CU Jammu Ph.D Mass Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Central University of Jammu offers a full-time PhD in Mass Communication through its Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at the Rahya campus. Research areas include media studies, digital journalism, broadcast media, communication theory, and media policy. The minimum programme duration is three years (six semesters). Admission is via CUET-PG or the CU Jammu PhD Entrance Test. Total fees for the three-year minimum are INR 1,01,490 including the thesis evaluation fee.

Key Points

• Doctoral research in media studies, digital journalism, communication theory, and media policy.
• JRF/UGC-NET holders are exempt from the CU Jammu PhD Entrance Test; humanities fee tier applies.
• Minimum three-year programme; total fee INR 1,01,490 including the thesis evaluation fee of INR 18,000.
• The department also offers B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. programmes, providing a full academic ecosystem.

CU Jammu Ph.D. Mass Communication Fees

• Tuition fee is INR 3,500 per semester throughout the PhD programme.
• Semester I includes a one-time Admission and Registration fee of INR 2,000, Course-work Examination fee of INR 700, Mark-sheet fee of INR 1,000, and Alumni Membership fee of INR 1,000.
• If the PhD is extended beyond 3 years, the semester fee of INR 13,265 continues to apply for each additional semester.
• A Thesis Revision fee of INR 6,000 applies if the examiner recommends revisions before final acceptance.
• Optional hostel accommodation is available separately; hostel fees are not included in the total above.

CU Jammu Ph.D. Mass Communication Admission 2026

Important Dates

Entrance Exam Dates

• CU Jammu admits PhD students in two phases per academic year; candidates with a valid JRF/NET/GATE are directly eligible to apply without the entrance test.
• Apply online through the CU Jammu PhD admissions portal at cujammuadm.samarth.edu.in during the advertised application window.
• Shortlisted candidates must submit a research proposal and attend an interview before the final merit list is published.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a Master’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 60 percent aggregate marks (55 percent for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD).
• A valid JRF/NET/GATE qualification is the primary eligibility criterion; candidates without a fellowship must qualify the CU Jammu PhD Entrance Test.
• Admission is based on a 50 percent weightage to JRF/NET/GATE/entrance test score and 50 percent to the research proposal quality and interview.

Admission Process

• Check the official CU Jammu website for the PhD admission advertisement and application window for the relevant discipline.
• Register on the CU Jammu PhD admissions portal and submit the online application with a valid JRF/NET/GATE score or appear in the CU Jammu PhD Entrance Test.
• Prepare and upload a concise research proposal outlining the intended topic, objectives, and methodology.
• Attend the interview conducted by the departmental research committee; the proposal quality accounts for 50 percent of the final merit.
• On selection, complete registration formalities and pay the semester fee within 15 days as notified by the university.

CU Jammu Ph.D. Mass Communication Scholarships 2026

• JRF-qualified candidates automatically receive the UGC-JRF fellowship upon enrolment; no separate application is required.
• Non-NET fellowship is disbursed by CU Jammu for enrolled full-time scholars not receiving any other fellowship; eligibility is reviewed annually.