GMCET 2024: Phase 3 Registration (Till Feb 23), Exam (Feb 24), Result (Feb 26)

Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Feb 23, 2024

GMCET 2024 application form filling process and phase 3 registration concludes on Feb 23, 2024. GMCET 2024 exam for phase 3 will be conducted in different time slots as a remotely-proctored test on Feb 24, 2024. Only registered candidates will be able to download the admit card before 48 hours of the exam. 

The candidates will be informed of their time slots on their registered email ID and mobile number. GMCET 2024 results will be declared on Feb 26, 2024.

GMCET 2024, previously known as AIMCET, is a global level entrance exam that offers admission to various Undergraduate Media programs and courses such as BJMC (Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication), BA-JMC (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication), BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies), BMC (Bachelor of Mass Communication), BMM (Bachelor of Mass Media) in its various participating universities. Candidates looking for a career in Journalism and Mass Media can apply now for GMCET 2024.

GMCET 2024 Application Form

GMCET 2024 application form window is closing on Feb 23, 2024. Candidates must fill out the application with all the relevant and valid information after ensuring they satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria for the examination. The application form will not be available in any other mode.

Steps to Apply for GMCET 2024

The steps to apply for GMCET 2024 are listed below.

• Step 1: Visit the official website, www.gmcet.org.
• Step 2: The candidate will be directed to the registration page
• Step 3: Register for the examination by providing all the required details and make sure that they are valid and correct.
• Step 4: An automated email with Username & Password will be sent to your registered Email ID/Phone Number for future references.
• Step 5: After logging in to the portal, complete the payment by clicking on Pay Now.
• Step 6: Proceed to the payment portal and choose Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking or UPI as per your choice (Application Fee-1000/-).
• Step 7: After successful completion, you would receive the application form summary on your GMCET profile page as well as on your Registered email ID. Download the application form summary & save it for future references.

GMCET 2024 Application Fee

Interested candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of INR 1000/- to be able to take up the examination. The candidature of an individual will be confirmed only after the payment of the application fee.

GMCET 2024 Exam Date

GMCET phase 3 2024 exam will be conducted online, as a remotely-proctored test on Feb 24, 2024, and the exam results will be declared on Feb 26, 2024. The admit cards for the exam will be issued to the candidates on successful registration.

GMCET 2024 exam dates are announced on the official website. Candidates can find the detailed list of dates here.

About GMCET

Global Media Common Entrance Test assesses the student for their communication skills and necessary analytics and logical reasoning essential for comprehending various scenarios and possible outcomes for a successful career in BA-JMC & BJMC, BMS(Bachelor of Media Studies), BMC(Bachelor of Mass Communication), BMM(Bachelor of Mass Media) Degree Programmes.

GMCET is a global level exam that offers admission to the Undergraduate Journalism & mass communication courses. This is the Institution & University level entrance exam which will be conducted online on Dec 3, 2023. GMCET 2024 assesses the students for communication skills and necessary analytics and logical reasoning essential for comprehending various scenarios and possible outcomes for a successful career in BA-JMC & BJMC Degree programmes.

An overview of the timeline for the GMCET 2024 5 step admission process starting from registration to the final admission is shown below.

Courses Offered by GMCET

A degree in Journalism And Mass Communication from a UGC approved University can help the candidate get jobs in various governments & private sectors. After completing the degree, they can choose to join any established Media House or try their hands at being an Online Content Writer for various media portals. GMCET also offers B.Sc. Animation & Multimedia and B.Sc. Visual Communication.

B.Sc. Animation and Multimedia

BSc Animation and Multimedia is a 3-year-long undergraduate degree course that offers advanced knowledge on multimedia, 2D and 3D animation technology, VFX, and more. Through this course, candidates get to learn to work with directors and producers. They can learn about editing sound, film editing, and VFX.

• Eligibility: The Candidates must have a minimum education qualification of Higher Secondary (10+2) or any equivalent education with a minimum aggregate of 50% for General Category & 45% for SC/ST/OBC or should be appearing for the same in 2024.
• Career: Animator, Graphics Designer, Illustrator, Game Developer, Film Director, Web Designer, Video Producer, Television Producer, Multimedia Specialist, Exhibition Designer.
• Average Salary: INR 3-20 LPA.

B.Sc. Visual Communication

Visual Communication is a medium to transmit ideas and information using imagery and symbols. The program is divided into 3 years or six semesters.

• Eligibility: The Candidates must have a minimum education qualification of Higher Secondary (10+2) or any equivalent education with a minimum aggregate of 50% for General Category & 45% for SC/ST/OBC or should be appearing for the same in 2024.
• Career: Print and production, media, photography, journalism, Event Management, advertising industry, film industry, production of film and content, freelancing, and many more.
• Average Salary: INR 4-8 LPA

BJMC (Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication)

BJMC (Bachelor of Journalism and Communication) is a three-duration undergraduate degree course for candidates who wish to build their career in the field of journalism and mass communication. After successfully completing the course candidates are able to develop as well as refine their skills of gathering, transmitting, and delivering information to a large audience.

