IIMC Entrance Test Final Result for 2009 Session

IIMC Entrance Test Final Result for 2009 Session

 

Please click the link

 

http://www.iimc.nic.in/final_result_2009_10.html

All the best

Dear all,

 

All of you must have prepared for this test in various ways. Some by brushing up general knowledge and some by working on your writing skills.

 

Now its time to stop preparing and give it your best shot. Its time to forget all typical formula's and put your heart, mind and soul in this test.

 

All the best

 

 

 

 

IIMC Alumni Association

Countdown for Examination Begins...

The countdown for the exam has begun, we assume that most of you would have studied to the best of your knowledge. Here are some last moment tips

 

First those who tend to get nervous before exams, don't panic just remember you have prepared enough and be a little more confident, trust your preperation. When i rote IIMC exam i attemted questions and striked them off, try and avoid that as you end up wastng a lot of time.

 

Second, as i had mentioned earlier make some points, dont run after facts n figures Like in case of satyam, doesnt matter how muh the scam was for, dosent matter how muh the strenght of satyam was, just know the scam inside out as to wat all happend. This doesnt mean you'l go n write the cronology of developments. Analyse the political aspect as in how quickly Sebi took control n handled the situation, the socio-economic aspect as in how satyam episode let to sacking of employees, and most importantly hw the incidence has dented India's image in the global arena.

 

Third, i repeat it again try and be as simple as possible in terms of your language, dont make your answer copy too flowery. Short and simple sentences help the reader understand what you mean to say. Also it gives a break to the reader's eyes n mind. Now imagine if i would have ritten all that in one sentence how difficult it would have been to understand.

 

Fourth, do not worry yourself with the interview. I understand your concern for the interview. You need to clear the entrance first, as that will get you a seat in the interview. Just relax n chill out.

 

Fifth, the answer is never objective as a question holds around 15 marks. Also 90% of the applicants would be prepared for the exam, you don't have to prove your knowledge, you just need to understand the demand of the question and be different from others. your knowledge of the topic, automatically gets reflected the way you attempt an answer. Try and simplify things in your head first, coz if you are confused how will you rite an answer? Every question has two sides, understand it and den support the one you think u can give suitable examples, and support your points (already explained in 2nd point).

 

Sixth, go through the personalities and se if there is any update on it, for example Rahul Gandhi you can say he won from amethi for the 2nd time also PM Manmohan has expresses that he would like to include Gandhi in his cabinet.

 

I think all these points will be enough for you to think and plan how to attempt a question. Also please read about commonwealth games as in How prepared is India, IPL going to SA, India's achievement at Olympics and can India repeat the history of gold medals at internationsl meets like Olympics and commonwealth.

 

There is no surety of these questions. but it would be good if you are prepared with them. Th ereason why i m suggesting the topics is because India will be hosting CYG and out athletes just came back from Beijing.

 

Enjoy...watch news channels for latest updates and sit for the exam trusting your hardwork.

 

 

 

 

Ritu Sejwal

Suggestions for IIMC preparations

I haven't gone through the last two years IIMC Entrance Test papers so I can't say if the pattern has been changed but what I can suggest you are a few points which, I hope, will help you during the entrance test and interview–

 

1.       A good level of general awareness is must to crack IIMC entrance as most of the questions will be asked from this field only. Go through the main social, political, economical, International and sports news of the last six months. It's good if you have collected the newspaper/magazine cuttings of major events. In case you haven't arranged it, do it as soon as possible through net or elsewhere. There is no need to read one year-old magazine.

 

2.       Don't read anything new two days of the entrance. It will be better if you revise old stuff.

 

3.       For better analysis of news, you can read magazines like The India Today, Frontline, Outlook, Pritoyogita Darpan or Competition Success Review. Among papers, reading editorials of the Hindu and the Indian Express will help you a great deal.

 

4.       In the examination hall, be positive from the very first moment. Don't think those who have cracked IIMC entrance test were from some other world. They were like you, like me. If they can, why can't you? 

 

5.       While attempting question paper, avoid making grammatical errors.

 

6.       Don't write lengthy answers. It's the content that matters at IIMC, not the length. If you have knowledge about a particular topic, you can convey your message in 400 words, on contrast, if you are short of facts you can waste a lot of pages of no use.  

 

7.       Write what you think or feel about a topic, not what you have read about it in a magazine or in a newspaper. Convince your point properly and don't write contrary points about the same thing as it may confuse the examiner also. 

 

8.       Attempt the shorter questions (abbreviations, one, two or four marks) first as those will be less time consuming and will give you the maximum score. Avoid writing wrong facts and unnecessary things as it could be easily pointed out by the examiner.    

 

9.    Duration of entrance exam is two hour, so don't waste much time on one answer. Time management is very necessary, better if you keep a watch in front of you.

 

10.   Written test carries 85% marks, so score as much as possible in it as it can compensate your marks in case you do badly in the interview.

 

Suggestions for the interview 

 

Interview is your personality test. It is what you have imbibed in your persona in last 20 or 21 years. So, there is nothing particular that I can suggest you but a few advices I would like to give you, are–

 

1.       Your appearance is the first thing a panellist will notice. So, get dressed smartly. Better, if you put on formals.

 

2.       Don't lose your confidence at any point of interview. Be specific and straightforward in your answers. Panellist can create weird situations but don't get pressurised.

 

3.        Don't present the wrong facts to convince your point to the panellists. They are specialists in their own field and if you try to make them fool you will be on the losing end. If you don't know the right answer, tell them politely.

 

4.       If you have any published work with you, show it to them, it will give them a good impression.  

 

5.       Don't let them feel as if you are coming in journalism accidently. Convince them you are choosing the field because you are the most appropriate person for it.

 

I hope these suggestions/advices will definitely work for you to get into IIMC. And last but not the least, even if you won't get through, don't feel inferior. If you believe in hard work and are focused in your life you will definitely get success, if not now then later, if not at IIMC then somewhere else. It's your attitude that will win you the race, not the success in just one entrance.  

 

Many people could not get into fields where they wanted to go but they still became successful because their attitude towards life was positive and no work was small or inferior to them. Thanks.  And all the best.

 

 

 

Shaghil Bilali

IIMC 2o05-06 batch, currently working with Mail Today as a sports reporter

shaghil.iimc@gmail.com

9910483377

' थोड़ा सा गाइड ' कर दूं

कुछ साल बीत चुके हैं. 

