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IIMC Entrance Exam 2024: Application Form (Out), Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Result

Updated on 20th September, 2024 by Shankha Ghosh

About IIMC Entrance Exam 2024

IIMC Entrance Exam 2024 - Indian Institute of Mass Communication, has extended the IIMC registration 2024 till May 31 for Language Journalism courses (Urdu, Odia and Marathi). Candidates can register for the  IIMC 2024 language Journalism programmes till the last date. Indian Institute of Mass Communication has released the IIMC 2024 registration form for language Journalism programmes on February 1.  The IIMC 2024 entrance exam for language journalism programmes will be conducted on June 9.

The institution will declare the IIMC result 2024 for language journalism programmes on its official website. Applicants should check the IIMC eligibility criteria 2024 before applying for admissions. IIMC will offer admission to five diploma programmes which are the PG diploma in Journalism(English), Journalism (Hindi), Digital Media, Radio and TV Journalism (Bilingual - English and Hindi), and Advertising and Public Relations (Bilingual - English and Hindi) through CUET 2024 PG exam.

The IIMC application form 2024 for admission to PG diploma courses in Odia, Malayalam, Marathi and Urdu journalism courses has been released on the official website at iimc.gov.in. IIMC has released the IIMC entrance exam application form 2024 for language courses on its official website. Candidates will be selected for IIMC 2024 admission based on the marks obtained in the CUET 2024 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Following the release of the NTA's merit list, the IIMC will hold centralized counselling sessions to help students choose their programme and centre of study. For some PG diploma admissions in journalism, IIMC will continue to hold its own entrance exam at various IIMC campuses and exam centres.  

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IIMC Entrance Exam 2024 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Examination
Short Exam Name
IIMC Entrance Exam
Conducting Body
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
University Level Exam
Languages
English +4 more
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Offline : 1000 +1 more
Mode Of Exam
offline
Mode Of Counselling
offline
Exam Duration
2 Hours
No Of Seats
476

IIMC Entrance Exam Important Dates

IIMC Entrance Exam Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Examination (session 2024)

30 Apr' 2024 - 09 May' 2024 . Online
Counselling Date
First round of counselling
30 Apr' 2024 - 09 May' 2024 . Online
Counselling Date
Payment of registration fees for 1st round
30 Apr' 2024 - 09 May' 2024 . Online
Counselling Date
First round choice filling

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Candidates must meet the IIMC eligibility criteria 2024 to be eligible for admission to various programmes offered at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. They are advised to check the IIMC 2024 eligibility criteria before starting the application process. The IIMC eligibility criteria 2024 mentions the academic qualification and other requirements that candidates have to meet to be considered eligible. Those candidates who fail to meet the IIMC 2024 eligibility criteria will have their application form rejected by the university. Applicants can check the IIMC eligibility criteria 2024 in the table given below. 

Nationality of Candidates

IIMC eligibility criteria 2024 also specifies the nationality of candidates who are eligible to sit for the entrance exam. 

    • Candidates who are Indian nationals are eligible to appear for the IIMC 2024 entrance exam.

    • There are five seats reserved for NRI sponsored candidates as well as NRIs in each course.

Educational Qualification

Candidates have to meet the prerequisite academic qualifications to register for IIMC 2024 entrance exam. The IIMC eligibility criteria 2024 also mentions the educational qualifications which candidates must satisfy are given below: 

    • Candidates still in the final year of their graduation are eligible to appear in the entrance exam. 

    • Candidates who have completed their graduation can also take the entrance test. 

Note: Candidates who are still in the final year of their graduation have to provide the original certificate issued by the institute or the college from where the candidate has last passed. The certificate must be submitted at IIMC before the submission deadline.

Age Criteria for Different Categories

As per the IIMC 2024 eligibility criteria, candidates of different categories will have to ensure that they meet the age criteria laid down by the authorities.   

            

S.No  

            

Category  

            

Age criteria        

            

1. 

            

SC/ST/PH             

        
            

Candidate should be born on August 1, 1991 or later

            

2.  

            

OBC

        
            

Candidate should be born on August 1, 1993 or later       

            

3.             

