Thinkers and storytellers,
built for real-world impact.
KSMC nurtures talent in the field of Communication and Journalism to create workforce and future leaders for the industry and academia.
Where storytelling meets real-world impact.
School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed to be University (KSMC) began after the first intake of students within its Undergraduate programme in 2016.
In 2017, the department shifted to its current state-of-the-art campus, named Koushik, popularly known as Campus-18. Overlooking the beautiful Rose Garden, the campus is set amidst greenery.
It has excellent infrastructure and associations with its sister concerns – Kalinga TV, Kalinga Bharati FM, and knewsodisha.com – where students get practical exposure and become industry-ready.
A clear academic purpose for a
changing media world.
The School’s vision and mission guide its teaching, research, industry engagement, professional ethics and responsibility towards society.
KSMC nurtures talent in the field of Communication and Journalism to create workforce and future leaders for the industry and academia.
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To inspire excellence through effective pedagogy that develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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To prepare competent communicators, journalists, and media professionals committed to building a plural, democratic, and knowledge-driven society.
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To uphold and instil the highest standards of ethics and values in media practice.
Academic depth connected with
practice, research and community.
The distinguishing strengths of KSMC’s curriculum, faculty and student life, drawn from the School’s official pages.
NEP 2020-aligned curriculum
Multidisciplinary learning, critical thinking, flexibility and innovation are built into the curriculum in line with the National Education Policy 2020.
Practice-led pedagogy
A state-of-the-art TV studio, dedicated radio station and audio-visual laboratories give students hands-on training in real production environments.
Industry-aligned exposure
Sister concerns Kalinga TV, Kalinga Bharati 90.0 FM and knewsodisha.com provide direct, real-world exposure across print, radio, television and online platforms.
Rigorous academic governance
The course structure is approved by the Board of Studies and Academic Council, ensuring a solid Undergraduate foundation, specialised Postgraduate expertise and Doctoral-level research competencies.
Specialised Postgraduate pathways
The Master’s programme offers three specialisations: Convergent Journalism, Communication for Social Change, and Communications Management.
Research-active faculty
Faculty publish peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters and conference papers across journalism, media and communication studies.
Co-curricular growth
Monday Morning talks, the Photography Project, Filmy Friday screenings, the PR Practice Club and the Kalpavriksha lab journal build skills and community beyond the classroom.
Storytelling that moves from the classroom into the world.
Strong foundations
Core skills in reporting, writing and media literacy are taught carefully so students can think, question and communicate with clarity.
Applied learning
Studio production, radio broadcasting and lab-journal work connect classroom concepts with real practice.
Industry relevance
Sister concerns and industry interactions expose students to newsroom and production environments before graduation.
Research mindset
Faculty and students explore journalism, media and communication through publications, conferences and the Kalpavriksha lab journal.
From fundamentals to
professional confidence.
KSMC’s pedagogy is structured to help students understand concepts, practise them, apply them and grow through collaboration and experience.
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Understand
Build a dependable base in reporting, media theory, ethics and communication principles.
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Experiment
Use the TV studio, radio station and CAD lab to turn concepts into real productions.
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Create
Develop stories, campaigns and lab-journal editions such as Kalpavriksha that require research, writing and design.
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Connect
Learn through industry interaction, Monday Morning talks, the PR Practice Club and student research conferences.
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Progress
Move towards careers in journalism, public relations, social-change communication or doctoral research with practical confidence.
Multiple pathways. One connected school.
Academic programmes, research, facilities and industry engagement are designed as parts of the same learning journey.
Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programmes
Explore Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral pathways in Communication and Journalism.
Explore programmes → ResearchFaculty publications and student research
Discover journal articles, conference papers and the Kalpavriksha lab journal.
Discover research → InfrastructureStudios, radio station and CAD lab
Learn in a Chroma Studio, on-campus radio station and computer-aided design lab.
View facilities →Spaces and systems that support
serious storytelling.
The School’s facilities include a professional Chroma Studio, a dedicated radio station, a computer-aided design lab and direct access to its sister broadcast and digital platforms.
Chroma Studio – a professional green screen studio equipped for film production, visual storytelling and broadcast shoots.
Radio Station – a fully equipped on-campus radio studio integrated with the Kalinga Bharati 90.0 FM ecosystem.
CAD Lab – a dedicated computer-aided design lab supporting visual communication and digital publishing.
Sister broadcast organisations – Kalinga TV and Kalinga Bharati FM give students direct, real-world exposure within live, industry-grade media operations.
Communication should also serve
people and society.
KSMC encourages students to approach communication with responsibility, professional ethics, plurality and awareness of its wider impact – the same commitments set out in the School’s Mission.
Ethics
Uphold and instil the highest standards of ethics and values in media practice.
Plurality
Build a plural, democratic and knowledge-driven society through responsible communication.
Critical Thinking
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through effective pedagogy.
Impact
Translate ideas into impact – communication that is equitable, accountable and deeply human.
The Dean, HOD and faculty guiding
the School’s teaching.
Meet the academic leaders and faculty of the School of Mass Communication.
Dr. Rajeev Kumar Panda
Dean and Associate Professor
Dr. Bidu Bhusan Dash
Head and Associate Professor
Find the pathway that
matches your ambition.
Explore our programmes, research, people and opportunities at the School of Mass Communication.