School of Journalism & New Media Studies, IGNOU

SOJNMS, IGNOU successfully conducted its Doctoral Research Committee meeting on 16th Feb 2026 that saw the participation of its research scholars from the batches of 2019 till 2025. The committee assessed the progress of scholars at different stages of their work and advised accordingly. Prof. Archna Kumar, senior professor from Delhi University (front row, second from the right) graced the DRC as external member and gave some very useful suggestions to the scholars. On her left is Prof. Shikha Rai, Director, School of Journalism and on her right are Prof. K.S. Arul and Prof. Ramesh Yadav. The School is always committed to upholding the best standards of research in communication studies.

Ranjith E V successfully defended his Doctoral work on 16th January 2026, marking the beginning of achievements for the new year. The Director and research supervisor, Prof. Shikha Rai was happy that three of the School's Ph.D. scholars would be awarded their Doctoral degrees in the soon to be held convocation. At SOJNMS, IGNOU, we are committed to building research practices that build a solid and authentic base for scholars and add to the knowledge bank.

Information Related to Live Lectures on Gyan Darshan (January 2026)
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Topic - Swami Vivekananda on Education
Date: 15-01-2026
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Live)
Repeat Broadcast: 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Resource Person: Prof. Arbind Kumar Jha & Dr. Amit Kumar
GYAN Darshan is freely available on Tata Sky-755, Airtel-442, DD free dish- 44, Sun Direct- 596, Den- 526, In Digital -297, Hathway-473, Dish TV- 2423
Facebook link - https://www.facebook.com/GyanDarshanIGNOU
YouTube link - https://www.youtube.com//streams

Job drives exclusively for IGNOU students and alumni in the Aviation, BPO and Hospitality sectors on 12th January, 2026. For details, please see posters. Scan QR code to register.

Job opportunity for IGNOU learners

Ahemdabad-based company, T Tech, is organising a job drive exclusively for IGNOU students and alumni on 19th January, 2026. Please refer to the poster for more details. You can scan the QR code to register.

Admissions to SOJNMS programmes for the January 2026 session are now open. Please click on the Admissions tab on the following link to register: https://www.ignou.ac.in/

The Fresh Admissions of Indira Gandhi National Open University for the January, 2026 session commenced from 16th December, 2025 on the Samarth Portal. The last date is 31st January, 2026.
Link to Admissions Portal:

www.ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in

Team CIQA visits SOJNMS for internal academic and administrative audit. NAAC preparations are underway...

Join SOJNMS as we celebrate the spirit of responsible journalism on National Press Day 2025.

Theme: The New World Order in Journalism: How Artificial Intelligence Affects Press Freedom and the Media.

Keynote address: Editor-in-Chief and Executive President of Jagran New Media, Mr. Rajesh Upadhyay

Date: 17th November 2025

Time: 11 a.m.

Hybrid mode

Let us come together as we appreciate the power of the press in strengthening democracy. All students, faculty and media enthusiasts are welcome