New Delhi, August 7, 2025; Lovely Professional University’s (LPU) School of Journalism and Mass Communication is cultivating a new generation of media professionals who are equipped not just with degrees, but with immersive experience and a strong ethical core. With a curriculum that meets the pace of change in newsrooms and digital platforms, the School blends academic rigor with unmatched industry exposure and hands-on training, offering students a launchpad into impactful careers in journalism and communication. Admission are ongoing in the undergraduate (BAJMC), postgraduate (MAJMC), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in journalism and mass communication.
The dynamic learning ecosystem of the school makes it highly exclusive as students learn the ropes of reporting, anchoring, editing, and content creation within a fully functional media infrastructure. Facilities include a professional TV studio, a chroma-enabled shooting floor, a podcast lab, and a Mac-based video editing suite, allowing learners to produce, edit, and publish content across traditional and digital platforms.
In tune with LPU’s broader Edu Revolution framework, the School has also integrated cutting-edge fields like mobile journalism (MoJo), data journalism, and AI-assisted content creation into its curriculum. One of its standout initiatives is, the Revenue Generation Project which offers students the opportunity to engage in freelance industry projects while earning real income, building both their confidence and professional networks.
Emphasizing experiential learning, the School has introduced structured weekly field visits, newsroom simulations, and on-ground reporting assignments. These real-world experiences enable students to pitch, develop, and publish original multimedia stories by sharpening their storytelling skills and preparing them to meet the demands of fast-paced newsrooms and content-driven platforms. The focus on practical exposure ensures that graduates carry not only a degree, but a portfolio of published work and entrepreneurial insight.
Dr.Pavitar Parkash Singh, Senior Dean , stated, At LPU vision is to nurture media professionals who are not only skilled but also responsible, agile, and future-focused,”. Dr. Singh shared, how structured newsroom simulations, field assignments, and real-time reporting tasks ensure that students graduate with not just theoretical knowledge, but a body of published work and practical experience.
This industry-driven training is further strengthened by constant exposure to leading voices in the field. The School hosts regular masterclasses, guest lectures, and live interactions with media professionals, giving students a front-row seat to evolving practices and perspectives. Through these engagements, students have learned from eminent figures such as NDTV’s Pankaj Pachauri, BBC journalist Rehan Fazal, News24’s Rajesh Badal, filmmaker Vinod Kapri, and veteran journalists like Ashutosh and Qamar Waheed Naqvi. Cultural luminaries including Javed Akhtar, Sanjay Mishra, and Piyush Mishra have also shared their creative journeys on campus, offering unique insights into the art of storytelling.
As a result of this holistic ecosystem, graduates of the School have been successfully placed in top media organizations including NDTV, ABP, India Today, and The Indian Express. Many others have built independent careers across digital-first platforms as content creators, brand communicators, and consultants—actively shaping narratives in today’s fast-changing media landscape.
As admissions for the upcoming academic session are currently underway, students looking to build a meaningful and future-ready career in journalism and communication can explore the programs at LPU’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, where education is not confined to classrooms, but shaped by the world itself.