Course Description

School of Communications, XIM University Bhubaneswar Ph.D Communication System is offered as 3 Years Full Time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for Ph.D is Post Graduation + UGC NET. The total fees for School of Communications, XIM University Bhubaneswar Ph.D Communication System in 2025 is ₹ 20,000 for the complete course duration. Earlier, the fees in 2024 - 2025 for Ph.D Communication System was ₹ 20,000.

School of Communications, XIM University Bhubaneswar Hostel Fee is ₹ 25,000 to 1.2 Lakhs.

School of Communications, XIM University Bhubaneswar Ph.D Communication System Fees 2025

Fees (2025 - 2026)	Total Fees	Total Fees
Total Fees (2025 - 2026)	₹20,000

* Fees is refundable

School of Communications, XIM University Bhubaneswar Ph.D Communication System Previous Fees

Fees	Total Fees
Total Fees	₹20,000

* Fees is refundable

School of Communications, XIM University Bhubaneswar Ph.D Communication System Admission 2025

The minimum eligibility for admission to Ph.D Communication System at School of Communications, XIM University Bhubaneswar is Post Graduation + UGC NET.

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Eligibility Criteria

Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism / Visual Communication / Communication / Electronic Media / New media / Fine Arts / Advertising and Public Relations / Broadcast Communication / Film Studies / English language and literature, OR a professional Degree in the stream of communication declared equivalent by the corresponding statuary regulatory body with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University.

For SC / ST categories a relaxation of 5% will be applicable on all schools tabled above. In case the score is available on a letter-grade system or grade-point system, the University expects a minimum equivalent of prescribed percentage of marks in aggregate as per the awarding University’s norms for conversion to a percentage.

Admission Guidelines

Selection Process:

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their academic records and Statement of Purpose (SoP). The shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for XIM Research Aptitude Test (XRAT), followed by Research Presentation, and Personal Interview, the details of which will be communicated in due course. Details about XRAT is available separately on our website www.xim.edu.in/admission.

Candidates who have qualified UGC NET-JRF (Category-1: JRF) will be exempted from XRAT. However, they will take part in the other selection processes as listed above.

Candidates qualified in UGC-NET (Category-2: Assistant Professor and Category-3: Admission to Ph.D) may appear for XRAT (Conducted by XIM University) to become eligible for a University Scholarship based on merit. These candidates are required to take part in the other selection processes as listed above.

The coursework for the selected candidates is expected to commence from June/July 2025.