GGSIPU is launching a PhD programme in mass communication from the coming session

Updated on: Monday, April 29, 2013

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) is launching a PhD programme in mass communication from the coming session. This course is meant for students who want to teach journalism.

CP Singh, dean, University School of Mass Communication (USMC), GGSIPU, said, "Currently, there is a gap of around 60% between industry demand and the students that come in. This is because students are not trained in the right methodology of research. Some institutes come out with research papers but the information is unreliable because they are not trained in research methodologies. When students complete their PhD, they will be trained and have the right skill-set for research."

Students will be able to specialise in journalism, media business and economics , communication of innovations, media and youth, new media and film and electronic media. Students with 60% marks in Masters in relevant subjects can apply. Though the number of seats available is yet to be finalised, there are likely to be around 12 seats. The screening process will be done at three levels. "The first level will involve testing students on their quantitative understanding of numbers and statistics because research inevitably involves understanding charts, tables, basic mathematics, etc. They will be tested on their logical reasoning, English comprehension, etc. At the second level, students will be tested on the understanding of their subjects. So they will be tested in areas such as mass communication theories, mass media, etc; communication skills in English. The final round will involve a personal interview . Round one will comprise 200 marks, round two and three will comprise 400 marks each," he says.

The university has tied up with the Indian Bank to be the payment gateway. Besides that students can pay at the campus counters. "The minimum fee that a student has to pay will be around Rs 39,000. The minimum time a student takes to complete his/her PhD is three years and the maximum time a student may take is eight years," informs Singh.

The deadline for submission of forms is April 30. A written test will be conducted on May 12.

Deadline for submission of forms: april 30 entrance test: may 20

Eligibility: Minimum 60% in Masters in relevant subject

GGSIPU is launching a PhD programme in mass communication from the coming session

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