IIMC(New Delhi) से पास आउट हुए लेकिन यादें अभी भी बाकी हैं और ये यादें आज भी चेहरे पर मुस्कान ला देती हैं। उस समय हम सबको अखबारों और न्यूज चैनलें के पदों में विभाजित नहीं किया गया था। हम असिस्टेंट प्रोड्यूसर,प्रोड्यूसर, ईपी या एंकर नहीं थे सिर्फ छात्र थे...आईआईएमसी के छात्र। आज एक परिचित का फोन आया जिनके छोटे भाई आईआईएमसी की प्रवेश परीक्षा देने वाले हैं। वो चाहते थे कि मैं उनके भाई को ' थोड़ा सा गाइड ' कर दूं और बताऊं कि आईआईएमसी में प्रवेश के लिए किस तरह का परीक्षा होती है। तो जनाब उन्हे तो मैने बता दिया लेकिन और भी बहुत से लोग हैं जो ये परीक्षा दे रहे हैं। मेरी कोशिश है कि मैं उन्हे भी ' थोड़ा सा गाइड ' कर सकूं। वजह सिर्फ इतनी है कि जब मैने ये परीक्षा दी थी तब मुझे भी किसी ने ' थोड़ा सा गाइड ' किया था। उम्मीद करता हूं कि गाइड करने का ये सिलसिला यूं ही चलता रहेगा।

जब मैंने ये परीक्षा दी थी तब इसका स्वरूप आज से थोड़ा बदला हुआ था। मैंने खुद

' रेडियो एवं टेलीविजन पत्रकारिता ' की परीक्षा दी थी लेकिन दूसरे कोर्स यानि हिंदी पत्रकारिता और अंग्रेजी पत्रकारिता की प्रवेस परीक्षा का स्वरूप भी कमोबेश एक सा ही है। तो पहले बात ' रेडियो एवं टेलीविजन पत्रकारिता ' की।

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रेडियो एवं टेलीविजन पत्रकारिता ' की प्रवेश परीक्षा में दो पेपर होते हैं-

पहला पेपर- Objective Type (50 Marks) -

जैसा कि नाम से जाहिर है इसमें Objective Type सवाल होते हैं जिसमें उत्तर के रूप में चार ऑप्शन्स होते है और आपसे सही जवाब की दरकार होती है। आम तौर पर इसमें साल की बड़ी घटनाएं- राजनीतिक, अंतर्राष्ट्रीय घटनाएं,खेल,सिनेमा यहां तक कि देशों की राजधानी और करेंसी के बारे में भी सवाल होते हैं। हालांकि इस पेपर में सवाल ज्यादा मुश्किल नहीं होते और यहीं वजह है कि आमतौर पर बड़ी संख्या में छात्र इस पेपर में 50 में से 40 या उससे भी ज्यादा नंबर पा जाते हैं। कोशिश कीजिए कि इससे कम नंबर आप भी न पाएं वरना महोदय बहुत कठिन है डगर पनघट की। मेरा मानना है कि आईआईएमसी की प्रवेश परीक्षा की 'तैयारी' एक या दो सप्ताह दिन-रात की पढ़ाई करके नही हो सकती। इसके लिए आपको देश-विदेश कि प्रमुख घटनाओं पर नजर रखनी होगी। बहुत बड़ी घटनाओं की तारीख और दूसरी डीटेल्स के नोट्स बनाए जा सकते हैं।

दूसरा पेपर-

Essay Type ( 35 Marks)- ये होता है वो पेपर जो आपको पहले पेपर में 40 या उससे ऊपर नंबर लाने वाले छात्रों से अलग करता है। देश के प्रमुख मुद्दों पर आपके विचार क्या हैं? और उन विचारों को आप कैसे व्यक्त करते हैं, इस पेपर के माद्यम से यही परखा जाता है। पिछले पेपर की तरह इसमें तुक्के की कोई गुंजाइश नहीं। आमतौर पर राष्ट्रीय या अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मुद्दे मसलन इस साल ओबामा की सरकार या फिर इस बार के लोक सभा चुनाव में ' पप्पू कैम्पेन ' या मिली-जुली सरकार के बारे में आपके विचार। इसके अलावा भारत की तरफ से ऑस्कर में भेजी गई फिल्म या फिर स्लमडॉग मिलियनेर के बारे में भी एक बड़ा सवाल आ सकता है। तो कुछ बड़ी घटनाएं तो ऐसी है जिनके बारे में आप 'तैयारी' कर सकते हैं लेकिन इनके अलावा भी अगर कुछ आए तो कोशिश करें कि संतुलित लिखें। आपके लेख में विचार साफ तौर पर व्यक्त हों और हैं कोशिश करें निष्पक्ष लिखने की। सबसे बड़ी बात- साफ साफ लिखें।

तीसरा- इंटरव्यू और ग्रुप डिस्कशन(

15 Marks)- अगर पहले दो पेपर अच्छे हुए हैं तो इंटरव्यू और ग्रुप डिस्कशन में आपका चांस निश्चित रूप से बढ़ जाता है। इंटरव्यू में तकरीबन हर किसी से पूछा जाता है कि आप पत्रकार क्यों बनना चाहते हैं। तो सोच समझ कर उत्तर दें और हां ज्यादा लप्फाजी और साहित्यिक उत्तर देने से बचें। जो आपका इंटरव्यू ले रहे हैं वो कई वर्षों से पत्रकारिता में हैं और इसकी रग-रग से वाकिफ हैं...इसलिए ईमानदारी से जवाब दें।

ग्रुप डिस्कशन में एक टॉपिक दिया जाएगा और फिर आपको कुछ समय दिया जाएगा। ये देखा जाएगा कि आप विचारों को कैसे सफाई से व्यक्त करते हैं और किस हद तक अपने तर्कों से दूसरों को कन्विंस करते हैं। अगर किसी दूसरे की बात से सहमत हैं तो बेकार में उससे बहस करने की कोशिश न करें, हां चुप न रहें, अपनी बात सामने जरूर रखें।

तो मुख्य रूप से यही कुछ बातें हैं जो आपको ध्यान रखनी हैं। हो सकता है कि अंकों का ब्रेकअप या पेपर में थोड़ा-बहुत बदलाव आया हो लेकिन सवाल कमोबेश इसी पैटर्न पर आते रहे हैं। तकरीबन दो सौ सीटों के लिए हजारों लोग परीक्षा देते हैं इसलिए आसान तो बिलकुल नहीं है। लेकिन आईआईएमसी एक सुखद अनुभव होगा और आपको आगे के लिए अच्छी तरह तैयार करेगा ऐसा मेरा मानना है। मेरी शुभकामनाएं आप सबके साथ हैं। लेकिन इतना ही कहूंगा कि जो भी हो आगे किसी न किसी को

' थोड़ा सा गाइड ' जरूर करते रहिएगा। ये सिलसिला रुकना नहीं चाहिए।

 

यासिर उस्मान, स्टार न्यूज

SOME IMPORTANT TOPICS

दोस्तों,

जाहिर तौर पर अब आपके पास वक्त कम है और मुझे यकीन है कि आप लोगों ने अपनी तरफ से मुकम्मल तैयारी कर ली होगी। फिर भी इम्तिहान देने जाते-जाते आप इन चीजों की एक बार रिवाइज कर लें। इसे गेस क्वेश्चन ना समझें।

 

