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National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism
MottoFreedom of Expression
FounderVishwa 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
Map
Websitewww.nimcj.org

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 Gandhinagar 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]

History

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

Academics

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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

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NIMCJ was ranked 13th in 2018,[7] 14th in 2019,[8] 22nd in 2020,[9] and 24th in 2021[10] in Outlook India's ranking of top mass communication colleges in India. The institute was also ranked by India Today, placing 34th in 2019, 31st in 2020,[11] 33rd in 2021,[12] 10th in 2022,[13] 33rd in 2023, and 29th in 2024[14][15] among mass communication colleges in India. Additionally, NIMCJ was featured in OPEN Magazine's best colleges list in 2022 and 2023, noted as the only media institute from Gujarat to be included.[16][17]

Award

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NIMCJ Awarded by Education Department and Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG) - Government of Gujarat for "Excellence in Placement".[18] In 2021, NIMCJ received Quality Assurance Award for higher education by Indian Quality Assurance Council (IQAC) and Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD).[19]

NIMCaR

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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.[20]

References

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  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. ^ "Best Emerging Mass Communication Colleges in India, Admission, Fees, Placement and Comparison". India Today. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  12. ^ "Best Emerging Mass Communication Colleges in India, Admission, Fees, Placement and Comparison". India Today. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  13. ^ "Best Emerging Mass Communication Colleges in India, Admission, Fees, Placement and Comparison". India Today. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  14. ^ "India Today". IndiaToday.in. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  15. ^ "India Today". IndiaToday.in. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  16. ^ "Best Colleges 2023: State-Wise Rankings". Open (Indian magazine). 21 July 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  17. ^ "NIMCJ added in 'OPEN' magazine's best colleges of India national ranking". Revoi. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  18. ^ "NIMCJ Award Certificate". Nimcj.org. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  19. ^ "NIMCJ Received Quality Excellence Award In Higher Education Given By IQAC & ISTD". Revoi. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  20. ^ "NIMCJ Blog". Nimcj.org. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
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