The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has launched its first PhD program for the 2025-26 academic year, offering 22 seats in full-time and part-time formats. Applications opened January 1, 2026, and close January 30, 2026. UGC-NET qualified candidates will be interviewed directly, while others may need to take an entrance exam. The program aims to foster research and scholarship in India's evolving media landscape, marking a significant expansion for the 60-year-old institution.