The Fellow Programme at MICA is the first programme of its kind in the country. It is an AICTE approved doctoral level programme offered in the communication discipline.
Eligibility for FPM
Candidates must have a Master’s Degree/equivalent qualification with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in any discipline of the Humanities /Social Sciences / Business Management having Communication/Journalism/Advertising/Public Relations/Media/Marketing as a subject. A three-year Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification after completing higher secondary (10+2) or equivalent should also be completed
Or
At least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Five year Integrated Masters Degree programme from any discipline of the Humanities/Social Sciences/Business Management having Communication/Journalism/Advertising/Public Relations/Media/Marketing as a subject, obtained after completing higher secondary (10+2) or equivalent.
AICTE/ Universities/ Deemed Universities must recognise the above qualification.
Foreign nationals and NRIs with non-Indian degrees that are considered equivalent (by UGC/AICTE) to the qualifications listed above are also eligible to apply for the programme.
A Foreign National is a person who is not a citizen of India.
An NRI is an Indian who as of April 2015 is working or studying or residing outside India for at least past 12 months continuously.
Final year students appearing for the Master’s degree or equivalent examination can also apply. Such candidates, if selected, should be able to produce final mark sheet (proving that they satisfy the eligibility criteria) at the time of accepting the offer of admission failing which the offer shall automatically stand withdrawn.