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IIMC Entrance Exam 2021 - Dates, Results (Declared), Cutoff, Selection Process
Latest Update for IIMC Entrance Exam
- 14 Oct 2021:
IIMC 4th merit list 2021 has been released for PG diploma courses.
- 10 Aug 2021:
IIMC application form 2021 submission deadline extended till August 15.
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About IIMC Entrance Exam 2021
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the IIMC result 2021 on September 7 on the official website. The IIMC 2021 entrance exam has been conducted on August 29. The admit card for IIMC 2021 was released on August 22. The last date to submit the IIMC 2021 application form was August 15. The IIMC 2021 application form was released on July 20 in online mode. Before filling the application form, candidates should check the IIMC eligibility criteria 2021 to find out if they are eligible for admission or not. It is mandatory for candidates to carry their IIMC admit card 2021 along with ID proof to the exam centre. The IIMC 2021 entrance exam was conducted in 25 cities across India. The varsity has released the first, second, third and fourth IIMC merit list on September 18, September 28, October 6 and October 13, respectively. Candidates who qualify the entrance exam will be invited to participate in the next selection process which includes group discussion, interview, or both.
IIMC Entrance Exam 2021 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, Hindi +3 More |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 1000 Rs [Offline] +1 More |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Mode of Counselling | Offline |
Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
Number of Seats | 476 Seats |

IIMC Entrance Exam 2021 Important Dates
Past Dates and Events
20 Oct, 2021
Last date to pay admission fee against fourth merit list | Mode: Online
13 Oct, 2021
Fourth merit list | Mode: Online
11 Oct, 2021
Last date to pay admission fee against third merit list | Mode: Online
06 Oct, 2021
Third merit list | Mode: Online
03 Oct, 2021
Last date to pay admission fee against second merit list | Mode: Online
28 Sep, 2021
Second merit list | Mode: Online
24 Sep, 2021
Last date to pay admission fee against first merit list | Mode: Online
18 Sep, 2021
First merit list | Mode: Online
07 Sep, 2021
Score Card | Mode: Online
29 Aug, 2021
Exam | Mode: Online
22 Aug, 2021
Admit Card | Mode: Online
20 Jul, 2021 - 15 Aug, 2021
Application | Mode: Online
Candidates should check the IIMC 2021 eligibility criteria before applying for admission. The IIMC eligibility criteria 2021 specifies the academic qualification and other requirements that candidates must meet to be eligible for admission. If any candidate fails to fulfill the IIMC 2021 eligibility criteria then their candidacy will be cancelled by the varsity. Candidates can check out the IIMC eligibility criteria 2021 in the table given below.
Nationality of Candidates
IIMC eligibility criteria 2021 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 2021 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 2021 entrance exam. The IIMC eligibility criteria 2021 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 2021 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.
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | NEFT | Other
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the IIMC application form 2021 on July 20 in online mode. The last date to submit the IIMC 2021 application form was August 15. Only those candidates can fill the IIMC application form 2021 who meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. While filling the IIMC 2021 application form, candidates have to submit their personal, academic details and upload the scanned image of necessary documents. After entering the details, candidates have to pay the application fee through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking. The application fee differs for candidates depending upon the category they belong to. Read the following article to know how to fill the IIMC application form 2021.
Fee of IIMC 2021 Application Form
S.No | Category | Fee |
1. | General | Rs 1000 |
2. | SC | Rs 750 |
3. | ST | Rs 750 |
4. | OBC | Rs 750 |
5. | PH | Rs 750 |
Steps to Fill Online Application Form 2021
Follow the steps given below to fill the online application form of IIMC 2021.
- Visit the official website of the university.
- 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 2021 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 2021.
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
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General | Offline, Online | Female, Male, Transgender | ₹ 1000 | |
ST, SC, OBC | Offline, Online | Female, Male, Transgender | ₹ 750 |
IIMC Entrance Exam 2021 Syllabus
General awareness
Social-political dynamics |
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Social-cultural history |
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Legal and constitutional provisions |
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Rights of citizens |
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Developmental issues-health, education, ecology, and economy |
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Global developments and their impact on India |
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Aptitude and mental make-up
Language skills: Written and oral
Analytical and comprehension skills
Ethics and values
Social consciousness
Lateral thinking capabilities
Creativity, brand awareness, and recall (for advertising and PR)
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
Student Appearing Vs Seat Available
Year | Student Appeared | Seats Available |
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2020 | 3707 | 184 |
Candidates preparing for the entrance exam must check out the IIMC 2021 exam pattern as it helps candidates to understand the format and structure of the entrance exam. With the help of IIMC exam pattern 2021, candidates can get accustomed to the actual entrance exam. The IIMC 2021 exam pattern includes various details such as mode of the exam, total marks, number and type of questions that will be asked in the entrance exam. Candidates must know that the medium in which exam is conducted varies for some programmes. It must be noted that To find out more about the IIMC exam pattern 2021, candidates can check out the table given below.
