Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita Avam Jansanchar Vishwavidyalaya
(KTUJM), Raipur: Shaping
Voices, Crafting Communicators of Tomorrow
Introduction
Kushabhau
Thakre Patrakarita Avam Jansanchar Vishwavidyalaya (commonly called KTUJM) is a
specialized university in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, focused on journalism,
mass communication, media studies, and related humanities and social sciences.
It offers both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses, with entrance,
fees, eligibility etc. aligned toward media‑arts careers. Founded to strengthen
media education in the region, it has become a popular choice for students
interested in media, public communication, social work, etc.
About
- Location: Kathadih, Sunder Nagar,
Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Postal code 492013. Recognition: It is UGC‑approved.
Its domain of specialization is media, journalism, mass communication,
social work, arts, etc.
- Campus & Infrastructure: The campus includes
classrooms, media labs, studios, friendly hostel arrangements (boys &
girls), modern classroom facilities, etc. Some students have commented on
the infrastructure being average but improving.
Courses Offered
KTUJM
offers a variety of UG and PG programs. Here are some of them:
Level |
Sample Courses / Streams |
Duration / Key Notes |
Undergraduate |
B.A (Journalism & Mass
Communication), B.Sc in Electronic Media, B.Sc in Graphics & Animation,
B.J.M.C |
3 years; seat count often 40 per
specialization. |
Postgraduate |
M.A (Advertising & PR, Mass
Communication), M.Sc (Electronic Media), M.J (Master of Journalism), MSW
(Social Work), MBA in Media Management / Hospital, PG Diploma programmes
(Photography, Animation, Event Management etc.) |
Usually 1‑2 years; specializations
offered in several streams. |
Fee Structure (2025‑26)
Here are
approximate fees for some of the major courses; subject to change, check latest
official data:
Course |
Tuition Fee (Full Course or Approx) |
Extra Charges / Hostel |
B.Sc in Media Graphics &
Animation (3 yrs) |
~ ₹ 52,260 to ₹ 73,860 for
tuition across 3 years |
Hostel fee ~ ₹ 4,000 per
year extra |
B.A / B.J.M.C / Bachelor Media
& Communication Streams |
~ ₹ 33,040 to ₹ 46,260
depending on specialization and year |
+ hostel etc. as applicable |
M.A / M.Sc / M.J / MSW / PG
Diploma |
Many PG courses cost around ₹ 33,000
to ₹ 41,000‑₹ 42,000 for tuition. Eg MSW ~ ₹ 37,440; some PG Diploma
lower (~₹ 13,420‑₹ 48,420) |
Admission Process
The basic
steps to get admission at KTUJM are:
- Check Programs &
Eligibility:
Identify the UG/PG program you want and see if you meet eligibility
criteria (10+2 for UG; graduation for PG).
- Entrance / University Test: Some courses require KTUJM
entrance test or the university’s own test. In many cases merit (previous
qualifying exam) is taken into account.
- Application Submission: Apply via university portal
or onsite if allowed; fill form, upload required documents, pay
application fee if applicable.
- Selection & Merit List: The University publishes
selection lists or merit lists based on performance in entrance or
qualifying marks.
- Fee Payment & Registration: Once selected, pay tuition /
hostel fees, get enrolled.
Eligibility Criteria
Course Level |
Basic Requirements |
UG (e.g. B.A, B.Sc, B.J.M.C etc.) |
10+2 pass from a recognized board;
for media / science streams, specific subject combinations may help. |
PG (e.g. M.A, M.J, MSW, M.Sc etc.) |
Bachelor’s degree in relevant
discipline; sometimes minimum aggregate % required. Entrance test or
university criteria may also apply. |
Cut‑off
KTUJM does
not publicly release standardized cutoffs for all courses every year, but the
following are observed trends:
- For in‑demand UG media courses
/ B.Sc streams, cutoffs tend to require decent 10+2 marks (above average
in relevant streams).
- For PG courses (Mass Com,
Journalism etc.), past academic performance + competition influence merit
lists; students with higher graduation marks have an advantage.
