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Best Doctorate of Philosophy (Mass-Communication) College in Punjab, India

At Chandigarh University, the Ph.D. program in Journalism Mass Communication aims to shape media trends and improve media study on a global scale. The program integrates in-depth research methods, modern media theory, and complex statistical analysis into the curriculum, which in turn we hope will enable our students to greatly impact academia, business, and policy think tanks.

  • 35,000 Full-Time Research Fellowship
  • Up to 2 Lakh funding for every Q1 journal publication
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India’s Leading Research-
Intensive University

  • 90 Crore+ Government & Industry Funded Research Projects
  • 21,000+ Scopus-indexed Publications
  • 5,300+ Patents Filed in Diverse Domains
  • 1,72,800+ Scopus Citations
  • 200+ Departmental Research Groups
  • 250+ International Collaborations in 60 Countries for Research
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Research Fellowships
and Scholarships

  • Up to 2,00,000 for every Q1 journal publication
  • Full-time Research Fellowship of 35,000 per month
  • Full financial support to file and obtain patents
  • Industry-Sponsored Research Grants in AI, ML, cybersecurity, blockchain, and other cutting-edge technologies.
  • Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET)
  • Merit Based Scholarships For Academic Session
  • Scholarship Scheme For Wards Of Defence Personnel Armed Forces Educational Welfare Scheme (AFEWS)
  • Sports Based Scholarships/Freeships

Chandigarh University PhD. in Mass-Communication
Eligibility & Fee Details

Research Thrust Areas

  • Media Ethics and Law
  • Digital Journalism & New Media
  • Political Communication & Public Opinion
  • Media and Society
  • Advertising & Public Relations
  • Media Economics & Management
  • Development Communication
  • Film & Visual Culture Studies
  • Media Psychology & Audience Studies

Distinctive Edge of Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication at Chandigarh University

  • Mentorship by the World’s Top 2% Scientists
    Learn from doctoral faculty, including those ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists (Stanford Global List 2025)—visionaries in research and global innovation.
  • High-Impact Research Publications
    Domain-specific research guidance enables scholars to publish in high-impact Q1 journals on prestigious, indexed platforms such as Scopus and Web of Science.
  • Collaborative Research with Tech Giants
    Strong collaborations with the world’s leading companies offer exclusive subject-matter expert mentoring, research opportunities on disruptive technologies, and funding to drive innovation.
  • Global Research Opportunities in 60+ Countries
    International research exposure through dual supervision and joint research project opportunities with more than 250 prestigious international institutions in over 60 countries.
  • Premium Research Resources
    Unrestricted access to IEEE journals, prestigious international conference proceedings, and top research databases like Springer and Elsevier, ensuring exposure to the latest breakthroughs.
  • World-Class Research Infrastructure
    More than 20 Industry-Collaborated Centres of Excellence and State-of-the-Art Labs for groundbreaking discoveries and research excellence.
  • Funding for Future Innovations
    Up to 2 Lakh grant for research papers published, full support for patent filing, travel grants for global conferences, and assistance in securing government research funding from DST, ICMR, SERB, and more.
  • Ethical Research Practices
    Access to Turnitin for rigorous plagiarism checks promotes a culture of integrity and authenticity in all scholarly work.
  • Technology Business Incubator
    Entrepreneurial incubation centre offering seed funding and mentorship to transform innovative research into business ventures.
  • Exclusive R&D Talent Acquisition Network
    Premier career opportunities in top-tier research hubs and Fortune Global 500 companies through our extensive global collaboration network.

Chandigarh University has Welcomed Students from more than 68 Countries

With more than 150+ Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral programs to choose from, CU is one of the highly preferred destinations for International Students.

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Chandigarh University provides hands-on media training through television studios, a production control room, community radio, digital news platforms, live projects, and regular field assignments that mirror real newsroom and production environments.

Yes, students at Chandigarh University actively produce content for platforms like the community radio station, digital news channels, magazines, and newsletters, allowing them to apply reporting, editing, anchoring, and production skills in real time.

Chandigarh University regularly organizes industry visits, expert interactions, newsroom exposure, workshops, and internships that help students understand the day-to-day functioning of print, broadcast, and digital media organisations.

Yes, Chandigarh University offers international exposure through exchange programs, global training initiatives, and overseas experiential learning opportunities that help students understand global media practices.

CUCET is not compulsory for admission. However, students can take the test to get up to 100% scholarship.