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PG Diploma in Broadcast Technology

Broadcasting is an important tool for mass communication. Toady India is the third largest television market in the world. There are over 400 registered satellite channels, 82 Mn Cable Homes, 60000 Cable operators and 6000 MSOs, 6 DTH Operators, 270 Private FM Stations, 170 AIR FM Stations and about 1400 DD TV transmitting stations in the country. Digitalization of broadcasting and new media delivery methods like IPTV and Mobile TV are expected to further fuel the growth over coming years. It is expected to result in huge demand for skilled manpower in broadcast media industry.
The course aims to address above requirement. It focuses on understanding the technologies employed for content acquisition, production and transmission in radio and television broadcasting. In addition to theoretical inputs, the students are also given extensive hands on experience in real working environment at in-house facilities, and through visits to Govt. and private broadcasting stations, discussions with industry experts, participation in exhibitions and conferences and industry attachment for internship. On completion of the course the students develop good understanding of broadcast technologies, issues and operational and maintenance needs of broadcasting infrastructure. They are expected to assume responsibilities as technical experts / facility managers with production houses, broadcasters, network operators, integrators, broadcast equipment manufacturers, suppliers, media Institutions, and in other domains of broadcast industry. The students can also peruse higher studies in related areas like media technology, science communication etc.

Duration             : One Year (full time)
Number of Seats: 20
Course Inputs
  • Introduction to Broadcasting
  • Basic Electronics
  • Radio production system and technology
  • Television production system and technology
  • Computer networking concepts and broadcast automation
  • Television transmission
  • Radio transmission
  • Project work
 

Eligibility*

Graduation (10+2+3) in Science (Physics/ Electronics) Or in engineering (Electronics /Telecommunication/ Electrical/ Computer Science/ IT), with at least 50% minimum aggregate marks
 
Admission Process*
 

Selection is on the basis of admission test held as per schedule notified by the university. The examination comprises of written test and interview.

 
The admission test will be held in Delhi on a date as indicated in the prospectus. The written test shall be designed to assess basic knowledge and aptitude of the candidate in the field of electronics, communication, computers and media along with issues of general awareness. This shall be followed by an interview of candidates who qualify the written test.
 
The number of students called for the interview shall be three times the number of seats (category wise) in order of the merit provided that they have secured at least 33% marks in written test.
 
The distribution of marks will be as follows:

Written Test     :  85 marks

Interview           : 15 marks

 

List of candidates, short-listed for interview shall be posted on the Centre’s Notice Board and website as per the admission schedule.

 

Candidates desiring to apply under NRI category are exempted from entrance test. They may contact the “Office of the Foreign Students’ Advisor” of the University for further assistance in admission process.

   
Course Fee *  
A. Admission Charges
Rupees
I Admission Fee
100
II Enrolment Fee (if not already enrolled)
50
III Library Admission Fee
(When the student joins Jamia first time)
100
IV Identity Card Fee
50
V Cost of Syllabus
300
  Total A
600
B. Annual Fees
I Canteen Establishment Charges
50
II Community Radio/Misc
150
III Cultural Activities
160
IV Equipment Caution Money (Refundable)
10,000
*V Examination Fees
500
VI Foundation Day Celebration
100
VII Garden Fees/ Campus Maint. Fee
100
VIII Library Caution Money (Refundable)
2,000
IX Medical Fee
100
X Sports and Games
150
XI Student Aid Fund
50
XII Subject Association Fund
100
XIII University development fund
500
XIV University Magazine
40
  Total B
14,000
C. Tuition Fees
19,000

D.

Consumables charges
20,000

 

Grand Total (A+B+C+D)
53,600
 
Course Coordinator
Prof. M. Kasim
Contact
011-26987285/ 6832/6813 Extn. 4116
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