About the Department

The Centre for Mass Communication, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur came into being in 1991.The Centre has madeappreciableheadwayinthelasttwodecades. Sofar, nearly1100studentshavestudiedattheCentreandalarge number of them are working in different spheres of the media. In 1991-92 under the self-financing scheme the Centre started a one year P.G. Diploma Course in Journalism. This was later converted into a one year Bachelor Degree Course in Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) in 1992-93. From the academic session 2001-02, it has been replaced by a two-year Master'sdegreeprogramme.It is heartening to note that the Centre has carved out a niche for itself in the field of Media Education amongst the Universities of India. Eminent journalists and media persons have contributed their mite towards its growth in various ways. Conferences, seminars, workshops and discussions have been organized under the aegis of the Centre from time to time. These have enabled the students to present their views in a free and frank atmosphere.

Infrastructural Facilities

Well-equipped library, computer lab and a TV Studio.

Ph.D. Programme :

Thrust Areas

• Print Media:–Literary Journalism, Educational Journalism, Works of eminent journalists, Human Rights, Journalism for Children, Science Journalism, Social Concerns & Women's Issues, Economic & Social Status of Journalists, Cultural Reporting, Sting operations etc.
• Televison:–Women's image in serials, T.V. News Channels
• Advertising:– Internet Advertising, Social Advertising, Ethics in Advertising, Advertising Agencies.