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Total Fees

3.20 L

Seats

Fees Details

General

₹ 3.20 L

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Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

36 Months

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Media and Communication research in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication focuses on new age concepts around communication theories, Mass Media Metrics, Cinema Studies, Media Management, Ethics, and its societal impact. Experienced PhD faculty members from reputed Universities prepare research scholars for independent research, shaping the future of media with a program that goes beyond academia, offering an exhilarating expedition into intellectual innovation.

Areas of expertise available in the departments

Media Research Methodologies
Social and Behavioural Communication for Change
Film Studies
Health Communication
Sports Communication
Impact of Social Media Engagement
Media Literacy
Artificial Intelligence
Brand Management
Marketing, Public Relations (PR) and Advertising.

Eligibility Criteria

An applicant possessing any one of the following qualifications shall be eligible to apply for admission to Ph.D. programme of MRIIRS.

A Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Science / Humanities / Commerce / Medicine / Law / Education / Pharmacy / Management of a recognized Indian University, or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil, course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completing the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated programme.
The candidates who qualify UGC / CSIR (JRF)/MPhil & UGCNET examination/foreign national will be exempted for the PhD Entrance Test.

Admission Details

The University shall notify well in advance, on the institutional website and through advertisement in at least two (2) national newspapers, of which at least one (1) shall be in the regional language.

The number of seats for admission, subject/ discipline-wise distribution of available seats, criteria for admission, procedure for admission, examination centre(s)where entrance test(s) shall be conducted and all other relevant information, applications for admission to Ph.D. Programmes of its various faculties, for the benefit of candidates.

A candidate seeking admission to Ph.D. programme can procure the prescribed application from the University and send the completed form to the University at the address mentioned in the announcement and/or application form.