Department of Journalism and Mass Communication | Manipal University Jaipur MUJ

Faculty of Management, Commerce and Arts (FoMCA)

OVERVIEW

The department of Journalism and Mass Communication offers a full-fledged undergraduate, postgraduate as well as doctorate program covering all major areas of Journalism, Communication and Film Studies. The department has highly qualified faculty with rich industry experience, state of the art infrastructure, holistic curriculum, placement process, lively co-curricular activities (theatre, dance, music, cinema, literature, debate etc.) and an ambience which encourages students to scale new heights in their areas of interest with a firm root in social sensitivity. The department aims to prepare skilled professionals and world leaders in the field of communication who can serve the society at large.

VISION

To achieve excellence in higher education for nurturing learners and encouraging comprehensive growth of the students by facilitating the engaging educational endeavours in journalism and mass communication.

MISSION

To provide a high-quality educational setting to media and communication students.
To foster original contributions in media research by students and faculty.
To inculcate problem-solving and critical thinking among students through practical approach to media studies.
To foster and kindle the potential of young minds for transforming them into skilled media experts.

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TEACHING FACULTY View all faculties

Dr. Trishu Sharma

Professor & Associate Dean

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Sushil Kumar Rai

Professor & HoD

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Ajay Somra

Assistant Professor

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Anushka Srivastava

Assistant Professor

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Avneesh Kumar

Assistant Professor (Senior Scale)

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Fakira Mohan Nahak

Professor & Director, PR & Media Communication

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Govind Kumar

Assistant Professor

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Manish Sachan

Assistant Professor

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Prabhat Dixit

Assistant Professor (Senior Scale)

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Rachan Dairmary

Assistant Professor

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Rahul Babu Kodali

Assistant Professor

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Ram Pratap Singh

Assistant Professor

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Vaishali Kapoor

Associate Professor

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

PLACEMENTS & INTERNSHIPS

Shubhangi Sharma

MA(J&MC)

Dell Technologies

Megha Talwar

BA(J&MC)

94.5 MY FM

Raunak Bhaira

BA(J&MC)

Zee Media

Harshdeep Bansal

BA(J&MC)

Chandigarh University

Manali Khanna

BA(J&MC)

The Rabbithole

Lokandra Khangarot AKA RJ Arjun

BA(J&MC)

Red FM

Charu Sharma

BA(J&MC)

Goodtimes

Anukriti Rathore

MA(J&MC)

PR Pundit

FACILITIES @MUJ

Print Media Lab
News Reading room ,Television Studio and Community radio

Print Media Lab

"Exposure to Print Media Software which includes Adobe Graphic Suite, and Microsoft Office, practical outputs includes, Newspaper, Newsletter, magazine, letters etc"

News Reading room ,Television Studio and Community radio

" Exposure to theoretical and practical courses and ell-equipped print, electronic media, computer labs facility. "

FROM THE

STUDENT THOUGHTS

Aryan Jakhar
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

I am grateful for the education and experiences I have received from the esteemed faculty and teachers of Manipal University Jaipur's BAJMC program...

Megha Talwar
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

It was my immense fortune to be the part of Manipal University Jaipur. The entire faculty and department leave no stone unturned to shape ones futu...

Simran Srivastava
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

One of the things I appreciated most about the program was how hands-on it was. We got to work on real-world projects and intern with good companie...

Yashaswani Chauhan
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

The program was incredibly engaging and informative, and the professors were passionate about the subject matter and really took the time to help u...

Shruti Srivastava
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

It has been an amazing experience to attend Manipal University in Jaipur. I have been pushed to grow intellectually and personally by the demanding...

Garima Shah
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

My experience at Manipal University Jaipur has been very wonderful till now. I have gained a wealth of knowledge, not only in academic subjects but...

Karil Gaur
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

It was my tremendous privilege to be a member of Manipal University Jaipur. My faculty never let me down when it came to teaching and assisting me ...

Shikha Sangtani
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

My experience at Manipal was full of learning and grooming. Being a global university it gave me an opportunity to meet different kind of people fr...

Riya singh
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

The university provided an enriching academic experience, fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning. The diverse and supportive community o...

