Journalism & New Media Studies
Block-1
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi- 110068

2. Application submitted at any other office of the University will not be entertained.

3. Please retain the photocopy of the filled-in form for future reference.

4. Affix the photograph and enclose the following:

i) Certificates and Marksheets in support of your educational qualifications.
ii) Category Certificate for SC/ST/PH/OBC/Kashmiri Migrant/War Widow
candidates, wherever required.
iii) Age certificate
iv) Result intimation slip in original
v) Hall ticket in original

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Enrolment No._________________________
PASTE
Name of the Programme _________________
LATEST PHOTOGRAPH TO BE
Name ________________________________ PASTED WHICH WILL BE
ATTESTED BY UNIVERSITY
OFFICE
Father’s/Husband’s Name ________________

_____________________________________

Address (in Capital Letters) ______________

_____________________________________
Pin Code _____________________________
Full Signature of the Candidate ____________
_________________________________
Attested by
Director, School of Journalism &
New Media Studies
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CARD

Dear Student,

Thank you for joining IGNOU Programme. We acknowledge the receipt of your application
form. Please mention Enrolment Number and the programme applied for in all your future
correspondence with the University.

To be filled in by the Student.

Course Applied for : …………………………….. For Office

Use Only
DD/Challan No. : ……………………………..

DD/Challan Date : …………………………….. Your Enrolment Number is

Amount : ……………………………..

DD Drawn on : ……………………………..

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 INSTRUCTIONS
1. This card should be produced on
demand at the Examination Centre or
any other Establishment of IGNOU to
use its facilities.
2. The facilities would be available only INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN
relating to the course or courses for UNIVERSITY
which the student is actually
registered.
3. Loss of Identity Card is to be reported STUDENT CARD
immediately to the nearest Police (FOR USE OF IGNOU FACILITIES
Station. ONLY)
4. Identity Card is to be submitted to the
issuing authority after completion of
the said programme

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please mention your full postal address at the space allocated

To
Affix
Postage
_____________________________________
stamp for
_____________________________________
Rs 6/-
From
_____________________________________
The Director
School of Journalism CITY: ________________________________
& New Media Studies
IGNOU
New Delhi – 110068 STATE: ______________________________
_________________
_________________ PIN:

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 INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION FORM FOR ENTRANCE TEST (Form-1)
MA (JMC-F2F) / MA (EMPM_F2F)
Form No. Control No.

INSTRUCTIONS
a) Please read the instructions in the Student Handbook and Prospectus before filling up the form
b) Use BLACK BALL POINT PEN in boxes using English Capital Letters or English numerals
c) Do not make any stray marks on the sheet
d) Do not staple, pin, wrinkle scribble, tear or wet this sheet
e) Write in CAPITAL LETTERS only within the box, without touching the lines as shown in the
sample below:
1 2 3 4 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P

1. Entrance Test Centre Code:

2. Name of the Candidate (Leave one box empty between First Name, Middle Name and
Surname)

3. Name of Father / Mother / Husband (Strike out whichever not applicable)

_______________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Date of Birth: 5. Nationality: 6. Employment Status: A1
Unemployed
A1 B2 IGNOU Employee
Indian
Day Month Year B2 Others (indicate code) C3 Employed
(indicate code) D4 KVS
Employee
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Sex 8. Category 9. Territory
Code:

A1 Male A1 GEN B2 SC A1
Urban
B2 Female C3 ST D4 War Widow B2
Rural
(indicate code) E5 OBC C3
Tribal
in case of OBC Student, also indicate code either: D4
Kashmiri Migrant
E5-A or E5-B (i) Creamy Layer – E5-A (ii) Non-Creamy Layer E5-B
(indicate code)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DECLARATION BY APPLICANT
I hereby declare that I have read and understood the conditions of eligibility for the Programme for
which I seek admission. I fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria and I have provided necessary
information in this regard. In the event of any information being found incorrect or misleading, my
candidature shall be liable to cancellation by the University at any time and I shall not be entitled to
any claim for admission.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES

