Academic Programs

Department of Mass Communication was established in 1996 after bifurcation from Department of Political Sciences & International Relations. Although Post Graduate Diploma in the subject of Mass Communication was started in the year 1987 under the aegis of Department of Political sciences. Which was later upgraded to a Master’s level program in 1991, in response to the demand of the region’s residents. Recently the Department has been upgraded as Institute of Media and Communication Studies in the year 2022. IMCS provides teaching and research facilities for BS, M.Phil., and Ph.D. Programs. The institute is actively involved in expanding its research activities, with 28 scholars currently registered for the Ph.D. degree and 15 scholars having already completed their Ph.D. at IMCS.The primary objective of the BS, MPhil, and Ph.D. programs in Communication Studies is to instill positive values in the media field and equip young individuals with the latest knowledge and skills. This enables them to pursue careers in Communication Studies (Journalism) and contribute effectively to national reconstruction and development.