RESEARCH

Exploring the unexplored

The areas of research include:
• Intercultural Philosophy • Eco-Philosophy • Technology and Human Values • Cross-cultural Philosophy of Religion • Peace Studies • Physical Education and Sports • Exercise psychology • Sports Psychology • Sports Biomechanics • Health Education • Sports Management

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HAPPENINGS @ FoMCAView all

News

First National Media Fest UMEED 2024

Read more 01 Mar 2024

Online Webinar on the 100th birthday of renowned Indian film Director Satyajit Ray

Read more 02 May 2021

Events

2nd Edition of an International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Management and Information Technology: Intelligence, Innovation and Integration for Sustainable Development World” [ICETMIT-2025]

Read more 30 Oct 2025

Business Analytics Conclave 1.0

Read more 24 Apr 2025

NEWSLETTER (Jan-Mar 24)

NEWSLETTER (Apr-Jun 24)

Newsletter (Jul-Sep 24)

CLUBS & CHAPTER

ABC Charter

CACTUS CLUB

Epicurean club

ENACTUS

Finance Club

Holistic Health Yoga Club

HR INSIGHTS

International Relations Council

LITMUS

OLYMPISM

Pitcher's Craft

QUREKA

SPICMACAY

SOPHIA

UNESCO Club

Dr. Sushil Kumar Rai

Professor & HoD Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

sushilkumar.rai@jaipur.manipal.edu
+917060184787

PhD, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University, 2015
MJMC, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), 2003
MA, Kanpur University, 2001
BA, University of Allahabad, 1995

Print Media
Principles of Journalism
Reporting & Editing (Print & TV)
Media Research
Public Relations

Best Teacher Award-2022 of Uttrakhand State by Hon\"ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami on 5th September 2022.
Innovation Fellow Award (2019) Presented by YS Research Foundation of Public Administration, Uttarakhand.
Best Research Excellence Award (2018) Presented by YS Research Foundation of Public Administration, Uttarakhand

PhD & Research Coordinator
Students Grievance Coordinator

PhD & Research Coordinator
Students Grievance Coordinator

Member, IAMCR

Tiwari, S. & Rai, S.K. "Rising Cybercrime on Social Media During COVID Pandemic and its Impact on Digital Marketing". Academy of Marketing Studies Journal. April 2023, Indexed in ABDC, B Category, Vol: 27 Issue: 4, Online ISSN: 1528-2678-27- S4-006.
Tiwari, S. & Rai, S.K. "Analysis of Cybercrime against Indian Youth on Social Media". European Economic Letters (EEL) Dec 2023, Indexed in ABDC, C Category, Vol 13. Issue:4, 73-79. Online ISSN:2323-5233.
Majumdar., A.S. & Rai, S.K. "Key Driving Factors Facilitating E-Learning Among University Students: A Critical Review". Academy of Marketing Studies Journal, 2021, Indexed in ABDC, B Category, 25(6), 1-7. Vol: 25 Issue: 6, Print ISSN: 1095-6298; Online ISSN: 1528-2678.
Rai, S.K., "Socio-cultural Change and Nation Building". Mekal Mimamsa, Vol: 13, Issue: 2, pp. 162-169, July-Dec 2021. ISSN: 0974-0118. (UGC Care Approved).
Sharma, A. & Rai, S. K., "Media, Elections and Reporting Syndrome: An Analysis of Ethical and Legal Issues in Reporting". Wesleyan Journal of Research (An International Journal), April, Vol.14, pp. 127-142, 2021. ISSN:0975-7685. (UGC Care Approved).

Dr. Ajay Somra

Assistant Professor Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

ajay.somra@jaipur.manipal.edu

Ph.D (Mass Communication), University of Rajasthan, 2023

TV Broadcasting
Media Ethics and Laws
Communication theories and models

Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for being trainer for a 6-week certificate course on "Science Journalism in the Digital Age 2.0" from 31st August to 23rd October 2023 organized by Network of Organization for Science and Technology Communication
Delhi (NOSTC) catalyst and supported by National Council for Science and Technology Communication, New Delhi (NCSTC)
Awarded with 'Udayman Jansampark Pratibha Samman' , by Public Relations Society of India, Jaipur chapter on April 21,2018
University Gold Medalist in Master of Journalism, Centre for Mass Communication,Rajasthan University, Jaipur
Qualified UGC-NET(Mass Communication), January 2017 with a score of 61.14%,

Timetable Coordinator, AMS/DMS Coordinator and Open Elective Coordinator
DCC/Department Meeting Coordinator
Web Page/ Branding/ Reputation Coordinator/
Data Collection/Digital Coordinator
Admission Co-Coordinator & School Connect Prog.

