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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.

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, 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

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IIMC Entrance Exam 2024 Important Dates

Past Dates and Events

11 Aug, 2024 - 12 Aug, 2024

Counselling - Spot round 3 - Document verification by IIMC | Mode: Online

10 Aug, 2024 - 11 Aug, 2024

Counselling - Spot round 3 - Online willingness( Freeze) option submission,document upload,response by candidate to query and seat withdrawal | Mode: Online

10 Aug, 2024

Counselling - Spot round 3 - Seat allocation result | Mode: Online

07 Aug, 2024 - 09 Aug, 2024

Counselling - Spot round 3 - Online registration& choice submission | Mode: Online

05 Aug, 2024

Class starts | Mode: Offline

27 Jul, 2024 - 28 Jul, 2024

Counselling - Spot round 2 - Document verification by IIMC | Mode: Online

26 Jul, 2024

Counselling - Spot round 2 - Online willingness( Freeze) option submission,document upload,response by candidate to query and seat withdrawal | Mode: Online

26 Jul, 2024

Counselling - Spot round 2 - Seat allocation result | Mode: Online

24 Jul, 2024 - 25 Jul, 2024

Counselling - Spot round 2 - Online registration& choice submission | Mode: Online

13 Jun, 2024

Counselling - Spot round 1 - Document verification by IIMC | Mode: Online

12 Jun, 2024

Counselling - Spot round 1 - Online willingness( Freeze) option submission,document upload,response by candidate to query and seat withdrawal | Mode: Online

12 Jun, 2024

Counselling - Spot round 1 - Seat allocation result | Mode: Online

06 Jun, 2024 - 11 Jun, 2024

Counselling - Spot round 1 - Online registration& choice submission | Mode: Online

29 May, 2024 - 31 May, 2024

Counselling - Online Willingness ( Freeze/Float) Option Submission, Document Upload, Seat Acceptance Fee Payment, Response by candidate to query and Seat Withdrawal | Mode: Online

29 May, 2024 - 31 May, 2024

Counselling - Round three document verification | Mode: Online

28 May, 2024

Counselling - Round three seat allotment | Mode: Online

22 May, 2024 - 26 May, 2024

Counselling - Round two document verification | Mode: Online

22 May, 2024 - 23 May, 2024

Counselling - Online Willingness ( Freeze/Float) Option Submission, Document Upload, Seat Acceptance Fee Payment, Response by candidate to query | Mode: Online

19 May, 2024 - 21 May, 2024

Counselling - Round two seat allotment | Mode: Online

14 May, 2024 - 18 May, 2024

Counselling - Online Willingness ( Freeze/Float) Option Submission, Document Upload, Seat Acceptance Fee Payment, Response by candidate to query | Mode: Online

14 May, 2024 - 18 May, 2024

Counselling - Document verification for first round | Mode: Online

11 May, 2024

Counselling - First round seat allotment | Mode: Online

30 Apr, 2024 - 09 May, 2024

Counselling - First round of counselling | Mode: Online

30 Apr, 2024 - 09 May, 2024

Counselling - First round choice filling | Mode: Online

08 May, 2024 - 09 May, 2024

Counselling - First round choice locking | Mode: Online

30 Apr, 2024 - 09 May, 2024

Counselling - Payment of registration fees for 1st round | Mode: Online

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.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | NEFT | Other

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.

Application Fees

Category Quota Mode Gender Amount
General Offline, Online Female, Transgender, Male ₹ 1000
OBC, ST, SC Offline, Online Female, Transgender, Male ₹ 750
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IIMC Entrance Exam 2024 Syllabus

General awareness-

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
General awareness: Unit 05
Developmental issues-health, education, ecology, and economy
General awareness: Unit 06
Global developments and their impact on India

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)

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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

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


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.

IIMC Entrance Exam 2024 Exam Centers

State City
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

Documents Required at Exam

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

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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question: What is the entrance exam for language programmes?

Answer:

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

Question: How can I apply for IIMC in Delhi?

Answer:

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

Question: Does IIMC come under CUET?

Answer:

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

Question: Is there any entrance exam for IIMC?

Answer:

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

Question: Who can apply for IIMC?

Answer:

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.

Question: When will the IIMC 2024 registration begin?

Answer:

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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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:-

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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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