Indian Institute of Mass Communication - [IIMC], New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi NCRDeemed UniversityEstd 1965 JNU, New Delhi
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About IIMC Delhi

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Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) is a government institute of Journalism, located in New Delhi. Established in 1965 by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, it is one of India's premier institutes of Journalism. IIMC is Asia’s first Institute to have a dedicated Communication Research Department conducting research, analysis, and impact assessment studies for various Ministries and Government Departments. IIMC has its main campus in Delhi and five regional campuses in Dhenkanal, Odisha; Aizawl, Mizoram; Amravati, Maharashtra; Jammu, J&K; and Kottayam, Kerala. 

IIMC offers various Post-graduate Diploma in Journalism courses in English, Hindi, Radio & TV, Urdu, Odia, Marathi, Malayalam, and Advertising & Public Relations. IIMC also offers many short-term courses on media relations & engagement and public relations for officials of various departments of Government of India, State Governments, PSUs and the Armed Forces. IIMC admissions to PG Diploma courses are done through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG), conducted by the NTA. IIMC conducts its entrance examinations for admission to PG Diploma language courses. 

IIMC offers excellent placement opportunities for its students. Around 70 media organizations are participating in the placement drive every year. The highest salary package offered at IIMC is INR 20 LPA and the average salary package is INR 3-4 LPA. ABP News, TOI, Hindustan Times, Zee Media, Economic Times, and ANI are some of the participating companies at IIMC placement drives.

IIMC Highlights

Institute Name Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
Established | Institute Type 1965 | Public
Approved By UGC
Set By Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Ranking

Ranked 1 for Mass Communications by India Today (2023)

Ranked 1 for Mass Communications by The Week (2023)

Courses Offered PG Diploma in 8 Streams
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Entrance Test + Counselling
Entrance Exam CUET PG
Facilities Available Library, Printing Press, Hostel, Auditorium
Top Recruiters ABP News, NDTV, Discovery
Official Website iimc.nic.in

IIMC Courses & Fees

Please Note: – The below mentioned Total Fees include the Tuition Fee, Library Fee and Student Welfare Fund.

Courses Details Yearly Total Fees
PG Diploma in Journalism (English)

Duration: 1 year

Seats Intake: 68

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Selection Criteria: CUET PG + Counselling

INR 95,500 

PG Diploma in Journalism (Hindi)

Duration: 1 year

Seats Intake: 68

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Selection Criteria: CUET PG + Counselling

INR 95,500 

PG Diploma in Radio & TV Journalism

Duration: 1 year

Seats Intake: 51

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Selection Criteria: CUET PG + Counselling

INR 1,68,500 

PG Diploma in Advertising & PR

Duration: 1 Year

Seats Intake: 77

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Selection Criteria: CUET PG + Counselling

INR 1,31,500 

PG Diploma in Digital Media

Duration: 1 Year

Seats Intake: 120

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Selection Criteria: CUET PG + Counselling

INR 2,08,500 

MA in Strategic Communication

Duration: 2 Year

Seats Intake: 40

INR 2,48,500 

MA in Media Business Studies

Duration: 2 Year

Seats Intake: 40

INR 2,48,500 

PG Diploma in Journalism (Urdu)

Duration: 1 Year

Seats Intake: 30

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Selection Criteria: IIMC Entrance Test + Counselling

INR 55,500 

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IIMC Admissions

IIMC admissions are based on scores obtained in the entrance examination followed by a counselling process conducted by the institute. IIMC accepts CUET PG scores for admission to PG Diploma courses. IIMC conducts its entrance examinations for admission to PG Diploma in language courses such as PG Diploma Courses in Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu Journalism. The selection of candidates will be solely based on CUET PG scores. A merit list will be released for CUET PG qualified candidates for the counselling process. The admission process at IIMC is completely online. Registrations for admission can be done online on the official website @iimc.nic.in.

How To Apply at IIMC?

The application process to apply for admission at IIMC is as follows:

  • Aspiring candidates first need to register for the CUET PG entrance examination on the official website @pgcuet.samarth.ac.in.
  • Candidates who appeared for the CUET PG exam are then required to register on the IIM official website.
  • Visit the IIMC official website @iimc.nic.in.
  • Go to “Admissions” on to menu bar and then click on “PG Diploma Admissions and Application Form”
  • Now, click on “Online Registration” to apply for admission
  • Register using your email address and generate a password.
  • Login your username and password and fill the application form
  • Upload all the necessary documents
  • Choose the desired program
  • Submit the application form and pay the application fee using Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI/Wallets, etc.
  • Take a printout of the application form for further reference.

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IIMC Placements

Placement Record of IIMC has consistently been up, with top recruiters being ABP News, NDTV, Discovery Channel, and other such major media Groups. Though there is no guarantee on placements, each year almost every student secures a seat in a major media Company during the placement season.

  • Percentage of Students Placed: 98% approximately
  • Highest Salary Package: INR. 11-12 LPA
  • Average Salary Package: INR. 3-4 LPA
  • Department with the Highest Package: Advertising & Public Relations
  • Major Recruiters: ABP News, Discovery, Sony, Radio Mirchi, Tata Steel, etc.

