SCHOOL OF MASS COMMUNICATION

About the School

The School of Mass Communication (SOMC) stands as a premier institution in Media and Communication Design, securing the top spot in Uttarakhand and ranking 21st among India's leading Mass Communication Schools as per the 'India Today' survey of July 2021. Our school prides itself on offering professional programs that strike a harmonious balance between theoretical knowledge and practical exposure, nurturing a high level of expertise.

Here are the key highlights of our school:

  • A dynamic curriculum that undergoes regular updates via continuous evaluation
  • Emphasis on developing insights, knowledge, and skills essential for employability
  • Acclaimed faculty members with diverse backgrounds and rich industry experience
  • Specialisations spanning areas like Print, Radio, Television, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Advertising and Public Relations, Digital Photography, Film Studies, and more
  • A PhD program tailored to train future professionals and educators in their specialised field of study
  • Top-notch infrastructure facilitating interactive and effective teaching-learning experiences in a creatively stimulating environment:
    • Theatre-style classrooms equipped with cutting-edge audio-visual learning aids
    • Seminar Hall, Library, and E-Library
    • Well-equipped labs comprising Print Media & Graphic Design, Television, Radio, Digital Photography, and Audio-Video Editing cum Computer labs
Head Profile SCHOOL OF MASS COMMUNICATION

the Head

Dr. Neeraj Khattri with experience of more than twenty years in Media academic and industry. Many of his research papers are published in reputed research Journals and books. He has published eight books on Mass Media. Dr. Khattri is a Google Certified Trainer by Google News Initiative India Training Network 2018. Dr. Khattri has been an active member of five International Media organizations like IAMCR, NAMLE AYJW, PRSI and ACMS. Dr. Neeraj Khattri has been awarded with the Best Academic Administrator Award 2019 by the Combined Society for Education, Research and Development on February 01, 2019 at Mumbai and received Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Samman-2023 for Outstanding Contribution in the field of Higher Education by Delhi State Legal Services Authority and Bhagidari Jansahyog Samiti, New Delhi on May 07, 2023.