Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication

Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication (MCU Bhopal) is a well-known name in the field of mass commiunication and journalism education. Located at Bhopal, it is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Association of Indian Universities. The university imparts education through its network of institutes. It has been granted jurisdiction throughout the country. It is not an open university and does not offer distance education.

The university imparts education through its teaching departments at Bhopal, Campuses at Noida and network of study institutes spread over the country. Study Institutes running Diploma Courses are called Registered Study Institutes, while those offering Degree and Post Graduate Courses are called Associated Study Institutes. Prospectus of the university is finalised by eminent academics and professionals. Admissions are based on merit. Media courses in graduate and postgraduate levels are the core components of its academic zone. Study Institutes which take its courses to the students are non profit societies and trusts which are registered under the relevant laws. The relationship between the university and its study institutes is, to a large extent, similar to a conventional university and its affiliated colleges.

Library has ample books and journals to take care of the academic needs of the students and the staff. Laboratories have been developed with latest tools so that the learners could properly develop their required skills. The study institutes have proper infrastructure to impart education.

Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal, was set up by Act 1990 of the Legislative Assembly of Madhya Pradesh. The University is named after Makhanlal Chaturvedi, a renowned Freedom Fighter, Poet and Journalist. This University was formally inaugurated by Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma, the then Vice President of India, in 1991.