HJU Jaipur Admission 2026

Haridev Joshi University of Journalism & Mass Communication

Jaipur, Rajasthan · HJU Jaipur · Estd. 2019

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

HJU Jaipur 2026-27 admissions at hju.ac.in. Application typically May-July 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Haridev Joshi University of Journalism & Mass Communication

Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication (HJU), established in 2019 by an Act of the Rajasthan state legislature, is a state journalism university located at Jagdamba Tower, Jaipur. The university is named after Haridev Joshi — three-time Chief Minister of Rajasthan and a journalist himself. HJU is the second state journalism university in India (after MCNUJC Bhopal) and aims to professionalise media education in Rajasthan.

HJU has departments of Journalism, Mass Communication, Broadcast Journalism, Digital Media, Advertising & Public Relations, Photo Journalism, Communication Research, Film Studies and Hindi Journalism. Offers BJMC, BCA (Media Tech), MJ, MAMC, MPhil and PhD programmes. Strong programmes in Hindi-medium journalism given Rajasthan's linguistic context.

Admissions through HJU University Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes. PhD through HJU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

HJU Entrance / Merit

Conducted by Haridev Joshi U of Journalism & Mass Communication

Admissions through HJU University Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes. PhD through HJU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

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

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
HJU Admission Opens 2026	15 May 2026	—	hju.ac.in	Closed
HJU Entrance 2026	25 Jun 2026	—	hju.ac.in	Upcoming
HJU Counselling 2026	30 Jul 2026	—	hju.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.

HJU merit scholarships, Rajasthan state Mukhyamantri Uchcha Shiksha Chhatravriti, Devnarayan, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

Rajasthan state policy: SC 16%, ST 12%, OBC 21%, MBC 5%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%, Women 30% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Haridev Joshi University of Journalism & Mass Communication?

Haridev Joshi University of Journalism & Mass Communication admits students primarily through HJU Entrance / Merit. 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 Haridev Joshi University of Journalism & Mass Communication?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Haridev Joshi University of Journalism & Mass Communication declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Haridev Joshi University of Journalism & Mass 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 Haridev Joshi University of Journalism & Mass Communication accept HJU Entrance / Merit scores?

HJU Entrance / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Haridev Joshi University of Journalism & Mass Communication. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.