Tell stories
that change
the world.

India's most dynamic media education — mentored by industry experts, award-winning ad strategists, and broadcast veterans. Newsroom. Studio. Podcast. Your story starts here.

Want to face the camera?

We'll teach you how.

Be an influencer with purpose.

Strategy behind every post.

From newsrooms to boardrooms.

Your degree opens every door.

Industry-ready from Day One.

Not theory — practice.
About the Department

Where media education
meets real media.

The Department of Communication at IILM University nurtures future media professionals through a powerful blend of theory and hands-on practice. Mentored by distinguished professionals who have anchored primetime news, managed global ad campaigns, and shaped India's media landscape.

Our students don't just study communication — they produce it. Every semester, in industry-standard studios, with AI-powered tools, guided by people who've done it at the highest levels.

20+
Years of faculty industry experience
5+
Specialisation tracks to choose from
4
Degree programmes: UG & PG
What Makes Us Different

Four pillars of
industry readiness.

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TV Studio & Podcast Labs

Industry-standard television studios with anchoring desks, green screen, control rooms and podcast suites — your classroom is a newsroom.

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AI-Powered Media Training

Advanced AI tools integrated across editing, content creation, social strategy and data journalism — you graduate fluent in the future.

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100% Industry Interface

Masterclasses, newsroom visits, internships with ABP News, TV9, Amar Ujala, Radio Noida and more — built into the programme, not optional extras.

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Professors of Practice

Learn from Nidhi Razdan (ex-NDTV), Ankita Mukherji (ex-NDTV), Anish Dasgupta (MICA / Publicis / Havas) — practitioners, not just academics.

Our Programmes

Programmes built
to launch you.

BA (HONS)

BA (Hons) Journalism & Mass Communication

A rigorous 4-year undergraduate foundation in journalism, media production, digital storytelling, advertising, and communication theory — designed to launch industry-ready professionals.

4 YearsGreater NoidaFull-time

Covers newsroom practice, TV production, podcasting, advertising, PR, political communication, digital media and capstone projects with real industry partners.

MA

MA Journalism & Mass Communication

An advanced 2-year postgraduate programme for students seeking to specialise in investigative journalism, political communication, corporate communication, or media entrepreneurship.

2 YearsGreater NoidaFull-time

Features dissertation, advanced media production lab, long-form writing, integrated campaigns, data & AI in media, and a full industry internship semester.

Minor courses available alongside your degree

ManagementPolitical ScienceSociologyEconomicsHistoryPsychologyPublic PolicyData ScienceLawForeign Language
Specialisation Tracks

Go deep in what
drives you.

Select a specialisation that aligns with your interests — from digital storytelling to political communication and brand strategy.

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Digital & Immersive Storytelling

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Advertising & Public Relations

🗳️

Public Affairs & Political Communication

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Film, OTT & Entertainment Media

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Corporate Communication

Curriculum Structure

Four years. Built
with intention.

Each year layers on the last — from foundational theory to hands-on production, advanced journalism practice, and a final capstone or dissertation.

Year 1 — Foundation
Building the base
Communication TheoriesCritical Thinking & WritingIntroduction to Public SpeakingMedia Lab: News WritingTV & BroadcastingEnvironment & SDGs
Year 2 — Applied Practice
Connecting theory to production
Reporting & Editing TechniquesPodcasting & Audio StorytellingDigital Media ProductionAdvertising & PRSocial Media StrategyMedia Laws & Ethics
Year 3 — Industry Readiness
Real-world immersion
Investigative JournalismData & AI in MediaPolitical CommunicationMedia EntrepreneurshipIndustry InternshipCapstone Project
Year 4 — Mastery & Specialisation
Leading with expertise
Advanced Specialisation TrackResearch & DissertationGlobal Media PerspectivesLeadership in CommunicationIndustry ProjectPortfolio & Placement
MA — Advanced Track
Dissertation & professional mastery
Advanced Media Production LabLong-form WritingIntegrated CampaignsCorporate CommunicationDissertation
Production Facilities

Classroom theory.
Studio proof.

