University Department of

Mass Communication & Journalism

[ UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada
University, Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

WELCOME
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada
University, Aurangabad.

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[ UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

UDMCJ was established in the year 1973 August 23rd during

the tenure of then Vice Chancellor Late Dr. R.P. Nath
Founding Director of the UDMCJ was renowned social
scientist and editor Late S. M. Garge and he gave founding
values & principles to move on.
Letter on able academic leadership was provided by late
Dr. Sudhakar Pawar , Dr. V.L. Dharurkar , Prof. Suresh Puri
and present Professor & Head Dr. Sudhir Gavhane during
last four decades . Contribution of Late Prof. Sukhram
Hiwarale , present asociate professor Jaidev Dole and Dr.
Dinkar Mane is note-worthy .

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Our Dynamic Academic Leader :

Vice-Chancellor Prof. B.A. Chopade

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Director, BCUD (Board of College

& University Development)

Prof. K.V. Kale

Registrar
Dr. Ganesh Manza

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Academic Leader of UDMCJ

Prof. Dr. Sudhir Gavhane

Professor & Head ,UDMCJ, Dr.BAMU
Email : profgsudhir@gmail.com

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Prof. Dr. V.L.Dharurkar

Professor
,UDMCJ, Dr.BAMU
Email :vldharurkar@gmail.com

Prof. Jaidev Dole

Associate Professor
,UDMCJ, Dr.BAMU
Email jaidevdole@yahoo.com

Prof. Dr. Dinkar Mane

Associate Professor
,UDMCJ, Dr.BAMU

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Our Founding Teachers Late Sukhram

Hivarale, Dr. Sudhir Gavhane, then HOD late
Dr. Sudhakar Pawar, Senior Journalist
Nagnath Phatale, Prof.Suresh Puri & Dr.
V.L.Dharurkar with Students.

Prof. Suresh Puri, Feliciting

Eminent Prof. Dr. Kiran Thakur from
Pune. Also seen Prof. Shaikh
Shahed

NAAC Peer Team Visit to UDMCJ 27

Aug. 2013 Dr. Jaggnath Patil i/c.
advisor NAAC & Team

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

JOURNEY FROM LOCAL TO GLOCAL JOURNALISM

During last 40 years [1973 -2013] UDMCJ has made meaningful & noteworthy contribution in producing hundreds of journalists , many
editors, producers , programme executives , PRO s , District Information
Officers [DIOs] , University & college teachers , TV & Radio professionals,
media and publication entrepreneurs and they are working all over
Maharashtra and other states of India

All our alumni are truly our AMBASSADORS

We have very active alumni association with 300 + members. Till now
we have conducted two meetings of ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Over the years , we are successful in creating our Brand Image as the
one of the best , biggest and productive department in the country .

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

PRINT MEDIA

TELEVISION

RADIO

NEW MEDIA

PUBLIC
RELATIONS

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.











World Class Infrastructure

2006 : Govt. of Maharashtra sanctioned
NUMERO UNO DIGITAL STUDIO : World Class Facilities
Of 5.25 cr. For Digital HD TV Studio , Digital HD Radio Studio , Digital Print Lab ,
Multimedia Studio , Animation Studio
Equipments of worth Rs. 2 cr. are installed & ready for use from 2015-16. state of the
art high tech Radio & T.V.Studio are ready for operation. As well as Apple Computers
Multi Media Lab is also installed with 21 systems. The first of its kind Apple Multi Media
Lab in India.
Multi Media Lab of Apple Computers
This this is the state of the art infrastructure ,that too one of the best in India & South
Asia.
State of the Art Multi Media Lab of 21 Apple Computers with software's of Film, TV,
Radio Editing, Animation, E-learning, Newspaper Design of Adobe is ready.

