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With a rich legacy spread over three decades, the Department of Media Studies at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has emerged as one of the trustworthy leaders in the domain of media education. The India Today-MDRA Survey and The Week-HANSA Research Survey have consistently ranked us among the top 10 educational institutions for Mass Communication in the country annually.  India Today has also acknowledged us as first among the “top emerging colleges of this century” in their 2020 survey.

 

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About

The Department of Media Studies at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), with a rich legacy spread over three decades, has emerged as one of the trustworthy leaders in the domain of media education. The India Today-MDRA Survey and The Week-HANSA Research Survey have consistently ranked us among the top 10 educational institutions for Mass Communication in the country annually.  India Today has also acknowledged us as first among the “top emerging colleges of this century” in their 2020 survey.

Vision Vision

To become a centre of media education, nurturing socially responsible media professionals.

Vision Mission

To excel in communication and media education by creating an open and collaborative environment that embraces innovation and integrity by providing both classroom and experiential learning.

Offered Campuses

Message from the HOD

HOD Name

Ajay Kumar

hod.mediastudies.bgr@christuniversity.in

One can gain knowledge from grassroots level and constructively adopt the practice of learning by incorporating a sense of social responsibility and commitment in their professional endeavors.

Dr Ajay Kumar
hod.mediastudies.bgr@christuniversity.in

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Message from the HOD

One can gain knowledge from grassroots level and constructively adopt the practice of learning by incorporating a sense of social responsibility and commitment in their professional endeavors.

Dr Ajay Kumar
hod.mediastudies.bgr@christuniversity.in

Scholarly & Cultural Engagements

Christ college

FILM FEST: Khwabeeda Talkies

Raabta- Workshop Series
Stuart Hall Memorial Lecture

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The Media Studies Association (MESTA)

Press Club
SpinShot

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Placement data

  • 2018: Epsilon
  • 2019: Republic TV, BYJU’S, Sony Pictures Network, Business Insider, Sony Pictures Network, PhonePe, Sakshi (NGO), Times Group, Unacademy, Your Story Media, The Toronto star, Times Group, 101Reporters and SVF
  • 2020: Motion Ads, Amazon, Sprinklr, Thinknoodles LLC, Times Network, BYJUS, Newslaundry, Times Now, Thomson Reuters, Times Now, Nurture Life NGO, Ogilvy, Brand Samosa, Unomer, Harshin Shah, Madhura Dasgupta, Tanvi Bhatt International, DeltaX, Uppercut Creatives, RDS digital, 2IIM, Headline 8, TCS, RDS digital, Times Internet, Harshin Shah, Freelance Gigs and Observer Research Foundation

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Jan

23

2026

Greetings from the School of Business and Management, Bannerghatta Road Campus (BRC)

The School of Business and Management, Bannerghatta Road Campus (BRC), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for forthcoming International Conference on Inclusive and Resilient Pathways to achieve SDGs in Business and Tourism, scheduled for 23 and 24 January 2026 (IRPBT 2026) at Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus (BRC)

IRPBT 2026 is a platform that invites students, scholars, researchers, and practitioners from diverse fields to explore key themes in sustainable business, regenerative tourism, technology-driven solutions, and inclusive growth. It aims to foster cross-sector dialogue and support SDG progress by aligning business and tourism with sustainability goals. In this direction, this conference deliberations will delve into eight major themes:
 
• Sustainable Business and ESG Integration,
• Sustainable Human Resource Management,
• Technology-Driven Sustainability,
• Sustainability Tourism and Cultural
• Heritage Conservation,
• Green and Regenerative Tourism,
• Climate Action and Renewable Energy,
• Social Equity, Gender and Inclusive Growth,
• Sustainable Marketing and Consumer Behaviour.

We welcome submissions from students, scholars, researchers, faculty members, and professionals across disciplines. Those who want to participate as delegates are also welcome. We invite you to submit papers that fall in any one of the themes in these lines. We expect original, unpublished theoretical, empirical, and experimental papers addressing, but not limited to the mentioned above topics

For Registration and Sub themes, visit our website: irpbt2026.christuniversity.in
The deadline for abstract submission is 16th August 2025.
International Conference | Business | Tourism | SDGs

Oct

09

2025

Dear Students and Colleagues,
The Department of International Studies, Political Science and History, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus, is pleased to invite applications for the Policy Design Workshop 2025, to be held from 9–12 October 2025 at the Bannerghatta Road Campus, Bengaluru.

This intensive, four-day workshop is designed for students, early-career researchers, and professionals passionate about evidence-based public policy and social equity. Participants will gain hands-on exposure to:

Policy design frameworks and design thinking
Monitoring and evaluation tools, including RCTs, DID, and RDD
Health policy simulation and real-world case discussions
Insights from expert resource persons from NLSIU, J-PAL South Asia, IGIDR, India Institute, and Games24x7
Registration Details:

Residential Fee: ₹15,000 (includes accommodation, meals, kit, and access to all sessions)
Non-Residential Fee: ₹10,000 (includes lunches, refreshments, and workshop materials)
Registration Deadline: 30 September 2025
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/cUsH2JVZMypVrnqW6
Payment Link: https://feebook.southindianbank.com/FeeBookUser/userhome
Please refer to the Brochure for further details

For queries, contact:
Ms. Pragya Yadav (Faculty Coordinator) – pragya.yadav@christuniversity.in
Ayaan Dutta (Student Coordinator) – ayaan.dutta@bapsh.christuniversity.in, 
+91 9334045162
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Tel: +91 0804655 1333

Email: admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

Web: https://www.christuniversity.in

Vision

EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE

Mission

CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is a nurturing ground for an individual's holistic development to make effective contribution to the society in a dynamic environment.

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