IIMC launches PhD, MA courses after major ₹200 Cr investment in campus facilities: Check out the course details
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC): The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) will start its first PhD programme in Mass Communication and Journalism in the 2025-26 academic session. This marks a big step in IIMC's academic journey. The PhD course will focus on deep research in media, communication, and related fields.
It will be guided by experienced faculty from both academic and industry backgrounds. IIMC is also starting two new MA programmes—Media Business Studies and Strategic Communication. Together, these will have 80 seats. These changes come after a major ₹200 crore investment in campus upgrades.
The new infrastructure includes modern classrooms and advanced facilities. IIMC became a deemed university in 2024 and aims to boost media education and research. Admission details for the PhD programme will be shared soon.
IIMC PhD in Mass Communication and Journalism: Admission and Eligibility
The new PhD programme at IIMC is meant to encourage advanced research in media, journalism, and communication studies. Applicants must have a Master's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related fields with at least 55% marks.
The programme will be available in both full-time and part-time options. The minimum duration is three years, and the maximum is six years. The Centre for Media and Communication Research (CEMCOR) at IIMC will manage the research work and coursework.
IIMC is yet to finalise the official admission guidelines and detailed application process. These will be announced soon on the IIMC institute's website. Vice Chancellor Anupama Bhatnagar shared her commitment to this new academic step. She highlighted IIMC's aim to promote scientific research in media and communication.
New MA Programmes: Media Business Studies and Strategic Communication
Along with the PhD, IIMC has started two new MA courses—MA in Media Business Studies and MA in Strategic Communication. Together, these courses will take in 80 students. The aim is to give students specialised skills that match the changing needs of the media industry and business world.
₹200 Crore Investment in IIMC Campus Facilities
IIMC has invested nearly ₹200 crore to modernise its campuses and support new academic programmes. It has added smart classrooms, advanced audiovisual equipment, incubation centres, and improved research facilities. The upgrades cover the main campus in New Delhi and regional centres in Jammu, Amravati, Aizawl, Kottayam, and Dhenkanal.
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IIMC launches PhD, MA courses after major ₹200 Cr investment in campus facilities: Check out the course details
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC): The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) will start its first PhD programme in Mass Communication and Journalism in the 2025-26 academic session. This marks a big step in IIMC's academic journey. The PhD course will focus on deep research in media, communication, and related fields. It will be guided by experienced faculty from both academic and industry backgrounds. IIMC is also starting two new MA programmes—Media Business Studies and Strategic Communication. Together, these will have 80 seats. These changes come after a major ₹200 crore investment in campus upgrades. The new infrastructure includes modern classrooms and advanced facilities. IIMC became a deemed university in 2024 and aims to boost media education and research. Admission details for the PhD programme will be shared soon. IIMC PhD in Mass Communication and Journalism: Admission and Eligibility The new PhD programme at IIMC is meant to encourage advanced research in media, journalism, and communication studies. Applicants must have a Master's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related fields with at least 55% marks. The programme will be available in both full-time and part-time options. The minimum duration is three years, and the maximum is six years. The Centre for Media and Communication Research (CEMCOR) at IIMC will manage the research work and coursework. IIMC is yet to finalise the official admission guidelines and detailed application process. These will be announced soon on the IIMC institute's website. Vice Chancellor Anupama Bhatnagar shared her commitment to this new academic step. She highlighted IIMC's aim to promote scientific research in media and communication. New MA Programmes: Media Business Studies and Strategic Communication Along with the PhD, IIMC has started two new MA courses—MA in Media Business Studies and MA in Strategic Communication. Together, these courses will take in 80 students. The aim is to give students specialised skills that match the changing needs of the media industry and business world. ₹200 Crore Investment in IIMC Campus Facilities IIMC has invested nearly ₹200 crore to modernise its campuses and support new academic programmes. It has added smart classrooms, advanced audiovisual equipment, incubation centres, and improved research facilities. The upgrades cover the main campus in New Delhi and regional centres in Jammu, Amravati, Aizawl, Kottayam, and Dhenkanal.
