MCNUCJ Bhopal Admission 2026

Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · MCNUCJ Bhopal · Estd. 1993

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

MCNUJC UET 2026 expected May-June 2026 at mcu.ac.in / mponline.gov.in. Application window typically March-April 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication

Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication (MCNUJC), established in 1990 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh (operational from 1993), is the first journalism university in India. Located in Bhopal, the university is named after the renowned Hindi poet, journalist and freedom fighter Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi (the 'Ek Bharatiya Aatma'). MCNUJC is a state university dedicated exclusively to media, communication and information technology.

The university has eight departments — Department of Journalism, Department of Mass Communication, Department of Electronic Media (Broadcast Journalism), Department of New Media Technology, Department of Communication Research, Department of Computer Science, Department of Management Studies, and Department of Education. Offers BJMC, BCA, BBA, MJ, MAMC, MA Communication Research, MCA, MBA, MEd, MPhil and PhD. NAAC A grade accredited.

UG and PG admissions through MCNUJC University Entrance Test (UET) conducted annually by MP Online. CUET PG accepted for select departments since 2022. PhD through MCNUJC PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹700 (General) / ₹350 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

MCNUJC University Entrance Test

Conducted by Makhanlal Chaturvedi NU of Journalism

UG and PG admissions through MCNUJC University Entrance Test (UET) conducted annually via MP Online. CUET PG accepted for select departments since 2022.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass + MCNUJC UET. PG: bachelor 50% + UET. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
MCNUJC UET 2026 Application	01 Apr 2026	—	mcu.mponline.gov.in	Upcoming
MCNUJC UET 2026 Examination	05 Jun 2026	—	mcu.mponline.gov.in	Upcoming
MCNUJC Counselling 2026	10 Jul 2026	—	mcu.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

MCNUJC merit scholarships, MP Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana, Central Sector Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC, EWS fee waiver.

Reservations

MP state policy: SC 16%, ST 20%, OBC 14%, EWS 10%, PwBD 6% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication?

Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication admits students primarily through MCNUJC University Entrance Test. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹700 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹350 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication accept MCNUJC University Entrance Test scores?

MCNUJC University Entrance Test is the primary basis for admission at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.