State of the Art Digital HD

Studio : Under Progress
Blue Print of Digital Studio

Digital Studio Building under construction

World Class Apple Multi Media Lab

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

11 th Plan Grant of UGC HIGHEST in the

Social Sciences : 21 lakh
Extension building completed
Digital Cameras , interactive digital board,
PROJECTORS ,AUDIO RECORDERS purchased
During 10th Plan grant of 10 lakh fully utilized for
technological upgradation , media labs development

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Media Lab with High-tech All in One Lenovo Computers

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.
Extension Building under UDMCJ

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

POLICY SHIEFT IN 21 ST CENTURY TO COPE UP WITH NEW GLOBAL

CHALLENGES :
From the year 2000 , we made drastic changes in our policies and
programmes to cope up with globalized media environment
Along with LOCAL media human resource creation mission , we have added
GLOBAL media human resource mission by instituting state of the art
technology driven courses catering journalistic needs of developing world .
Thus our mission converted in to GLOCAL JOURNALISM TRAINING [ Global
and Local ] and accordingly new courses were adopted such as UNESCO
designed [2008] Model Curriculum for Developing countries was instituted first
time in India in the year 2009 .

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

In first decade of 21st century with the introduction of UNESCO Graduation

Course in INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM , we very proudly put on record
that , we have students from SIX COUNTRIES namely Kenya , Egypt , Sudan
, Iraq , Yemen and Tanzania including 4 doctoral students . This is the only
Dept in the country have been attracting students from 6 countries .
Innovative Programme :
UDMCJ has launched innovative programme in brand new pattern of
creative journalism called as COMICS JOURNALISM in collaboration with
World Comics India , New Delhi lead by Sharad Sharma
This course is Diploma in Comics Journalism and its a first of its kind in the
world to be launched in Dec 2013 .
Unique feature of this course : it shall be FIRST ONLINE COURSE OF
BAMU and first ever OPEN COURSE WARE
[ Meaning free online course ]

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Courses Offered :
Graduate courses :

1:: B.A.[ JMC] INTAKE : 40

2: B.A.[UNESCO`S INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM COURSE]
COURSE
INTAKE : 20
POSTPOST-GRADUATE COURSES :
3 : M. A. [JMC] : INTAKE : 50
RESEARCH COURSES :
M.Phil. [JMC] : INTAKE : 20
Ph. D.
Service Course : Communication and Soft Skills
Media Writing Skills

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Choice based Admissions System :

Admission by way of C-JET (Common - Journalism Entrance
Test) followed by GDPI (Group Discussion, Personal Interview)
Almost more than 300 students appear and out of them around
100 students are selected for various courses.
Only department in the state following GDPI system in
selection.
M.Phil. Students are selected through Entrance Test.

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Our Active Students

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Our Active Students

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Our Active Students

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Our Active Foreign Students

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Group of Students with Teachers

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

State Level Seminar on Marathi Language & Policy

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada
University, Aurangabad. (Maharashtra),
India.

Special Lecture delivered by noted economist, educationist & writer

Dr. Narendra Jadhav (Former member Planning Commission Govt. of India) on
Economic Thoughts of Dr. Ambedkar

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada
University, Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Publication of Varttsadhana Lab Journal, Felicitation of Researcher Dr. Baban

Jogdand (YESHDA, Pune)

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada
University, Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Felicitation of Researcher Dr. Satish Surana, Dr. Prabhu Gore, Dr. Ravi
Suryawanshi, Chandrashekar Kirwale, Sangram Waghmare.

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Career Guidance Seminar by Avinash Dharmadhikari by UDMCJ on the occasion

of Completion of Four Decades of foundation of the department. 2013-14

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Peace March organized by Students of UDMCJ in protest of Terrorist Attack on

School in Pakisthan.

