Government of Tamil Nadu
CIJ Campus
Admissions Closed

Shape Your Future in Journalism.

One-Year PG Diploma — bi-lingual, industry-designed, recognised by the Government of Tamil Nadu (2026–27).

Govt. Approved
60Seats
1 YearDuration
₹100App Fee
2Languages
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Key Portal Services

Specialisations

Master Every Medium of Journalism.

Our curriculum spans the full breadth of modern media — from traditional print to AI-powered storytelling.

Print Media

News reporting, editorial writing, layout & page design.

Digital Media

Online journalism, social media strategy & publishing.

TV Broadcasting

Studio production, anchoring & live broadcast skills.

Mobile Journalism

Shoot, edit & publish stories using smartphones.

Data Journalism

Data analysis, visualisation & storytelling.

Podcast

Audio production, scripting & audio journalism.

AI in Journalism

AI tools, prompt journalism & ethical usage.

Visual Communication

Photography, videography & motion graphics.

TV Studio
TV Studio
Newsroom
Newsroom
Mobile Journalism
MoJo Training
Field Reporting
Field Reporting
Newsroom
Govt. Approved
Who Can Apply

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Any graduate with 50% or above (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognised university.

For BC / BCM / MBC / DNC / SC / SCA / ST — pass mark suffices.

Age Limit

Should not have completed 35 years as on 1st July of the application year.

Reservation Policy

The Institute strictly follows the State Government reservation policy.

Financials

Fee Structure

Transparent, affordable, government-regulated fees.

Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism

2026–27 Academic Year

Govt Approved

Application Fee

One-time, non-refundable · Paid online

₹ 100

Course Fee

Per Semester · 2 Semesters in total

₹ 2,500

/ semester

Total Course Fee

Both Semesters · Full Programme

₹ 5,000

All digital payments accepted via portal gateway. Government scholarship beneficiaries may be eligible for fee concessions per state norms.

How to Join

Admission Process & Essays

Submit written essays in Stage 1. Final selection is based on academics, essays, and a panel interview.

Written Essay Questions

01

Why do I want to become a journalist?

300 words
02

Describe — A city, town or village that played a pivotal role in your life.

300 words
03

How is AI being used in journalism and how is it different from internet journalism that started 30 years ago?

400 words

Important Instructions

English or Tamil only — mixed language not permitted.
Content must be original — not AI-generated or copied.
No scanned images — upload as PDF only.
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Video Guide

How to Fill the Application

Step-by-step tutorial for filling in your application and completing payment on the portal.