Indian Institute of Mass Communication 2021: Admission | Courses | FAQs
Indian Institute of Mass Communication 2021: The IIMC, inaugurated by Indira Gandhi in 1965, is an autonomous institute situated in New Delhi. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India supports it. Although the institute is situated in New Delhi, it has 5 regional centres which are listed below:-
- Aizawl (Mizoram)
- Amravati (Maharashtra)
- Dhenkanal (Odisha)
- Jammu
- Kottayam (Kerala)
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Indian Institute of Mass Communication 2021: Admissions
The IIMC 2020 conducts an entrance exam for students to get admission in its Post Graduate courses, known as Indian ‘Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam.’ The exam is conducted on the pen-and-paper basis in 20+ cities in India.
The important dates related to the said entrance exam are as follows:-
| Events | Dates |
| Applications start | Third week of March, 2021 |
| Application ends | First week of May, 2021 |
| Admit Card 2020 releases | Fourth week of May, 2021 |
| Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam | Fourth week of May, 2021 |
| Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam Results | Second week of June, 2021 |
| Group Discussions/Personal Interview Round | Fourth week of June, 2021 |
| Declaration of Final Selection | Second week of June, 2021 |
The application form for the entrance exam can be filled online only, through the official website of Indian Institute of Mass Communication. Candidates just need to fill the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the required fee for the exam and they are good to go.
NOTE: Candidates need to remember that there will be separate application forms for each course, except Journalism in English and Hindi.
Indian Institute of Mass Communication 2021: List of Courses
Only 6 courses are provided by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, which are all of Postgraduate levels. IIMC doesn’t provide any Undergraduate courses at all. The 6 courses are as follows:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Radio and TV Journalism
- Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations
- Hindi Journalism
- English Journalism
- Diploma in Odia Journalism
- Diploma in Urdu Journalism
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You can know more about these courses in detail (like the duration, objectives and syllabus of these courses) by going to the official website of Indian Institute of Mass Communication 2021, and then by clicking on the drop-down menu of Courses/Departments, and then choosing Post Graduate Diploma programmes section.
Indian Institute of Mass Communication 2021: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What’s the duration of the exam?
The exam will be 2 hours long, and will be conducted in pen-and-paper basis.
- What is the fee for the entrance exam of Indian Institute of Mass Communication?
The exam fee is different for different categories. For general category candidates, the fee of the exam is Rs.1,500; whereas for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PhD candidates, the fee is Rs.1,000.
- What is the weightage of GD/PI in the process shortlisting of candidates?
The written exam and GD/PI have weightage of the ratio 3:1 in the shortlisting of candidates for final selection.
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- How can I get the Admit Card for the Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam?
The candidates need to download the Admit Card from the official website of IIMC by logging in to the portal (after the Admit Cards are released).
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