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The admission process was quite simple. We had to appear for an entrance test that was of 100 marks which consisted of MCQ questions as well as essay-type questions. If you are planning to appear for the entrance examination, you need to have a strong grasp of the subject, current affairs, and general knowledge. All the questions were based on these three categories. You need to have at least 50% in your graduation to sit for the entrance exam. You can find the application form on the college website www.jaduniv.edu.in and learn about the application fees and application dates from the online website as well. Other than that, you can join the public and private groups of Jadavpur University on Facebook and get updated information regarding the application, entrance test, and others from the group feed.

I love to study journalism and mass communication and I grew interested in the subject from Class 11. When I was in Class 11, I hardly had any idea regarding the subject and was quite unsure before opting for this subject as an elective. But later, I found it quite interesting, thanks to my teacher who kept supporting me always. It was only because of her support that I topped in the subject, got a first-class in college, and was ranked among the top 6 in university. Coming to the faculty, the faculty is quite advanced and they have in-depth knowledge about the subject. Besides, they are cooperative and will help you throughout your course. In the course of 2 years, we had to attend 4 internal examinations and 4-semester examinations, which were timed in June and December. The duration between the internal examinations and semester examinations was around 2 weeks. If you follow the curriculum thoroughly, passing these examinations will not be a difficult task for you.

I did not come across many companies offering internship opportunities. Most of the companies that came to our college, hired students for full-time roles. Especially for the Arts students. But you might get internship opportunities in the Science stream. Science stream placement is quite advanced than the Arts stream.

The placement for the art section is quite poor especially for the Journalism and Mass Communication department. Since this curriculum has been established recently, proper placement arrangements are still in progress. Although many companies visited like Star Bangla, SVF, and IBM, they mainly aimed at selecting students from other art streams. None of us got placement during the course.

For the two-year course, we had to pay 6lakhs. The university also provides scholarships and financial assistance to students in need. Some of my classmates attended their second year of college for free.

Sanskriti, generally held in March is the main feast of the campus. However, different departments keep hosting different fests throughout the year at OAT. The Sanskriti fest is something that you should not miss if you plan to study here. The light, music, and dance will keep you thrilled throughout the day. All sorts of books and journals are available in the National Library. However, the department also has its own library where you can issue the book that you want after 5 pm. The classroom is basic. There are long benches and seats, lights, fans, a projector screen, a blackboard, a desk, and a table for the teacher. Football, cricket, and basketball are frequently played in the campus playground situated near Gate 1.