• Eligibility: The Candidates must have a minimum education qualification of Higher Secondary (10+2) or any equivalent education with a minimum aggregate of 50% for General Category & 45% for SC/ST/OBC or should be appearing for the same in 2024.
• Career: News Reporter, Columnist, News Analyst, Video Jockey, Radio Jockey, Anchor, Photographer, News Writer, Report Writer, etc. Photographer, PR, etc.
• Average Salary: INR 300,000-800,000 LPA

BA-JMC( Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication)

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication is a three-year undergraduate program equipping students with the technical skills and social understanding to write about and convey information - to the general public - involving business, history, culture, budget issues, governmental matters, entertainment, and sports, through the means of mass communication such as TV, radio, and web-based social networks. As the field of journalism is established on truth, autonomy, and transparency, the course provides holistic knowledge at both theoretical and practical levels.

• Eligibility: The Candidates must have a minimum education qualification of Higher Secondary (10+2) or any equivalent education with a minimum aggregate of 50% for General Category & 45% for SC/ST/OBC or should be appearing for the same in 2024.
• Companies: NDTV Network, Star India, BBC, Hindustan Times Group, Zee TV Network, TV 18, Outlook, India TV, CNBC, Indian ExpressCareer: Feature Writer, Illustrator, Photojournalist, Anchor, News Reporter, Fashion Critic, Video Jockey (VJ), Copywriter, Editor, TV Correspondent, Food Critic, Public Relations Officer.
• Average Salary: INR 4-10 LPA.

BMS (Bachelor Management Studies)

BMS (Bachelor Management studies) is a three-year undergraduate program that offers advanced studies in the field of management that are necessary to run an organisation efficiently. It also provides in-depth knowledge of human resources management, economics and business studies.

The BMS course provides students with vast knowledge of the changing world of management, new business techniques, entrepreneurship, trading, finance, stock and risk analysis. It includes various training sessions and extra and co-curricular activities that are essential for the overall development of the students to help them understand real-world challenges.BMS also teaches budding entrepreneurs how to expand their businesses with the least number of risks.

• Eligibility: The Candidates must have a minimum education qualification of Higher Secondary (10+2) or any equivalent education with a minimum aggregate of 50% for General Category & 45% for SC/ST/OBC or should be appearing for the same in 2024.
• Career: HR Executive, Quality Manager, Business Development Executive, Assistant Manager, Consultants, Marketing Manager.
• Average Salary: 4LPA

BMC (Bachelor of Mass Communication)

Bachelor of Mass Communication (BMC) is an undergraduate Mass Communication programme. The programme is a degree course of three years duration offered by different universities as well as colleges of India. With the expansion of the Mass Communication industry in the past decade, and more and more media houses, as well as news channels, is coming into the light, the scope of BMC as a course is increasing.

In BMC course, students typically get to study various mass mediums such as radio, television, newspapers, films, online media, public relations (PR), advertising, etc. The course offers an interdisciplinary foundation in the theory as well as skills required to become media experts in the industry. With a degree in BMC course, students can find jobs in different sectors such as radio stations, newspapers, publishing houses, advertising agencies, PR Firms and so on.

• Eligibility: The Candidates must have a minimum education qualification of Higher Secondary (10+2) or any equivalent education with a minimum aggregate of 50% for General Category & 45% for SC/ST/OBC or should be appearing for the same in 2024.
• Company: BBC, CNN IBN, Big Entertainment, CNBC, Guardian Group, Hindustan Times, NDTV Network, Star Network, Viacom, UTV, Times of India, TV Today, TV 18 Group, Zee Network and many more.
• Career: TV channels, Publishing Houses, Broadcasting Corporations, Radio Stations, Advertising Agencies, Legal Affairs Departments, Periodicals and Magazines, Press Information Bureau, and more.
• Average Salary: INR 2,00,000 - INR 10,00,000.

BMM (Bachelor of Mass Media)

BMM or Bachelor of Mass Media is one of the most sought-after courses for the students after 10+2. BMM is an undergraduate-level course of three-years duration, which includes the study of various mediums of communication such as newspapers, television, radio and the internet.

Further, candidates can also opt for specialisations of their choice like Journalism, Advertising or Public Relations.Media nowadays exists as a lucrative career option for Indian youth and a BMM degree offers a wide range of job opportunities to the candidates. The BMM curriculum provides students with the necessary skills to succeed in the media field, such as technical skills, research aptitude, oral skills and presentation skills.

• Eligibility: The Candidates must have a minimum education qualification of Higher Secondary (10+2) or any equivalent education with a minimum aggregate of 50% for General Category & 45% for SC/ST/OBC or should be appearing for the same in 2024.
• Career: Director, Sound Engineer, Event Manager, Journalism Columnist, Content Writer, News Anchor, Photographer, Proofreader, Freelance, Writer, News Reporter, Film Director, Illustrator etc.
• Average Salary:  INR 3,00,000 - 12,00,000.

