University Rajasthan is a public and state university and one of the oldest University in Rajasthan, located in Jaipur. The Centre for mass communication was established in 1990. Presently under the leadership of Prof. and Head Dr. Sanjeev Bhanawat, the centre has made appreciable head way. In 1991-92 under the self-financing scheme the Centre started a one year P.G. Diploma Course in Journalism. This was later converted to a one year bachelor degree course (BJMC) in 1992-93. From the academic session it has been replaced by a two year Master’s degree program. So far nearly 1000 students have studied and a large number of them are working in different sphere of the media. Eminent journalists and media persons have contributed their mite towards its growth in various ways. Wide ranging subject specified conferences, seminars, workshops and discussion have been organized. Major thrust areas in research are in print media, television and advertising. An ambitious publication program has been taken up, in which presently series of 14 books covering a wide range of media related topics have been published. Centre has well equipped TV Studio and a good library of 7000+ books.
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