The Institute has been registered under W. Bengal Societies" Act XXVI of 1961 bearing no. S/IL/10093 in the year 2002 as a non profit society to impart higher education. The Institute runs 3 yrs. Hons. Degree Course in Media Studies, 1 yr. PG Diploma in Mass Communication and Journalism, 2 yrs. MA Degree in Mass Communication and Community Journalism affiliated to University of Kalyani, West Bengal. The Institute is duly approved by the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of W. Bengal and affiliated to UGC.