Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal

Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication (MCNUJC), also known as Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Evam Sanchar Vishwavidyalaya, is a public university located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. It was named after Makhan Lal Chaturvedi, a freedom fighter, poet, and journalist, and was established in 1992 by the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly. It holds the distinction of being India's first university dedicated to journalism and mass communication. The university is approved by the University Grants Commission and is a member of both the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Its main campus is in Bhopal, with three additional campuses located in Datia, Rewa, and Khandwa. Unlike most conventional Indian universities, which have limited territorial jurisdiction, MCNUJC has nationwide jurisdiction. Academically, the university offers only full-time programmes and does not provide correspondence or distance education courses. Admission to its programmes is based on national-level entrance examinations. The university comprises 11 academic departments and awards bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees in fields related to journalism and communication.