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    MODE

    Full time

    DURATION

    72 Months

    The Ph.D. Program in Mass Communication offered by the University is rigorous, multi-disciplinary and broad in scope. This Doctor of Philosophy program is targeted at research scholars, members of the teaching fraternity in universities and institutions of higher learning, and professionals from the private and public sector.

    The intensity of the program demands energy and zeal in the pursuit of greater insight into the chosen topic and a willingness to master all essential components of academic research. It covers doctoral research in a variety of mass communication-related areas such as media communication, political communication, and contemporary journalism studies.

    The main objective of the Ph.D. program is to promote higher learning and advanced research in areas related to Journalism and mass communication and allied disciplines.

    The Ph.D. program (both full-time and part-time) has mandatory course work requirements to be completed before final registration for the Ph.D. thesis work.

    The thesis can be submitted after a minimum period of two years (from the date of successful completion of course work) and presentation of the Synopsis. The maximum duration for completion of a full-time program is five years from the date of initial registration.


    Eligibility Criteria

    55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/ Uttarakhand OBC (non-creamy layer/ differently abled) candidates in aggregate at Post Graduation level with a valid NET / SLET/ SET score along with a consistently good academic record.

    Admission Details

    A valid NET / SLET/ SET score along with a consistently good academic record and Personal Interview.

    Applications for Admissions are open.

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