PG Diploma in Investigative Journalism at JECRC University

If you are looking at PG Diploma in Investigative Journalism, JECRC University in Jaipur runs it as a 1-year, full-time postgraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹35,000, which works out to about ₹35,000 a year.

JECRC University is a other institute, founded in 2012. This page brings together what is on record for this course at JECRC University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with JECRC University before you pay anything.

To be considered for PG Diploma in Investigative Journalism, you usually need a bachelor's degree in a related subject. The minimum marks on record at JECRC University are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 50.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check JECRC University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to JECRC University on its website (jecrcuniversity.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show an average package of ₹6.8 lakh and a highest package of ₹52 lakh at JECRC University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

JECRC University runs 3 PGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• PG Diploma in Cinema Studies
• PG Diploma in Digital Media

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of PG Diploma in Investigative Journalism genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• Can you manage ₹35,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does JECRC University compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Jaipur?