Our facilities look and feel exactly like the newsrooms and production houses where you'll work — because they were designed that way.

TV Studio anchoring desk
Professional TV Anchoring Desk
Control room
Production Control Room
Podcast studio
Podcast & Audio Suite
Green screen studio
Green Screen & Lighting Studio
Our Faculty

Learn from people who
have actually done it.

Our faculty are practitioners, researchers and award-winners who bring the real world into every lecture.

Professor of Practice
Nidhi Razdan
Director, Department of Communication
Ex-Executive Editor, NDTV · Author · Host, DeKoder · Ramnath Goenka Award Winner · Gulf News Columnist
Professor of Practice
Ankita Mukherji
Professor of Practice
Ex-Deputy Executive Editor & Anchor, NDTV · 20+ yrs broadcast journalism · Media trainer, Indian Armed Forces
Professor of Practice
Anish Dasgupta
Marketing & Communications Strategist
MICA Alumnus · Publicis, McCann, Havas, VML · Microsoft, Nestle, Mercedes-Benz, Colgate · National & International Award Winner
Career Outcomes

Where Communication
graduates go.

A Communication degree from IILM opens doors across media, advertising, government, digital, and international organisations.

📺 Broadcast & Digital Media

TV channels, OTT platforms, digital news portals

📣 Advertising & PR

Agencies, brand teams, communications consultancies

🏛️ Government & Policy

PIB, Ministries, public affairs, civil services

🌐 International Orgs

UN agencies, INGOs, development communication

💼 Corporate

In-house comms, branding, investor relations

🎬 Entertainment

Film, OTT, production houses, content studios

Internships & Industry Exposure

Classroom theory.
Real-world proof.

Our students are placed with India's leading media houses, advertising agencies, NGOs and digital platforms — starting from Year 1. This isn't optional enrichment. It's built into the programme.

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Broadcast & Print Media

  • ABP News
  • TV9 Network
  • India TV
  • Sahara News
  • Amar Ujala
  • The Indian Express
  • Times of India
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Digital & Radio

  • Radio Noida 107.4 FM
  • LG Electronics
  • Beeglee
  • Global Nexus
  • Impact Partner
  • Digital Media Platforms
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NGOs & Collaborations

  • CRY — Child Rights & You
  • ASCI (Advertising Standards Council)
  • Pehchaan — The Street School Trust
  • Action India
  • UNICEF
Industry Interactions

Inside the newsrooms
you'll work in.

Regular industry visits take students into the heart of India's leading media organisations — from India TV's studios to Sahara News anchoring desks.

Industry visits — India TV, Sahara News
Student Voices

Don't take our word
for it.

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The fully equipped studios, supportive faculty, and hands-on learning through field visits prepare us for the media world in a way that feels less like studying and more like living it.

Palak Khanna
BJMC — Semester II
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My BJMC degree at IILM let me blend my passions — music, literature, fashion and PR — seamlessly into assignments. The theories sharpened my worldview, empowering me to form confident political and social stances with nuance and rigour.

Adhiraj Rathi
BJMC — Semester IV
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IILM's multifaceted approach makes it ideal for attaining knowledge, learning application, and diversifying talents. The faculty leaves no stone unturned to create meaningful opportunities for all students.

Kinjalk Sharma
BJMC — Semester VI
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Being involved with Mediosphere and Thespian has been a highlight — offering space for creativity, collaboration, and practical exposure. A place that genuinely encourages curiosity and expression.

Tanishqua
MAJMC — Semester II
Collaborations & Partnerships

Working with the world
beyond the campus.

Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)

MoU signed — Mumbai, July 2023

Joint collaboration on education, training and research for honest and ethical advertising practices. Students contribute to content development, research projects and thought leadership on advertising responsibility.

CRY — Child Rights and You

MoU signed — April 2025

Students participate in field trips, fundraising, workshops and community engagement initiatives — building real skills in social communication, impact measurement and community journalism.

Ready to tell your
story to the world?

Apply now to BA (Hons) JMC or MA JMC at IILM University — 2026 admissions open.

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Podcast Studio
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