GGSIPU Ph.D Mass Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Total fees

INR 1.42 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 6.95 LPA

NIRF PG median used for ROI

Cutoff

50%

PET qualifying score, General

Placement rate

70%

PG placement support marker

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research areas 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to the interview 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without living cost 07Will your score get you in?PET scores by category and route 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About GGSIPU Ph.D. Mass Communication

GGSIPU offers a three-year, part-time Ph.D. in Mass Communication through the University School of Mass Communication. The university has NAAC A++ and a #56 QS Southern Asia rank for 2026. The full fee without living cost is INR 1.42 Lakhs and the cost with living support is INR 5.02 Lakhs. You apply through the Ph.D. form and take PET 251 unless you are exempt through NET, GATE, CEED or a similar test. The General qualifying score is 50%. The school notifies slots before PET. The NIRF PG median pay used on this page is INR 6.95 LPA and the placement support marker is 70%.

GGSIPU Ph.D. Mass Communication Fees

The full course costs INR 5.02 Lakhs with living cost and INR 1.42 Lakhs without living cost. The tuition fee is INR 75,000. You pay tuition, university charges and the innovation fee every year for three years. The alumni contribution and exam fee are paid once. The security deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 75,000	INR 25,000 a year, 3 years
University charges	INR 60,000	INR 20,000 a year, 3 years
Innovation fee	INR 1,500	INR 500 a year, 3 years
Alumni contribution	INR 2,000	One time
Examination fee	INR 3,000	One time
Living cost	INR 3.60 Lakhs	INR 10,000 a month, 36 months
Total, no hostel	INR 1.42 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 5.02 Lakhs	Full course

GGSIPU Ph.D. Mass Communication Admission Dates

The 2026 admission cycle ended with school admission steps by 31 Jul 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; the form is expected in Feb 2027. Keep your research note and fee receipt ready for the interview and reporting step.

Event	Date	Status
Online application, last date to apply	Feb 2027 to Mar 2027	Tentative
Exemption papers, last date	Apr 2027	Tentative
Exempted list	Apr 2027	Tentative
PET 251 entrance test	Apr 2027 to May 2027	Tentative
PET result and merit list	Jun 2027	Tentative
Interview and research talk	Jul 2027	Tentative
School allotment list	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Document check and school reporting	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Sep 2027	Tentative

GGSIPU Ph.D. Mass Communication Eligibility

You need 55% marks in a master’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or a related field. A 4-year bachelor’s degree with 75% also works under the common rule. You get 5% relaxation if you are SC, ST, OBC, EWS or differently abled.

Requirement	What you need
Master’s route	Master’s degree with 55% marks
Related field	Journalism, Mass Communication or related area
Bachelor’s route	4-year bachelor’s degree with 75% marks
Relaxation	5% for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and differently abled candidates

GGSIPU Ph.D. Mass Communication Admission Process

GGSIPU takes the online form first and checks the PET exemption papers next. You take PET 251 if you are not exempt. The school then calls shortlisted candidates for an interview and research talk. If you miss the document step or fee payment, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Fill the form	Choose Ph.D. and PET 251 in the admission portal
2. Upload papers	Give marksheets and exemption proof if you have it
3. Take PET	Write research methods and Mass Communication sections
4. Attend interview	Discuss your research area before the school panel
5. Pay and report	Pay the admission fee and finish the document check

GGSIPU Ph.D. Mass Communication Cutoff

The General qualifying score is 50% and the relaxed score is 45% for reserved categories. These are PET qualifying marks, not a seat promise. The interview and the available slots decide the final list after the written test.

