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National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism

NIMCJ, formerly National Institute of Mass Communications and Journalism, Ahmedabad is a higher education institute for Mass Communication in India. It was established by Vishwa Samvad Education Foundation in 2007. It is located at Bodakdev, Sarkhej Gandhinager Highway, the western Indian city of Ahmedabad. NIMCJ is the pioneer institute to introduce Radio Journalism and Digital Media in media academics in Gujarat. The institute is affiliated to Gujarat University.[1][2]

National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism
MottoFreedom of Expression
Founder(s)Vishwa Samwad Education Foundation
Established2007
Location
Ahmedabad
,
Gujarat
,
India
Coordinates23°02′09″N 72°30′41″E / 23.035841°N 72.511390°E / 23.035841; 72.511390
Websitewww.nimcj.org

History edit

NIMCJ was established in 2007 by Vishwa Samvad Education Foundation.[3][4]

Academics edit

NIMCJ is affiliated to Gujarat University and offers MAJMC, BAJMC and BAJMC (HONS.)* programs. The Master of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication (MAJMC) is a full-time, two-year master's program that focuses on the study of journalism and mass communication theories, practices, and techniques.[5] Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication (BAJMC) is a full-time bachelor's program available in three-year and BAJMC (HONS.)* a four-year durations program. Both concentrate on media study and its professional skills.[6]

Ranking edit

NIMCJ achieved the 13th rank in 2018,[7]14th rank in 2019,[8] 22nd rank in 2020,[9] and 24th rank in 2021,[10] according to Outlook India ranking of top mass communication colleges in India. Additionally, NIMCJ ranked 34th among top mass communication colleges in India by India Today in 2019.[11] In 2022, NIMCJ has been featured in 'OPEN' magazine's best colleges 2022 rankings, and it was the only media institute from Gujarat.[12]

Award edit

NIMCJ Awarded by Education Department and Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG) - Government of Gujarat for "Excellence in Placement".[13] In 2021, NIMCJ received Quality Assurance Award for higher education by Indian Quality Assurance Council (IQAC) and Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD).[14]

NIMCaR edit

The RSS-promoted trust, VSEF - Vishwa Samvad Education Foundation, already runs a media institute in Ahmedabad since 2007 via National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism (NIMCJ). It will be amalgamated into National Institute of Mass Communication and Research (NIMCaR) that will come up in Hajipur village, about 32 km from Ahmedabad.

VSEF will spend Rs 100 crore to set up a National Media Institute in Gujarat across a 10-acre campus equipped with the technologically advanced studio, Media Research Centre, Media Museum and other facilities with the aim to transform media and communication education in India.[15]

References edit

  1. ^ "NIMCJ About". nimcj.org. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  2. ^ "CMO Gujarat article". cmogujarat.gov.in. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  3. ^ "VSEF". Vsefindia.org. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  4. ^ "The Times Group". TimesofIndia.com. Retrieved 2 July 2019.[dead link]
  5. ^ "MJMC - Master of Journalism and Mass Communication". NIMCJ. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  6. ^ "BAJMC - Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, BAJMC (Hons.)*<". NIMCJ. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Outlook India 2018". OutlookIndia.com. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  8. ^ "Outlook India 2019". OutlookIndia.com. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  9. ^ "India's Top Mass Communication Institutes In 2020". Outlook India. 4 February 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2021: India's Top 31 Private Institutes Of Mass Communication". Outlook India. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  11. ^ "India Today". IndiaToday.in. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  12. ^ "NIMCJ added in 'OPEN' magazine's best colleges of India national ranking". Revoi. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  13. ^ "NIMCJ Award Certificate". Nimcj.org. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  14. ^ "NIMCJ Received Quality Excellence Award In Higher Education Given By IQAC & ISTD". Revoi. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  15. ^ "NIMCJ Blog". Nimcj.org. Retrieved 3 August 2019.

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