Guidance that keeps
learning relevant.
The Board of Studies brings together academic leaders, subject specialists, industry professionals, alumni and a student representative to support curriculum quality and the continued development of the School’s programmes.
Academic decisions shaped by
multiple perspectives.
A strong curriculum benefits from the combined perspective of experienced faculty members, leading institutions, media organisations and graduates working in the profession.
Curriculum Direction
Supporting the review and development of programmes, course structures and learning pathways.
Academic Quality
Bringing disciplinary experience and research insight into academic planning and standards.
Industry Relevance
Connecting classroom learning with emerging media practice, technology and changing newsroom needs.
Broader Perspective
Including viewpoints from internal faculty, external academicians, industry leaders, alumni and students.
Dr. Rajeev Kumar Panda
Associate Professor & Dean, KSMC
The Chairperson leads the Board’s composition, supported by internal faculty and external specialists representing leading academic institutions, the media industry and the KIIT alumni community.
View School leadershipDr. Bidu Bhusan Dash
Associate Professor & Head, KSMC
The Convenor is part of the Board’s internal leadership, alongside the Chairperson, and works with the Board’s internal and external members.
Meet the facultyInternal and external
academic expertise.
Dr. Suman Bhattacharya
Director, KIIT Kareer School
Dr. Pradyumna Kumar Sathua
Assistant Professor, KSMC
Dr. Sananda Mukherjee
Assistant Professor, KSMC
Ms. Ruby Nanda
Assistant Professor, KSMC
Prof. B.K. Ravi
Vice Chancellor
Bengaluru North University, KarnatakaProf. Sanjeev Bhanawat
Dean
Former Head and Professor, Rajasthan University
Vishvakarma Skills University, Jaipur, RajasthanDr. Mausumi Bhattacharyya
Centre for Journalism and Mass Communication
Vidya Bhavana, Visva Bharati, SantiniketanMs. Preeti Dahiya
Sports Anchor
NDTVMr. Pradeep Kumar Agnihotri
Sr. Programme Executive
Doordarshan, DelhiMr. Ankur Kalra
Founder & Managing Director
Vibgyor EventsMs. Sandhya Agrawal
Alumna, 2020 BCJ
KIIT School of Mass CommunicationMr. Boubacar Mara
Student, MCJ (2024–2026)
KIIT School of Mass CommunicationA curriculum informed by
academia and practice.
The Board combines leadership from within the School with external expertise from universities across India, the broadcast and events industry and the KSMC alumni and student community.