P.G Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (Urdu) at KMCLU

KMCLU, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, offers P.G Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (Urdu) as a 1-year diploma degree. There are 60 seats in each batch. Fees for the full course come to ₹17,180 – ₹17,680 (roughly ₹17,000 a year).

KMCLU is a other institute, founded in 2009. This page brings together what is on record for this course at KMCLU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to PGD programmes at KMCLU as a group.

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

To get into P.G Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (Urdu), you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check KMCLU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to KMCLU on its website (kmclu.ac.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 most recent placement data we hold (2024) show a placement rate of 60% to 70% and a highest package of ₹12 lakh at KMCLU. 200 of 500 students were placed that year. 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.

KMCLU runs 5 PGD specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• PG Diploma in Persian Translation
• P.G Diploma in Arabic Journalism and Mass Communication
• P.G. Diploma in Arabic-English-Arabic Translation, Interpretation and Computer Application
• PG Diploma in Capital Market And Investment

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of P.G Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (Urdu) genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• Can you manage ₹17,180 – ₹17,680 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 KMCLU compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Lucknow?