Jalandhar, 06.08.25-; 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.

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.

Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, stated, At LPU vision is to nurture media professionals who are not only skilled but also responsible, agile, and future-focused. Dr. Mittal, 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.