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399. PHDJMC – Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication
- PHDJMC – Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication
Programme Details
Particulars | Details |
Programme Name | Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication |
Programme Code | PHDJMC |
Programme Type | Doctoral Programme |
School | School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS) |
Medium of Instruction | English |
Programme Duration | Minimum: 36 Months • Maximum: 72 Months |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication programme must fulfill the following criteria:
- The candidate should possess a Master’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication or a related discipline from a recognized university.
- Candidates must have secured:
- Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination
- Minimum 50% marks for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and Differently-Abled categories, as per UGC norms
- Candidates must produce a valid UGC-NET certificate issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA), indicating eligibility for:
- Ph.D. only
- Ph.D. and Lectureship
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Programme Duration Guidelines
The Ph.D. programme follows the guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC):
- Minimum duration: 3 years (including coursework)
- Maximum duration: 6 years from the date of registration
Candidates are required to complete the coursework, research proposal, and doctoral thesis within the stipulated duration.
Fee Structure
Fee Component | Amount |
Registration Fee | ₹8,400/- |
Course Work Fee | ₹8,400/- |
Research and Publication Ethics (RPE) Fee | ₹1,050/- |
Total First Year Fee | ₹17,850/- |
Re-Registration Fee | ₹8,400/- per year until thesis submission or maximum duration, whichever is earlier |
The fee structure is subject to revision by the University.
Programme Coordinator
Name | Designation | Contact Details |
Prof. Shikha Rai | Professor, School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS) | Email: shikharai@ignou.ac.in |
Course Structure
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Semester |
RJM-101 | Communication Research Methods | 4 Credits | Semester 1 |
RJM-102 | Data Analysis and Statistical Applications | 4 Credits | Semester 1 |
RJMP-101 | Seminar Series | 4 Credits | Semester 1 |
RJMP-102 | Workshop Series | 4 Credits | Semester 1 |
RPE-001 | Research and Publication Ethics | 2 Credits | Semester 1 |
Total Credits: 18 Credits