SOME TOPICS

01.  RTI (Right to Information)

02.  RTE (Right to Education)

03.  NREGA

04.  Negative Voting

05.  Regionalism & Separatism (regarding raj thackrey issue)

06.  NANO (Singur, Pantnagar, Sanand)

07.  Global Warming

08.  Terrorism

09.  Naxalism (Salwa Judum)

10.  OBC Reservation

11.  Women Reservation

12.  Women Empowerment

13.  SEZ

14.  Development v/s Displacement

15.  Election Result of Rajasthan, MP, Chattisgarh, J&K, Manipur

16.  Chandrayan

17.  RISAT

18.  BDR Revolt (Bangladesh)

19.  Taliban Issue in Pakistan

20.  Srilanka-LTTE

21.  Nepal- Maoist v/s Army

22.  Indo-China Relation

23.  Indo-US Nuclear Deal

24.  Recession, Slowdown

25.  H1B Visa Policy (Obama's anti outsourcing policy)

26.  Obama's 100 days

27.  Obama's Foreign Policy

28.  Obama's Economic Policy

29.  AF-PAK Policy

30.  Our Neighbor Countries situation

31.  South Asian Countries situation

32.  G-20 Summit, Protectionism

33.  BLOG

34.  FM Radio

35.  Community Radio

36.  FDI & FII

37.  Slumdog Millionaire

38.  Olympics 2008 (India' Achievements)

39.  TRP & TAM

40.  IPL, Cricket v/s Commercialization

41.  NBA

42.  UAPA

43.  MAC

44.  6^th Pay Commission

45.  Pakistan's Internal Situation

46.  Globalization

47.  Privatization

48.  Liberalization

49.  Film Review

50.  Book Review

51.  Advt. Review

52.  TV Show/Talk Show Review

53.  Ideal Newspaper

54.  Ideal News Channel

55.  Best Anchor

56.  Best RJ/VJ

57.  Interim Budget 2009-10

58.  UPA Govt/ Manmohan Singh's achievements

59.  Exit Poll/Opinion Poll

60.  26/11 Mumbai Attack

61.   Indo-Pak Relation post 26/11

 

 

शुभकामनाओं के साथ,

संदीप कुमार, आजतक

(हिन्दी पत्रकारिता, 2005-06 बैच)

रास्ता आसान है और पास भी...

पिछले कई दिनों से कई नए छात्र मुझे मेल कर रहे हैं और पूछ रहे हैं कि आईआईएमसी की परीक्षा में क्या पूछा जाएगा या फिर अंतिम समय में क्या तैयारी की जाए. मैं सोचने लगता हूं काश उन दिनों में ये प्लेटफॉर्म होता तो कितना अच्छा होता. खैर, ये सब बातें तो बाद में भी होती रहेंगी. आईआईएमसी में प्रवेश परीक्षा और फिर उसके बाद इंटरव्यू. समय कम है और अब तो शायद एक हफ्ते से भी कम समय रह गया है.

देखिए, ये मान के लिए कि समय पास आते-आते ज्यादा चीजों के पीछे भगाने का कोई फायदा नहीं है. क्योंकि आप जितने नए चीजों को जानेंगे उतना अपने आप को कन्फ्जूज्ड पाएंगे. रोज नई घटनाएं हो रही हैं और रोज एक नया विषय हेडलाइन बन जाता है. आखिर आप किस-किस विषय को पढ़ेंगे.

मुझे याद है कि जब भी आईआईएमसी में हिंदी पत्रकारिता के प्रमुख आनंद प्रधान से कोई स्टुडेंट पूछता था कि सर नए चैनल में एक नए स्टुडेंट्स से क्या सवाल पूछे जाएंगे तो उनके चेहरे में गुस्सा साफ देखा जा सकता था. दरअसल, वो हमेशा हमें बताते थे कि भई आप किसी आईआईटी या एमबीबीएस के एग्जाम के लिए तो नहीं जा रहे हो. जहां तुमसे गणित या विज्ञान का कोई अजीब सा फॉर्मूला पूछा जाएगा. आप अगर पत्रकारिता के छात्र हैं तो आपसे उससे जुड़ी चीज ही पूछी जाएगी. ठीक उसी तरह मैं भी यही बात हर उस परीक्षार्थी को समझाता हूं जो मुझसे पूछता है कि क्या पढ़ा जाए और क्या नहीं पढ़ा जाए.

कुछ जरूरी बातें

• पिछले छह महीनों में घटित हुई 20 बड़ी खबरों की लिस्ट बनाइए. राजनीति, अर्थव्यवस्था, खेल और मनोरंजन जगत.

• लिस्ट के सभी मुद्दों पर तीन से चार अलग-अलग तर्क-वितर्क पर लिखे लेख को ध्यान से पढ़िए और समझिए.

• पिछले 5-6 महीनों में अंतरराष्ट्रीय जगत की 10 बड़ी खबरों के साथ भी ऊपर लिखे तरीके से तैयारी करें.

• पिछले चार-पांच महीनों की पत्रिकाएं देखिए. खासकर इंडिया टुडे और फ्रॉंटलाइन. उनके कवर स्टोरी को पूरा पढ़ जाइए. पिछले कुछ सालों से आईआईएमसी में विवेचनात्मक प्रश्न भी पूछे जा रहे हैं. इससे इस तरह के सवालों के जवाब में मदद मिलेगी.

• पिछले एक साल से छाए रहे बड़ी हस्तियों की लिस्ट बनाइए और उनके प्रोफाइल को जानिए. ये भी पढ़िए कि वो क्यों खबरों में बने रहे. इसमें भी राजनीति, अर्थव्यवस्था, खेल और फिल्म जगत और अंतरराष्ट्रीय जगत की हस्तियों को शामिल कीजिए.

एक परेशानी का हल तो हो गया. अब दूसरा बड़ा सवाल कि कैसे लिखा जाए. तो जनाब आप किसी भी पत्रकार से पूछ लीजिए, सभी के मुंह से एक ही जवाब मिलेगा, हमेशा आम बोल-चाल की भाषा में लिखो. पर मुझे आज भी एक सवाल सताता है कि एक नए विद्यार्थी को आप आम बोल-चाल की भाषा में लिखने बोलेंगे तो क्या सच वो में आम भाषा में लिख लेगा. परीक्षा में आम बोल-चाल की भाषा से मतलब है कि आपकी लिखने की शैली कैसी भी हो पर आप उन शब्दों का इस्तेमाल बिल्कुल न करें जो आप सामान्य बातचीत में अपने घर और दोस्तों के साथ नहीं करते. मसलन, अपितु, यद्यपि, इत्यादि, तथापि, किंतु, परंतु जैसे शब्दों का इस्तेमाल न करना सेहतमंद होगा. याद रखें कि आप महाभारत या रामायण की स्क्रिप्ट नहीं लिखने जा रहे हैं और ना ही आप गोलमाल के अमोल पालेकर की भूमिका निभाने जा रहे हैं जो विशुद्ध हिंदी बोलकर अपने बॉस को इम्प्रेस कर लेता है. अगर आपने ऐसी भाषा का इस्तेमाल किया तो कॉपी जांचने वाला आपकी कॉपी बीच में छोड़कर दूसरी कॉपी पर जा सकता है.

