Swami Vivekananda University Kolkata Ph.D Mass Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the Ph.D. Mass Communication programme at SVU Kolkata is INR 3,00,000 as reported by third-party sources. Fees are typically paid in annual instalments over the three-year research period. Candidates should confirm the current fee and payment schedule at swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in or by contacting SVU’s Research Cell.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or a closely allied discipline from a recognised university with at least 55 per cent aggregate marks (50 per cent for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and PwD candidates). A valid UGC-NET/JRF score in Mass Communication or a qualifying score in SVU’s Research Entrance Test (RET) is required. Candidates must also present a research proposal and clear a personal interview at SVU.

Ans. A valid UGC-NET/JRF 2026 score in Mass Communication is the preferred qualification for Ph.D. Mass Communication admission at SVU Kolkata. UGC-NET Phase 2 2026 exams were held June 22 to 30, 2026, with results expected July 1, 2026. Candidates without a UGC-NET score must appear for and clear SVU’s own Research Entrance Test (RET). Both routes require a personal interview and submission of a research proposal.

Ans. SVU’s Ph.D. Mass Communication programme covers research areas including media theory and communication models, digital journalism and online media, broadcast and audio-visual communication, public relations and strategic communication, media economics and policy studies, and health communication and development communication. Research scholars work with SVU faculty and submit a thesis after the minimum residency period.

Ans. UGC-JRF holders in Mass Communication are eligible for a monthly fellowship from UGC (INR 31,000 per month for the first two years under current JRF norms). State and central government scholarships for SC/ST and minority community candidates may also be applicable. Candidates should verify the latest fellowship and scholarship norms at ugc.gov.in and swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in.