        
            

General             

        
            

Candidate should be born on August 1, 1996 or later      


Reservation of Seats for IIMC entrance exam qualified candidates 

At different campuses of IIMC, seats will be reserved for the candidates as per the guidelines set up by the government.

For admission to the PG diploma in English, Hindi, advertising and public relations, digital media, radio and tv journalism offered by Indian Institute of Mass Communication, candidates must complete the IIMC registration 2024 and choice filling process before the deadline. The institute has released the separate IIMC application form 2024 for admission to language courses on the official website - iimc.gov.in. 

Only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can fill and submit the IIMC application form 2024. Candidates are required to enter their personal, academic details and upload the scanned image of necessary documents in the IIMC 2024 application form. After filling the application form, candidates have to remit the application fee via debit card/credit Card/net banking. The application fee differs for candidates depending upon the category they belong to. 

Steps to Fill Online IIMC Application Form 2024

Follow the steps given below to fill the online application form of IIMC 2024. 

  • Visit the official website of the university - iimc.admissions.nic.in.
  • Register yourself by using email ID.
  • After registration, proceed to fill the application form.
  • Enter the required academic, personal and contact details in the form.
  • Then, upload the scanned image of necessary documents.
  • Now, pay the application fee by the following modes:
  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
  • Net banking 
  • Submit the IIMC 2024 application form by clicking on the 'Submit' tab.
  • Candidates will receive confirmation mail at their registered email address.
  • Download and print out the IIMC application form 2024.

Documents Required at Exam IIMC Entrance Exam 2024

Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Examination 2024

  • Credit card with photograph
  • PAN card
  • Aadhaar card
  • Passport
  • Driving license
  • Voter identity card
  • College or institute identity card

IIMC Entrance Exam 2024 Exam Centers

StateCity
Gujarat
Ahmedabad
Mizoram
Aizawl
Maharashtra
Amravati
Mumbai
Aurangabad
Karnataka
Bangalore
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
Tamil Nadu
Chennai
Uttarakhand
Dehradun
Odisha
Dhenkanal
Assam
Guwahati
Telangana
Hyderabad
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu
Srinagar
West Bengal
Kolkata
Kerala
Kottayam
Kozhikode
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow
Delhi
New Delhi
Bihar
Patna
Chhattisgarh
Raipur
Jharkhand
Ranchi
Chandigarh
Chandigarh

Candidates who are seeking in admission in various diploma courses offered by the institute are advised to check out the IIMC exam pattern 2024 available below. The IIMC 2024 exam pattern helps candidates to become familiar with the format and structure of the entrance exam. It provides all the details that candidates will find in the actual entrance exam. 

The exam pattern of IIMC 2024 mentions various details such as mode of the exam, total marks, number and type of questions that will be asked in the entrance exam. It must be noted that the IIMC exam pattern 2024 may differ for some programmes. Candidates can check the table given below to find out more about the IIMC exam pattern 2024. 

IIMC 2024 Exam Pattern                                                                                                               

            

S. No             

        
            

Particulars

            

Details

            

1.             

        
            

Mode of IIMC Entrance Exam        

        
            

Online             

        
            

2.             

        
            

Total Marks   

        
            

75             

        
            

3.             

        
            

Type of questions    

        
            

MCQ

        
            

4.             

        
            

Total Questions Asked             

        
            

Five             

        


Medium in which different IIMC entrance exam will be conducted for various courses                                                                                                                                                                                                       

            

Name of PG Diploma Programme             

        
            

Medium of the exam             

        
            

Post Graduate Diploma Course in Radio & Television Journalism

        
            

English and Hindi             

        
            

Post Graduate Diploma Course in Advertising and Public Relations

        
            

English and Hindi

        
            

Post  Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (English)

        
            

 English             

        
            

Post Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Hindi)

        
            

Hindi

        
            

Post Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Odia)

        
            

Odia             

        
            

Post Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Malayalam)

        
            

Malayalam             

        
            

Post Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Marathi)

        
            

Marathi             

        


            

Post Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Urdu)

            

 Urdu             

        


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IIMC Entrance Exam 2024 Syllabus

IIMC Entrance Exam 2024 Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Examination 2024