परीक्षा से ठीक पहले के लिए एक सलाह

जब आप परीक्षा हॉल के बाहर खड़े होंगे तो आप कुछ चीज जरूर नोटिस करेंगे जैसे कि कुछ लोग आपको कुर्ता और झोले के साथ दिखेंगे. कुछ आपको कोट-टाई में भी नजर आएंगे. कई के हाथों में पत्रकारिता की मोटी-मोटी किताबें होंगी या फिर कोई आपको बात करता दिखेगा कि उसने किस-किस बड़े पत्रकार की आईआईएमसी की प्रवेश परीक्षा का सेमिनार अटेंड किया है. मेरी एक बात मानिए, ये सब कोरे दिखावा के अलावा कुछ नहीं होता. आपने जो तैयारी की है और आप जिस शैली में लिखेंगे, उससे महत्वपूर्ण कुछ भी नहीं है. खादी के कपड़े पहनने या मोटी किताब या फिर सेमिनार अटेंड करने से ना आज तक कोई पत्रकार बना है और ना कभी बन पाएगा.

एक और बात. परीक्षा देने वालों में 90 प्रतिशत लोग बिना किसी तैयारी के बस परीक्षा का फॉर्मेट देखने के लिए आते हैं इसलिए आपका असली मुकाबला सिर्फ 10 फीसदी लोगों से होगा. इसलिए ईमानदारी से तैयारी कीजिए और परीक्षा दीजिए. और इसलिए मैं कह रहा हूं कि रास्ता आसान है और पास भी. एक छोटा सा संदेश आप सभी के लिए.

खुदी को कर बुलंद इतना कि हर तकदीर से पहले, खुदा बंदे से ये पूछे कि बता तेरी रजा क्या है.

 

प्रदीप सूरीन

आईआईएमसी आपके इंतजार में है...

सबसे पहले एक बात जान लीजिए कि आईआईएमसी की प्रवेश परीक्षा कुछ उस तरह का इम्तिहान नहीं जिसका कोई तयशुदा फॉर्मेट या सिलेबस होता हो। किसी गाइड बुक या गेस पेपर के मार्फत आईआईएमसी में एंट्री मार लेने जैसा कोई फॉर्मूला भी काम नहीं आ सकता। बस यूं समझ लें कि आईआईएमसी एंट्रेस पेपर का कोई ओर-छोर नहीं। कहीं से भी कुछ भी पूछा जा सकता है। लेकिन अब ऐसा भी नहीं है कि आईआईएमसी कोई दूर की कौड़ी है। बस जरूरत है कि आप अप-टू-डेट रहें। खबरों की दुनिया से बेखबर ना रहें।

 

पिछले कुछ सालों के आईआईएमसी के पेपर्स के आधार पर सवालों को कुछ भागों में बांटा जा सकता है और फिर उस आधार पर तैयारी को अंतिम रूप दिया जा सकता है।

 

करेंट अफेयर्स एंट्रेंस पेपर का सबसे अहम हिस्सा होता है और पेपर में सबसे ज्यादा जोर इसी पर होता है। इसलिए हाल-फिलहाल में घटी घटनाओं, दुनिया-जहान की चर्चित शख्सियतों और खबरों के बारे में जानना बेहद जरूरी होता है। ऐसे भी सवाल हो सकते हैं कि आखिर कोई खास शख्स (नूरा अल फैज) या जगह (किलिनोच्ची) या टर्म (CoBRA) खबरों में क्यों थे? देश-विदेश की राजनीतिक-आर्थिक-कूटनीतिक स्थिति पर भी जोर हो सकता है। भारत के दूसरे देशों के साथ संबंध, दक्षिण एशिया के हालात और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मुद्दों पर भी फोकस किया जा सकता है। इस लिहाज से पाकिस्तान, नेपाल, बांग्लादेश की आंतरिक स्थिति, 26/11 के बाद भारत-पाक संबंध, भारत-अमेरिका परमाणु करार, ओबामा की विदेश नीति, जी-20 सम्मेलन जैसे मुद्दे काफी अहम हो जाते हैं।

 

पेपर के मार्फत से आपकी क्रिएटिविटी और लिखने के अंदाज को भी देखा जाता है। इस लिहाज से आपके अनुभवों और विचारों को जानने की कोशिश की जाती है। मसलन- आपके एक दिन का रुटीन, परीक्षा-हॉल में आपका हाल, आगजनी-बाढ़ की आंखों देखी, हाल में देखी किसी फिल्म या पढ़ी किताब की समीक्षा आदि के बारे में भी लिखने को कहा जा सकता है। आपके पसंदीदा अखबार, न्यूज चैनल, एंकर, चैट शो, टीवी सीरियल, एडवरटाइजमेंट के बारे में भी पूछा जा सकता है। आप पत्रकारिता में क्यों आना चाहते हैं जैसे सवाल भी आपका पीछा कर सकते हैं। चूंकि इस सेक्शन के सवालों में आपकी निजी राय मांगी जाती है इसलिए जरूरी है कि इस फ्रंट में आप खुलकर और तर्क के साथ लिखें।

 

चूंकि आप आईआईएमसी के मार्फत मीडिया इंडस्ट्री में आना चाहते हैं इसलिए जरूरी है कि मीडिया ट्रेन्ड्स और कल्चर को भी समझें। यही वजह है कि एंट्रेस पेपर में मीडिया से जुड़े सवाल भी खूब दागे जाते हैं। स्टिंग ऑपरेशन के औचित्य से लेकर आरुषि मर्डर केस और 26/11 के दौरान मीडिया की कार्यप्रणाली तक पर सवाल हो सकते हैं। आलोचनात्मक किस्म के सवाल भी हो सकते हैं जैसे कि क्या न्यूज चैनलों पर लगाम लगाने (रेगुलेशन) की जरूरत है या फिर न्यूज ब्रॉडकास्टर्स एसोसिएशन के माध्यम से क्या चैनलों का स्व-नियमन हो रहा है? इस तरह के सवालों के दोनों पक्ष होते हैं और आपसे एक संतुलित जवाब की उम्मीद की जाती है इसलिए बेहद जरूरी है कि तर्क और उदाहरण के साथ पेश आएं।

 

पिछले साल के एंट्रेस पेपर में देखा देखा गया है कि ट्रांस्लेशन (हिन्दी पत्रकारिता के लिए अनुवाद) और समराइजेशन (अंग्रेजी पत्रकारिता के लिए संक्षेपण) पर भी जोर है। इसलिए इसकी प्रैक्टिस भी जरूरी है।

 

अब एंट्रेस पेपर में बहुत ज्यादा दिन बाकी नहीं है। उलटी गिनती शुरू हो चुकी है। एक वाक्य में कहें तो जितना पढ़ें उससे कहीं ज्यादा लिखने की प्रैक्टिस करें। तय समय के अंदर एक निश्चित शब्द-सीमा में काफी सारे सवालों के जवाब लिखने होते हैं इसलिए टाइम मैनेजमेंट बहुत बड़ा फैक्टर है। भाषा पर ध्यान देना भी बेहद जरूरी है। किसी भी विषय के दोनों पहलुओं के बारे में जानें ताकि एक बायस्ड व्यू की जगह बैलेन्स्ड एप्रोच दिखे। सवालों में आपकी राय भी मांगी जा सकती है या फिर किसी मुद्दे (मसलन- भारत-अमेरिका परमाणु करार) के सकारात्मक-नकारात्मक पहलुओं के बारे में भी बताने को कहा जा सकता है। हर तरह के टेढ़े-मेढ़े सवालों के लिए तैयार रहें। डरें नहीं बेहिचक लिखें...आईआईएमसी तो आपका इंतजार कर रहा है।

 

बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं!!!