Category	Qualifying score	Round and year
General	50%	PET, 2026
OBC	45%	PET, 2026
SC	45%	PET, 2026
ST	45%	PET, 2026
EWS	45%	PET, 2026

GGSIPU Ph.D. Mass Communication Placements

The NIRF PG median pay used here is INR 6.95 LPA and the placement support marker is 70%. Ph.D. hiring is mostly for teaching, research, media policy and communication research roles. The school route helps most when your thesis area matches these roles.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 6.95 LPA, PG median used for ROI
Average pay	INR 6.95 LPA
Placement support marker	70%
Likely roles	Teaching, research, media policy and communication research
Recruiters	Universities, research centres, newsrooms and policy teams

GGSIPU Ph.D. Mass Communication Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 30,000 to INR 75,000 over the course. The Delhi merit-cum-means and SC or ST support give the biggest help. The state and central schemes need an income paper; the EWS support needs the certificate.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Delhi merit-cum-means scheme	Delhi student, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 45,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 30,000 over the course
EWS support	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 30,000 over the course
SC or ST post-matric support	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 45,000 over the course

GGSIPU Ph.D. Mass Communication Ranking

The university has NAAC A++ and a #56 QS Southern Asia rank in 2026. The Ph.D. brochure also prints a 22nd State NIRF rank. These ranks show the university base, while the school decides the research fit.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
QS Southern Asia	2026	#56
State NIRF rank	2026	#22
NAAC	2023	A++

GGSIPU Ph.D. Mass Communication Course Structure

Year 1 has course work, research methods and early supervisor work. Year 2 moves into field work, data collection and chapter writing. Year 3 is for thesis writing, checks and submission. You should choose a topic before the interview.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Research methods, review work and proposal building
Year 2	Field work, data collection and early chapters
Year 3	Thesis writing, checks and submission
Research areas	Media studies, journalism, communication theory and media law

GGSIPU Ph.D. Mass Communication Hostel and Campus

The school is on the Dwarka campus and part-time scholars usually plan their own stay. The living-cost toggle uses INR 10,000 a month for 36 months. The campus gives library access, research talks and faculty meetings.

Item	Detail
Campus	Sector 16-C, Dwarka, New Delhi
Mode	Part-time research with school guidance
Living estimate	INR 10,000 a month for 36 months
Academic support	Library, research talks and faculty meetings

Should you pick Ph.D. (Mass Communication) at GGSIPU?

This course suits students who want media research or teaching and can balance work with part-time study.

Pick it if:

You want Delhi media access: Dwarka keeps you close to newsrooms, policy offices and research events in the city.

You already work in media: the part-time mode lets you keep your job while you meet the school for research work.

You have NET or a similar score: the university can exempt you from PET, but you still need the interview.

You want a low fee: the full course fee is INR 1.42 Lakhs before living cost, as the fee block shows.

Skip it if:

You want campus hiring first: Ph.D. hiring is mostly teaching and research, so newsroom jobs need your own portfolio.

You need a fixed hostel room: part-time scholars should plan their own stay near Dwarka before they pay.

You are counting on PET alone: 50% only qualifies you, and the interview still decides the final list.

You cannot present a research idea: the school interview asks you to explain your area before admission.

Counsellor's advice

Take it if your research topic needs Delhi media access. If you need a job first, build work samples before you join.

Ph.D. (Mass Communication) Eligibility▾

Master’s marks: 55% in Journalism, Mass Communication or a related field.

Relaxed marks: 50% for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and differently abled candidates.

Exam needed: PET 251, unless NET, GATE, CEED or a similar test exempts you.

Research fit: You must discuss your research area in the school interview.

Ph.D. (Mass Communication) Admission Process▾

Fill form: Choose Ph.D. and PET 251 on the IPU admission portal.

Send proof: Give NET or similar exemption papers to the school if you have them.

Take PET: Non-exempt students write research methods and Mass Communication questions.

Attend interview: Present your research interest before the school panel.

Pay fee: Pay the admission fee and finish the document check or you lose the seat.

Ph.D. (Mass Communication) Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Feb 2027 to Mar 2027

Online application, last date to apply

Expected from the 2026 form window; submit the form before the last date.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Exemption documents, last date

Expected for NET, GATE, CEED and similar proof.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Exempted list

Expected before the entrance test window.