- Reserved category cutoffs are
comparatively lower.
Always
check the latest notification from KTUJM around admission time to see cutoffs
for your specific category and course.
Placements
What you
can expect if you study here, from real feedback:
Metric |
Approx Data (Recent) |
Placement Rate |
Around 70‑80% of students
in media & communication / related programs find internships or
placements. |
Average Package |
Approx ₹ 2 Lakh per annum
for many courses; varies significantly depending on role, specialization. |
Highest Package |
Up to ₹ 4 Lakh per annum
for some top performers in recent batches. |
Placement Cell Support |
The university provides training
in soft skills, portfolio building, interview preparation; but students often
comment that for non‑media roles, placements are more sparse. |
Student Reviews & Ratings
From
verified students and review platforms:
Aspect |
Rating (Out of 5) |
Key Feedback |
Overall |
~ 3.0 (based on ~16
reviews) |
Students feel the university is
improving but still average in many respects. |
Infrastructure |
~ 2.9 |
Some modern labs, studios; but
some facilities need maintenance and upgrades. |
Faculty & Curriculum |
~ 3.3 |
Faculty are reasonably qualified;
some courses have good curriculum; students hope for more updated industry
alignment. |
Placements |
~ 2.3 |
Students feel placements are
weaker than desired; many have to find internships independently. |
Value for Money |
~ 3.2 |
Given fees and outcomes, many feel
it is fair value but with room for improvement. |
Some
student comments include:
- “Campus is safe and classrooms
are okay; studios are useful.”
- “The roles offered from
placements are more in content writing, local media; not many high paying
jobs.”
- “Internship support is there
but students need to be proactive.”
FAQs
Here are
answers to some commonly asked queries about KTUJM:
- Kushabhau Thakre University,
Raipur Fees Structure
- The fees vary by course; for
example B.Sc in Media Graphics & Animation has tuition approx ₹ 52,260‑73,860
for 3 years; PG courses like MSW or M.A or M.J around ₹ 33,000‑₹ 41,000
etc.
- Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita
Avam Jansanchar Vishwavidyalaya course admissions
- Admissions are generally via
university’s entrance or merit‑based evaluation after applying through
official portal; eligibility must be met.
- Kushabhau Thakre University
Raipur Result
- The university publishes
results of semester exams via its website; students should check official
site (KTUJM) or notice boards. I couldn’t find a specific recent result
page data in the sources I examined.
- Kushabhau Thakre University
Raipur contact number
- General queries can be
directed to 0771‑2779202, and admission queries often to similar
numbers as listed on official site.
- Kushabhau Thakre college Raipur
- KTUJM is sometimes informally
referred to as Kushabhau Thakre College / University in Raipur; it
specialises in media & communication, arts, social sciences etc.
- Ktujm result 2025
- Results are published via
KTUJM’s official portal; for specific semester or course, students should
check “Examination” or “Results” section on the university website. (No
specific 2025 result data I found in sources now.)
- Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita
Avam Jansanchar Vishwavidyalaya cost
- Cost depends on course +
hostel + other fees; tuition for many UG/PG courses ranges roughly ₹ 12,840‑₹ 73,860,
hostel additional (e.g. ₹ 4,000/year in many cases).
- Kushabhau Thakre Parisar Raipur
- “Parisar” refers to campus
area / premises. KTUJM campus is in Kathadih, Sunder Nagar, in Raipur;
this is campus area (parisar) where classes, labs, administration are
located.
Conclusion
If you are
interested in journalism, mass communication, media arts, or social work, KTUJM
Raipur offers solid options. The fees are relatively moderate for many
courses, the campus is improving, and there is real potential for internships
and placements—especially for those willing to put in effort. But do not expect
very high salary packages immediately, especially in non‑stop specializations.
To get the best out of KTUJM:
- Choose specializations wisely
(those with good demand).
- Be proactive: build portfolios,
do internships, network.
- Check the latest announcements
for cutoffs, results, and infrastructure updates before applying.
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