 

 

 

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Raasta aasaan hai aur paas bhi…

Pichle kai dino se kai naye students mujhe mail kar rahe hain aur pooch rahe hain ki IIMC ke pariksha mein kya poocha jayega yaa phir antim samay mein kya tayaari ki jaaye…  main sochne lagta hu kaas oon dinon mein yeh plat form hota  to kinta achcha hota…

 

Chaliye yeh sab baatein toh baad mein bhi hoti rahengi… IIMC mein pravesh pariksha aur phir uske baad interview… samay kam hai, aur ab toh shayad ek hafte se bhi kam samay rah gaya hai.

 

Dekhiye yeh maan ke chaliye ki samay paas aate aate zyada cheezo ke piche bhagne ka koi faayeda nahi hai… kyonki aap jitney naye cheezo ko jaanege utna apne aap ko confused payenge… roz nayi ghatnaaye ho rahi hain aur roz ek naya vishay headline ban jaataa hai… Akhir aap kis kis Vishay ko padenge..?

 

Mujhe yaad hai  jab bhi IIMC mein hindi patrakaarita ke HoD Andand Pradhan jee se koi student poochta tha ki sir naye channel mein ek naye students se kya sawaal pooche jayege, to unke chahre mein gussa saaf dekha jaa sakta tha… darasal woh hamesha humein batate the ki bhai aap kisi IIT ya MBBS ke exam ke liye toh nahi jaa rahe ho, jahan tumse maths yaa science ka koi ajeeb sa formula poocha jayega… aap agar patrakaarika ke students hain to aapse usi se judi cheeze poochi jayegi . theek usi tarah main bhi yahi baat har oos pariksharthi ko samjhata hu jo mujhse poochta hai ki kya pada jaye aur kya nahi padha jaaye…

 

Kuch zaruri batein

1.       Pichle 6 maheeno mein ghati 20 badi khabron ki list banaiye… Rajniti, arthvyavastha , khel  aur manoranjan  jagat...

2.       List ke sabhi muddon par teen se chaar alag alag tark vitark par likhe articles ko dhyan se padiye aur samjhiye

3.       Pichle 5-6 maheeno mein Antar rashtirya jagat ke 10 badi khabron ke saath bhi upar likhe tarike se taiyaari karin

4.       Pichle char panch maheeno ke magazine dekhiye (India today aur frontline) unke cover story ko poora padiye… (pichle kuch saalon se vivechanatmak prasann pooche ja rahe hain)

5.       Pichle 1 saal se chaye rahe bade personalities ki list banayiye are unke profiles ko jaaniye , yeh bhi padhiye ki woh kyon khabron mein bane rahe, Isme bhi rajniti, Arthvyavasthe, khel aur filmi jagat aur anter rashtirya logon ko shamil kijiye…

 

Ek pareshni ka hal toh ho gaye ab doosra bada sawaal ki kaise likha jaaye… toh janaab aap kisi bhi patrakaar se pooch lijiye, sabhi ke muh se ek hee jawab milega hai – hamesha aam bol chal ki bhasha mein likho. Par mujhe aaj bhi ek sawal satata hai ki ek naye vidyarthi ko aap aam bol chal ki bhasha mein likhne bolenge toh kya sach wo mein aam bhasha mein likh lega? Ya kya koi bhi Aaj ka patrakaar patrakaarita mein aane se pahle aam bol chal ki bhasha mein likhta tha? Mujhe bilkul nahi lagta aur main jaanta hu ki koi bhi naya student IIMC ke pravesh pariksha mein kaafi koshish karne ke baavjood bhi aam bol chal ki bhasha ka sahi istemaal nahi kar pata hoga…

 

Dekhiya Pariskha mein aam bol chal se matlab hai aapki likhne ki shaili kaisi bhi ho par aap uun shabdon ka istemaal naa kare jo aap apni zaati zindgi mein itemaal nahi karte… jaise… apitu, yadi…yadhyap ityaadi, … aap katheen hindi se door hee rahe toh behtar hoga… yaad rakhen ki aap Mahabharat yaa Ramayan ki script nahi likhne jaa rahe hai aur naa hee aap Golmaal ke Amol Palekar ki bhumika nibhane jaa rahe hain jo vishuddh hindi bol kar apne boss ko impress kar leta hai…

 

Agar aapne aise bhasha ka istemaal kiya toh phir shayad examiner apki copy adhe mein chor kar dusri copy check karne lag sakta hai…

 

Exam se theek pahle ke liye ek salah

Jab aap examination hall ke bahar khade honge toh aap kuch cheez zarur notice karenge jaise ki kuch log aapko kurta aur jhole ke saath dikhenge, kuch aapko coat tie mein bhi nazar ayenge, kaiyon ke haaton mein moti moti patrakaarita ki kitaabein hongi yaa phir koi aapke bagal mein baat karta dikhega ki usne kis kis bade patrakaar ki IIMC pravesh pariksha ke seminar attend kiyen hain… meri ek baat maniye, yeh sab kore dikhawa ke alawa kuch nahi hota… aapne jo taiyaari ki hai aur aap jis shaili mein likhenge uusse mahatvapoorn kuch bhi nahi hai… khaadi ke kapde phanne yaa moti kitaab yaa phir seminar attend karne se naa aaj tak koi patrakaar banaa hai aur naa kabhi ban payega…

 

Ek baat aur exam dene walon mein 90 per cent log bina kisi taiyaari ke bas exam ka format dekhne ke liye aate hain isi liye aapka asli mukaabla sirf 10 pratishat logo se hoga… isie liye imaandaari se taiyaai kijiye aur exam dijiye… aur isi liye main kah raha hu ki Raasta asaan hai aur paas bhi...ek chota sandesh aap sabhi ke liye...

 

Khudi ko kar buland itna ke har taqder se pehle

Khuda bande se ye poche bata teri raza kia hai

 

Aap sabhi ko meri taraf se dher saari shub kamnaayein hain, Aap pariksha mein safal ho yeh ummeed hai … Main chahunga ki aapse mulaqaat IIMC ke campus mein hee ho… aapke feedback ka intezaar rahega…

 

 

Pradeep Surin

psurin@gmail.com

No short-cuts...

Indian Institute of Mass Communication is a place to be, for which i see no short-cuts. So if you actually want to be there, unlearn everything, & know that there are no shortcuts to success.