Departmental Physical Branding.
Admissions Co-Coordinator (School Connect) .
Reputation Management.

Research paper titled, "Role of Media in Water Conservation" published in International Journal of Social Science & Management Studies (I.J.S.S.M.S.) , Peer Reviewed-Refereed. Research Journal, Indexing & Impact Factor - 5.2, ISSN: 2454 - 4655, Vol. - 9, No. - 3, April -2023, Seminar Special Issue English 3rd
Research paper titled, "A Study of Role of Media in River Water Disputes" published in Swadeshi Research Foundation, A Monthly Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, International Swadeshi Research Foundation, A Monthly Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, International April - 2023, Special Issue English.
Research paper titled, "Assessing the Effectiveness of Animated T.V. Advertising with Research paper titled, "Assessing the Effectiveness of Animated T.V. Advertising with Molecular & Clinical Medicine, ISSN 2515-8260, Volume 7, Issue 7, November 2020, Page 3143-3148.

Dr. Anushka Srivastava

Assistant Professor Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

anushka.srivastava@jaipur.manipal.edu

BJMC, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, 2017
MAJMC, Chandigarh University, 2019
PhD Central University of Rajasthan 2024

Advertising & Public Relations
Development Communication
Digital Media
Health Communication

Awarded with the Best Session Paper at the International Conference on Media Communication and Design (ICMCD 2021) Organised by Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal;
UGC-NET 2020

Examination Co-Coordinator
Q&C, NAAC/NIRF/ KPI Co- Coordinator
Annual Report Coordinator
Students Activity Coordinator (Cocurricular & Extra Curricular)

International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR)

A. Srivastava and A. K. Samariya, "Media and Development : The future of Women's Health," in Resilience and Transformation for Global Restructuring, M. Singh, N. Tandon , V. Potdar and P. Bhatt , Eds., Ethics International Press, 2022, pp. 183-196.

Dr. Avneesh Kumar

Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

avneesh.kumar@jaipur.manipal.edu
+91-9818039602

PHD, ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY, 2017
M.A. (JMC), ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY, ALIGARH, 2012
B.COM., NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY, 2009

International Communication
Political Communication

BoS Coordinator
Academic Audit Coordinator
Program Coordinator (UG)
FDP Coordinator
Newsletter Coordinator

BoS Coordinator
KPI Coordinator

Indian Sociological Society - Lifetime Member

Banerjee, S., & Kumar, A. (2024). Pushing the boundaries: an evaluation of the use of profanity and its relevance in Indian stand-up comedy. Comedy Studies, 15(1), 61-76. https://doi.org/10.1080/2040610X.2024.2334105
Kumar, A., & Dutta, P. (2024). The power of vulnerability: women stand-up comedians' triumph through self-deprecation. Feminist Media Studies, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680777.2024.2341407
Kumar, A., & Raghuvanshi, L. (2023). Patriarchy and the music industry: review of the film Qala. Media Asia, 50(4), 662-665. https://doi.org/10.1080/01296612.2022.2163548
Banerjee, S., & Kumar, A. (2024). The unseen strains: mental health battles of Indian journalists amid Covid-19-induced economic uncertainty. Media Practice and Education, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/25741136.2024.2347044
Kumar, A., & Dutta, P. (2023). The civility crisis: incivility, impoliteness and the descent of TV news debates in India. Media Asia, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1080/01296612.2023.2291588

Dr. Fakira Mohan Nahak

Professor & Director, PR & Media Communication Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

fakira.nahak@jaipur.manipal.edu

PHD, BERHAMPUR UNIVERSITY, 2015
MJMC, BERHAMPUR UNIVERSITY, 2002
B.SC., BERHAMPUR UNIVERSITY, 1996

Broadcast Journalism
Health Communication
Science Communication
Development Communication

