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#1
NIRF Rank
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₹6.5L/yr
Annual Fees
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2 acres
Campus Area
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200
Students
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40
Faculty
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4.6/5
Rating
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3
Programmes
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Tamil Nadu
State
📖 About the College

The Asian College of Journalism was established in 2000 and is backed by the Kasturi and Sons group, publishers of The Hindu. ACJ is widely considered India's finest journalism school, with extremely competitive admissions and a tiny cohort that ensures personalised training. The curriculum is co-designed with working journalists. ACJ graduates work at the most prestigious newsrooms in India and internationally.

🎓 Streams Offered
✅ Accreditations
🇮🇳 NIRF Ranked #1 🏠 Hostel Available 🎖️ Scholarships
ℹ️ Fees are approximate. Contact the institution for the latest fee structure.
ProgrammeDurationFeesSeatsEligibility
PG Diploma in Journalism1 Year₹6.5L total60ACJ Entrance + Interview
M.Sc Communication2 Years₹6.5L total30ACJ Entrance + Interview
📝 Entrance Exams Accepted
📝 ACJ Entrance Test
📋 How to Apply
  1. Check eligibility on official website
  2. Appear in the required entrance exam: ACJ Entrance Test
  3. Apply online through the institution portal with required documents
  4. Attend counselling / interview if applicable
  5. Pay admission fee and confirm your seat
  6. Report to campus on the stipulated date
⚠️ Always verify admission dates on the official college website. Dates vary every year.
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8 LPA
Avg Package
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28 LPA
Highest Package
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92%
Placement Rate
📊 Placement Stats
Students Placed92%
On-campus Recruitment87%
Students in Core Sector37%
🏢 Top Recruiters
The Hindu NDTV BBC Reuters Bloomberg Times of India The Wire Indian Express
🏛️ Facilities
✅ State-of-art Newsroom ✅ TV Studio ✅ Radio Station ✅ Library
👨‍🎓 Notable Alumni
N
N. Ram
The Hindu former Editor
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Several top Indian journalists
📊 Rankings
#1
NIRF Overall Ranking
National Institutional Ranking Framework, 2024
#1
NIRF Arts Category
Category-specific ranking
ℹ️ Rankings sourced from NIRF 2024.
4.6
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Overall Rating
356 reviews
Detailed Ratings
Academics4.8/5
Placements4.5/5
Campus Life4.6/5
Faculty4.7/5
Value for Money4.1/5
Student Reviews
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Aisha T. ✓ Verified
B.Tech 2019
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✅ World-class faculty ❌ High academic pressure

"Best decision of my life. The academics and exposure to industry are unparalleled."

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Rahul K. ✓ Verified
B.Tech 2020
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✅ Strong peer network ❌ Limited social life

"The campus life is incredible. Placements were great — got an international offer."

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Anjali B.
B.Tech 2021
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✅ Active campus life ❌ Competitive environment

"Highly competitive environment but the rewards are immense."

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Karthik N.
B.Tech 2022
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✅ Great placements ❌ Fees can be high

"Good overall experience. Made great friends and learned a lot."

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