You just have 10 days to go, no one can tell you any trick that can help you to bell the cat (crack the entrance). At the same time, if you are confident and determined  no one can stop you.

Remember the people who will be checking your answer copies are not fools, they are the experienced lot so don't think of fooling them. To be on a safer side first understand what the question demands, and then start writing your answer. Also make sure that when you say something in your answer, support it with an example.

Write in a simple language, don't bring the noise of your vocabulary. Big words may complicate your answer and complicate stuffs.

Short questions are the scoring ones, try and prepare some personalities before hand with updated information. For example: Varun Gandhi, Richard Holbrooke, Arvind Adiga..... So that you don't waste your time in the examination and can score marks by wasting least time.

There are some question which we know can/may come so try and prepare some major points. We tend to forget few things during the exam time and later regret...had we written that...ooo i knew that...shit i missed it, answers were lenghy...  Remember like there are no short cuts..there are no excuses because you have to prove yourself in the exam.

Read current affairs by Vishal production, its a nice book but a very lengthy one.

Know few things but know them in-out. Its better not to know an issue than knowing it half baked.

Try and write correct english, as most of us tend to make mistakes while writing (as its spontaneous).

If you take one side in your answer conclude it by giving the counter point (eg: however this is also true) For example: India is soft on terror, but India despite its soft approach has managed to raise voice on the global platform.Write a complete answer with all possible angles.

Some people have the tendency of over questioning in the answer, if you do so remember to answer them. However you can conclude an answer with a question.

Read, Read n read as much as you can, its just 10 days to go for the exam. So ALL THE BEST FROM the alumuni association. We hope the blog was helpful, and can guide you through.

 

 

Ritu Sejwal
Business Standard

Be the Jack of all trade and master of one !

I don't think there is a guide or tutorial for how to crack the mass com exam, but of course, having a nose for whatever is happening around always helps.

 

First, ask yourself have you enjoyed reading news papers or magazines or have you discussed any art film in context of the changing socio-political scenario of the land? If the answer is positive, then you are in, otherwise it is hard to crack.

 

Some year ago, i answered a lot of questions asked on orkut's IIMC community and the summary was to have curiosity, no hesitation while asking and being a great listener. It is something where students from Bihar and UP win as they are used to prepare for various examination rights from class 10^th onwards. It does not mean that others do not crack it.

 

I think that whoever has the habit of reading two newspapers daily with magazines and watches TV debates, it is easy to crack.

 

Second, don't have the reluctance or feeling of hate toward politics as there are many questions related to that even if it is from economics or business.

 

The keyword is; if you have interest in NDA-UPA game, and you know Zardari and Obama, you have a chance. But don't forget Prachanda as well, no matter he controlled a tiny country called Nepal! There might be the ghost of Prabhakaran roaming around in the examination hall and lack of knowledge about the collapse of Satyam may collapse your entry.

 

So, you have to be jack of all and master of one. There is no written rule in the constitution of India as to which question will be asked in mass com exam. You should know about the IPL and the Slum dog as well. Yeah, you should not be PhD in that because these types of people make their life disastrous in this profession later.

 

As far as interview is concerned, it is all about 5 minute magic.

 

Be smart and prompt. Last but not least, give me the answer of one question; Why Tripuri(Madhya Pradesh) is famous for….? I give you the hint. It is related to Gandhiji. If you have the answer, you are able to sit in the hall!

 

Sushant Jha

 

(Sushant is a pass out of 2004-05 batch of RTV and presently working with a political PR agency. His no is 93507-12414. Earlier he had worked with India News and in  DD also.)

Contribute for IIMC Entrance Counselling Blog...

Dear all,

 

Would like to request all of you to write a piece on how to prepare for Entrance test. Test is scheduled on 18th of May for Oriya and on 19th May for Hindi, English and Radio-Television Journalism.

 

Please mail the article with your name, email id, organization, designation, photograph (Except Name everything is optional) to alumni.iimc@gmail.com on urgent basis.

 

Expecting great response like last year. Ask your aspiring friends to visit http://www.iimccounselling.blogspot.com/

 

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Entrance Paper: 2008- HJ/ EJ/ RTV/ ADPR...

Dear friend,

 

Please click the link to get the question papers of different departments of 2008.

 

http://www.iimc.nic.in/entrance%20examination%20q%20parer%202008.pdf

 

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IIMC Admission notice 2009-10

Dear all,

 

IIMC Admission notice 2009-10

 

• Last day for issue of application form in person- 10 April
• Last day for submission of form- 17 April.
• Entrance test- 19 May

 

Full advertisement of admission:-

http://www.iimc.nic.in/ad_notice_eng.pdf

आईआईएमसी प्रवेश परीक्षा का अंतिम परिणाम...

अपने-अपने विभाग पर क्लिक करें

 

 

हिंदी पत्रकारिता

 

 

अंग्रेजी पत्रकारिता

 

 

उड़िया पत्रकारिता

 

 

रेडियो और टेलीविजन पत्रकारिता

 

 

विज्ञापन और जनसंपर्क

 

 

 

 

शुभकामनाओं के साथ

आईआईएमसी एलुमनी एसोसिएशन

Final result of entrance examination, 2008

Friends, Click the link accordingly......

 

 

 

 

English Journalism
 

Hindi Journalism
 

Oriya Journalism
 

Radio & Television Journalism
 

Advertising & Public Relations
 

NRI Seats
 
 

 

 

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जोर लगा के...

संदीप कुमार आईआईएमसी में आने से पहले झारखंड में प्रभात खबर के लिए रिपोर्टिंग कर चुके थे। 2005-06 बैच में हिन्दी जर्नलिज्म के टॉपर रहे। उन्हें स्टार टीवी का मीडियास्टार स्कॉलरशिप मिला और स्टार न्यूज में ब्रेक। इन दिनों आजतक में हैं। हाल ही में उन्हें यूनिसेफ नेशनल जर्नलिज्म स्टूडेंट अवॉर्ड के लिए चुना गया है।





सबसे पहले बधाई कि आपने आईआईएमसी के दरवाजे पर दस्तक दे दी है। अब थोड़ा और ज़ोर लगाना है ताकि ये दरवाजा भी खुल जाए।

तकरीबन दो-तिहाई रास्ता आपने तय कर लिया है और ये भी एक हकीकत है कि जितने लोगों को इंटरव्यू के लिए बुलाया गया है उनमें से कमोबेश एक-तिहाई को ही आईआईएमसी में जगह मिल पाएगी। लेकिन इतना तो तय है कि जिन्हें कामयाबी मिलेगी उनके साथ एक चीज अहम होगी और वो है- आत्मविश्वास।

इंटरव्यू में ज्यादा जोर इस बात पर होती है कि आप अपनी बात को किस तरह से रख पाते हैं और कितने पुख्ता तौर पर रख पाते हैं। ये सही है कि हर मुद्दे के दो पहलू होते हैं पर या तो आपको इस पार रहना होगा या फिर उस पार।