Gold Medallist in MJMC

Media Fest Coordinator

HOD

Member, IAMCR

[1] F. Qasmi, F. M. Nahak, S. Sarujin, F. Effendy, and S. Choudhury, "Significance of Developmentally Appropriate Practices ( DAP ) for learning and development of learners Significance of Developmentally Appropriate Practices ( DAP ) for learning and development of learners,\" Int. J. Early Child. Spec. Educ., vol. 14, no. May, pp. 2103-2110, 2022.
[2] N. Sharma and F. M. Nahak, "A Systematic Literature Review Of Communication Strategies And Menstrual Hygiene: From 2007 To 2020," J. Content, Community Commun., vol. 14, no. 7, pp. 250-266, 2021, doi: 10.31620/JCCC.12.21/21.
[3] N. Sharma, F. M. Nahak, and R. Kanozia, "Identifying the gaps of health communication research: A systematic review," J. Content, Community Commun., vol. 10, no. 5, pp. 123-133, 2019, doi: 10.31620/JCCC.12.19/13.
[4] F. M. Nahak, "Role of Media in Disaster Preparedness: Case studies from Calamity Prone Odisha," in E3S Web of Conferences 331, 04010 (2021) ICDMM 2021, 2021, doi: https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202133104010.

Dr. Govind Kumar

Assistant Professor Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

govind.kumar@jaipur.manipal.edu
+91-8090384406

PHD, BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY, 2022
M.A. (JMC), BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY, 2016
B.SC, PUNJAB TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, 2013

Digital Media,
Print Media Production
Gender Media and Communication

UGC NET DEC 2015, NTA NET DEC20 23

Registration Coordinator
"LMS/Impartus/ Online Course Coordinator (Swayam/NPTEL/ Coursera)/ Scholarship"
Social Media Coordinator
Lab Coordinator (105-2AB)
Admission Co-Coordinator & School Connect Prog.

A study on the Opinion of the Educated Society for the Third Gender
The Portrayal of Indian Rural Women on OTT Platforms: A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Film Jai Bhim
A study of the Socio-cultural Structure of the Hijras Community in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Manish Sachan

Assistant Professor Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

manish.sachan@jaipur.manipal.edu
7018212313

PHD, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, 2023
M.J.M.C., CHHATRAPATI SHAHU JI MAHARAJ UNIVERSITY, KANPUR, 2009
B.SC., CHHATRAPATI SHAHU JI MAHARAJ UNIVERSITY, KANPUR, 2007
MPHIL, MAHATMA GANDHI ANTARRASHTRIYA HINDI VISHWAVIDYALAYA, WARDHA, 2011

Social Media and Journalism

Academic Coordinator (UG)
Project Coordinator (UG)
Extension and Outreach Programs Coordinator
Industry Invited Expert Lectures and Industry Visits Coordinator
IIC/Coordinator for Internationalisation

Mentor-Mentee Coordinator
KPI Co-coordinator

[1]M. Sachan and V. Tyagi, "Discrimination in the Media's Content towards Specially Challenged Population: A Case Study," Community & Communication Amity School of Communication, vol. 5, pp. 2456-9011, 2017, Accessed: Oct. 17, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.amity.edu/gwalior/jccc/pdf/jcc-journal-june-2017-06092017-67-72.pdf

Dr. Prabhat Dixit

Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

prabhat.dixit@jaipur.manipal.edu
+91-9001119743

PHD, VARDHMAN MAHAVEER OPEN UNIVERSITY KOTA, 2019
MPHIL, BABASAHEB BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY, 2014
MJMC, UTTAR PRADESH RAJARSHI TANDON OPEN UNIVERSITY, 2011
B.SC, VEER BAHADUR SINGH PURVANCHAL VISHWAVIDHYALAYA, JAUNPUR, 2008

Print Media
Science Communication

OBE Coordinator (OBE Matrix)
Program Coordinator (PG)
Alumni Coordinator
Nodal Officer for MoU (National/International)
PhD & Research Co-Coordinator