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a) Please send your Application form by Registered/Speed Post to the following address:
Registrar, Student Evaluation Division (SED), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi –
110068
b) Last date for receipt of filled in application is 30th June 2009
c) Application form received after the due date will not be accepted.
d) Please retain photocopy of the filled in application form for future reference.
e) For detailed instructions please see Student’s Handbook and Prospectus
f) Delhi: 1 Kolkata: 2 Guwahati: 3 Chennai: 4 Mumbai: 5 Bangalore: 6 Hyderabad: 7
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

10. Write name & complete Mailing Address

12. Photograph
(in BLACK BALL Point Pen only)
Name: Affix your latest
passport size
Address: photograph(4 cm x
5 cm) duly attested
by Gazetted Officer

Pin Code
Ph./Moble No: e-mail:

11. Candidate’s Signature

Instructions for Filling the Application form for the Entrance Test Form-1

A) General Instructions
1. Please read these instructions before filling up Form 1.
2. You are responsible for the accuracy of information and indicating the information in the desired manner. You
should ensure that you fulfil the admission criteria as prescribed by the University as on the last date for
submission of Application form for Admission to Master Degree Programme in Actuarial Science (on campus full
time).
3. Admission is open only to candidates residing in India.
Please send your Application Form for Entrance Test by Registered/Speed Post at the following address:
Registrar
Student Evaluation Division, Block 12, IGNOU
Maidan Garhi
New Delhi - 110 068

4. The last date for receiving Application form for entrance test is June 30, 2009. Applications received after the
due date will not be accepted.
5. Do not send any certificate/document with the Entrance Form. These are required to be submitted with the
Admission Form, in case you qualify in the Entrance Test.
6. There would be some relaxation in qualifying standards to SC/ST/OBC/PH category candidates.

7. Entrance test will be held on July 19, 2009 at New Delhi only. However, if large number of applications are
received, entrance test will be conducted at Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Guwahati, Bangalore, and Hyderabad as
well.

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8. Entrance Test Centre Codes:
Delhi: 1 Kolkata: 2 Guwahati: 3 Chennai:
4
Mumbai: 5 Bangalore: 6 Hyderabad: 7

9. No fee is to be sent with ENTRANCE Form, except in case where the form has been downloaded from the
website. In case the form has been downloaded from the website, a demand draft of Rs.550/- drawn in
favour of IGNOU, payable at New Delhi has to be sent alongwith ENTRANCE form. Prospectus will be
sent to such candidates after receipt of the form along with the demand draft.
B) Test Dates

1. The Entrance Test for Admission to Master Degree Programme in Journalism and Mass Communication and
MA in Electronic Media: Production and Management would be conducted on 19 th July 2009 at 10.00a.m.
The venue will be informed to the applicants.
C) Non-Receipt of Hall Ticket
1. On the basis of the information indicated in the Application Form for entrance examination the hall ticket for
the Entrance Test will be sent to you. In case you do not receive the hall ticket one week before the test date
you should contact the Registrar (Student Evaluation Division). The Hall Ticket can also be downloaded
from the IGNOU website.
2. You should retain photocopy of filled-in Application Form for Entrance Test.
3. Duplicate Hall Ticket will be issued only to those candidates who have not received the Hall Ticket but their
name appears in the finalised list. If your name does not appear in the list, you will not be issued duplicate
Hall Ticket. Your record may not be included in the finalised list for any of the reasons like non-receipt of
Application Form, or delay in receiving the Form, or not indicating the information correctly on the Form.
4. When you come for enquiry for issue of duplicate Hall Ticket you should bring a photocopy of the form.
D) Reporting of Test Results
All the candidates who appear for the Entrance Test shall be sent the result cards indicating their status as regards
marks scored and rank in the merit list. The University shall send a separate communication to the candidates in order
of merit. Admission of such candidates will be finalized based on the scrutiny of admission application form, relevant
documents and programme fee. In case you do not receive your result card within 15 days, you may contact the
Registrar, Student Evaluation Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi. No request for duplicate result card will be entertained
after the last date for Submission of Admission Form. The qualified candidates can also download the result card from
IGNOU website.

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