मसलन या तो आपको आरक्षण का समर्थक करना होगा या फिर उसका विरोध करना होगा। आप आरक्षण के पक्ष में हों या फिर विपक्ष में...आपके पास इसके लिए पुरजोर तर्क होने चाहिएं। हां, अगर इंटरव्यू बोर्ड किसी मुद्दे पर (रिजर्वेशन, न्यूक्लियर डील..) दोनों पहलू को जानना चाहे तो उसे भी बताएं। और जब इन मुद्दों पर आपकी राय मांगी जाए तो आप अपना स्टैंड साफ कर दें।

इंटरव्यू में आपसे आपके शहर, आपके कॉलेज-यूनिवर्सिटी, बीए-एमए के आपके सब्जेक्ट्स के बारे में भी पूछा जा सकता है। एक सवाल जो 101 फीसदी गारंटी के साथ पूछा जाएगा वो ये कि आखिर आप पत्रकारिता में क्यों आना चाहते हैं? आखिर आप पत्रकारिता में आकर क्या करेंगे? दस साल में आप अपने-आप को कहां देखना चाहते हैं? पत्रकारिता में आपके रोल मॉडल कौन हैं और क्यों? इंटरव्यू के सवालों की ना तो कोई सीमा होती है और ना ही इसकी कोई फेहरिश्त बनाई जा सकती है। आप किसी सवाल का जवाब नहीं जानते तो बड़ी शालीनता से मना कर दें।

अपने अनुभव से मैं यह कह सकता हूं कि इंटरव्यू के दौरान आप खुशमिजाज बने रहें...डरे-सहमे ना दिखें...आत्मविश्वास बरकरार रखें...आईआईएमसी आपका खैर-मकदम करेगा ही करेगा...





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संदीप कुमार

Don't jump without any idea and make illogical statements...

Prithviraj Choudhary is the currently managing the content for indya.com- STAR TV's digital media initiative and one of India's leading entertainment portals.

He topped the IIMC Entrance test for Radio and Television course in 2005 and also won the STAR TV MEDIA SCHOLARSHIP for the year 2005-2006.

He has been associated with theatre (directing, acting and set design) also and recently he made his feature film debut in Jayabrato Chatterjee's 'Love Songs'.

Very often the Group Discussion- ominously abbreviated as GD- turns out to be a real pain to get past. One doesn't know how much to say, how long to say it for, how to say it or simply what to say. When one speaks of GD, one conjures up images of a bunch of eight-ten over-zealous and extremely hyper candidates -all fighting to get their precious words of wisdom in, with the aggression not unlike a heavyweight boxer on drugs in the ring, arguments which struggle to rise above anything but noise, over-gesticulating and firm in the belief that what each one is saying is nothing but the absolute truth, and no other view points exist! Aggression, they believe is the way to go about it.Whatever topic is given, if you are not raising your voice to a cacophonic level, thumping your chest and spewing wisdom at a feverish pace,then you are not having a good GD at all.

Well- is that true? Leaving aside the wider discussion on what generally GDs are like, let me for the sake of relevance- limit myself to the GDs which happen in IIMC and give some general guidelines- culled from my personal experience of the IIMC GD I had underwent and from other GDs I have given- on how best to tackle it.

For the RTV department, the GD in my year (2005) was a quiet and very systematic affair. The interviewers presented us a topic and then to my surprise and to my relief, asked us to give them our views by turns. So immediately the whole drama of aggressive shouting and fist pounding and hurling accusations went right out of the window. Now there is no guarantee that this will be followed this year as well. So it well might turn out to be a free-for-all discussion where one has to make sure that he/she is heard above the general shouts of the other candidates, and your point is made effectively and is taken seriously. I have listed below some pointers to keep in mind to tackle any kind of GD which comes in the RTV admissions this year.

Preparation for GD :
Since you are enrolling into a Journalism course, you are expected to be up-to-date with all burning current affairs issues from every sphere. This bit is true for admission in the course, not just for GD. Generally a group discussion would be on the most recent topical issues- so it would do you good if you were to scan the newspapers/magazines/news channels on a regular basis for issues that are currently making news (hopefully you are doing that anyway).

Pay particular attention to any bit of news that might have happened a day or two before the GD date , or even the morning of the GD. In my case, we were told to comment on a particular political development which came into news the night before my GD date. So the lesson to be learnt- just be aware of what is making the latest news.

Topics of GD :
This could broadly be divided into three types- political (which would be current affairs from India and abroad),social ones ( this would include entertainment and cultural issues) and lastly on media and its general nature (ethics, the state of TV news channels, the mushrooming of so many news channels) . Since its a RTV interview - and not, let' s say a AD PR one- political topics would be emphasized on( I know of my AD PR friends who got to debate on the issue of the fairness fad, and celebrity endorsements along with a few political issues).

Sometimes the interviewer asks a group to choose a topic from a few options. Its generally chosen by a majority vote- so at best you can do is to hope the topic you are comfortable with is chosen by everyone else.

Your Arguments:
Clearly what you say in a GD regarding a particular topic is dependent on how well you know the same. Given the variety of topics you might encounter, it is of course not possible to know about everything in depth and with all details. You are not expected to do so either.

You need to have a firm opinion on the issue given and back it up solidly by cogent logical arguments, which are, in turn, borne out of facts of the case. If you are lucky and the topic is up your alley,then it should not be a problem. If its something which you are not too familiar with, then here is the good part of being in a GD. You wait and listen to the first few comments by the others, and then give your opinion on it . This way, you have some idea on what the issue is all about, why it is in contention etc.

Of course, its not the best thing to do- but its better you wait for some time and hear people out and then present an opinion , rather than jumping into it without any idea and making illogical statements. Don't wait for too long though- that will give away the fact that you are reluctant to speak on it.

In a GD, never fence sit- take a side and speak for or against it with your arguments.Keep your arguments brief ,primarily because you don't have much time and there are other people who will have to speak as well. You are not expected to get into a whole treatise. Figure out the relevant and the most strong points backing your point of view and present that. If probed further- you can go in depth with the facts you know.

The Style/Manner:
If its a GD where you are asked to speak in turns- then its simple. You just present your point of view. After everybody has spoken once, you are then free to interject or counterpoint somebody's argument. But do so without being unnecessarily mean or aggressive. You can start off by saying : "I would want to bring up the point which my fellow colleague here has made and say..." or " I would disagree with what my colleague has said on the point of ..." There is no need to be rude or overtly aggressive, just make your point and have a healthy debate.

If its a GD which is free-for-all- then its always best to be the first to speak. This way you lead the discussion to the direction you want, and additionally the authorities take notice of you instantly. Of course, it can all go to waste if you come upon with an argument which is not cogent or irrelevant! If not the first, be the second to speak, giving either the opposite viewpoint or support the point of view taken by the first speaker with additional facts and arguments. Don't repeat what has been said before.

