Over the years Post–Graduate Diploma course in mass communication has become increasingly popular with young graduates from all area of the state. There has been a sharp increase in the number of those seeking admission to this course in the last years.

The admission notice for P.G. diploma courses appears during first week of July, every year in leading newspaper of Gujarat.

Hirmani Institutes, Department of Mass Communication Journalism with Advertising and P.R. recognizing the need of mass media field of 21st century provides a revised course in Mass Communication based on UGC recommendation.

Bachelor degree in any discipline

Admission is strictly on merit through an entrance test, based on General as well as & Media Knowledge

Admission from & prospectus are available from ASMITA BLOCK Reception counter of Hiramani Institute from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. during working days.

Two Terms: Each Term of 16 weeks.

Teaching Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 to 12 Noon

Theory, Practical & Computer Training.

Gujarati ( Examination can be given in Gujarati/ English/ Hindi)

Total Papers : VI

Total Marks: 600
( External exam: 70 marks, Internal evaluation : 30 Marks)

Paper I Principles of Mass Communication, Media Law, Media Ethics

Paper II Development of Mass Media and Research Methodology
(Print – Radio, T.V., Films – Folk Media – New Media)

Paper III Writing,Reporting and Editing for Mass Media (Theory 7 Practical)

Paper IV Advertising , Public Relations

Paper V Computer Applications for Mass Communication (with Inter Net Journalism)

Paper VI Current Affairs, Translation , Study papers, (Five Assignments) & Viva-voce

Hiramani Institue provides facility for Research in Mass Media, under the supervision [Guidance] of Dr.Chandrakant Mehta, the Director & recognised guide for Ph.D Degree of Gujarat University. The students will be registered for research work in Mass Media as per the Rules & Regulation of Gujarat University.

INDIA needs dutiful and dedicated journalists. The call of the time is for values in journalism. Hiramani Institute of Media Education and Research will aim at molding of minds to become public oriented journalists.

Hiramani Institute of Media Education and Research was established in the year 1999. In the first year, institute started P.G. Diploma course in Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, with the approval of Gujarat University vide notification no. 28 of 2001. The Institute got recognition of University for Study, Research and guidance in

the subject of journalism and Mass Media ( Including Communication, Advertising and P.R .) Dr. Chandrakant Mehta former ProVice-Chancellor / vice chancellor of Gujarat university is the director of Hiramani Institute of Media Education and Research.

The most important and revolutionary changes in mass media, have occurred with the arrival of the satellite communication and ushering in of the internet age. Beside, radical transformation brought in printing technology, ably pported by computers, the dawn of facsimile and email have completely altered the mass media scene in the entire world. Every medium of mass communication has assumed tremendous potential & immense power to become an effective science and art and a veritable academic discipline. It is therefore, bounden responsibility of Hiramani Institute of Media Education and research (Ahmedabad) to provide a adequately modern facilities for learning, teaching and research in these ever developing programmes. Today, all media of mass communication are taking rapid strides in their respective areas of operation what Marshall Mcluhan predicted several year ago, has become a reality.
The world has indeed become a global village. Radio, Television, Newspapers, Magazines, films…. everything is available instantly all over the world just for the asking. Including Gujarat, India is no exception. In fact among all the developing nations, India’s mass media are perhaps most progressive and can very favourable be compared with the best in the world anywhere.

As University Grants commission, New Delhi, has already mentioned in its recent model curriculum for mass communication that rapid expansion in the industry in India has also taken place in a big way. Several new newspapers and magazines have come into being. Also, electronic media have surged forward. Along with print journalism, radio and television have also started expanding. Advertising industry and public relations corporates have attained added importance. The concept of mass communication has arrived in the real sense of the them.
Hiramani institutes of Media Education and Research intends to provide training and education programme for the generation's media career.