OBE Coordinator
PhD Coordinator
Admissions Coordinator
Alumni Coordinator

Member PRSI

S. K. P. D. Hemant Kumar Pandey, " Diffusion of coronavirus and awareness among the people of western India: Analyses the role of print media : Analyses the role of print media," "Indian Journal of Community Health (Scopus Journal) , Vols. ISSN: 0971-7587, 2022.
S. K. P. D. Hemant Kumar Pandey, "Health Communication in Media: An Analytical Study of Coverage of World Blood Donor Day in Leading National Dailies from Jaipur," Indian Journal of Community Health, Vols. ISSN: 0971-7587; , 2022.
S. P. H. K.P. Prabhat Dixit, Media in 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges, Lucknow: Bodhras Publication, 2023.
Media in 21st Century-Opportunities &Challenges (Book) Dr. Prabhat Dixit, Dr. Sanjay Pandey, Dr. Hemant Kumar Pandey
Dual Role of Working Mothers in India: A Critical Analysis Dr. Priyanka Sharma, Dr. Prabhat Dixit, Dr. Hemant Kumar Pandey Article: Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results , Volume Vol. 13 Special Issue-10 Dec: 2022, Year 2022, Pages No.1474-1481 DOI:: 10.47750/pnr.2022.13.S10.173

Dr. Rachan Dairmary

Assistant Professor Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

rachan.daimary@jaipur.manipal.edu
8638120273

PHD, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF GUJARAT, 2022
MPHIL, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF GUJARAT, 2018
M.A. (MC&J), TEZPUR UNIVERSITY, 2014
BCA, PUNJAB TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, 2011

Science and Technology Studies (STS)
Communication Studies
Ethnobiology
Sociobiology
Conservation Social Sciences

Project Coordinator (PG)
Coordinating the ICSSR, DST funded project
Media Lab Coordinator (218-1AB)
AIC & E-Cell Coordinator
Value-Added Course Coordinator

Nucleus Member, MUJ-AIC (Atul Incubation Centre)
Lab Coordinator
Department Meeting Coordinator

Visiting Fellow, IAS-STS Unit, Graz University of Technology, Austria
Visiting Scholar, Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, UnitedKingdom
Member, Society of Ethnobiology, USA
Secretary, Bodo Science Society (Assam)

Kumar, H. & Daimary, R. (2023). \'Alternative science communication in the post-truth moment: Case of grassroots innovations and Shodhyatra in India\', Science, Technology and Society for a Post-Truth Age, Vernon Press.
Daimary, R. (2023). \'Bodos and their Relationship with Oma\', Human-Animal Relationships in India: Perspectives from the Margins, Cambridge University Press (On Press).
Daimary, R. & Das, J. (2023) \"Ethnic Conflict in Manipur: The Tribal/Non-Tribal Divide,\" Critical Asian Studies, June 21, 2023; http://doi.org/10.52698/TNWX2971.

Dr. Ram Pratap Singh

Assistant Professor Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

rampratap.singh@jaipur.manipal.edu
9990762529

PHD, JAMILA MILLIA ISLAMIA NEW DELHI, 2023
M.A. (MASS COMM.), MAKHANLAL CHATURVEDI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF JOURALISM AND COMMUNICATION BHOPAL, 2010
B.A., VEER KUNWAR SINGH UNIVERSITY, ARA, 2007
MPHIL, JAMILA MILLIA ISLAMIA NEW DELHI, 2012

Development Communication
Media Theories
Rural Development
Media & Marginalised Groups
Democratisation of Media
History of Print Media

Examination Coordinator
Orientation/ Annual Day Coordinator
Radio Club Coordinator
Department Library Coordinator
Admission Co-Coordinator & School Connect Prog.

Conference/Seminar/Project Coordinator
MoU Coordinator
Class Coordinator

The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)

R. P. Singh "The Role of Community Media in Social Change and Development in India"I.J.R.C.Society., vol. 6, no. 5, pp. 72-76, May, 2022 doi:

Dr. Vaishali Kapoor

Associate Professor Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

vaishali.kapoor@jaipur.manipal.edu

Ph.D., UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN, 2016
M.J.M.C, UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN, 2009
B.Sc, UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN, 2007

Electronic Media Journalism
Media and Society

UGC NET qualified in Mass Communication and Journalism in June 2013.
VAANI certified artist from Prasar Bharati of India
Participant in the "Synergic Manipal Integrated Leadership Engagement" (SMILE 5.0) program at MUJ.

Admission Coordinator & School Connect Prog.
Q&C, NAAC/NIRF/ KPI Co- Coordinator
Seminar/Conference Coordinator
Academic Coordinator (PG)
Radio Club Coordinator

Indian Association for Women's Studies
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)