Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
113 institutes offer Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication. When two institutes share a programme, the one with the better (lower) NIRF Engineering rank appears first. Institutes without a numeric NIRF rank sort after ranked ones, alphabetically. JoSAA closing ranks are shown when available; non-JoSAA paths (VITEEE, LPUNEST, MHT-CET, etc.) are labeled separately.
#25

PrivateBerhampur, Odisha
Berhampur University, Berhampur
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹16,424–₹97,000 / yr
Berhampur University (BU), Berhampur was established in 1967. Berhampur University is a government university and has been accredited by NAAC. Berhampur…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#26

PrivateDurg, Chhattisgarh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹38,400–₹4.0L / yr
Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, founded in 2021, is a state private university situated in Pulgaon Chowk, Durg, Chhattisgarh. At present, the university has 40…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#27

PrivateBhubaneswar, Odisha
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹2.4L–₹11.2L / yr
Birla Global University (BGU), Bhubaneswar is a state private university which was established in the year 2015. BGU Bhubaneswar has been recognised by UGC…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#28

PrivateVizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹6,480–₹15,720 / yr
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh (CTUAP), Vizianagaram was established on August 5, 2019, under the Central University (Amendment) Act 2019. The…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#29

PrivateMahendragarh, Haryana
Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹15,508–₹2.5L / yr
MA Economics · MBA
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#30

PrivateSunabeda, Odisha
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹42,520–₹1.7L / yr
The Central University of Odisha (CUO) was created by the Government of India in 2009. It is situated in the Koraput District of Odisha, which is a…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#31

PrivateGaya, Bihar
Central University of South Bihar, Patna
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹22,600–₹1.1L / yr
Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), Patna is a government university established in 2009, and it has been recognised by the UGC. Central University of…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#32

PrivateAnand, Gujarat
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹70,000–₹5.6L / yr
Charutar Vidya Mandal University (CVMU) was established in the year 2019 is a state private University is located in Anand, Gujarat. Occupying the vast land of…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#33

PrivateSirsa, Haryana
Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹40,000–₹2.7L / yr
Chaudhary Devi Lal University (CDLU), Sirsa was established in 2003. The university has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#34

PrivateNavi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.2L–₹6.6L / yr
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Navi Mumbai, was established in 2018. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University is recognised by the University…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#35

PrivateLudhiana, Punjab
CT University, Ludhiana
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹2.2L–₹7.2L / yr
CT University (CTU), Ludhiana is a state-private university that was established in 2016 under the CT University Act, 2016. CT University has been approved by…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#36

PrivateDavanagere, Karnataka
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹12,350–₹2.4L / yr
Davangere University is a state Davangere University which was established in 2009 and is among the youngest types of Davangere University in Karnataka. The…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#37

PrivateDehradun, Uttarakhand
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.5L–₹3L / yr
Located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Dev Bhoomi School of Journalism and Liberal Arts was established in 2018, making it a rather young institution that has risen…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#38

PrivateDehradun, Uttarakhand
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹2.2L–₹9.3L / yr
What’s new at DBUU, Dehradun? The University provides scholarships worth 3 crores for undergraduate and postgraduate students. DBUU, Dehradun admissions…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#39

PrivateHaridwar, Uttarakhand
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.8L–₹4.8L / yr
Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Haridwar was established in the year 2002, and it has been approved by UGC. The Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya has been approved…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#40

PrivateAhmedabad, Gujarat
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹8,700–₹70,000 / yr
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Ahmedabad was established in 1994. It is the seventh open university in India and has the approval of the…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#41

PrivateSagar, Madhya Pradesh
Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹8,010–₹1.2L / yr
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishvidyalaya, Sagar was established in 1946, and it has been approved by the UGC, PCI, BCI, and courses are approved by AICTE. DHSGSU Sagar…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#42

PrivateBalasore, Odisha
Fakir Mohan University, Balasore
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1,892–₹1.6L / yr
Fakir Mohan University, Balasore was established in 1999 by the Government of Odisha, under Section 32 of the Odisha Universities Act, 1989 (Act 5 of 1989). FM…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#43

PrivateBangalore, Karnataka
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹2.6L–₹14.7L / yr
Garden City University is a highly reputed private university that has been a beacon of academic excellence since its inception in 1992. The Garden City…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#44

PrivateGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.9L–₹19.6L / yr
Gautam Buddha University is also referred to as GBU Noida. GBU Noida was established in 2002. GBU Noida is undertaken by the Government of Uttar Pradesh -…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#45

PrivateGuwahati, Assam
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.6L–₹4.8L / yr
Girijananda Chowdhury University (GCU) Guwahati, is a state university established in 2022 by the Government of Assam. GCU Guwahati is located in the city of…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#46

PrivateRohtas, Bihar
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹2.4L–₹55.6L / yr
Gopal Narayan Singh University, Rohtas was established in 2018. The GNSU is recognised by the University Grants Commission and approved by BCI, NMC, and PCI.…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#47

PrivateAhmedabad, Gujarat
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹11,560–₹26,920 / yr
Latest News and Updates Green Olympiad to be held from April 8 to April 12, 2024 at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad. Last date to apply for CUET 2024 is March 26,…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#48

PrivateGulbarga, Karnataka
Gulbarga University, Gulbarga
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹21,530–₹4.9L / yr
Gulbarga University was established in 1980 under an act of the Karnataka State. Gulbarga University is accredited by the NAAC with a “B” grade and is…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)