School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
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- Academic Calendar and Examination Schedule
- Orientation and Academic Counselling
- The Voices: Student Editorial Platform
- Assignments
- Self-Learning Materials (SLMs)
- Communication and Netiquette
- News Story Development Process
- Additional Resources
1. Academic Calendar and Examination Schedule
Q. When are examinations conducted?
Examinations are conducted twice annually: June and December.
Q. When am I eligible to appear?
After completing 12 months from admission.
Q. Deadlines:
June: Assignments – March 30 | Exam Fee – April 30
December: Assignments – September 30 | Exam Fee – October 30
2. Orientation and Academic Counselling
Q. Is there an induction?
Yes, held on 16th Nov 2024. Watch recording.
Q. Weekly counselling?
Every Thursday, 3:30–4:30 PM IST. Join here.
3. The Voices: Student Editorial Platform
Q. What is it?
A digital platform for publishing student stories.
Q. Weekly meetings?
Every Sunday at 3 PM IST. Join here.
Q. Story pitch format?
Summary, Relevance, Sources, Media Elements, Word Count, ETA, Author Name.
Q. CMS Registration? Register here
4. Assignments
Q. Where to find assignments?
Download here.
5. Self-Learning Materials (SLMs)
Q. Printed SLMs?
Contact RC or collect from HQ/bookstore (Delhi only).
Q. Soft copies?
Visit eGyankosh
6. Communication and Netiquette
- Use full name + city (e.g., Arul Selvan [Delhi])
- Browse history before repeating queries
- Group is supplementary, not a replacement for RC support.
7. News Story Development Process
Details to be added or shared via the Telegram group.
8. Additional Resources
Links, templates, and updates will be posted periodically.