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Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
IIMC to launch PhD in mass communication
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication will launch a PhD in mass communication and journalism from the coming academic year. "We have notified the rules for the PhD program, and we intend to launch the program from the coming academic year. It is a great responsibility and we are ready for it," Anupama Bhatnagar, Vice Chancellor of the IIMC, said. "IIMC wants to be at the forefront of research in media, journalism and communication space. There is a need to promote scientific study in this domain, and we are eager and happy to play a role in this," Nimish Rustagi, Registrar, IIMC, said. Also read: JEE Advanced 2025 analysis: Overall moderately difficult exam, Mathematics toughest, Chemistry easiest Rustagi said the details of the admission process will be announced in due course. Also read: RRB ALP 2025: Extended registration window closes today, link to apply Founded in 1965, the IIMC has expanded its academic activities and now runs a range of specialised courses to meet the skilled manpower requirements of the rapidly expanding media and communication industry.
Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
IIMC to launch PhD in mass communication
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication will launch a PhD in mass communication and journalism from the coming academic year. 'We have notified the rules for the PhD program, and we intend to launch the program from the coming academic year. It is a great responsibility and we are ready for it,' Anupama Bhatnagar, Vice Chancellor of the IIMC, said. 'IIMC wants to be at the forefront of research in media, journalism and communication space. There is a need to promote scientific study in this domain, and we are eager and happy to play a role in this,' Nimish Rustagi, Registrar, IIMC, said. Rustagi said the details of the admission process will be announced in due course. Founded in 1965, the IIMC has expanded its academic activities and now runs a range of specialised courses to meet the skilled manpower requirements of the rapidly expanding media and communication industry. Meanwhile, the Institute has undertaken several measures, including an investment of about Rs 200 crore in infrastructure development, to strengthen its academic and training ecosystem, a government official said. The institute has also launched new programmes, modernized its facilities, and achieved significant milestones in media education and training, IIMC Registrar Nimish Rustagi said. He added that the institute, which has been declared a 'Deemed to be University', launched two MA programmes – Media Business Studies and Strategic Communication – in August with an intake of 80 students.