Global Media Education Council

GMCET is the first of its kind initiative of GMEC, to standardise the assessment of aspiring graduates of the media industry.

• The GMEC with its illustrious members from various fields contributes to the learning approaches, tools and techniques, and also in selecting the best entry-level talent in media educational institutes.
• The Council shall work as a bridge among the three stakeholders: media educators (institutes), learners (trainees) and the industry (recruiters).
• The Council is being established in India, first through a non-profit organisation by Indian law. Gradually it will have national chapters, apart from a global body.
• Edinbox.com, a distinguished educational portal from India, has mooted the idea and backed it up initially. The portal and its management will have an integral role in nurturing this Council.

GMCET 2024 Eligibility

GMCET 2024 eligibility criteria are detailed below.

UG Course (BA-JMC, BJMC, BMS, BMC & BMM): The candidates must have a minimum education qualification of Higher Secondary (10+2) or any equivalent education with a minimum aggregate of 50% for General Category & 45% for SC/ST/OBC or should be appearing for the same in 2024.

A candidate with a three or four-year diploma, from a recognized university approved by AICTE with a minimum of 50% marks can also apply.

GMCET 2024 Admit Card

The admit card for GMCET will be available online from after the successful completion of the registration process. Candidates can download the admit card and save it for future reference. Some highlights of GMCET 2024 admit card are listed below.

• Candidates whose registration is complete in all aspects will be able to download the Admit Card for GMCET 2024 from the Registration Portal from the date specified below.
• The Admit Card will bear the following details of the candidate: Name, GMCET Registration ID, Roll Number for GMCET 2024, Date of Birth, Category, photograph, signature, examination schedule, examination Time and instructions to candidates.
• Candidates should carefully examine ALL the entries in the Admit Card and in case of any discrepancy, they can get in touch with the Email address.
• In case the Admit Card is not available for downloading, the candidate should Contact at +91 95208 64173 or email address.

In case of any discrepancy, the candidates are advised to report the same to the authorities.

GMCET 2024 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of GMCET 2024 is mentioned below. The candidates can refer to the latest exam pattern and prepare for the examination.

The sections asked in GMCET 2024 are tabulated below.

GMCET 2024 Guidelines

GMCET 2024 exam is made available online in response to increasing student requests. Candidates can take the exam on their mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Before taking the exam, candidates should read the instructions and guidelines listed below.

• The GMCET 2024 exam will be conducted in online mode and candidates can take it from their mobile, laptop or desktop.
• There will be 100 MCQ with One Correct Answer, to be attempted in 60 minutes.
• Candidates would be awarded 1 mark for each correct answer, however, there is no negative marking for any wrong answer.
• Candidates are requested to appear at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the examination.
• Candidates can log in to the examination system using their registered mobile number.
• For Mobile login, Candidates are requested to download the app

• In order to avoid any malicious activities during the exam, our experts will be continuously monitoring through cameras, sounds & browser activities. The screens are continuously being recorded during the entire exam duration.
• If the connection during the exam is interrupted, the candidates are requested to contact 95208 64173 immediately.
• Read the “TRAINING” Section in your Profile before you start to appear for the exam.
• For any query related to the exam, Contact +9195208 64173.

GMCET 2024 Result

GMCET 2024 result for phase 3 will be declared on the official website on Feb 26, 2024, according to the latest information from the conducting body. The important highlights of GMCET 2024 result are below.

• GMCET results will be available only on the official GMCET-2024 websites. Candidates will need to use their user login and password (created during the registration process) for viewing the results on the webpage.
• All candidates who appeared in GMCET 2024 will be able to download their scorecards from the official GMCT 2024 website.
• The hard copy of the GMCET Score Card will not be available and hence, will NOT be sent to the qualified candidates either by post or by email.
• All shortlisted candidates will get a common merit rank (All India Rank). All shortlisted candidates are considered qualified candidates in GMCET 2024.
• The result declared is generated through Digital Medium & Enrollment into the course is subject to further verification of documents. The further process of admission will be notified to candidates by mail within 3 days from the declaration of the result.

What After GMCET?

A degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from an UGC approved University can help candidates get jobs in various governments & private sectors. After completing the degree, candidates can choose to join any established Media House or be an Online Content Writer for various media portals. Among the various career opportunities, after completing the degree, candidates may choose to be

• Journalist, Columnist or Reporter
• Photojournalist
• Illustrator
• Public Relations Officer
• Feature Writer
• Staff or Freelance Writer
• TV Correspondent
• Video Jockey (VJ)
• Radio Jockey (RJ)
• News Analyst

GMCET Partner Campuses

The parnter campuses of GMCET are listed below.

GMCET 2024 Contact Details

For any doubts or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities using the contact details given below.

Contact Number : +91 95208 64173.

Email Address : support@gmcet.org.

Official Website : www.gmcet.org