How to Prepare for CJET 2012 (Journalism Entrance Exam of DU)

CJET is one of those entrance tests that judge your ability to pursue a course rather than random topics you would have gobbled up from a book. A basic sense of what is happening in the world and a flair for writing is what you need.

The CJET is not only about a written test. After taking the written exam, you also have to appear for an interview. The interview, the written test and your Class 12 percentage together determine your rank. The test has a set of multiple choice questions that are based on current affairs.

The objective section is followed by a subjective section which assesses your ability to write. Questions ranging from social issues to critical analysis of sectors in the media come your way. If you read the newspaper, watch news channels and genuinely want to be a journalist, all this will come to you automatically.

The interview however, can be an intimidating experience. It at least was for me. Do read up on veteran journalists and have a general idea of what’s happening in the country and internationally. Follow notary news and media-oriented blogs. Read beyond the Washington Post Social Reader. Let the interviewer know your passion for journalism through your confidence and knowledge about the same. An important part of being the same is analysing and being a critic of the media itself.

Gurman Bhatia, first-year student, journalism department, Lady Shri Ram College for Women

Source: HT Education

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