Sister Nivedita University Kolkata Ph.D Journalism And Mass Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The fee for Ph.D. Mass Communication at Sister Nivedita University Kolkata is INR 1,60,250 in Year 1 (including the admission charge), and INR 1,40,000 in Year 2 and Year 3. The minimum total for a three-year duration is INR 4,40,250. Each additional semester beyond three years is charged at INR 70,000. The programme may run up to six years. Confirm current fees at snuniv.ac.in.

Ans. Candidates must hold a MA or M.Sc in Journalism, Mass Communication, Advertising, Public Relations, or allied media disciplines with at least 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer/PwD) to be eligible for {short} at Sister Nivedita University Kolkata. Candidates with a four-year undergraduate degree with CGPA 7.5 or above may also apply as per UGC 2022 norms. Final year postgraduate students may apply provisionally.

Ans. Admission to Ph.D. (Journalism and Mass Communication) at Sister Nivedita University is through SNURET (SNU Research Entrance Test), which covers research methodology and Journalism and Mass Communication-specific content. Candidates holding UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, JRF, or GATE are exempt from the written test but must appear for the interview. Apply at phd.snuniv.ac.in with a research synopsis and postgraduate marksheets.

Ans. Ph.D. Mass Communication at Sister Nivedita University Kolkata covers research areas including digital journalism and social media, media policy and regulation, political communication, audience studies, advertising and PR research, health and science communication, journalism ethics and law, and film and television studies. Scholars work under a faculty supervisor assigned by the doctoral committee. Research culminates in a thesis submitted and defended before an external committee.

Ans. Graduates of Ph.D. (Journalism and Mass Communication) from Sister Nivedita University Kolkata can pursue roles as media academic, journalism researcher, communication policy analyst, media industry trainer, academic faculty, and independent media researcher. A Ph.D. opens pathways to faculty positions in universities, research roles in government and think tanks, and senior advisory positions in industry and policy bodies.