Tripura Central University Introduces Undergraduate Programme in Journalism

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, August 4, 2026

In a significant step towards strengthening professional media education in the State, Tripura Central University has introduced an undergraduate programme in Journalism and Mass Communication. Admissions to the new course, offered under the Institute of Multidisciplinary Studies (IMD), have commenced for the 2026–27 academic session, university sources said on Tuesday.

According to the university, the programme will provide students with professional training in journalism, digital media, filmmaking, photography, public relations, advertising, corporate communication, broadcasting and digital content creation.

The programme has been introduced under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Debabrata Das as part of the university's efforts to promote multidisciplinary, skill-based and employment-oriented higher education.

Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Dr. Sunil Kalai, said the department had long advocated the introduction of journalism education at the undergraduate level. He said providing professional journalism education immediately after higher secondary schooling would enable students to develop industry-oriented skills from the beginning of their academic careers.

University sources said the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication has expanded steadily since the launch of its postgraduate programme in 2009 through curriculum development, research, digital journalism, documentary filmmaking, photography and collaboration with the media industry. Its alumni are currently working in newspapers, television, digital media, public relations, government communication, filmmaking and academia.

The undergraduate curriculum includes reporting, multimedia storytelling, mobile journalism, photography, video production, podcasting, advertising, public relations, digital marketing, media entrepreneurship, communication research and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in media.

The university has invited applications for admission to the programme for the 2026–27 academic session. Students who have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or an equivalent examination are eligible to apply. The university has encouraged students interested in journalism, filmmaking, photography, digital content creation, public relations and communication studies to take advantage of the opportunity.

According to the university, the introduction of the undergraduate programme marks a new phase in professional media education in Tripura and is expected to play a vital role in developing the next generation of skilled and creative communication professionals.

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