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada
University, Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Departmental Library
Teaching/Learning Resource : (1)

Academic Resources :
Separate Departmental Library with 4380 Titles , 26 English,
Hindi, Marathi Newspapers, 16 periodicals & Journals, bind
volumes of old journals & collected works of Mahatma Gandhi
& Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Digital Resources :
Collection of 150 Hindi / Marathi Films & Documentaries.
Research Resource :
Masters Dissertations : 476
M.Phil. & Ph.D. : 26

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Teaching/Learning Resource : (2)

Media Labs :
1) Print Media Lab : Computer Lab with 15 Computers with Coral Draw,
Newspapers Design Softwares, Digital Printer A-3 Size, Scanners for
Newspapers layout & design for Pre-Printing process.
2) Electronic & New Media Lab :

Computer Lab with 10 Computers LAN along with Audio, Video Editing
facilities for production of T.V. & Radio Programmes.

Computer Lab

Library

Auditorium

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Results (2009-2014)

B.A. (MCJ)
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
M.A. (MCJ)
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014

80.60%
78.33%
87.40%
96.29%
60.36%
93.64%
85.51%
83.16%
84.92%
81.71%
83.37%
82.79%

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

OUR COLLABORATIONS :

We have collaboration with Makhanlal Chaturvedi National Journalism

University , since 2006 -7 and we are collaborating in terms of research and
teachers / students Exchange Programme .
National Language History Research Project history of Marathi Journalism is
undertaken by Dr. Sudhir Gavhane and our students /teachers visit that
university . Recently in 2012 our team of 8 international students and 6
teachers participated in the International Conference on Media Plularity
Collaboration with World Comics India
Collaboration is underway with McMurry University , USA ,
MoU is expected to be signed in Nov 2013 , interaction held .

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

FACULTY PERFORMANCE

No of Faculty members [ Full Time ] : 4

No of Faculty members with Ph. D . Degree : 3 [ 75% ]
No of CHB / Part time Teachers : 8
No of Visiting Professors : 10
Publications by Teachers :
Books : 31 Average Per teacher : 7
Research Papers : 62 Average Per Teacher : 15
Media Publications : 135 Average Per Teacher : 33
Research Projects completed : 3
On going Projects : 3
Faculty is actively associated with academic bodies of many universities

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

OUR CONTRIBUTORY TEACHER

DR. SHABNUR BEGUM
DR. D.M. BHOSALE
DR. SANJEEV SAVALE
DR. PRABHU GORE
DR. RAVI SURYAWANSHI
Prof. Ms. ALAKA PANDIT
Prof. Ms. RUPALI WAGH

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

SWOT Analysis of The UDMCJ

STRENGTHS :

State level reputation and national recognition as the one of the best Journalism
education Centre . Our Brand Image !

Aggressive policy in adopting courses according to industry trends

Quality Infrastructure For Teaching and Learning ; ICT Based technology
deployment

Media experienced senior reputed faculty and professional editors ,journalists are
guest faculty

Placement Ratio appreciable

Emphasis on practical - experiential learning . Our own publications

Innovative knowledge creation by development of JKN [Journalism Knowledge Bank ]

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Opportunities :
Can become Journalism & media education hub for developing countries
as we have low fee structure and low living cost
Institution of highly specialized courses for different media branches
seeing the future growth of Entertainment & Media Industry of 1 lakh cr
for TV ,FM RADIO , NEW MEDIA , PR ,ADVERTISING , CORPORATE
COMMUNICATON , GLOBAL JOURNALISM etc.
With Digital Studio infra we can undertake teachers training in e-content
creation
Launching of e-learning courses for online education

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

THREATS :
Challenge of privatization and media houses training centres
Coping with fastest changing media technology
Keeping pace with E and M industry development
Adopting Professionalism in research and development and finding
quality teachers
Updating technology infrastructure as it required huge investment

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Our Innovative and Best Practices

1) Journalism Knowledge Bank (www.journalismknowledgebank.com)
open & Free knowledge resource for journalism students around the
World. Launched in August 2013 on the eve of four decade celebration
of UDMCJ foundation.
2) Weekly News Bulletin of Five Minutes duration on All India Radio by
Students.
3) Special Issue Publication by the Students in Earn & Learn Pattern.
4) Research Journal Publication.
5) Book
Donation Scheme by Alumni to Departmental Library. 250
Books Donated till now.