These kind of free for all discussions-as mentioned earlier- tend to get out of control. More often than not, there will be some candidates who will deliberately raise their voice and show aggression in getting their point across. There will be someone who will not let anyone else put their point across. In such cases, the moderator of the GD intervenes. You- as a participant of such a GD- will need to be firm , loud and confident of your point of view. Resist being rude or shout or launch into an argument of who speaks first.

You can throw off an opponent who is resisting hearing others' views by saying firmly: "Clearly my friend here believes that shouting mindlessly and repeating the same point endlessly will convince us all of his view-point. It wont work..."(you can even address this directly to the opponent, and a loud voice will help!) At the end of it all- even the moderators would want to test and hear everybody out. So if a discussion is going out of hand, the moderator will interfere to stop it from becoming a mindless shouting match. Don't worry- GDs in RTV in IIMC have not been known to go such degrees. However having said that- be prepared for any situation.

Now onto the Personal Interview:
Now in my year- we were told to talk in front of a camera for two minutes on a topic , which each one of us chose from a choice of two topics given. That was our personal interview. We were given two minutes to get our thoughts together and then start. This was not carried through the next year- so I shall just generally give some pointers to crack an interview ( well- they have worked for me !). These tips- you might find- is not specifically for an interview in IIMC RTV course, but for any such interviews you might go for in the future.

Always wish your board of interviewers- since you cant wish every person sitting individually- a general greeting on everyone's direction would do.

They always start off with a customary- Tell us something about yourself. Don't say the obvious about your schooling and marks- they all know that. Talk about your interests, why you want to do the course, issues in media you feel strongly about. Again be succinct and brief.

If you don't know something, then say so. Try not to talk without any knowledge- it seldom helps- specially since this a journalism interview.

One often thinks that spewing out all information you possibly know on an issue is the best way to impress . Not true. Speak to what has been asked. Unlike a GD where you could not delve deep into an issue- you can actually afford to go a little deep into the topic, when asked to elaborate.

Very often,specially in political issues, your interviewer might have opposite views. Don't get over -zealous and try to make your point too forcefully. Disagree with the opposite viewpoint politely but firmly-giving reasons for doing so.

In case they decide to have the Video test in the RTV admissions this year- make sure you look straight into the camera and speak confidently. You will be given two minutes to collect your thoughts. You might get camera-conscious facing it for the first time- that's understandable. Even the board knows that. You can fumble. One only wants to see how quick you can think on your feet, and how confident you are in front of the camera.

Just don't rush your speech and don't get too aggressive in putting across your speech. Remember you are doing this for TV- so its a good idea to get used to the camera right on the outset. If you wish- you can practice small speeches ( called as 'PTC'- Piece-to-camera) at home in front of a mirror.

Always make eye contact when answering the question.Shifty eyes is a sign of nervousness as is shifty hands, Sit straight and never slouch- that will give an impression of you being too lazy or casual.

At the end of the day, it all depends on how you handle the pressure and the questions on that particular day. No amount of guidelines comes in handy at that very moment when you are asked an uncomfortable question or rebut a controversial point. The pointers above are just something which I have figured out of my own experience in my GD and interview in the RTV course in IIMC. They are not to be taken as the byword in anything. Noone knows your strength better than you yourself- so play according to that and you will be fine.

All the best...
Prithviraj Choudhury

Either speak for or against the topic...

Hello Everyone,

Congratulations for clearing the written examination and making it to the GD and PI, the last hurdle of the Big race.

Let me share with you the exact scenario I faced when called for the GD and PI. trough this 'll try and bring respite to the minds of all those preparing for the ADPR course.For GD, ten short listed applicants were called in.

There were 4 jury members one each from diff fields of advertising- i.e.- creative, PR, client servicing and research. The topic for discussion was "Does a 30 sec commercial really bring about difference in the lives of the audience? Or is it a waste?"We were given 2 minutes to think on the topic before starting it off. I am not sure if the same will be followed this year however, few things to be kept in mind before starting off:

# Do not panic. Calm down and THINK. Don't think oh should I start first? What is he thinking? Oh! She looks intelligent! Just concentrate on the topic and what you feel/ know about it.

# Do not panic if you are not the 1st one to start the discussion. (As preached in most of the GD prep classes in various coaching institutes). If you are the 1st one to speak- make sure you make sense. Don't just rattle off and stop and blabber. It will do you more harm than any good. Wait for the right time and slice in. (I was the 3rd one to speak)

# Do not be aggressive as if you would tear apart your opponent. Be firm and confident in what you are saying. Support your opinion with facts if possible.

# It's important to take a stand. Either speak for or against the topic. Do not tread the middle path. This is the time when you can put forward your thoughts and arguments and convince the jury that you are the right person to be selected.

# Be crystal clear with what you are saying. Support your argument with valid examples.

# There can be a situation where people in the group are both Hindi and English speaking individuals. Address every one while speaking. If need be you can switch to Hindi or English while addressing a concerned participant. This not only helps the discussion to go on smoothly but also adds on few points to your kitty.

# Don't be over confident. It feels that you know a lot but believe you me, when you are out there, the fight gets tougher. That Simple Sam in one corner can make you sweat your heart out.

# In a group discussion it is not only important how you put your points and arguments forward but also how you lead the group. If there is no consensus, or the group is moving away from the topic get them back on track. Lead them.

# Wrap up the discussion within the given time limit. Good if you can come up with a conclusion. In a case of non-consensus, the jury will ask you to sum up and give your views on the topic. Again an opportunity to leave a mark, make best use of it.

As far as the personal interview is concerned it can vary from being very formal to very informal. There can be instances where in you can be asked to present some thing in front of the judges. It will be an activity out of your resume so be sure, what you write in there is what you are. Knowledge on the current affairs, advertising world and different media is a must. They will test your creativity and presence of mind.

Believe me it is not rocket science. Just have faith in your self and nothing is impossible.Few other important things to be kept in mind:Dress properly.Wear a smile.Be honest.These are some of the suggestions I have for all of you. I hope I am able to address some of the issues. Once again all the best and give it your best shot- for the world out there wants some one like you to take charge!

Bindi Joshi

Why should one consider you for IIMC....?

Interviews can be frightening for some. This is primarily because we do not know what questions will be asked. And there is no way you can prepare 100% for it.

So all those who have already got throught the written let me make tell you that you have what it takes to get into IIMC.

Just that we are over populated and IIMC can not take you all, you have to face the interview. So be it. Get set and go. But to ensure that you give your best just ask your self..... a few questions. This is relevant for those opting for EJ and RTV.

Do I know myself. Do I know what I want in life?

Why should one consider you for IIMC?

What do you expect to gain from studying in IIMC?

What do you want to become and why?

No one can answer these questions better than yours truly.

And I am sure you must have ensured the following:

Read last one months magazines and made your relevant observations.

Formed views about issues that are hitting newspapers for the last few weeks.

Written them on paper and read them again and again.

Discussed them with others.

Done some breathing exercises :). An absolute must. Especially before you enter the interview rooms. Do not forget to take a deep breath.

And just in case you are not able to make it, do not give up. The world is open for you. you just need to grap the things that might come your way eventually.

All the very best.




Shweta Singh