Jindal School of Journalism Sonipat: BA, M.Sc, PhD 2026

About Jindal School of Journalism and Communication

Jindal School of Journalism and Communication at O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat runs four-year BA (Hons.) media degrees, a BA or B.Sc in Film and New Media, online master programmes and a PhD.

The Jindal School of Journalism and Communication is the media school of O.P. Jindal Global University, a private university with a residential campus in Sonipat, Haryana. Its undergraduate degrees run for four years on campus: BA (Hons.) Journalism and Media Studies, BA (Hons.) Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, and a BA or B.Sc (Hons.) in Film and New Media. Working graduates can study online for an M.Sc in Strategic Communication or an MA in Political Communication, each about a year long. A residential PhD in journalism and communication takes three to six years. The mix suits students interested in reporting, public relations, film and digital media careers.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Arts	Full-time	4 yrs	—	—	—
Bachelor of Science	Full-time	4 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Arts	Online	1 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Science	Online	1 yrs	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time	—	—	—	—

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Applicants register on the JGU admissions portal (admissions.jgu.edu.in), which has separate forms for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD entry, while the online master programmes are applied for through jguonline.edu.in. The school course page does not set out entrance tests or selection steps, so check the programme page and the current admission notice for eligibility and the selection process. PhD candidates apply through the PhD section of the portal.

Typical eligibility

Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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