Dr Rahul Amin
Assistant Dean (School of Humanities)
It is art, activism, and accountability woven together demanding storytellers who are sharp, ethical, and empowered with the tools of a digital renaissance. Amidst this vibrant evolution, Arka Jain University in Jamshedpur rises not as just another educational institution, but as a forge of media excellence where purpose meets pedagogy.
Founded in 2017 under the visionary leadership of the Jain Group of Institutions (JGI), Arka Jain University was conceived to address a critical gap: the mass migration of students from Jharkhand seeking quality higher education else where. Located in Jamshedpur, the steel heart of India, the university was built to empower local and tribal communities with world-class education at an affordable cost.
Chaired by the Honorable Chancellor Professor Chenraj Roychand Jain, Arka Jain University today stands as a pillar of educational excellence in Eastern India. Arka Jain University is the only private university across Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal has been accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (2023). ARKA JAIN University has been ranked No. 3 among Private & Deemed Multi-Disciplinary Universities(East Zone) and No. 9 among Multi-Disciplinary Emerging Universities in India as per THE WEEK-Hansa Research Survey 2025, at the Education Conclave held at The Ashok in New Delhi.
It also ranked by top national evaluators like Outlook in the ‘Emerging Universities’ category, it stands apart not just in credentials, but in commitment. With a focus on holistic education and upliftment, the institution prioritizes the inclusion of tribal, rural, and under privileged students, aiming to improve the socioeconomic landscape of the region.
Academic Distinctiveness
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is a shining gem in Arka Jain University academic crown. It offers a Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (Honours), and from 2025–26, a Research -integrated Honours program under NEP with multidisciplinary courses.
The department is set to launch an MA in Journalism and Mass Communication, alongside a thriving PhD program already began in 2020, and some scholars awarded doctoral degree and others at their final or mid-stage research work.
For decades, Jamshedpur’s youth have long faced the pressure to migrate in search of better educational opportunities. Arka Jain University is addressing this challenge head-on by providing academic excellence, industry exposure, and scholarship support right at their doorstep.
The university is actively dismantling this myth by educating students and parents about the vast scope ranging from ICT and digital media to socio-political journalism, from environmental and health
communication to media entrepreneurship and film studies and production. Training for traditional folk media for community mobilization and rural development and development communication is one of the key focuses.
Global Minds, Local Impact
The Journalism Department is headed by Dr Rahul Amin as Head and Assistant Dean of Humanities, having international teaching experience with Bayan College, affiliated with Purdue University, USA, along with four faculties of which two are globally experienced trainers.
The faculty integrate theoretical principles with practical application and skills development for employability, guiding students through projects, field research and work immersion. Every student has a personal mentor guiding his/her academic, career, and emotional growth, ensuring nobody gets left behind.
With Apple iMac workstations, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, and Audacity, the department provides sophisticated digital media labs for video, audio, podcast and broadcast production. A dedicated podcast and broadcast studio and two student-led media platforms AJUTV and AJU RADIO TARANG provide real-time industry simulation experiences.
For skilling students for Print media, the department trains students to publish the department newsletter ‘The Impression’ as part of curricula project every year. The use of a digital ERP system streamlines academic management, from attendance to assignment and projects submissions.
The university’s curriculum is deeply skill-oriented, offering over 15 industry-relevant competencies in media alone. Students are encouraged to pursue freelancing, content creation, podcasting, cinematography and digital storytelling, setting the foundation for future entrepreneurs in the communication space.
Collaborations & Industry Integration
Mandatory internships, guest lectures by media professionals, and field visits are integral to the curriculum. Industry experts contribute to syllabi design and delivery, ensuring real-time relevance. Students frequently visit media houses and PR agencies in Jamshedpur, learning first-hand about media operations, ethics, and innovation.
Education at Arka Jain University is made accessible through structured scholarships for economically weaker students, particularly those from tribal and rural backgrounds. By removing financial barriers, the university ensures that no deserving student is denied the opportunity to pursue their passion.
