Chitkara University, Chitkara School of Mass Communication Patiala Ph.D Media Studies: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The candidates who have completed any of the following qualification(s) are eligible to seek admission to the PhD program as per Chitkara University regulations and UGC Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of PhD Degree Regulations, 2022 issued dated 07.11.2022 [(New Delhi, 7th November, 2022; No. F. 1-3/2021(QIP)].

• A 1-year/2-semester Master’s degree program in relevant discipline after a 3-year/6-semester or 5-years/10-semester Bachelor’s degree program or
• A 2-year/4-semester Master’s degree program in relevant discipline after a 3-year/5-years Bachelor’s degree program or
• Qualifications declared equivalent to the Master’s degree in relevant discipline by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or
• An equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognised or authorised by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution or
• A 3-year/6-semester or 5-years/10-semester Bachelor’s degree program in relevant discipline with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed, subject to the following conditions:
  • The candidate should have a full-time teaching or research/industry experience of at least 4 years.
  • The candidate should be currently working in AICTE/UGC approved College/University/Government agency/industry.