Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication Rankings & Recognitions 2025 Details

Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication (HJU), Jaipur, established in 2019 via Rajasthan Act No. 11, holds a nascent position in national and global rankings, reflecting its specialized focus on media education amid competition from established institutes. As a state university under the Higher Education Department, Government of Rajasthan, it emphasizes practical journalism training but lacks top-tier rankings from major bodies like NIRF or NAAC as of 2026, prioritizing accreditations and recognitions over broad metrics.

National Rankings

• Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication does not feature in NIRF 2025 (top 100 universities or media-specific categories), where larger Rajasthan peers like University of Rajasthan dominate.
• EduRank places it at #873 among 876 Indian universities and #70 of 70 in Rajasthan, with #24 of 24 in Jaipur—highlighting its emerging status in a crowded field.
• Some educational platforms list it among Rajasthan mass communication colleges without numerical ranks, noting strengths in affordability and state-aligned programs like BA-JMC and MA Media Studies.
• In regional surveys, Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication appears in "Top Mass Communication Colleges in Rajasthan" by India Tod ay/Outlook proxies but trails Manipal University Jaipur or JNU Jaipur due to its recent founding and modest research output (few Scopus-indexed papers).
• No QS India or Times Higher Education India rankings include it, as these favor older, research-heavy institutions.

International Rankings

• Global visibility is limited: EduRank ranks HJU #13,810 of 14,131 worldwide, #5,676 of 5,830 in Asia—bottom-tier metrics driven by low citation counts and enrollment (~300-400 students).
• Uniranks assigns a global #29,675 with a 7.06/100 score, praising skill-based media training but critiquing scale.
• No presence in QS World, THE World, or ARWU, as specialized media universities rarely crack these without international collaborations or high-impact research.

Accreditations

• Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication holds statutory recognition as a state public university by UGC under Section 2(f) since inception, enabling degree validity nationwide.
• It aligns with Rajasthan State Higher Education Council (RSHEC) guidelines and NEP 2020 for curriculum (e.g., 4-year honors, skill labs).
• No NAAC accreditation yet (common for new universities; cycle pending post-3 years operation), but internal IQAC ensures quality benchmarks like 75% attendance and outcome-based education.
• AICTE approval not required for media programs; affiliated self-financed diplomas follow state norms.

Recognitions and Awards

Key recognitions stem from government patronage:

• State Government Endorsement: Named after veteran journalist Haridev Joshi; permanent campus grant at Dahmikalan, Ajmer Road (under construction 2026).
• Institutional Affiliations: Member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU); Vidyanjali portal for experiential learning; tie-ups with IIMC Delhi for faculty training.
• Program-Specific: NEP-compliant honors programs recognized by RSHEC; PhD approvals via HJUPAT; scholarships routed through Samagra Shiksha (full tuition waivers for SC/ST/females).
• Departmental Accolades: Media Studies dept. hosts state-level journalism conclaves; NSS/NCC units awarded for community reporting drives.
• Faculty/Research: Faculty PhDs recognized by Univ. Rajasthan; Dr. Richa Yadav's work on political advertising cited in state media policy discussions.

No major institutional awards like Padma-series or national media honors, but student/alumni contributions (e.g., Rajasthan Patrika internships) earn informal nods. University events like anti-ragging excellence (faculty-led committees) gain internal certificates.

Strengths and Areas for Growth

• Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication excels in affordability (fees INR 3,000-5,000/semester), Rajasthan domicile quotas (75% seats), and media infrastructure (studios, labs), boosting local rankings potential.
• Research lags (few publications), impacting metrics; future NAAC/NIRF bids eyed post-2026 permanent campus shift.
• Student reviews rate it 3.5-4/5 for  recognition over prestige.

Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication's trajectory hinges on scaling research, placements (60-70% rate), and NAAC pursuit—monitor hju.ac.in for updates. As a niche player, its recognitions prioritize employable media skills over elite standings.