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What is the specialty media department at CU? How is the faculty?

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Sakshi Singh | Guide-Level 12

5 years ago

Faculty members are good at Chandigarh University and they are well experienced.

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Tamanna Thakur Student at Chandigarh University | Guide-Level 12

5 years ago

Faculty for media studies in CU is mostly doctorate with an impeccable research record and industry experience. The faculty of media studies are fully dedicated and have an excellent rapport with the students.

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Rahul sharma | Guide-Level 12

5 years ago

https://www.cuchd.in/journalism-and-mass-communication/
Chandigarh University guidance is given by well qualified, experienced and competent faculty members having rich film industry, news anchor and academic experiences and University Institute of Media Studies (UIMS) - ranked among the Best journalism and mass communication colleges in Punjab nurtures creative and effective media professionals for the exciting field of journalism and mass communication. Chandigarh University is the best institute as it is NAAC A+ graded university. It provides impeccable placements and student-friendly learning atmosphere.

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Atul Bagga | Guide-Level 12

5 years ago

Media department at CU is determined to inculcate practical exposure and experience to their students. Faculty at Media department in CU are highly qualified and experienced. Chandigarh University is NAAC A+ accredited university and that itself defines the basic facilities at CU. Faculty members are highly motivating, experienced, and knowledgeable.

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Kamalpreet kaur | Guide-Level 12

5 years ago

University Institute of Media Studies (UIMS) - ranked among the Best journalism and mass communication colleges in Punjab nurtures creative and effective media professionals for the exciting field of journalism and mass communication. The department focuses on the emerging and enduring forms of mass media and fosters an environment of experiential learning. Curriculum framed as per the latest national &international trends ensures that our students incorporate the best available knowledge and are groomed according to the latest media industry requirements, keeping in mind the rapid changes in this field. Students of Mass Communication

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Ankit M. Employee at IT Sector | Guide-Level 13

5 years ago

Hi jasdeep
In terms of faculty, Chandigarh University is great. The faculty is both well qualified and well experienced. The carry both industry and academic experience. I have all seen all faculty extending an extra helping hand to make all student progress. They are always available to us on their official platforms.

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Abhi Jain Student at Chandigarh University | Guide-Level 12

5 years ago

The faculty of department of Media is very skilled and having good knowledge about their specialised fields. Mostly they are Ph.D. holders, Research Scholars and Associate professors and best in their respective specializations.

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Shikha Jaryal | Guide-Level 11

5 years ago

At University Institute of Media studies in Chandigarh University, the primary objective is to create talented individuals who are industry ready as soon as they clear out from the university. The faculty of UIMS department is highly qualified, doctorate and industry experience. This department offers students international exposure through collaborations with a number of Universities across the world in which students can avail of exchange programs thereby widening their horizon of experience. So CU is the best.

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Nidhi Kalia | Guide-Level 11

5 years ago

The faculty of department of Media is very skilled and having good knowledge about their specialised fields. Mostly they are PhD holders, Research Scholars and Associate professors and best in their respective specializations.

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Gaurav Kumar Singh Educationist & Carrer counselor | Guide-Level 13

5 years ago

The specialty is that experts from Academia and Industry give their input and guidance for designing the flexible curriculum for the students. Further, placement assistance in terms of grooming their verbal, aptitude and technical skills is a part of the curriculum that makes students ready for potential market. The faculty is very intelligent almost all are doctorates in their respective fields.

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