Arka Jain University has forged strategic partnerships with digital marketing firms, local media houses, and national literary organizations. One of its proud affiliations is with the International Literary and Journalistic Organization, Nandini Sahitya and Pat-Chakro, Dhaka, which recognized the department as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ in media education.
It is not merely responding to change, it’s anticipating it. The student-made documentary of the department won national recognition, finishing among the top three in a 2022 competition that screened more than 200 films. The alumni have also been placed in major media outlets as well as pursuing higher studies and research in various parts of India. Several have cleared the UGC NET exam, setting new academic benchmarks for the institution.
Future Vision
The department’s primary mission is to enhance media literacy and produce media professionals across the region. It aspires to produce journalists who are not just storytellers but also constitutional torchbearers. The roadmap includes deeper international collaborations, more postgraduate offerings, interdisciplinary research, and expanded industry tie-ups.
As Dr Rahul affirms, “Our students are being shaped not just as professionals, but as change-makers rooted in regional pride and global awareness”. In a world where communication shapes perception and perception shapes reality, Arka Jain University is nurturing the next generation of media professionals and communicators with empathy, skills and purpose.
Global Minds, Local Impact
The Journalism Department is headed by Dr Rahul Amin as Head and Assistant Dean of Humanities, having international teaching experience with Bayan College, affiliated with Purdue University, USA, along with four faculties of which two are globally experienced trainers.
The faculty integrate theoretical principles with practical application and skills development for employability, guiding students through projects, field research and work immersion. Every student has a personal mentor guiding his/her academic, career, and emotional growth, ensuring nobody gets left behind.
At Arka Jain University, it doesn’t just teach media, it nurtures truth-seekers, change makers, and storytellers who shape the conscience of a nation
With Apple iMac workstations, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, and Audacity, the department provides sophisticated digital media labs for video, audio, podcast and broadcast production. A dedicated podcast and broadcast studio and two student-led media platforms AJUTV and AJU RADIO TARANG provide real-time industry simulation experiences.
For skilling students for Print media, the department trains students to publish the department newsletter ‘The Impression’ as part of curricula project every year. The use of a digital ERP system streamlines academic management, from attendance to assignment and projects submissions.
The university’s curriculum is deeply skill-oriented, offering over 15 industry-relevant competencies in media alone. Students are encouraged to pursue freelancing, content creation, podcasting, cinematography and digital storytelling, setting the foundation for future entrepreneurs in the communication space.
Collaborations & Industry Integration
Mandatory internships, guest lectures by media professionals, and field visits are integral to the curriculum. Industry experts contribute to syllabi design and delivery, ensuring real-time relevance. Students frequently visit media houses and PR agencies in Jamshedpur, learning first-hand about media operations, ethics, and innovation.
Education at Arka Jain University is made accessible through structured scholarships for economically weaker students, particularly those from tribal and rural backgrounds. By removing financial barriers, the university ensures that no deserving student is denied the opportunity to pursue their passion.
Arka Jain University has forged strategic partnerships with digital marketing firms, local media houses, and national literary organizations. One of its proud affiliations is with the International Literary and Journalistic Organization, Nandini Sahitya and Pat-Chakro, Dhaka, which recognized the department as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ in media education.
It is not merely responding to change, it’s anticipating it. The student-made documentary of the department won national recognition, finishing among the top three in a 2022 competition that screened more than 200 films. The alumni have also been placed in major media outlets as well as pursuing higher studies and research in various parts of India. Several have cleared the UGC NET exam, setting new academic benchmarks for the institution.
Future Vision
The department’s primary mission is to enhance media literacy and produce media professionals across the region. It aspires to produce journalists who are not just storytellers but also constitutional torchbearers. The roadmap includes deeper international collaborations, more postgraduate offerings, interdisciplinary research, and expanded industry tie-ups.
As Dr Rahul affirms, “Our students are being shaped not just as professionals, but as change-makers rooted in regional pride and global awareness”. In a world where communication shapes perception and perception shapes reality, Arka Jain University is nurturing the next generation of media professionals and communicators with empathy, skills and purpose.
