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School of Media and Journalism

School of Media and Journalism (SoMJ)
Program Offered
Department Profile
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The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication is a 4-year comprehensive and dynamic degree program. It’s designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and ethical understanding necessary for a successful career in the ever-evolving field of Mass Media, Communication and Journalism. This program provides a solid foundation for media principles, theories and communication strategies, preparing students to navigate the complexities of the contemporary media landscape.

School Vision

To provide holistic, experiential media education and research in tune with the rapidly changing media landscape in India and across the world.

School Mission
  • To train future journalists, media professionals and communicators in the evolving media landscape
  • To give them knowledge, skills, values to grow as a responsible media professional.
  • To provide them an environment where they develop critical thinking and learn to work on innovative ideas.
Director’s Message
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Dr. Arvind Kumar
Professor

At the School of Media and Journalism, we adopt a practical, student-centred approach firmly grounded in academic rigour. We place strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and training. With robust infrastructure and mentorship from academicians and veteran industry experts, we provide an environment conducive to developing the skills and confidence required to excel in the professional world.

Head of Department
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Mr. Maan Bardhan Kanth
Head of the Department, School of Media and Journalism
Faculty Profile
Dr Arvind Kumar
Professor
PhD (Jawaharlal Nehru University| New Delhi)
Specialization
Media| Cinema and Cultural Studies
Dr Arvind Kumar
Kumud Das
Associate Professor
PhD (on verge of completion) (Kalinga University| Raipur)
Specialization
Print Media
Kumud Das
Doyel Dutta
Assistant Professor
PhD (pursuing)| MA| MAJMC| MBA
Specialization
Advertising & Public Relation & Digital Marketing
Doyel Dutta
Dr. Pallavi Jha
Assistant Professor
PhD (Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.)
Specialization
Gender, Sociology, Cinema, HRM
Dr. Pallavi Jha
Mr. Amit Kumar Om
Assistant Professor
MJMC, MA
Specialization
Radio, Video, Gen AI, AR-VR, 3D, 360° Technology
Mr. Amit Kumar Om
Maan Bardhan Kanth
Associate Professor
PGDJ
Specialization
Television Journalism
Maan Bardhan Kanth
Research and Development

Recent Research Publications

Name Title of the book/chapters  published Title of the paper National/International Year of publication ISBN/ISSN number of the proceeding Name of the publisher
Dr. Pallavi Jha and Mr Sandeep Dongare (Eds) The Now and The Next: Futuristic Reflections Through Interdisciplinary Perspectives by Student Scholars  National 2025 978-81-991262-0-6 D Y Patil International University Publication ( DYPIU Publication)
Dr. Arvind Kumar Digital Convergence in Media: Vietnam and Transnational Perspectives Digital Convergence and Disruption in Hindi Media International 2025 Print: 978-3-7560-3086-6 / Online: 978-3-7489-5428-6 NOMOS Publishing, Germany
Kumud Das Media Laws & Ethics : Examining the Implications in the Current Indian Context Examining the Implications in the Current Indian Context National 2025 978-81-971801-9-4 ADAMAS, Kolkata
Sandeep Dongare Cinema Aesthetic: Retrospective of Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak and Mrinal Sen The Visual Legacy of Satyajit Ray: Decoding his Films Poster Art National 2025 ISBN: 978-81-971801-1-8 ADAMAS University Kolkata
Dr. Pallavi Jha Tales of Transition in Bollywood International 2024 ISSN:1695-7504 Revista Electronica de Veterinaria
Achievements
  • Times Education Icon 2025: Creative Excellence in Film Studies and Media Research
Student Achievements/Awards
Ms. Kaushiki Sharaf Chankya Award Public Relations Council of India Young Communication Students of the Country
Mr. Akash Dubey Runner-up Xavier Institute of Communication Story Writing Competition
Ms. Ananya Katti 1st Prize Avalokan - Manav Rachana International Institute of Research and Studies Documentary Film Competition
Ms. Yashaswini Chandekar 2nd Prize Avalokan - Manav Rachana International Institute of Research and Studies Documentary Film Competition
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