IIMC Entrance Exam: Mass Communication Admission

The IIMC Entrance Examination is administered by Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) for selection of candidates for admission into various Post Graduate Diploma Courses in Mass Communication and Journalism. The courses offered through different IIMC campuses are mentioned below

Post-graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (English), New Delhi, Dhenkanal (Odisha), Aizawl (Mizoram), Amravati (Maharashtra), Jammu (J&K) and Kottayam (Kerala) [Medium of Instruction: English]
Post-graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Hindi), New Delhi [Medium of Instruction: Hindi]
Post-graduate Diploma Course in Radio & Television Journalism, New Delhi [Medium of Instruction:
Hindi or English]
Post-graduate Diploma Course in Advertising and Public Relations, New Delhi [Medium of
Instruction: Hindi or English]
Post-graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Odisha) Dhenkanal (Odisha) [Medium of Instruction:
Odisha]

IIMC Course Fees and Seat Availability

Post-graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (English)
Fees: INR 87000/-
Post-graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Hindi), New Delhi
Fees: INR 87000/-
Post-graduate Diploma Course in Advertising and Public Relations
Fees: 1,23,000/-

Post-graduate Diploma Course in TV Journalism
Fees: 1,60,000/-

Post-graduate Diploma Course Course in Journalism (Odia/Urdu/Marathi/Malayalam)
Fees: 47,000/-

IIMC Entrance Exam Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in any discipline is mandatory for appearing for this exam. Those who have appeared/are appearing in final degree examinations are also eligible to apply. There is a special reservation quota for the SC/ ST too and five seats available in each Course for NRIs/NRI-sponsored candidates, for which a separate prescribed application form should be submitted.

IIMC Application Forms

Application forms for the IIMC Entrance Exam can be purchased in person or by post.

Application forms and prospectus would be available on payment of Rs. 1200/- for general category and Rs. 1100/- for SC/ST/OBC/PH category through a demand draft only, which must be drawn on any scheduled bank payable to Registrar IIMC at New Delhi, from IIMC New Delhi or IIMC Dhenkanal (Odisha). All applications should contain a Demand Draft & a self-addressed stamped (Rs. 70/-) envelope (27x17 cm).

Online application procedure is also available where you can download the form from the website www.iimc.nic.in. In this case too, each application form must be accompanied by a Demand Draft of Rs. 1200/- for General & Rs.1100/- for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped categories drawn in favour of Registrar, IIMC New Delhi.

Candidates who wish to apply for more than one Course will have to fill separate application forms for each Course they wish to apply for.

Note: Fees is a variable and may change over time.

IIMC Entrance Exam Important Dates

Sale of application forms begins from April
Last date for sale and receipt of Application Form May
Entrance Examination for Odia/Urdu/Marathi/ Malayalam Journalism May
Entrance Examination for PG Diploma Course in Journalism Hindi/ English , Radio & TV Journalism and Advertising & Public Relations May
IIMC Entrance Examination Result Announced June
Interview dates July
Final Result July
IIMC Academic session begins in August

IIMC Entrance Exam Centers

IIMC Entrance examination is conducted across these cities: New Delhi/ Ahmmedabad/ Aizawl/ Bangalore/ Bhopal/ Bhubaneswar/ Chennai/ Guwahati/ Hyderabad/ Jammu/ Kolkatta/ Kochi/ Lucknow/ Mumbai/ Nagpur/ Patna/ Raipur/ Ranchi/ Srinagar centres.

IIMC Entrance Exam Pattern

For Journalism

General Awareness, including understanding of social dynamics; interest in social history; awareness of public debates on matters of polity and economy; awareness about international developments influencing power equations in the world and their impact on India
Aptitude & mental make-up
Language Capability
Analytical and Comprehension Skills

For Advertising and Public Relations