The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has added another magnificent feather to its cap! In the recently released 2026 India Today-MDRA Best Colleges educational rankings, UoH’s Department of Communication has secured the 1st position among all central universities in India for Mass Communication.
The comprehensive nationwide survey evaluated 59 premier institutions across the country, assessing them on rigorous parameters of academic and institutional excellence. The Department of Communication put up a stellar performance, earning top marks in critical areas including:
- Faculty Excellence and academic leadership
- Research and Innovation driving industry discourse
- Infrastructure and state-of-the-art media labs
- Industry Interaction and robust placement avenues
- Cost of Education, highlighting UoH’s commitment to affordable quality education
A Dominant Presence Nationally and Regionally
In addition to leading the charge among central universities, the Department has achieved remarkable milestones on broader scales:
- Ranked 2nd among all public universities nationwide.
- Ranked 4th in the overall national standings (including both public and private institutions).
- Ranked 1st in Southern India, undisputed as the region’s premier hub for media education.
This recognition stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of our faculty, the creativity of our students, the achievements of our alumni, and the robust support of the university administration. It reaffirms the Department of Communication’s long-standing legacy of shaping the future of media, journalism, and communication studies in India.
The university fraternity extends its heartiest congratulations to the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Communication on this monumental achievement!
To read the detailed rankings and the complete India Today report, click https://bestcolleges.indiatoday.in/rankings/mass-communication