BA / BA (Hons) Media & Communication

Eligibility:

Domestic students: A candidate for admission to the course shall have completed 10+2 school level or Pre-University examination from any recognised institute/board, having secured not less than 45% of marks in the aggregate of the total marks prescribed.

If from A levels, minimum 2 / 3 subjects in the ‘A’ Levels and 5 Passes in the IGCSE / GCSE including English. The minimum requirement is an average of a ‘D’ grade. 

If from IB, B Diploma or IB Certificate with three subjects at HL and three subjects at SL with an overall minimum of 24 points.

International students: The admission of foreign nationals/NRIs, however, shall be made based on the prescribed academic qualification and a review of the educational and co-curricular accomplishments assessed by the MAHE's International Admissions office. They are exempted from taking the admission test.

Admission Process: Step by Step guide

Step 1: Apply online at www.manipal.edu

Step 2: Complete the application and pay the fee

Step 3: You will get an email from admissions@manipal.edu confirming your application. Kindly check your inbox and spam folders, and do not unsubscribe the emails from this email address or any of the emails from MAHE. After scrutinising your application, you will get an email from the Manipal Institute of Communication admission section (admissions@manipal.edu) within five working days of your application. The same email will tell you to choose a date for your interview. 

Note: Manipal Institute of Communication admission is based on a CUET(UG) / MECAT test and a personal interview.

Step 4: Confirm your participation in the personal interview and choose a suitable date and time. Accordingly, an online meeting link will be sent to you. Take note of your interview schedule's date, day, and time.

Step 5: On the day of the interview, attend the interview.

Step 6: You will receive a provisional admission order based on your interview performance and MECAT/ CUET scores.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID:

MAHE offers several scholarships for students. Each scholarship has its eligibility criteria, which you should read about in detail before applying for a scholarship that fits you. You can get additional information about the scholarships and financial aid here.

Students applying to MIC are eligible for the following scholarships offered by MAHE.

o   Scholar and Achiever Scholarship for All Other Undergraduate (UG) & Post Graduate (PG) Programs

o   Scholarships for Academy of General Education Students (SAGES)

o   Academy of General Education (AGE) Scholarship for AGE Students

o   Merit Scholarships for the wards of Indian Army, Indian Navy or Indian Airforce personnel

o   Merit Scholarships for International Students

o   Scholarship for Konkani speaking students

o   Merit Scholarship for Children of MAHE Manipal Alumni

o   Scholarship Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Education Loan for MAHE students

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

The bachelors in media and communication course at Manipal Institute of Communication, allows students to participate in student-exchange programs with select foreign partner universities. Through this partnership, students can spend a semester at a university of their choice. Some of these student exchange programs even offer fully-funded scholarships. The availability of the scholarships depends on the programs offered by the partner universities in a given academic year and therefore subject to changes.

Current active partner universities:

·         IEHCS, Belgium

·         Technische Hochschule Nuremberg George Simon Ohm, Germany

·         Volda University College, Norway

·         Audencia Business School, France

·         Aarhus University, Denmark

·         EICAR, France

·         Hogeschool Utrecht, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands

·         Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands

·         Deakin University, Australia

·         University of Queensland, Australia

·         Queensland University Technology, Australia

INTERNSHIPS AND PLACEMENTS

Internships:

Every BA in Media and Communication program student must undergo one mandatory internship at a media organisation. Internships offer students a unique opportunity to explore various media and communication organisations. MIC takes pride in providing top-quality talent to the media industry. Our students consistently boast of high-quality, prolific internships that often convert to pre-placement offers.

In the past, MICians have successfully interned in different media and communication fields, including journalism, TV and radio broadcasting, advertising, public relations, digital marketing, photography, content creation, visual communication, graphic design and film production.

Placements:

Manipal Institute of Communication has a proven history of placing students in top-tier media companies and our graduates are sought after by industry leaders. We maintain strong relationships with a wide network of employers, which facilitates a seamless transition from academia to the professional world. 

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PROGRAM KEY FEATURES

The program offers:

·         A chance to study in an Institution of Eminence

·         NEP-compliant curriculum

·         The syllabus covers all forms of media, such as print, electronic media, new media, filmmaking, and Ad & PR.

·         A wide range of elective options from Indian and foreign languages such as Hindi, Kannada, German and French.

·         Sessions by international faculty

·         Guest lectures, hands-on workshops and guided projects

·         Internship and placement assistance

·         Students’ clubs- Dance, Music, Fashion, Drama, Film, Literature, Debate, NSS, VSO, Art and Design, Environment and Sports

·         A weekly campus newspaper published by students

·         Participation and programming opportunity for in-house Community Radio – “Radio Manipal 90.4 MHz”

Infrastructure Facility

o   State-of-the art television studios

o   Multicamera production with PCR facility

o   HD Photography cameras

o   Professional studio Lights

o   Digital audio workstation featured with audio recording and editing facility

o   On air community radio

o   Non-linear editing suites with Mac and Windows Platforms

o   Licensed Design and Post-production software

o   Access to an online digital library with journals and publications