Tentative

Apr 2027 to May 2027

PET 251 entrance test

Expected in the same test window as 2026.

Tentative

Jun 2027

PET result and merit list

Expected after the entrance test and answer checks.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Interview and research talk

The school checks your research area and documents.

Tentative

Jul 2027

School allotment list

The school is expected to list selected candidates after interviews.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission fee payment

Pay the first fee after the school selects you.

Tentative

Aug 2027

School reporting and document check

Bring original marksheets and the fee receipt.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Classes start

Course work is expected after reporting.

Source: GGSIPU Ph.D. Admission Brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Ph.D. (Mass Communication) Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add PG and living cost.

Tuition fee

Per year × 3, INR 25,000 a year

INR 75,000

University charges

Per year × 3, INR 20,000 a year

INR 60,000

Innovation fee

Per year × 3, INR 500 a year

INR 1,500

Alumni contribution

One time, in year 1

INR 2,000

Examination fee

One time, in year 1

INR 3,000

Security deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add PG + living

PG and living estimate

Per month × 36, INR 10,000 a month

INR 3.60 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1.42 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + university charges, living not added

Total course fee

INR 5.02 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + university charges + PG and living

Education loan EMI

INR 2,386

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

491%

average first-year pay INR 6.95 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 8,456

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

139%

average first-year pay INR 6.95 LPA vs the full fee

Source: GGSIPU Ph.D. fee table. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at GGSIPU?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are PET qualifying scores for this course.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Ph.D. (Mass Communication) Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Ph.D. (Mass Communication) vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

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Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Delhi NCR

Compared with

Jamia Millia Islamia

New Delhi

Compared with

University of Delhi

New Delhi

Compared with

Amity University Noida

Noida

Compared with

Sharda University

Greater Noida

Compared with

Manav Rachna University

Faridabad

Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 1.42 Lakhs

tuition + university charges

INR 60,000

INR 82,000 less

INR 90,000

INR 52,000 less

INR 2.40 Lakhs

INR 98,000 more

INR 2 Lakhs

INR 58,000 more

INR 1.80 Lakhs

INR 38,000 more

Average paylatest batch

INR 6.95 LPA

PG median used for ROI

INR 7.5 LPA

INR 0.55 LPA more

INR 7.2 LPA

INR 0.25 LPA more

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 0.45 LPA less

INR 5.8 LPA

INR 1.15 LPA less

INR 6 LPA

INR 0.95 LPA less

Placement rateshare of scholars placed

70%

PG placement support marker

75%

5 points higher

72%

2 points higher

65%

5 points lower

60%

10 points lower

62%

8 points lower

Closing rankPET merit rank, General

PET merit marker

10 places tougher

10 places easier

25 places easier

30 places easier

20 places easier

Seatslatest school slots

school slot marker

2 fewer

3 more

8 more

6 more

4 more

In short

If you want the lower fee and can clear a tougher list, take Jamia. If you need part-time study with Dwarka access, keep GGSIPU.

In short

If you want more seats and a central campus, Delhi Univ is strong. If fee and part-time fit matter more, GGSIPU stays useful.

In short

If you need more seats and can pay more, Amity Noida is an option. If fee matters, GGSIPU is the tighter choice.

In short

If you want a private campus near Greater Noida, check Sharda. If you want lower fees, keep GGSIPU higher.

In short

If Faridabad is easier for travel, check Manav Rachna. If Delhi media access matters, GGSIPU is the better fit.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Ph.D. (Mass Communication)

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is this Ph.D. course worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want media research or teaching and can use the Delhi network. The full fee without living cost is INR 1.42 Lakhs, and the NIRF PG median pay used here is INR 6.95 LPA. Check the fee block and talk to a supervisor before you pay.