General awareness: Unit 01


Social-political dynamics

    General awareness: Unit 02


    Social-cultural history

      General awareness: Unit 03


      Legal and constitutional provisions

        General awareness: Unit 04


        Rights of citizens

          The preparation tips of the IIMC entrance exam comprise the best books from which the candidates can study. IIMC entrance exam preparation tips also comprise solving past years question papers as this will help the candidates to get an idea about the type of questions that will be asked in the test. Apart from the books and sample papers, the other vital tips which the candidates can follow so that they can crack the IIMC entrance exam with ease are:

              • Revise thoroughly 

              • Complete the syllabus 

              • Remain focused 

              • Work hard 

              • Learn from your mistakes 

              • Draw a plan for the exam day 

          The admit card of IIMC 2024 will be issued in online mode. Candidates who have completed the application process could download the IIMC admit card 2024 by using their login credentials. The IIMC admit card 2024 mentions various important details such as the name of candidate, their photograph, signature, select course, address of the exam centre, exam time, date of exam and exam day guidelines. 

          Before printing the admit card, candidates are advised to thoroughly check the IIMC 2024 admit card to ensure that all the details are correct. If candidates find any type of discrepancy in the IIMC admit card 2024 then they need to contact the authorities immediately. It is mandatory for candidates to carry their IIMC 2024 admit card along with valid ID proof with themselves to seek entry in the exam centre. 

          Indian Institute of Mass Communication will announce the IIMC result 2024 on its official website in online mode. Candidates who have attended for the IIMC 2024 entrance exam can check the IIMC result 2024 by visiting the official website. Candidates can download the IIMC 2024 result by using their login credentials.  

          The IIMC result 2024 consists of various important information such as the name of the candidate, category, application number, date of birth, gender, score and rank secured by candidates in the entrance exam. 

          The institute will start the IIMC selection process 2024 with the release of application form and choice filling. The institute will automatically lock the choices of the candidates after the choice filling is over. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication will release several IIMC seat allotment list 2024 based on the candidate’s performance in the CUET PG 2024 entrance exam. After the admission process is over, selected candidates will be given admission to the various PG Diploma programmes offered at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. 

          General Information

          Contacts

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          Relevant Links

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          Frequently Asked Questions

          1. What is the entrance exam for language programmes?

          Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi has released the IIMC 2024 application form for language programmes at iimc.gov.in.

          2. How can I apply for IIMC in Delhi?

          Candidates aiming to apply for IIMC should visit the official website to fill and submit the IIMC 2024 application form.

          3. Does IIMC come under CUET?

          Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi offers admissions for PG diploma courses through CUET PG 2024.

          4. Is there any entrance exam for IIMC?

          Candidates aiming to get admitted in IIMC should qualify in the CUET PG 2024, which is conducted by the National Testing Agency.

          5. Who can apply for IIMC?

          Candidates who completed their bachelor's from any UGC recognised university should meet the IIMC eligibility criteria 2024 to be eligible for admission in Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi.

          6. When will the IIMC 2024 registration begin?

          Indian Institute of Mass Communication has started the IIMCE 2024 registration process on February 1 in online mode for language programmes. Whereas, for diploma programmes IIMC has started the IIMC registration process 2024 through CUET PG on January 5, 2024. Students applying for language journalism courses (Odia, Marathi, Urdu) must complete the IIMC registration 2024 by May 31.

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          Students in the final year of their graduation are eligible to apply for admission to PG Diploma or Masters program in Mass Communication.

          However, you will be required to submit your final mark sheet at the time of admission.


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          Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC ) is located in New Delhi. It is a Government College. IIMC is one of the best options for candidates who are seeking a career in the field of journalism. IIMC entrance exam is conducted for  eligible students in postgraduate diploma courses in the specializations of Journalism. The Eligibility Criteria of IIMC is Candidate who are in the final year of graduation  or complete his/her graduation are also eligible to apply for IIMC entrance exam. Candidate must be Indian. for more information, I'm providing you a link:-

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          Last date to submit the admission form is 2nd week of May. Entrance exam is held on last week of May.   For more information, here ids the link:-

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