IIMC 2021 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 |
NTA has released the IIMC 2021 admit card on August 22 in online mode. Candidates who have successfully registered themselves can download the IIMC admit card 2021 by using their login credentials. Before printing the admit card, candidates should thoroughly check the IIMC 2021 admit card to make sure all the details are correct. If any details are incorrect candidates have to contact the authorities immediately. The IIMC admit card 2021 consists of numerous key information such as candidate’s name, photograph, signature, select course, address of the exam centre, exam time, date of exam and exam day guidelines. Candidates must know that it is mandatory to bring the IIMC 2021 admit card along with valid ID proof to the exam centre.
IIMC Entrance Exam 2021 Exam Centers
State | City |
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Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
Mizoram | Aizawl |
Maharashtra | Amravati |
Mumbai | |
Aurangabad | |
Karnataka | Bengaluru |
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 |
Documents Required at Exam
- Credit card with photograph
- PAN card
- Aadhaar card
- Passport
- Driving license
- Voter identity card
- College or institute identity card
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the IIMC 2021 result on September 7 in online mode. Candidates who have appeared in the entrance exam can check the IIMC result 2021 by visiting the official website - iimc.nic.in. The result of IIMC 2021 has been released in the form of a scorecard. The IIMC 2021 result mentions various key details such as candidate’s name, category, application number, date of birth, gender, score and rank secured by candidates. Candidates who qualify the entrance exam as per the IIMC result 2021 have to participate in the next admission procedures.
The varsity has started the IIMC 2021 selection process with the release of first, second, third and fourth merit list on September 18, September 28, October 6 and October 13, respectively. Only those candidates qualified the entrance exam will be invited to the IIMC selection process 2021. While going through the IIMC 2021 selection process, candidates have to attend an online interview. For certain programmes, the IIMC selection process 2021 will be conducted at the regional centres. The National Testing Agency will release several merit list on the basis of candidate’s performance in the entrance exam and interview. After the admission process is over, selected candidates will be given admission to the various PG Diploma programmes offered by the university.
General Information
Questions related to IIMC Entrance Exam
best reference book of mass communication and journalist
Hey there
Mentioned below the name of the books for the purpose of mass communication and journalist:
- Keval j Kumar Mass Communication in India
- Handbook of journalism Mass Communication vs Gupta
- Beginners guide to journalism and mass communication by BArun Roy
- Mass Communication And journalism in India DS Mehta
- Practical R for Mass Communication And journalism sharon
This year the exam pattern has changed. It will be MCQ. Do you have any idea about the syllabus or sections?
Hello,
There are no major changes in the exam pattern of CAT.
The paper will be divided into three sections and has a total of 76 questions.
There will be 26 questions in the VARC and Quantitative aptitude section and 24 questions in the DILR section.
For shortlisting, the candidate must score high in each section to clear the sectional score cutoffs.
You can check more details at-
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-exam-pattern
what are the courses offered by iimc?
Hello,
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta offers the following courses
- Master of Business Administration
- Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA)
- Post Graduate Program for Executives for Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing (PGPEX-VLM)
- MBA for Executives Programme
- The Doctoral Programme in Management the following specializations:
Economics, Finance & Control, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational Behaviour, Public Policy and Management, and Strategic Management.
- The Doctoral Programme in Disciplines Related to Management in the following specializations: Operations Research & Systems Analysis, Regional Development, and Sociology.
For more information click on the link below
https://www.iimcal.ac.in/
IIMC college kha per he or es college me admission lene k liye form ki date kya he or kya ye government college he or form ki last date kya he bhar ne ki
Hello Aspirant,
Hope you are doing well
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:-
https://media.careers360.com/articles/iimc-courses-fees-and-placements
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:-
https://media.careers360.com/articles/iimc-application-form
I hope its helpful for you.
Feel free to ask any query.
All the best for your bright future.
If I write IIMC exams ,can I get admission in journalism colleges in kerala?
Hello,
IIMC is conducted for admission to postgraduate diploma program in journalism with its following campuses;
IIMC New Delhi
IIMC Dhenkanal
IIMC Aizawl
IIMC Amravati
IIMC Jammu
IIMC Kottayam
IIMC doesn't have its campus in Kolkata, so you can't get admission there, however if you're interested to give this exam,you may choose any of the aforementioned campus.