UDMCJ: BAMU: Our Educational Social

Responsibility (ESR) Activity of Pleasure
of Giving (POG) on 1st Jan. of every year
by donating New Dresses to poor,
differently able & blind & HIV affected
Children

6) Support to Four Students belonging to drought - prone

area by department.
7) CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Activity of New
Years celebration by donating New Dresses to Street
Children.
Pleasure of Giving (POG) : on 1st Jan. 2013 Thirty Street
Children Enjoying
Happiness Of First
New Dress.

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Activity of Pleasure of Giving (POG) on 1st Jan. every year.

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Activity of Pleasure of Giving (POG) on 1st Jan. every year.

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Eminent Visitors / Speakers

International Visitors :
Prof. Allen Douglas (USA)

Prof. Dr. Mark Waters (USA)

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism ,
[UDMCJ],
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Eminent Visitors / Speakers

International Visitors :
Prof. Phillips, Dean Faculty of Social
Sciences, McMurry University (USA)

UDMCJ
International Conference On
Multiculturalism : Role of Religion &
Media 28 August 2014

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Mr. Alexander Smoljanski CEO, Integrum World Wide & expert of Media in
Russia & Europe

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

National Round Table Conference : Mumbai 2014

Media Education : Problems and Prospects

Kumar Ketkar Veteran Journalist & Editor Mumbai Inaugurating National Round Table
Conference in Mumbai.

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Prof. Tapati Basu of Dept. of Journalism Culcutta University & Martin from Ali
Yavar Jung Institute Mumbai in National Seminar.

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Our Publications : Only Department in India Publishing broadsheet Newspapers in

Three Languages : English, Marathi & Hindi.
Lab Journals in Full fledge Broadsheet Newspaper Size in Three Languages

Nikhil Wagle Editor & Senior Journalist Mumbai Inaugurating Special Issue. Also seen Former Vice
Chancellor Dr. Vijay Pandharipande & Former Registrar & Present Director of Higher Education,
Govt.of Maharashtra Dr. Dhanraj Mane

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Fire Brand Journalist Nikhil Wagle in UDMCJ

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Our Publications : 2

Magazines & Journals

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

UDMCJ : BAMU : HIGHLIGHTS

One of the top 10 Journalism and Mass Com Department in India
First Dept. in India launching UNESCO Designed Model CURRICULUM in Journalism
in the year 2009-10
Only Department in India publishing three lab newspapers in three languages :
Marathi, Hindi and English . More than 40 to 50 issues published every year
Lowest fee structure in India
World class facilities and student friendly environment
Full-fledged state of the art RADIO STUDIO ,TV STUDIO , APPLE MULTIMEDIA LAB , 2
MEDIA LABS , LIBRARY, AUDITORIUM
Students from 5 countries
Graduation to Ph. D. education in Journalism and Mass Com.
Professional and skill development workshops , seminars organised rugularly
Nationally acknowledged faculty and professional editors , journalists visit as
Visiting Teachers. Qualified contributory faculty

University Department of
Mass Communication & Journalism,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad. (Maharashtra), India.

Visit Us
www.bamu.ac.in , www.bamu.net, www.journalismbamu.net
www.journalismknowledgebank.com

Contact Us : Office : 0240-2403361, 62

Prof. Dr. Sudhir Gavhane, (Professor & Head) 09096950035
Prof. Dr. V. L. Dharurkar, (Professor) 09225313592
Prof. Jaidev Dole, (Associate Professor) 09422316988
Prof. Dr. Dinkar Mane, (Associate Professor) 09850741114
Post Doc. Fellow : Dr. D. M. Bhosle 09422206235, Dr. Sanjivkumar Sawale : 09422863665,
Dr. P. V. Gore -09764266888, Dr. R. S. Surywandhi -09371236594,
Dr. Sandhya Mohite -09890331680, Alka Pandit -09423452100 Mr. Vijay Darbastwar, 9422607408

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