Should I take this course if my PET score is just above 50%?▾

Do not count on the score alone. A 50% PET score only qualifies a General student for the next step, and the school interview still decides the final list. Keep your research idea ready and use the score checker above for your category.

What job can I get after this Ph.D. in Mass Communication?▾

The course best fits teaching, research, media policy and communication research roles. The page uses INR 6.95 LPA as the PG median pay marker, but Ph.D. jobs depend on your thesis, papers and work samples. Build a research portfolio while you study.

Who should take this Ph.D. at GGSIPU?▾

Take it if you already have a clear media research question and can meet faculty while working. The part-time mode helps working students, and the Dwarka campus is close to Delhi media and policy networks. Before joining, match your topic with a faculty area.

Who should skip this course at GGSIPU?▾

Skip it if you need campus hiring before research training. Ph.D. hiring is slow and depends on papers, teaching work and interviews. If you want a quick newsroom job, build work samples first and use the degree later for research or teaching.

Is part-time Ph.D. better than full-time for me?▾

It is better if you already work in media or teaching. The part-time mode lets you keep your job, but it also means you must protect time for reading, field work and writing. If you need daily lab-style guidance, ask the school about meeting plans.

Is GGSIPU right for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if your topic fits Mass Communication research and you want a Delhi base. PET 251 covers research methods and subject questions, so the course expects research readiness from the start. Read the syllabus areas and prepare a short research note before the interview.

Should I wait one year for another Ph.D. option?▾

Wait only if your research topic has no faculty fit here. The fee is low at INR 1.42 Lakhs without living cost, and the admission route is clear through PET or NET exemption. If the topic fits, apply and compare offers after interviews.

Can I get in without PET?▾

Yes, if you have a valid NET, GATE, CEED or similar national test score that the university accepts for exemption. You still fill the form and attend the interview. Keep the exemption proof ready before the school document date.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 3-year fee without living cost is INR 1.42 Lakhs. With the page living estimate, it becomes INR 5.02 Lakhs. The refundable security deposit is separate in the fee rows, so read that line before you pay.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes, most of the fee is yearly. Tuition is INR 25,000 a year, university charges are INR 20,000 a year and the innovation fee is INR 500 a year. One-time heads are paid at admission. Keep the receipt for reporting.

Which scholarships can reduce my fee?▾

The calculator lists fee help from INR 30,000 to INR 75,000 based on category and income. The Delhi merit-cum-means and SC or ST support give the biggest help on this page. Use the calculator, then confirm the scheme rules on the official portal.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 24, 2026

GGSIPU: 1 Answered Question

What are the best colleges under IP university for a BCA course?

Aditi Guptastudied at KCC Institute of Technology and Management

Some of the best colleges under IP University for a BCA course are as follows.

KCC Institute of Legal and higher education
Maharaja Surajmal Institute, Janak Puri, New Delhi
Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Pitampura, New Delhi
Jagan Institute of Management Studies, Rohini, Delhi
Jagannath International Management School, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Institute of Information Technology & Management, Janak Puri, New Delhi
Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Patparganj Road, Delhi
Trinity Institute of Professional Studies, Dwarka, New Delhi
Institute of Innovation in Technology and Management, Janakpuri, New Delhi
Integrated Institute of Technology, Dwarka, New Delhi

GGSIPU conducts its own BCA entrance test called IPU CET BCA entrance to select students for admission to these colleges.

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Should you pick Ph.D. (Mass Communication) at GGSIPU?

Ph.D. (Mass Communication) Admission Dates 2027

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Ph.D. (Mass Communication) Fees 2027

Will your score get you a seat at GGSIPU?

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Ph.D. (Mass Communication) Scholarship Calculator

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Ph.D. (Mass Communication) vs similar colleges

FAQs on Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Ph.D. (Mass Communication)

GGSIPU: 1 Answered Question

What are the best colleges under IP university for a BCA course?

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