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IIMC Scholarships

Several Scholarships are provided to IIMC Students on the basis of their performance in the Entrance Test as well as their performance during the session. Needy Students are provided Free-Ship too.

Scholarship Name Beneficiary Criteria
Free-ship Needy Student Merit-cum-Means basis on result of 1st Semester Exam and attendance. Annual Household Income reported must be supported by certificate from requisite authorities.
Rati Agarwal Scholarship Meritorious Female Student Hindi Journalism\On the basis of Entrance Exam Performance.
Star TV Scholarship Meritorious Student Radio & TV Journalism On the basis of Entrance Exam Performance.
Achin Ganguly Scholarship 2 Meritorious Students Advertising & Public Relations On the basis of Entrance Exam, and Final Result after the Course.
Jaswinder Singh Memorial Scholarship 2 Meritorious Students 1 from Hindi Journalism 1 from Radio & TV Journalism On the basis of their Performance.

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IIMC Facilities

IIMC provides its students several facilities to make their learning comfortable & fun. Following is the list of Facilities being provided by the Institution.

  • Library – It has the largest specialized Mass Communication Library in India. It has a collection of over 40,000 books. Students can borrow 2 books at a time.
  • IIMC Publications – 2 research Journals are published by IIMC, “Communicator” in English, and “Sanchar Madhyam” in Hindi.
  • Printing Press – It is functional with offset and screen printing facility.
  • IT Infrastructure – Audio-visual Facilities, Camera Control Units, DSLR, Sound Recording Studios, etc. to help students in their assignments and learning.
  • Auditorium – Named as “Mahatma Gandhi Manch”, it has a seating capacity of over 400 at a time. One mini auditorium with 100 seating capacity named “Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak Mini Auditorium” is also available.
  • Sports Facility – Table Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, etc. can be played here.
  • Yoga & Wellness Center – Consultation from General Physician is free here.
  • Hostel Facilities – In Delhi, Hostel Facility is available only for Outstation Girls.
  • Bank & ATM – Central Bank of India has a branch within the campus. Also, several ATMs are in close range of the campus.

IIMC Faculty

IICM provides faculty with years of experience in relevant fields. It has both in-house Teachers, as well as guest lectures by Visiting Faculty, and Experts. Currently, it has 11 in-house faculty members in its Delhi Campus. No monotonous Schedule is followed, and the entire Course is activity based. K. Ganesan is the current Director General of IICM, who has been a senior officer in Indian Information Service (1982 Batch).

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IIMC FAQs

Ques. Does IIMC offer Undergraduate Courses?

Ans. No. IIMC offers only Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism Courses in English, Hindi, Radio & TV, Urdu, Odia, Marathi, Malayalam, and Advertising & Public Relations. IIMC also offers many short-term courses on media relations & engagement and public relations for officials of various departments of Government of India, State Governments, PSUs and the Armed Forces.

Ques. What is the Syllabus for IIMC Entrance Exam?

Ans. Syllabus for IIMC entrance Test contains the following:-
  • General Awareness, including an understanding of the current trends in social-political dynamics, social-cultural history, legal and Constitutional provisions, Rights of Citizens, Developmental issues – health, education, ecology and economy, 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 & PR)

Ques. Does IIMC provide any Scholarship?

Ans. Yes. IIMC provides Scholarships on the basis of Merit of the Students. Free-ship is also available for the needy Students.

Ques. What are the different stages of IIMC Entrance?

Ans. There are 3 stages of IIMC entrance Exam.
  1. Written Test
  2. Group Discussion
  3. Personal Interview

Ques. How can one register for Admission in IIMC?

Ans. One can register by filling out the Application Form available on the website.

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IIMC Delhi Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
PG Diploma
8 Courses
55,500 - 1.69 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduate26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024
PGDM
1 Course
2.09 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation24 Jan 2024

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IIMC Delhi Rankings 2024

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IIMC Delhi Indiatoday Ranking

#1out of 55 in India 2024
#1 in Delhi NCR
India Today

IIMC Delhi The Week Ranking

#1out of 29 in India 2024
#1 in Delhi NCR
The Week

IIMC Delhi Outlook Ranking

#1out of 5 in India 2022
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IIMC Delhi Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of IIMC Delhi

director
Shri Amit Khare
Professor
Mr. Vijay Parmar
Department of Oral and Visual Communication
Professor
Prof. Gita Bamezai
Department of Communication
Professor
Mr. Hemant Joshi
Department of Hindi Journalism
Professor
Mr. Mukul Sharma
Department of Development Communication
Shashwati Goswami
Associate Professor
Shivaji Sarkar
Professor
Surbhi Dahiya
Associate Professor
Anubhuti Yadav
Associate Professor

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JNU new campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg
New Delhi - 110067
Delhi NCR, India
Get SMS Contact:  011-26742920
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Website Link:  http://www.iimc.nic.in/
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